So I consider Camp Nanowrimo a bust this summer, which is sad. I really hoped it wouldn't be as difficult as November, you know, with all the free time, but alas, it was. I really like my idea which is much different from what I started with. Its much deeper than I'd imagine it could go, but in a good way. I like how my characters were slowly changing and telling me what to do. Imagine my main girl Emily shouting at me from the computer screen, "I wouldn't say that Christine!" or "Why are you pairing me with Tristan, when obviously I belong with Oliver." I liked the changes I made haha. But the only problem I really faced was, I just sort of ran out of fuel? Yep. I was going strong, and then suddenly I was jerked to a halt. I don't think it was because of the story line, plot or characters. I just didn't feel like writing it anymore, or at least, at this time. So after quietly debating in my head whether I should take another whack at it this month, I've decided not to. "Now is not the time." I said in that slow manner in which I hope was a way evoke a sense of wisdom. I'll tackle it another time, just not now.
So this leaves me to other projects! One of my friends told me to write short stories for a while if I can't crank out whole novels. So that's what I'm currently doing. I'm just brain storming a few ideas, but I hope very soon to put the thoughts to paper. But I'm happy to say the title of this post is dedicated to that short story that's in the works, and that's the title of it right now. I'll just say contemporary humor :)
Other notes of importance which I'd like to address. I've finally picked up making graphics again (the fun kind!) after a long hiatus of more than six months. It feels good to be back. I forgot the joys of making forum icons, signatures, blends and mock book covers. It has really made the gloomy July brighter. And it makes my days of missing Harry Potter slightly more bearable since I can still stare at all the amazingness that it is.
And I'd like also to address that I will abandon the dictionary challenge since I only got to about six words. I think I may have been to ambitious in that one. But I'm glad to say that I'm still doing the "Six Word Story" challenge. I'm currently on day 43 and its very fun.
I think tackling less may result in more things getting done. So cheers to that and I'm off to designing and writing. I like my creative muse at the moment ;)
