"The Dawnwolf" Second Edit (Near the Halfway Mark) + Word Of The Day & Character Of The Week

I technically have 14 chapters, so that would mean that the halfway mark would be at chapter 7. I just finished editing the first scene in chapter 6 (the longest scene in the novel, I might add) today, so that means I am, indeed, almost there. Just two scenes below 1,000 words to do tomorrow in order to reach the midway point!
So far, there's 57,006 words! HECK, YEAH!
The major changes don't begin until the second half of the book, so I haven't been able to write any new scenes for a while.
I'm really looking forward to getting it formatted into the main manuscript, soon. That's the fun part.
Ah, but that reminds me! My previous release date predictions were accurate; "The Dawnwolf" will be published in early May! I'll be sure and post the direct link to where you find it; Amazon and the CreateSpace website, no doubt. While I won't pester, beg or whine at you to buy it, your purchase would be appreciated! The royalties that go to me won't be spent frivolously. I don't know if I'll get much, anyway, but that's all right. ^_____^
Word Of The Day!:

Resplendent:
Attractive and impressive through being richly colorful or sumptuous.


And the Character Of The Week:

Pentagore (Lord Shadowfang's Henchman):
Pentagore is a bizarre sort of two-legged monster with clawed feet and bat-like wings branching from his arms. His head is pentagon-shaped, with a darker colored pentagon on it and another the same color as the rest of his head within that. The pentagon at the end of his long tail is identical to his face, only smaller.
His entire body is bright red and dark red, split down the middle, and the colors inside of his wings oppose each other.
He hisses while he talks, has a rather creepy, sneaky, sly and ill-mannered nature. He appears in the past when Lirin uses the Golden Chronicle to take himself to the point where Lord Shadowfang first terrorized Evagren.
While not a major character, Pentagore certainly causes a lot of trouble for the protagonist. Well, not for long; he only lasts a scene or two before his untimely demise.
He's introduced in the second book of the "Lirin Bahonan" series, "The Legend of Tanakosk".

Whew, took me forever to come up with a character for this week. Don't know why, if I have so many of them. XP

Wolf

"The Dawnwolf" Second Edit (Near the Halfway Mark) + Word Of The Day & Writing Tip

See! What did I tell you? I promised to get your Writing Tip before the weekend, right?
*cough*... It's Friday... *cough*
You probably expected it sooner, or maybe you knew it wouldn't be... Which is it? Or you can take the middle road; "quite frankly, my dear, I don't give a"...
Carrying on, I'm at chapter five; nearly halfway through. I'm still floating at around 56,800 words since I haven't gotten the chance to add any new scenes, yet.

Here's your Word Of The Day:

Bioluminescence:
The emission of light from living organisms; also : the light so produced 

And finally:

Writing Tip:
Think your novel is getting dull? As you're writing it, are you getting tired of your plot?
Consider subplots. Already have them? Is it still boring? Consider plot twists! If its still boring by then, well, I'd love to know how and why. It's probably your characters, no offense. They might take themselves a little too seriously.
Back to plot twists; they should come naturally if you're good at pulling them off, or, if you developed the story before you wrote it (most people do, but some don't). Are you new to writing? Do you know what a plot twist is?
It's a change in the expected direction or outcome of the plot. Sometimes you can predict it, but the best plot twists are when they come as a complete shock. They're always the best, and also help you to get out of writer's block sometimes, too!
Plots twists add, well, a twist, to you novel, but it adds more excitement for the reader. Try it!


Wolf

"The Dawnwolf" Second Edit + Word Of The Day & Character Of The Week

56,889 words and I'm halfway through chapter four, just before the scene where Mori meets Luther. I'm thinking of changing Luther's personal instrument, but I have to decide what fits best and won't change the way of the story, since, not revealing any spoilers, I forgot that banjo's in their kind of time didn't have metal strings. *Slaps self* Duh!
Carrying on, I changed Adolphus Hoksune's name to Elgar Hoksune instead.
I also FINALLY got my white paint (round of applause, everyone?) and I've been working on the cover image already. It's nearly finished, I think, but before I make my final decision, I'm going to have a second option to this one, since my current on I messed up on so Albira's coat is tinged pink instead of snow-white. So quickly did I forget that the main part of her fur wasn't pink... *storm cloud*
At least this paint is opaque and can cover up solid colors easier than regular watercolors... But she's still tinged pink. I guess that if it doesn't completely cover up, I can go and edit it on the computer to make it white. I'm going to have to do it anyway, after all, because I may cut out the background; I messed it up. Arrghh... I'm still a bit new to painting, which isn't to say I'm not good at it, though.

Ah, yes, and your Writing Tip, I promise I will give you a new one this week. Before Sunday. Hopefully. For now, your Word Of The Day is:

Benevolence:
Disposition to do good.

