So I just finished reading Ken Liu's Literomancer in the Sept/Oct Issue of Fantasy & Science Fiction Magazine. Its a very compelling, moving piece, and I thought I would share that with you guys.
Yes, I'm still working on my writing career, and yes I still want to do something in Movies/Television. Currently, I'm studying at GSU, while at the same time taking any spare time I have to network, and write my own short stories.
I've decided to set aside my Zombie Novel, after coming to an impasse in the story. I realized I had no overall plot arch, no theme, and my voice was ill-developed as an author. So, I'm returning to Short Stories as a means to develop my style and my voice.
I'm hoping in time that I come into my own. I have a great concept (including a plot layout and char sourcing sheets) for my first novel work. I plan to make a novel and screen play out of it, but before I attempt to do that, I'm tackling three Short Stories, each dealing with a major issue I want resolved.
Showing posts with label Writer. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Writer. Show all posts
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Happy Thanksgiving
I want to wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving! I hope your with your friends and family! Have a great day!
Thursday, October 29, 2009
New Preview
Okay, hey readers, today I've got a juicy tidbit for you! As you know, Im the editor, writer, framer, promoter, web designer...pretty much everything for my company. That can be expected for a startup!
Anyhow, as you may or may not already know, I am currently writing two projects right now. Firstly, a new science-fiction book involving a zombie outbreak in Atlanta. This one I'm aiming at a literary agent, try to get it published by some of the bigger companies, if only so I can use the money to further push my own company.
Well, Im also writing for our newest comic series. We are going to produce two. The first one will be a free web-comic that you will be able to find on our website, updated by one frame a week. Kinda slow pace, but its what our budget can afford.
This first book, the free e-serial, will be about a Knight leading a unit in the midst of a war in an epic fantasy setting. His men are annihilated, and he is lost, behind enemy lines. He discovers by accident, in his attempt to escape the enemy, a ring that gives him the power to summon a spiritual guardian. The story tells of his geurilla war against the enemy, and coming to grips with the power he now has. What we are looking at for a name is Shadow Knight. It rings well.
The second though, will be an e-comic, sold in PDF form. Probably priced around 50 cents. A total of 6 pages, and a collected form every few months, of an 24 page thinbook. Pricing for it will vary, depending upon what sort of production deals we can get hashed out, but for you comic book fans, rest assured, we wont release it unless its $2.99 or under.
For this second book, it will tell the story of Milane, a Ranger who travels through the same land as mentioned in the story of Shadow Knight. What she discovers there truly shocks and horrifies her, and should make for a great read. Adult themes will be present for this publication, and currently it is un-named.
However, like I said, I promised you some good details, so you can look Here. On my Squidoo lens, you'll find page four of the first issue of Milane's story. Go ahead and leave comments, and if you have any ideas for a name, leave those ideas below.
Anyhow, take a look, and lemme know what you think!
Anyhow, as you may or may not already know, I am currently writing two projects right now. Firstly, a new science-fiction book involving a zombie outbreak in Atlanta. This one I'm aiming at a literary agent, try to get it published by some of the bigger companies, if only so I can use the money to further push my own company.
Well, Im also writing for our newest comic series. We are going to produce two. The first one will be a free web-comic that you will be able to find on our website, updated by one frame a week. Kinda slow pace, but its what our budget can afford.
This first book, the free e-serial, will be about a Knight leading a unit in the midst of a war in an epic fantasy setting. His men are annihilated, and he is lost, behind enemy lines. He discovers by accident, in his attempt to escape the enemy, a ring that gives him the power to summon a spiritual guardian. The story tells of his geurilla war against the enemy, and coming to grips with the power he now has. What we are looking at for a name is Shadow Knight. It rings well.
The second though, will be an e-comic, sold in PDF form. Probably priced around 50 cents. A total of 6 pages, and a collected form every few months, of an 24 page thinbook. Pricing for it will vary, depending upon what sort of production deals we can get hashed out, but for you comic book fans, rest assured, we wont release it unless its $2.99 or under.
For this second book, it will tell the story of Milane, a Ranger who travels through the same land as mentioned in the story of Shadow Knight. What she discovers there truly shocks and horrifies her, and should make for a great read. Adult themes will be present for this publication, and currently it is un-named.
However, like I said, I promised you some good details, so you can look Here. On my Squidoo lens, you'll find page four of the first issue of Milane's story. Go ahead and leave comments, and if you have any ideas for a name, leave those ideas below.
Anyhow, take a look, and lemme know what you think!
