*crickets*
...Okay, okay, you get it; it's going real well, I'm getting more words, but how about some real news?
This is "Writing Progress", mostly about me, my novels, my world, and characters, but hey! Why can't it be about you, too?
Starting February, I'll start posting some interesting tips and facts at the end of my usual "News" posts!
Also, for those of you who are new to my blog and don't always want to go to the very first post to know who I am and what exactly I'm doing, I'm going to edit my slapped-together "about me" for that. As informative as it is, it's not enough.
Oh, and you can say good-bye to posts entitled "The Latest", or other uninformative things of the sort!
If I want to actually viewers, I've got to post about things that will be worth their while to read, but I don't aim to be famous, mind you!
Sure, that doesn't mean I can't/won't do whatever I want. I'm doing this because I CAN, and I want to.
One more thing; I'm thinking of getting a Facebook soon and making a page for my blog and, when it comes out, "The Dawnwolf"!
So, keep your eyes peeled! If you're a regular reader, I'd be appreciative if you shared my blog with anyone who's interested.
Thanks a lot, bro! Peace out!
Wolf
Monday, January 30, 2012
Saturday, January 28, 2012
Day 28: Editing "The Dawnwolf"
The first edit is almost done! About a week left. My calculations were incorrect last time, but I've adjusted them accurately.
This edit will have to be redone, though. There's a lot I missed or decided to change during the midway point.
Thankfully, I was able to discover the "Find and Replace" option in yWriter, which I had utterly missed before, so when name changing rolls around, it'll be a breeze.
I still have yet to buy my white paint for the cover image... I have the outline done, and I've been going back to edit it bit by bit, but I kind of wonder if I want a different design entirely...
Ahhh, well, I've got enough paint paper. Let's see how it goes!
Along with all of that, I've been reading a lot of different writing books that were just lying about the house, unread. Currently, I'm setting my focus on one (which may be familiar) called "Elements of Fiction Writing - Description", and it's by Monica Wood. It's part of a "collection" of writing books, but serves just fine as a standalone. Good stuff, I tell you. Description is vital in many novels, and depending on how you use it, how much you use it or how little, makes a world of difference.
Of course, there are times when I've seen people use too little, but there are also times I've seen them overdo it! Oh, gracious me, yes! There's got to be balance and relevance.
I had noticed that a lost of my slightly older novels had some pretty good description, but "The Dawnwolf" was lacking the amount it so very direly needed. In the second edit, that will be one of my main priorities. Isn't it all of ours?
P.S. Have you seen my word count? It's up over 3,000! See what editing can do to your numbers?
Wolf
This edit will have to be redone, though. There's a lot I missed or decided to change during the midway point.
Thankfully, I was able to discover the "Find and Replace" option in yWriter, which I had utterly missed before, so when name changing rolls around, it'll be a breeze.
I still have yet to buy my white paint for the cover image... I have the outline done, and I've been going back to edit it bit by bit, but I kind of wonder if I want a different design entirely...
Ahhh, well, I've got enough paint paper. Let's see how it goes!
Along with all of that, I've been reading a lot of different writing books that were just lying about the house, unread. Currently, I'm setting my focus on one (which may be familiar) called "Elements of Fiction Writing - Description", and it's by Monica Wood. It's part of a "collection" of writing books, but serves just fine as a standalone. Good stuff, I tell you. Description is vital in many novels, and depending on how you use it, how much you use it or how little, makes a world of difference.
Of course, there are times when I've seen people use too little, but there are also times I've seen them overdo it! Oh, gracious me, yes! There's got to be balance and relevance.
I had noticed that a lost of my slightly older novels had some pretty good description, but "The Dawnwolf" was lacking the amount it so very direly needed. In the second edit, that will be one of my main priorities. Isn't it all of ours?
P.S. Have you seen my word count? It's up over 3,000! See what editing can do to your numbers?
Wolf
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Day 21: Editing "The Dawnwolf"
Today makes day 21! In all honesty, I've actually got 15 more days until the first edit's done.
I'm going to go back over the first edit again, since I decided to change the main villain's name, and also one of the main circumstances; a viral disease (kind of like an epidemic) instead of a plague. That would make much more sense, since plagues don't spread like wildfire, but can still be passed on to others in some circumstances, to my knowledge.
Anyway, those are two of my major changes. Actually, in the second edit, there probably won't be that much to redo. I just need to change up the part where Mori meets an old woman (or was it a man? I can't remember anymore! How dreadful!) who knows more than she should. I'm thinking of making them meet Alana instead, because, for reasons I can't tell you, that would also make a lot of sense.
I might make her show up a couple of times beforehand, too, but we'll just have to see about that.
Say... am I boring you? XD
Trust me, it'll get more interesting once this book's out the door and I get back to my other ones again.
Wolf
I'm going to go back over the first edit again, since I decided to change the main villain's name, and also one of the main circumstances; a viral disease (kind of like an epidemic) instead of a plague. That would make much more sense, since plagues don't spread like wildfire, but can still be passed on to others in some circumstances, to my knowledge.
Anyway, those are two of my major changes. Actually, in the second edit, there probably won't be that much to redo. I just need to change up the part where Mori meets an old woman (or was it a man? I can't remember anymore! How dreadful!) who knows more than she should. I'm thinking of making them meet Alana instead, because, for reasons I can't tell you, that would also make a lot of sense.
I might make her show up a couple of times beforehand, too, but we'll just have to see about that.
Say... am I boring you? XD
Trust me, it'll get more interesting once this book's out the door and I get back to my other ones again.