Simple as that. Love that word. In case you didn't know, it's the antonym of "Malevolence". Muhahahaha. That makes two words of the day. Happy now?
Here's your Character Of The Week:

Bella the Albino Laghathian Wolf:
Bella is a massive white wolf with somewhat of a wiry coat and a long mane. She has bright pink eyes that have upward-curled black markings lining the lids, and always has the look like she's smiling.
She's of a gentle and motherly nature and has a kind heart and a good sense of humor. It's easy to make this old wolf laugh (because she, unlike most wolves, can. XD).
She had been one of Anastasia Highlands guardians when the girl found herself lost in a massive winter wonderland (very similar to Lirin finding himself stranded on an island and being cared for by Lukamakari).
Originally, she had been one of the Five Royal Wolves in the old "Lirin Bahonan" series, but in this new one, she's been taken out due to her irrelevance in the storyline.
And the fact her name is Bella... Bella Swan... Cullen... whatever you call the chick...

Ahem. So that's that. Oh, and I've been coming up with two new characters! They ain't friendly people, mind... BE SCARED.

Wolf 

"The Dawnwolf" Second Edit + Word Of The Day & Character Of The Week

Breakthrough! I had gotten stuck in chapter two because I was trying to figure out how Mori was going to find out that the Dawnwolf's name was Albira (since she doesn't talk; therefore she can't simply introduce herself like Bain or Timber in the "Lirin Bahonan" series), but then I decided to state in the beginning that everyone knew it at once time, but in the present day, very few did. Mori's one of them, only because the name was passed down and remembered by his ancestors.
That's the gist of it! One less problem I have to think about.
I might be done with chapter two today if I go ahead and clean up the last half of this scene and the last two scenes. I won't push it too hard, since I have to finish writing an article on editing soon, because the deadline is on Wednesday! It had completely slipped my mind!
No worries, though; I already wrote it out. All I have to do is finish editing it, and then send it in. It's cool.

Now for your Word Of The Day!

Ostentatious:
Marked by or fond of conspicuous or vainglorious and sometimes pretentious display.
(*Cough, cough* Lenora Midnight... *cough, cough*)

Character Of The Week...

Lord Shadowfang (The Ragebeast):
Lord Shadowfang is a massive, dark, menacing dragon with coal-black scales and long, spiny spikes that cluster on his head and run down his back to the end of his spade-tipped tail. His eyes are glowing and blood red, much like the crisscrossing star-like markings on both shoulders, which pulsate with his head beat, and his claws and lips.
He has a terrible temper and is very violent; merciless to his foes. Being the very embodiment of a horrible power called Rage, he is prone to rampages and constantly plots to take over Evagren and to wipe out the Bahonan bloodline that began with the man who sealed him away long ago.
He's the main antagonist of the first two "Lirin Bahonan" books.


Wolf

"The Dawnwolf" Second Edit + Word Of The Day & Writing Tip

Once again, you must excuse my tardiness; I began the second edit of "The Dawnwolf" at the start of this month, though I was somewhat delayed by a week due to some unexpected symptoms... But! I'm fine now. It wasn't anything serious.
Moving right along, I've made excellent progress in this second edit! I may have only just worked through chapter one so far, but I accumulated around 2,000 words after adding and removing scenes!
Back in November, when I had met my word count goal, it was only 50,004 words. However, after the first edit and during this second one, it reached 56,497 (which reminds me; I should edit that word count box on the side bar there).
Thirteen chapters still remain before the second edit is complete, but I still have time to get it all done before the end of June. I've already proceeded to chapter two, and I do believe I'm about halfway done. I might even be finished with it today.
I personally thought the second edit was going to be the biggest pain in the behind I had ever experienced, but since I'm adding in newly-written scenes, it's actually a lot more fun.
 But, man, am I looking forward to getting this project finished...
 Here's your Word Of The Day:

Apprehensive:
Anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen / Of or relating to perception or understanding.

Writing Tip:
Do you have a great novel idea with plot, characters, goal, conflict and everything, with the exception of a title? Trust me, I know the feeling, and it happens to a lot of people.
My suggestions is that you stop once in a while to give yourself a good few moments to sit and mull it over. Type or write down all the possible names that may come to mind. Even just a single word can title your novel, but creativity and imagination is still required. One the main things about titling your novel is that it's got to grab the reader's attention.
So, here's another suggestion: Think about the centerpiece of the story. Is it a character, a place, a business, etc.? Notice how my current novel is called "The Dawnwolf". While Albira the Dawnwolf is not the main character, she's one of the most important ones, and the center point of the story.
The possibilities are endless, so despair not! See what you can do with this tip.

Wolf