Hi, all!
I welcome you to the Late Edition of my #OctWritingChallenge Weekly Report!
The past weekend was a bit of a drag since I wasn't in the groove like I was, then things got crazy on the normal side of my life. Now with it all settled I got down to business the past week and here's what I came up with.
No writing on Day 14-16
Day 17- 1 hour
Day 18- 1,464 words
Day 19- No writing. Took the day off to check the all new Halloween! Should be a treat for old and fans of John Carpenter and Jamie Lee Curtis.
Day 20- 1 hour
Day 21- 1 hour & 25 minutes.
After the three days of no writing I had reevaluate myself on time management. The key here is to not find the time to write but to make the time. This is my take away from this past week.
Until next time!
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Monday, October 22, 2018
Sunday, October 14, 2018
#OctWritingChallenge Weekly Report #2
Hello! Welcome to the Week 2 of my #OctWritingChallenge Weekly Report.
My progress is not too shabby but I can't argue with the results. Let's see how we did!
Day 8-9: No writing.
Day 10-1 hour & 25 minutes.
Day 11-1 hour.
Day 12-1 hour.
Day 13-1 hour & 40 minutes.
The story, so far, is progressing as I hoped for after I trashed it to oblivion. It was a painful choice to make but from what another set of eyes told me, this (character) was useless because (his critique on the character), the illustrator could use something that can tell him who the characters are so insert a character sheet.
The two cents given to me were insightful. I didn't think to come up with a character sheet that can give me an idea of who my characters are and how they function in my story. It's another lesson in writing I learned along the way as I prepared my pitch to a comics publisher.
1. Have a character sheet ready.
2. Give thanks to your support group, folks! I know I did.
That's it for my #OctWritingChallenge Weekly report. There's more to come.
My progress is not too shabby but I can't argue with the results. Let's see how we did!
Day 8-9: No writing.
Day 10-1 hour & 25 minutes.
Day 11-1 hour.
Day 12-1 hour.
Day 13-1 hour & 40 minutes.
The story, so far, is progressing as I hoped for after I trashed it to oblivion. It was a painful choice to make but from what another set of eyes told me, this (character) was useless because (his critique on the character), the illustrator could use something that can tell him who the characters are so insert a character sheet.
The two cents given to me were insightful. I didn't think to come up with a character sheet that can give me an idea of who my characters are and how they function in my story. It's another lesson in writing I learned along the way as I prepared my pitch to a comics publisher.
1. Have a character sheet ready.
2. Give thanks to your support group, folks! I know I did.
That's it for my #OctWritingChallenge Weekly report. There's more to come.
Sunday, October 7, 2018
#OctWritingChallenge Weekly Report
Hello. Welcome to my #OctWritingChallenge Weekly Report!
Throughout the month of October I will report my progress with my WIP on the Twitter Monthly Writing Challenge.
Let's begin with my Week 1 progress.
Day 1-No writing
Day 2-1 hour & 5 minutes
Day 3-1 hour & 45 minutes
Day 4-1 hour
Day 5-No writing
Day 6-1 hour & 45 minutes. I kinda messed around for a few minutes so I added 15 minutes to make up for the time lost on social media. That's holding yourself accountable when writing, friend.
That's all for my weekly Writing Challenge report, guys. Be there as my progress for #OctWritingChallenge continues! Til next time!
Throughout the month of October I will report my progress with my WIP on the Twitter Monthly Writing Challenge.
Let's begin with my Week 1 progress.
Day 1-No writing
Day 2-1 hour & 5 minutes
Day 3-1 hour & 45 minutes
Day 4-1 hour
Day 5-No writing
Day 6-1 hour & 45 minutes. I kinda messed around for a few minutes so I added 15 minutes to make up for the time lost on social media. That's holding yourself accountable when writing, friend.
That's all for my weekly Writing Challenge report, guys. Be there as my progress for #OctWritingChallenge continues! Til next time!
Friday, June 23, 2017
Twitter Monthly Challenge: Three Years Later!
June 23, 2014 was the beginning of a brand new trend for Twitter users who write.
High school English teacher and YA writer Kristy Acevedo made out this tweet that would be called the Twitter Monthly Challenge with the hashtag #JuneWritingChallenge.
