Hey Everyone!
I'm currently listening to Don't Trust Me by 3 Oh! 3.
I had a bit of a brain meltdown about what to blog about. Sky ushered me to mindbump.com. It is a bunch of blog prompts. So, I refreshed a few times before coming to one that I thought would fit.
“How have your writing skills changed since you started blogging?”
I have been thinking about this a lot lately. My first blog post here as Soul was definitely much different than how they are now. My voice here differs even from this blog to my "naughty blog". I wrote my first blog as Soul on April 3, 2008. That blows my mind. I think that my writing style has progressed into a more mature voice. However I think that my interest in this has at times decreased and increased in certain moments. I think that comes through in my writing as well.
:)
Soul
Showing posts with label Writing. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Writing. Show all posts
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Slips of Time.
Hey Everyone!
I'm currently listening to Fine by Debra Arlyn.
When I was in my first and second year of high school writing notes was the coolest thing to do. You would spend whole class periods writing about the mundane things to pass along to your "BEST FRIEND" during passing period. I remember coming home some days and having the bottom of my backpack littered with the neatly folded pieces of notebook paper. I always deposited them in this decorative pink box. Once the note exchanges dwindled, the box got forgotten. It was put in a remote corner of my closet and never looked at.
Well, today I was going through my closet and finding all sorts of things I didn't remember I had. [Such as I have SOOOO much freakin' jewelry!] Then the pink box was found. I smiled at the memory of all the classes I wasted writing about how cold I was in class, or how much I wanted to fall asleep but absolutely refused [saved falling asleep in class until senior year. Classy.]. I opened the top of the box and was actually a little surprised at how full it was. However considering how often I was writing and exchanging notes, I guess I shouldn't have been. I remember actually fretting over that Mail wasn't going to be able to get her note until 4th period and Manhattan wouldn't get hers until 6th period. Oh the horror! Still, as much as it amuses me now to think back on it, it was fun. As silly as telling people about what I ate for dinner seems now, at least we talked. Now our communications are saved for 160 character text messages.
I'm not saying I'm going to start writing notes again, but I understand why it was so fun back then. I have the box on my bed and I am going to read through some of them now. There are a lot, so I don't know how much I will be able to get through, but I think a walk down memory lane will be fun.
:)
Soul
I'm currently listening to Fine by Debra Arlyn.
When I was in my first and second year of high school writing notes was the coolest thing to do. You would spend whole class periods writing about the mundane things to pass along to your "BEST FRIEND" during passing period. I remember coming home some days and having the bottom of my backpack littered with the neatly folded pieces of notebook paper. I always deposited them in this decorative pink box. Once the note exchanges dwindled, the box got forgotten. It was put in a remote corner of my closet and never looked at.
Well, today I was going through my closet and finding all sorts of things I didn't remember I had. [Such as I have SOOOO much freakin' jewelry!] Then the pink box was found. I smiled at the memory of all the classes I wasted writing about how cold I was in class, or how much I wanted to fall asleep but absolutely refused [saved falling asleep in class until senior year. Classy.]. I opened the top of the box and was actually a little surprised at how full it was. However considering how often I was writing and exchanging notes, I guess I shouldn't have been. I remember actually fretting over that Mail wasn't going to be able to get her note until 4th period and Manhattan wouldn't get hers until 6th period. Oh the horror! Still, as much as it amuses me now to think back on it, it was fun. As silly as telling people about what I ate for dinner seems now, at least we talked. Now our communications are saved for 160 character text messages.
I'm not saying I'm going to start writing notes again, but I understand why it was so fun back then. I have the box on my bed and I am going to read through some of them now. There are a lot, so I don't know how much I will be able to get through, but I think a walk down memory lane will be fun.
:)
Soul
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Let's talk about writing...
Hey Everyone.
I'm currently listening to Undeniable by Mat Kearney.
