It’s a short progress update this week-
Yesterday I’ve applied the last few changes to the draft from the printed copy, so now it’s time to add chapters and go over everything again! I’ve got so many battle plans and related to-do lists by now that I’m sure I’m ahead of my self-imposed schedule but I don’t want to jinx it. Compared to when I first printed the draft there’s definitely some wear and tear showing, partly because the mascot sat on it and pawed at the pages a lot.
Speaking of which…
She’s tried her hardest this week to stop me, but, well, it got done 🙂 I think she’s earned some cuddles today so whether I’ll start adding chapters today or from Monday has yet to be decided. Probably today because I’m actually quite excited to have a word count again.
Next week I’ll post the first sci-fi *ahem* idea I’ve mentioned before, and then the second one will follow in two weeks time 🙂 There’ll be updates on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, so I’m not spamming you with everything at once. I’m reluctant to call this one sci-fi since there are no elements showing yet and I’m undecided where I would take it, if I took it anywhere at all, but we’ll see.
But more on that next week 🙂
Guess what I bought myself?
I love reading through possible character names and while websites like behindthename and nameberry are great (check them out if you haven’t already and are struggling to name your characters), I really wanted something where I could use sticky notes and highlighters. So I’ll be going through that today ^^
Now! Time for the excerpt!
As I’ve been editing these past two weeks I’ve copied and pasted potential excerpts into a new document, so rest assured we’re covered for a while 😉 I might have to start giving my characters nicknames though so I can stop worrying about big spoilers.
Anyway, here you go! 🙂 (nickname free, possibly for the last time)
“I don’t understand prophecy fully, Rachael. I only know that we have given up before, and in doing so we fulfilled a prophecy we didn’t believe we’d be able to achieve. Sometimes it’s not how hard we try that matters. Sometimes you just need to accept things as they are, and work with what you’ve got. I don’t care that you can’t find your magic source. If you don’t kill King Aeric with magic maybe you’ll stab him with a dagger instead. Maybe, by the time you face him, he will be so terrified of the predicted outcome that he will take a few steps backwards, and fall out a window breaking his neck. Don’t worry about the how, Rachael. I believe in you, even if you don’t. Prophecy will see itself fulfilled, one way or another.”
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January 15, 2016 at 9:15 am
I had a mascot once that was very much like that. She would sit and scratch all my good work. As for what your story is – my view is that if the story contains scientific elements and or concepts then it’s scfi, if it’s fantastical concepts like magic, then it’s more fantasy. I don’t know if that helps.
It’s good to see some of your work 🙂
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January 15, 2016 at 9:20 am
I’ve been posting excerpts every Friday for the past few months if you wanted to see more 🙂
It doesn’t, but thank you 🙂 The problem is that I don’t know yet which direction I’d take the story into, I only know that it wouldn’t be right as a fantasy and that it feels more right as a sci-fi. Anyway, you’ll see details next week 🙂
Mascots are great like that – destructive and distracting but too adorable not to have!
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January 15, 2016 at 9:42 am
It all sounds interesting. I’ll have to look back on your previous work and look forward to more.
I’m interested where you’re taking this and I’m keen to find out more. I hope you sort out the direction you’re taking it in soon 🙂
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January 15, 2016 at 4:45 pm
Thank you, I hope you enjoy the other excerpts, too. I’ve got the blurb (as it currently stands) in the ‘Relics of Ar’Zac’ page, if you’re interested 🙂
Me, too! Of course, since then, another idea has crept back into my mind so I might have to focus on that for a bit.
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January 15, 2016 at 4:52 pm
Make sure you write all ideas down. I have in google keep which is useful. If I don’t write them down I forget so easily…
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January 15, 2016 at 4:59 pm
I’m the same, that’s why I always keep a notebook as well as a notebook app handy 😉
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January 15, 2016 at 7:14 pm
I thought you might, you seem the type to keep notes. Sometime perhaps we should have at look at the ideas we both have.
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January 16, 2016 at 10:01 am
I’ll update my notebook collection at some point on CookieBreak, I’ve added a few since the last update. We probably should do, it’ll be a great backup plan if we ever get stuck for ideas!
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January 16, 2016 at 10:33 am
Absolutely. Ill have to look up cookie break. What is it? Can you share notes there?
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January 16, 2016 at 10:40 am
You’re there now – it’s this blog 🙂
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January 16, 2016 at 12:24 pm
Oh yeah. Duh! SMH
Ill have to put some on here😃
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January 17, 2016 at 10:39 am
I’d love to see all your notebooks 🙂
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January 17, 2016 at 10:42 am
Ill have to let you have a peek 😃
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January 15, 2016 at 1:57 pm
You’re making great progress even with the help of your mascot 😉 I’m looking forward to hearing more about you upcoming projects. They sound like a lot of fun!
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January 15, 2016 at 4:43 pm
Yes, ‘help’ 😛 Ah, bless. She’s trying so hard, Mollie. Thank you, they are. I enjoy plotting after having edited for the past few months, it’s a really welcome change! 🙂
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January 15, 2016 at 2:55 pm
I love hearing about your progress. And these excerpts you keep sharing are so intriguing! I can’t wait to hear more about your projects!
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January 15, 2016 at 4:42 pm
Thank you so much, I’m happy to have you intrigued ^^ And thank you for popping in every time, your support means a lot!
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January 17, 2016 at 5:28 pm
I’m glad to give it where it’s deserved 🙂
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January 15, 2016 at 5:40 pm
Congrats on starting your revision! I’m in the same phase for one of my WIP’s and I feel like it is definitely a love/hate relationship.
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January 16, 2016 at 10:02 am
Thank you, congrats to you, too 🙂 I think the worst part is over now, the next edit shouldn’t be as bad since the worst offenders *should* be gone!
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January 16, 2016 at 4:56 pm
My favorite part of writing stories is the character names…well, one of my favorite parts! I love how I can be as creative and unique as I want. Then, if I find fancy in it, I can be mundane and use something overused by the general public to add that “normal” factor. Hopefully everything goes well for you! Fingers crossed!
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January 18, 2016 at 11:40 am
I love naming characters, too, I always feel like there’s so much potential to it! So many things they could be!
Thank you, so far so good! 🙂
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January 17, 2016 at 5:53 am
Congrats on all your progress! Your mascot is adorable. Cats are the best, though they do seem to love sitting on papers while people are working. And yay I love the excerpts. Excited for the next update!
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January 18, 2016 at 11:42 am
Thank you, it’s not been too painful so far. Apart from the paradox and every time I’d rather write than edit. My cat does just that, she tends to jump up on the desk specifically to sit on my printed draft! I’m glad to hear you enjoy the excerpts – more to come this week! 🙂
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January 20, 2016 at 2:33 am
I’ve got the “I’d rather write than edit” bug too. I haven’t done real editing in 10 days, instead working on writing another project. Though I did feel a little too close to the book I was editing. I’m hoping this break gives me a better perspective for when I dive back in, which I am planning to do on Saturday. (Let’s hope I follow through!) Can’t wait for your excerpts! 🙂
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January 20, 2016 at 8:24 am
Taking a break to distance yourself a little is definitely a good thing. And it’s not like working on another project is a bad way to spend the time 😉 Hope the editing goes well when you get back to it!
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January 20, 2016 at 9:52 am
Gotta keep the ball rolling. Editing, writing, reading, or researching. Nice cycle. 🙂 Thanks!
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