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Freebies & Blogging
Hey everyone. Just touching base with my readers, what few of you there are!
First of all, I would like to go ahead and point you this direction:
Suvudu Library
Listed in this link are several free books for download, including one by RA Salvatore. If your familiar with the Forgotten Realms and Drizzt Do'Urden, then your familiar with the works of Salvatore. Apparently the book is apart of his Demon Wars series, at least thats what I think it is called.
Nextly, I often get some similiar questions from my friends. Frankly, how to write a good blog, and how do I keep up coming up with unique content day after day. I mean, it makes sense, eventually, you would run out of things to talk about, right?
Yes of course, but hopefully, at that point you might have enough resource to purchase a blog post, at least one new one a week. You can usually get a 500 word post for about $10 and a backlink, maybe less if it is a new, untested writer.
But before you as a blogger, can get to that point, you must first write your own blogs. The first thing you should do, is dedicate a notebook. Whenever you see or read about a topic you think would be worth bloggin about, you should write it down in your notebook.
Then when your ready to sit down and write; look through your notebook and choose those topics that you think will be interesting to write about. Put it in your voice, but make it appeal to the reader. Notice how I am giving YOU some tips on how to write, not explaining the process by which I write. Eiter one will work, but talking to the audience directly is more effective.
However, blogging about things that happen to you in your everyday life, or about your dog or cat, will not appeal to the audience, unless you have some unique element to your lifestyle. So unless you are trekking through the amazon, writing a novel, or curing cancer we don't care. And we really don't care about fluffy humping your leg. Dont write about it, unless its for you!
Once you get past this, then you come to the minutia, ie make sure you check spelling and don't sound like a moron. Don't offend you audience. And always read your columns.
When you have something funny to say (or meaningful), incorporate it into the lesson you are giving the audience. It works much better, and it is those little elements, and those stories about your life (when successfully incorporated) that will add character to your blog!
Nextly, another comment exercise! Tell me some of the stupid Halloween Jokes you've heard. Ill go ahead and start off!
What am I going for this Halloween?
Im going to buy an Affliction Tshirt and go as a Jackass!
All credit for that Joke goes to Specialist Mac in my unit, the 178th MP Company out of Monroe, Ga. That doesnt make it any less funny! Anyhow, go ahead and it me with your comments!
First of all, I would like to go ahead and point you this direction:
Suvudu Library
Listed in this link are several free books for download, including one by RA Salvatore. If your familiar with the Forgotten Realms and Drizzt Do'Urden, then your familiar with the works of Salvatore. Apparently the book is apart of his Demon Wars series, at least thats what I think it is called.
Nextly, I often get some similiar questions from my friends. Frankly, how to write a good blog, and how do I keep up coming up with unique content day after day. I mean, it makes sense, eventually, you would run out of things to talk about, right?
Yes of course, but hopefully, at that point you might have enough resource to purchase a blog post, at least one new one a week. You can usually get a 500 word post for about $10 and a backlink, maybe less if it is a new, untested writer.
But before you as a blogger, can get to that point, you must first write your own blogs. The first thing you should do, is dedicate a notebook. Whenever you see or read about a topic you think would be worth bloggin about, you should write it down in your notebook.
Then when your ready to sit down and write; look through your notebook and choose those topics that you think will be interesting to write about. Put it in your voice, but make it appeal to the reader. Notice how I am giving YOU some tips on how to write, not explaining the process by which I write. Eiter one will work, but talking to the audience directly is more effective.
However, blogging about things that happen to you in your everyday life, or about your dog or cat, will not appeal to the audience, unless you have some unique element to your lifestyle. So unless you are trekking through the amazon, writing a novel, or curing cancer we don't care. And we really don't care about fluffy humping your leg. Dont write about it, unless its for you!
Once you get past this, then you come to the minutia, ie make sure you check spelling and don't sound like a moron. Don't offend you audience. And always read your columns.
When you have something funny to say (or meaningful), incorporate it into the lesson you are giving the audience. It works much better, and it is those little elements, and those stories about your life (when successfully incorporated) that will add character to your blog!
Nextly, another comment exercise! Tell me some of the stupid Halloween Jokes you've heard. Ill go ahead and start off!
What am I going for this Halloween?
Im going to buy an Affliction Tshirt and go as a Jackass!
All credit for that Joke goes to Specialist Mac in my unit, the 178th MP Company out of Monroe, Ga. That doesnt make it any less funny! Anyhow, go ahead and it me with your comments!
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