Alright, so you all know my passion for writing. After all, my motto for this page is "Go ahead, cut me, see that? That's ink, not blood. I'm programmed to write, it's my blood.". Which I think I wrote in a fit of brilliance. I love that line. Anywoo...
So, you remember my writing way back in the beginning of the blog, when I was writing America's next bestselling novel. Well, that never panned out. Oh well, tis life. I realize now, that as much as I love writing, and as much as I have these great ideas, I cannot write a novel. Well, at least not at this point in my life. I have however realized that I can write short stories. I have written a few adult themed stories. [erotica] I have gotten really good feedback on them and I think I have improved tremendously in even the past couple of months.
Well, onto the real topic of this blog (that was all back stuff). I am writing a short story right now, and it is based heavily on Sky and me. The characters are based off of us, but the story is completely fictional. I have to admit, I am loving writing it. I think I have enjoyed the backstory writing as much as I have the dirtier writing. I think it is because the backstory writing allows me to daydream about the future with Sky. Which is quickly becoming one of my favorite things to do. It is hard not to be around him everyday, so I find myself thinking about times when I will be.
Well, I just wanted to say, I am writing this bit of adult themed writing [erotica] right now. I am loving it. And that's pretty much all.
Have a good day.
<3
Soul
I'm currently listening to Undeniable by Mat Kearney.
Alright, so you all know my passion for writing. After all, my motto for this page is "Go ahead, cut me, see that? That's ink, not blood. I'm programmed to write, it's my blood.". Which I think I wrote in a fit of brilliance. I love that line. Anywoo...
So, you remember my writing way back in the beginning of the blog, when I was writing America's next bestselling novel. Well, that never panned out. Oh well, tis life. I realize now, that as much as I love writing, and as much as I have these great ideas, I cannot write a novel. Well, at least not at this point in my life. I have however realized that I can write short stories. I have written a few adult themed stories. [erotica] I have gotten really good feedback on them and I think I have improved tremendously in even the past couple of months.
Well, onto the real topic of this blog (that was all back stuff). I am writing a short story right now, and it is based heavily on Sky and me. The characters are based off of us, but the story is completely fictional. I have to admit, I am loving writing it. I think I have enjoyed the backstory writing as much as I have the dirtier writing. I think it is because the backstory writing allows me to daydream about the future with Sky. Which is quickly becoming one of my favorite things to do. It is hard not to be around him everyday, so I find myself thinking about times when I will be.
Well, I just wanted to say, I am writing this bit of adult themed writing [erotica] right now. I am loving it. And that's pretty much all.
Have a good day.
<3
Soul
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Agony at work
Hi Everyone!
I'm currently listening to Halo by Beyonce.
So, work has been AGONY lately. I've been working alone because Twin is on vacation right now. I hate it. Sky keeps me company somewhat by texting, but still, it's not the same as having Twin there to keep me company and such. Although today I pretty much thought my way through it. I actually surprised that the time passed so quickly. I was thinking about random little things. Majority of the thoughts were about Sky. Big surprise right? But it did pass quickly and I was even going to work longer but then another coworker showed up and it's always a little awkward working alongside her, because I feel like I am stealing work. And my time was up, so I left.
I am very excited about tonight though. Sky had his phone stolen a week ago (exactly a week ago now that I think about it). He only had a cell, so that is our means of phone communication. It has been hard on me not being able to talk to him at night. But he is getting his phone, so therefore tonight he is going to be able to call!!! :D
I've been writing some adult material lately. I've gotten some really great responses to it. I've written here in the past about my desire to be a published author. Well, short adult fiction seems to be the only thing that I can finish writing. So this Summer I am going to try to write enough pieces to put them together in a collection and see if I can get that published. :) We'll see how it goes!
=)
Soul
I'm currently listening to Halo by Beyonce.
