Lugh

Earthquake of all earthquakes.... maybe it will drown Australia.....

THIS year's chapters DO NOT COUNT

these are my personal goals... that would be a site goal.

Ok this is going to sound like a lot.... so bear with: Finish editing Binding and publish. (current 18k words -- goal 22k words) Finish It Was A... series and publish (current 50k words -- goal 80k words) Edit/rewrite RT(current 30kish -- goal 60k), publish. Write from scratch TT project due "spring" 2012 goal 25k and publish. 2012 Poetry Anthology Theme (Due April 2012): Cracks In Time (three poems) 2012 Novella Antology Theme (Due July 2012): Secrets Can Kill (50k word draft, needs severe editing -- goal 45k) Write from scratch three (3) of the following: 2012 FSO Anthology Theme (Due Feb 2012): Valentine 2012 Spring Anthology Theme (Due March 2012): It Wasn't Me 2012 Summer Anthology Theme (Due June 2012): Choices 2012 Fall Anthology Theme (Due September 2012): Friends and Enemies 2012 Winter Anthology Theme (Due December 2012): Desperate Ends

The easiest way I've found to brainstorm alone.

When brainstorming for a story, write down everything that pops into your head no matter how ridiculous it seems at first. One idea often leads to another idea which leads to another that will eventually lead to the one your mind is subconsciously looking for. Let your brain’s programming do it’s work, just keep track of the data so you can backtrack if necessary and regroup if you come to a dead end or unsatisfactory conclusion. You can limit the time you spend on each brainstorming session; I

A very simple plotting method that works for me.

Oh my goodness! What do I do? I got some prose to write and I ain’t got no clue! Welcome to the crash course that will save your life – Plotting with Plugh Now this is really a simple thing you must do, truly simple if you follow the rules. The first thing you need to do is to recognize is that a plot is a creature of its own and it will morph as you work with it. This is a good thing. The second thing to be recognized is that the outline is a guide, a security blanket if you will… not so

A little essay on how I deal with the muse and elusive plots.

Please understand that what I am about to share with you is a personal experience. It is not based on any research nor is it scientifically sound; take it with a grain of salt. Better yet, save the salt, you may very well need it when you get to ‘The End’. I have heard authors speak repeatedly again about their muses: of how they have to coax them into sharing the juicy tidbits of a story or bribe them with chocolates or other treats. Now most people speak of their muses as female, and I can ju

I have no inner mother... sighs. Apparently. Or if I do she's religious and good at laying on the guilt.

herm well then... yes.

hah! I got one of those... Comic meet the world of Gefahradan.... Gefahradan HIDE! It's the world Catara is written in. So... should I post more?

NO! I will not! Not in a house, not with a mouse, not in a box, not with a fox, not in a boat, NOT WITH A GOAT! I will not! Will not! NO! NO! NO! NO! Not Cia Either... I just won't go.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tbz83_ij46Y

Andy, Don't let one bad apple spoil the bushel. Post the story.

snickers... and poor poor Q... he's going to think you're posting too many songs Comic!

and because I really feel like Joseph got the short end of the stick... I'm including this one --

Dec 24... Christmas Eve... Q10 is going to hate me for this but... Two songs from each parent's POV... Mary first -- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCyxi6E0DUg then Joseph --

and I know Silent Night was done... but I really like these two versions: this one is a statement of the times it was created in -- and this one -- well I just like it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IW42-3pd9eE&feature=related

so... here goes: and because I feel like I'm in the trenches today....

I followed all your rules... especially #3. I wanted some information. That's all. I'm getting it. Thank you for your co-operation.

I've not.

no I'm not being mean or evil... I really want to know. But PM it. If you want to know why I'll answer you, but I'm not telling Q10. Keep your responses to 100 words or less. You may quote his stories but I need to know WHICH story (chapter, etc) and you must be willing to admit to your gushings.