Wolf
Friday, January 13, 2012
Day 13: Editing "The Dawnwolf"
13 Days in. 1615 words added. Nearly 5 Chapters finished.
It's safe to say that the first edit, the cleanup, is going pretty good.
However, the second edit is the real deal, like I've said before! It's going to take quite a while, or so I think. for all I know, it could take less time than I think it will.
But, hey! I'll be done by April for sure. No later, but if it goes better than I think it will, it might get done earlier!
There are 13 Chapters in this book, meaning I have only 7 more to go! They get longer and longer as the story goes on... I'll probably divide some of the scenes up, since sometimes I'll accidentally put two scenes in one whole scene.
I'm using yWriter's formatting, by the way, which is extremely convenient for both writing, organizing, and editing. Oh, yes, it makes editing a lot easier!
Anyway, that's my progress so far.
Wolf
It's safe to say that the first edit, the cleanup, is going pretty good.
However, the second edit is the real deal, like I've said before! It's going to take quite a while, or so I think. for all I know, it could take less time than I think it will.
But, hey! I'll be done by April for sure. No later, but if it goes better than I think it will, it might get done earlier!
There are 13 Chapters in this book, meaning I have only 7 more to go! They get longer and longer as the story goes on... I'll probably divide some of the scenes up, since sometimes I'll accidentally put two scenes in one whole scene.
I'm using yWriter's formatting, by the way, which is extremely convenient for both writing, organizing, and editing. Oh, yes, it makes editing a lot easier!
Anyway, that's my progress so far.
Wolf
Sunday, January 8, 2012
Day 8: Editing "The Dawnwolf"
It's looking pretty good for me so far. According to my calculations, it should take anywhere from 32-35 days to finish the first edit of "The Dawnwolf".
This is just the cleanup. The second edit is where the new scenes get written up and the old ones get moved around... and so on.
Today marks my eighth day of editing, and thus it has been a week and one day. I actually have yet to begin editing my scene/s for today, but I'll get to that after this post.
Taking it this slowly keeps you from getting burnt out from your own novel too fast! Waiting a while after you've finished the first draft is wise, too; one, you'll see more flaws that you can fix, and two, you won't be sick of it anymore. Hopefully.
So! You'll probably see my novel selling on CreateSpace and Amazon sometime in late March or early April, but it all depends on how things turn out.
Outside of the manuscript itself, I'm nearly set for the self-publication. The cover image has been outlined and I found my white paint, but I just need to order it when I get the chance. Yeah!!
I'm taking a teensy break from "LB:WOM" again. AGAIN. I hate to do it, but I need to focus on just one thing right now.
Actually, I can work on several things at once, but I'd rather not... I might end up continuing in it anyway, though. We'll see.
Wolf
This is just the cleanup. The second edit is where the new scenes get written up and the old ones get moved around... and so on.
Today marks my eighth day of editing, and thus it has been a week and one day. I actually have yet to begin editing my scene/s for today, but I'll get to that after this post.
Taking it this slowly keeps you from getting burnt out from your own novel too fast! Waiting a while after you've finished the first draft is wise, too; one, you'll see more flaws that you can fix, and two, you won't be sick of it anymore. Hopefully.
So! You'll probably see my novel selling on CreateSpace and Amazon sometime in late March or early April, but it all depends on how things turn out.
Outside of the manuscript itself, I'm nearly set for the self-publication. The cover image has been outlined and I found my white paint, but I just need to order it when I get the chance. Yeah!!
I'm taking a teensy break from "LB:WOM" again. AGAIN. I hate to do it, but I need to focus on just one thing right now.
Actually, I can work on several things at once, but I'd rather not... I might end up continuing in it anyway, though. We'll see.
Wolf
Sunday, January 1, 2012
Editing for "The Dawnwolf" + The Latest on "LB:WOM"!
So! It's a new year. Today makes day 1/366. My new calendar (which I need to put holes in so I can hang it up. Ugh.) has the dates numbered, which is pretty cool. XD
But anyway! Today also marks day one of the editing of "The Dawnwolf"! It's finally here! WHOOOO!
I'm planning on doing 1-2 scenes per day. 1 if its long and 2 if they're short. I've yet to begin today, but I'll keep you posted on my progress as always.
Not only that, but I've hit 17,000 words on "LB:WOM" (took me long enough) and it's finally moving on the way toward the main storyline!
Currently, Lirin's with a top-ranking spy named Glenna Ravine (haha, cheesy, right? I'll explain myself later, I swear!) who is currently his instructor of espionage.
I've already introduced all of the new, main and not-so-main characters, so I'm ready to launch myself forward completely!
Even as I edit "The Dawnwolf", I'll still be working on this one, so you'll have plenty to read from here on out.
However, if you need tips or have tips on editing/revising novels, then I'm completely open!
Comment, or email me at maryw.hills@yahoo.com.
Wolf
But anyway! Today also marks day one of the editing of "The Dawnwolf"! It's finally here! WHOOOO!
I'm planning on doing 1-2 scenes per day. 1 if its long and 2 if they're short. I've yet to begin today, but I'll keep you posted on my progress as always.
Not only that, but I've hit 17,000 words on "LB:WOM" (took me long enough) and it's finally moving on the way toward the main storyline!
Currently, Lirin's with a top-ranking spy named Glenna Ravine (haha, cheesy, right? I'll explain myself later, I swear!) who is currently his instructor of espionage.
I've already introduced all of the new, main and not-so-main characters, so I'm ready to launch myself forward completely!
Even as I edit "The Dawnwolf", I'll still be working on this one, so you'll have plenty to read from here on out.
However, if you need tips or have tips on editing/revising novels, then I'm completely open!
Comment, or email me at maryw.hills@yahoo.com.
Wolf
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