So, work has been AGONY lately. I've been working alone because Twin is on vacation right now. I hate it. Sky keeps me company somewhat by texting, but still, it's not the same as having Twin there to keep me company and such. Although today I pretty much thought my way through it. I actually surprised that the time passed so quickly. I was thinking about random little things. Majority of the thoughts were about Sky. Big surprise right? But it did pass quickly and I was even going to work longer but then another coworker showed up and it's always a little awkward working alongside her, because I feel like I am stealing work. And my time was up, so I left.
I am very excited about tonight though. Sky had his phone stolen a week ago (exactly a week ago now that I think about it). He only had a cell, so that is our means of phone communication. It has been hard on me not being able to talk to him at night. But he is getting his phone, so therefore tonight he is going to be able to call!!! :D
I've been writing some adult material lately. I've gotten some really great responses to it. I've written here in the past about my desire to be a published author. Well, short adult fiction seems to be the only thing that I can finish writing. So this Summer I am going to try to write enough pieces to put them together in a collection and see if I can get that published. :) We'll see how it goes!
=)
Soul
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Thoughts
Hi Everyone!
I’m currently listening to The Sound of White by Missy Higgins.
River gave me this amazing publication today. It is a literary magazine that has some amazing pieces in it. One piece, actually the very first piece, made my heart stop. Its beauty was overwhelming. I have been reading it throughout my school day, becoming more and more enchanted with each word, with each syllable.
I like to sing. I listen to my IPOD frequently throughout the day at school. I find that I have this overwhelming desire to belt out certain songs sometimes. I think that music is powerful. It speaks to everyone. There is music for every mood, for every person. Sometimes I swear I can feel the music inside of me. I just like it that much.
Where any preconceived ideas were blown away… *me singing*
So, anyhow. I hate it when I come up with something so extremely brilliant and perfect, then fourteen minutes later when I go to write it down, I am completely blank. Oh sure, I have the general idea of what my plan was, of the words I found so perfect only minutes earlier. I can’t seem to string the words together right though. They come out jumbled and wrong. Just plain wrong. It’s quite annoying.
Today feels like a Friday. Which makes me sad, because I wish it was Friday. I got really sad when I realized it was not Friday, but Wednesday. Wednesday is good too though. Wednesday is good too.
:)
Soul
I’m currently listening to The Sound of White by Missy Higgins.
River gave me this amazing publication today. It is a literary magazine that has some amazing pieces in it. One piece, actually the very first piece, made my heart stop. Its beauty was overwhelming. I have been reading it throughout my school day, becoming more and more enchanted with each word, with each syllable.
I like to sing. I listen to my IPOD frequently throughout the day at school. I find that I have this overwhelming desire to belt out certain songs sometimes. I think that music is powerful. It speaks to everyone. There is music for every mood, for every person. Sometimes I swear I can feel the music inside of me. I just like it that much.
Where any preconceived ideas were blown away… *me singing*
So, anyhow. I hate it when I come up with something so extremely brilliant and perfect, then fourteen minutes later when I go to write it down, I am completely blank. Oh sure, I have the general idea of what my plan was, of the words I found so perfect only minutes earlier. I can’t seem to string the words together right though. They come out jumbled and wrong. Just plain wrong. It’s quite annoying.
Today feels like a Friday. Which makes me sad, because I wish it was Friday. I got really sad when I realized it was not Friday, but Wednesday. Wednesday is good too though. Wednesday is good too.
:)
Soul
Sunday, April 6, 2008
About Writing
Hi Everyone!!!
I'm currently listening to Genie in a Bottle by Christina Aguilera
Okay, so I am writing my (hopefully bestseller) novel and love it! I know I have talked about writing before, but considering it is what I love I'm sure this won't be the last post about it. SO, the characters take on such a life of their own and I love it. I am different from other writers I know in my process, I don't start out with an outline. I start out with a really great scene with dynamics then let the characters take charge. Sometimes it does not work out so well, I can admit that, but when I write with an agenda it comes out stiff and boring. I end up losing interest.