Everyone had followed suit with the word count of 500 or more in a few days. Writers had begun sharing advice, motivation, musing about their favorite genres, and research complexities. The action would continue with #JulyWritingChallenge that would bring together all writers on Twitter.
Three years later, more challengers have come.
The task of being a Writing Challenge hashtag leader requires a daily commitment, as well as organization to keep track of progress from other challengers.
The rules are to write at least 500 words per day and post your results each day using the current hashtag.
As a participant, I will say joining the challenge has given me the motivation to start writing after a while and connecting with published or soon-to-be published authors. But I'm not the only one having fun with it. Here are testimonials from my compatriots:
There you have it! The amazing results from our Monthly Writing Challenge. Are you a writer looking to get pages written? Come answer the challenge at our website!
High school English teacher and YA writer Kristy Acevedo made out this tweet that would be called the Twitter Monthly Challenge with the hashtag #JuneWritingChallenge.
Who's in? JULY WRITING CHALLENGE! Starting July 1st, write 500 words minimum each day for 31 days. #Julywritingchallenge #amwriting— Kristy Acevedo ☮️📚 (@kristyace) June 23, 2014
Everyone had followed suit with the word count of 500 or more in a few days. Writers had begun sharing advice, motivation, musing about their favorite genres, and research complexities. The action would continue with #JulyWritingChallenge that would bring together all writers on Twitter.
Three years later, more challengers have come.
The task of being a Writing Challenge hashtag leader requires a daily commitment, as well as organization to keep track of progress from other challengers.
The rules are to write at least 500 words per day and post your results each day using the current hashtag.
As a participant, I will say joining the challenge has given me the motivation to start writing after a while and connecting with published or soon-to-be published authors. But I'm not the only one having fun with it. Here are testimonials from my compatriots:
I remember being one of the first who signed up. It's been helpful and rewarding.-Nina Lake
Monthly writing challenge keeps me on track. It's so refreshing!-Wendy Turner
I'm so grateful I found this writing group. Great people. Finished my book & the rewrite because of the Writing Challenge! Happy I found it.-Christina Quesada
The Writing Challenge gives me an achievable goal, despite the challenges of writing, kids, and a full-time job.-Brie Paddock
I've written 500 words every day so far this year. Never in my life have I been so motivated to to dedicate time to my writing.-E.K. Moore
There you have it! The amazing results from our Monthly Writing Challenge. Are you a writer looking to get pages written? Come answer the challenge at our website!
Friday, September 16, 2016
Importance of Preparation.
There's nothing important than being prepared for what's ahead. Job interview. A first date. You name it, preparation is key. I thought about all this when I decided to pitch my graphic novel later this year.
(You heard right. I'm pitching my very first graphic novel in two months.)
(You heard right. I'm pitching my very first graphic novel in two months.)
Back on preparation, you have to be ready for the moment you've been looking forward to for a long time. Plus, you got to have the following requirements: Research. Support system. Patience. Professionalism.
I bring these factors to center stage because they play their own role in preparing for pitching your story to an agent or comic book publisher.
Research-This is very vital in getting published here, cats. You have to do your homework on your target publisher or an agent you've heard about. Ask yourself questions like what genres are they looking for or is the agent good or bad. Take a moment think about it while you dig for information on those working in the field.
Support system-We all need a group of people to help with a project. Beta-readers, writing groups (in person or online), a trusted friend. It makes all the difference on which route you take. I've come across good people in my writing groups who gave out their two cents worth on my projects.
Patience-The key factor is patience. Why? It's a long process. Drafts, revisions, and rewrites. It takes a long time to get it all down. For the past few years I learned that being patient is all part of the process. On the draft aspect of writing, it's taught me that no project is perfect from the beginning. It's the first step to making the book the way I want it to be through revisions and rewrites.
Professionalism-Like any business you're getting into you have to brush up on professional etiquette; you're dealing with professionals. Reading various sources on how to navigate the comics industry, I had to be honest with myself about my own professionalism and see about how I can improve them.
With these factors you're all set to make your publishing debut. It's important to have these because publishing professionals will know you came ready to work with them and they'll be ready to work with you. I know I'll be ready to be a professional comics writer when I pitch my graphic novel or comic series.
I bring these factors to center stage because they play their own role in preparing for pitching your story to an agent or comic book publisher.