I think it has to do with the fact that when the characters do something I am just as surprised as a reader would be. That, I think, means that I'm doing well. I was writing on Friday with every intention of my character being happy for the next few chapters, but alas, the characters did not go in that direction. It's like my fingers get a life of their own, writing what they know. I have such great faith in this project right now and I can't wait to see where it goes next.
My character currently is at a place where so much can happen, it can still take on a completely different life. It can turn into a murder mystery, science fiction, chick lit, heck, ANYTHING. That is such an exciting feeling. To think that something can be so unknown and so, well, perfect feeling. I'm not saying it's perfect, it just feels right.
= )
Soul
I'm currently listening to Genie in a Bottle by Christina Aguilera
Okay, so I am writing my (hopefully bestseller) novel and love it! I know I have talked about writing before, but considering it is what I love I'm sure this won't be the last post about it. SO, the characters take on such a life of their own and I love it. I am different from other writers I know in my process, I don't start out with an outline. I start out with a really great scene with dynamics then let the characters take charge. Sometimes it does not work out so well, I can admit that, but when I write with an agenda it comes out stiff and boring. I end up losing interest.
I think it has to do with the fact that when the characters do something I am just as surprised as a reader would be. That, I think, means that I'm doing well. I was writing on Friday with every intention of my character being happy for the next few chapters, but alas, the characters did not go in that direction. It's like my fingers get a life of their own, writing what they know. I have such great faith in this project right now and I can't wait to see where it goes next.
My character currently is at a place where so much can happen, it can still take on a completely different life. It can turn into a murder mystery, science fiction, chick lit, heck, ANYTHING. That is such an exciting feeling. To think that something can be so unknown and so, well, perfect feeling. I'm not saying it's perfect, it just feels right.
= )
Soul
Thursday, April 3, 2008
Writing
Hi Everyone!
I'm currently listening to Sensitive Subject Matter by Bonnie McKee
This is pretty much a once in a lifetime thing, three posts in one day. But I'm in a blog-y kind of mood. And I'm excited to have this outlet as well. I am trying to write my story. I have (almost) 3000 words written. I write as much as I can however often I can, but that's rarely. I already know I'm hitting the sack in twenty minutes or so. Which means I really should be writing my story and not my blog. = P. ANYWAYS!
Writing is such a nice outlet. I recommend everyone tries it. Even if you write horribly, it is a good way to let out emotion and get the creative juices flowing. I started my story in a creative writing class and have continued every time I'm finished a little early in that class along with any spare time I have. Which of course I have none, but hey, who knows, maybe over the summer my time will be more free. And everyone tells me senior year is easier than junior year. Heck, every year is better than junior year. I love school, I adore school, but I hate certain things about junior year. Especially two of my classes. All of my other classes are just peachy, but two of them are complete TORTURE!
Well, good night for tonight (I promise)
= )
Soul
I'm currently listening to Sensitive Subject Matter by Bonnie McKee
This is pretty much a once in a lifetime thing, three posts in one day. But I'm in a blog-y kind of mood. And I'm excited to have this outlet as well. I am trying to write my story. I have (almost) 3000 words written. I write as much as I can however often I can, but that's rarely. I already know I'm hitting the sack in twenty minutes or so. Which means I really should be writing my story and not my blog. = P. ANYWAYS!
Writing is such a nice outlet. I recommend everyone tries it. Even if you write horribly, it is a good way to let out emotion and get the creative juices flowing. I started my story in a creative writing class and have continued every time I'm finished a little early in that class along with any spare time I have. Which of course I have none, but hey, who knows, maybe over the summer my time will be more free. And everyone tells me senior year is easier than junior year. Heck, every year is better than junior year. I love school, I adore school, but I hate certain things about junior year. Especially two of my classes. All of my other classes are just peachy, but two of them are complete TORTURE!
Well, good night for tonight (I promise)
= )
Soul
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