Research-This is very vital in getting published here, cats. You have to do your homework on your target publisher or an agent you've heard about. Ask yourself questions like what genres are they looking for or is the agent good or bad. Take a moment think about it while you dig for information on those working in the field.
Support system-We all need a group of people to help with a project. Beta-readers, writing groups (in person or online), a trusted friend. It makes all the difference on which route you take. I've come across good people in my writing groups who gave out their two cents worth on my projects.
Patience-The key factor is patience. Why? It's a long process. Drafts, revisions, and rewrites. It takes a long time to get it all down. For the past few years I learned that being patient is all part of the process. On the draft aspect of writing, it's taught me that no project is perfect from the beginning. It's the first step to making the book the way I want it to be through revisions and rewrites.
Professionalism-Like any business you're getting into you have to brush up on professional etiquette; you're dealing with professionals. Reading various sources on how to navigate the comics industry, I had to be honest with myself about my own professionalism and see about how I can improve them.
With these factors you're all set to make your publishing debut. It's important to have these because publishing professionals will know you came ready to work with them and they'll be ready to work with you. I know I'll be ready to be a professional comics writer when I pitch my graphic novel or comic series.
Tuesday, October 27, 2015
Lack of "Super" Girl Power?
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| Captain Marvel |
The year was 2011. I was a member of an online writing group called WeBook at the time. Another member told me that I make up for the lack of super heroines in a WIP I was working on. That while pointing out how I justify the whole stupidity factor on female super heroes and thanking me for making them badass.
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| Vixen |
I can't help but recall what the person said and had to point out the heroines that go hard in their own right. Sure, there are ones we know and love like Storm to Wonder Woman and Black Canary, just to name a few. Half of the world says those are stupid names for a strong female in a man's world as the other half says "Wow, she goes hard as hell. I dig what she's doing."
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| Supergirl |
As long as I've been reading the sci-fi/fantasy genre, I've taken notice of women who've taken their place among the strong, yet vulnerable role with whatever abilities they have. When I say "strong, yet vulnerable", they are strong but have weaknesses like their male counterparts. As funny as it may seems, we can relate to them. The heroines I've come across that go H.A.M these days are similar to those that I've always known. Possessing a certain ability that humans dream of while living like one. So there's balance between our supermen and superwomen.
On top of that, they wear the spirit of "Girl Power" on their sleeve.
So who believes that I'm making up for the lack of strong female characters? I don't believe it. They've been around for a long time and I don't think they've slowed down one bit. You just have to be on the look out for what comes out from writers of today and yesterday. Check them out and express your thoughts while being entertained.
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| Batgirl |
Saturday, October 17, 2015
Why Comic Book Writing Should Be Critiqued.
Hello, my name's Andrew McQueen.
I'm a member of the Critique Circle online writing group and I write comics. Since joining the Circle out of seriousness of being a writer, I presented them with some amateur prose from a novel-in-progress. Then I remember a graphic novel that I've written a few years ago by the seat of my pants (pantser) to polish it up for publication and I've gotten up to a few critiques or less from members that have never seen a comic book script. And that's okay, I can't argue with the results that are given to me.
Since I'm writing for comics & graphic novels and writing groups are not familiar with the craft, I wanted to say why comic book writing should be considered to be critiqued in writing groups and beta-readers.
I'm a member of the Critique Circle online writing group and I write comics. Since joining the Circle out of seriousness of being a writer, I presented them with some amateur prose from a novel-in-progress. Then I remember a graphic novel that I've written a few years ago by the seat of my pants (pantser) to polish it up for publication and I've gotten up to a few critiques or less from members that have never seen a comic book script. And that's okay, I can't argue with the results that are given to me.
Since I'm writing for comics & graphic novels and writing groups are not familiar with the craft, I wanted to say why comic book writing should be considered to be critiqued in writing groups and beta-readers.
- They deserve a chance because like any form of writing. It takes more than one person to make a story when someone's writing a novel. Plus, we can learn from them like how a member of a critique group can learn from the critiques they receive for his/her WIP.
- Comic scripts have similarities to screenplays. When studied closely, you can see how they're different and the same. However, they are two different ways to write a comic book script. The full script and the Plot (Marvel) script.
- Comic writers want to tell the best story they want to tell the world, like their compatriots who write novels, short stories, screenplays and stage plays. They're built from the imagination of the hands that bring the words together, building a world which can thrill us, touch us, and inspire us.
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