Short Story Projects

After thinking this through, I'm going to go ahead and tell you my three Short Story projects, that I have in mind to help me develop my writing. Each one is dedicated to a different aspect that I feel I personally need to work on.

Also, I would like to apologize for not updating this blog often enough, but I will make more attempts now.

Project 1: Voice

Related to my novel concept that I've written, I wrote a short story about a Necromancer who will appear in the novel. Its sort of his Origin story. It's already been written, and submitted, however, I'm doubtful if it will be accepted. I would be delighted if it was, and I shall post the results here, of course.

Project 2: Conflict/Conflict-Resolution

One of the clear things in my novels, is that sometimes I lack a clearly defined conflict for my stories. I've noticed this in at least two of my works, so I will be writing a simple short story, involving ants. I've taken, recently, to outlining the plot elements of a story, to ease in the writing process. In fact, after this blog post, I will begin working on the outline for this Short Story, in the hopes of writing it this weekend.

Project 3: Theme

My stories are generally very one-dimensional, in that they lack any themes beyond what is given directly to the story. I want to develop this very clearly, and though my writing style (and the voice I've started to define) is clearly different from Mr. Liu's; he was my inspiration to consider this.

Boss Battle 1: Combination

You like that title, don't you? Yes. I will be writing a forth short story, combining all those elements I had developed before. No, I have no clue as to the plot yet; or even the setting. But overarching plots and especially settings are my strong points.

After these are completed, I also plan a few more very specific projects, before I can feel assured that I'll do justice to the Plot/Setting that is mind for my novel.

Project 4: Chara Development

I plan to make one story very character-centric. Maybe centric on a few of them; and I shall focus on developing them as characters. As above, I have no idea what this story will be about.

Project 5: Emotional Attachment

A second story, character-centric. This one will be about providing the reader with company, as opposed to providing them with plot. It will still be fully developed, but I will be focusing on making sub-themes for the characters, that hopefully tie-in to a larger theme.

Final Boss Battle:

A last story, hopefully that I will complete and submit by January 1st, 2011; which will combine the elements which I will struggle to obtain through the next two months. After submitting this, I think I will be ready to begin work on my new novel.

While I would like some commercial success with these six works (and hopefully will at least see one published); I am not set upon it. Even if the works aren't picked up in their independent state, I will consider it a victory just to have written with focus on one topic in each project. Thus, I will go on to begin my novel, come hell or high-water. I have no clue when I'll finish the novel, though it should be much more expedient than my 'grinding' on my first zombie novel, as the plot and major conflict (as well as chapter layout) has already been done.

In truth, I expect to write a few short paragraphs for the novel even while I'm working on these smaller projects, if only to break some of the boredom. However, while I'm writing the novel, I shall continue to turn out shorter stories as I enter periods of writer's block.

Thats really all I had to say. I wrote this as much for me as for you guys. I think I'm very creative, and some of you who've read my RPG settings, know this. I want to translate this into literary ability.

Feel free to subscribe here, or subscribe to my Alien Blog. But from now on, this blog will be devoted to my efforts in writing. Hell or High-Water.

Short Stories

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.

Alien Blog

Hey Guys! Check out my New Alien Blog!

If you have interest in anything paranormal or the like, visit it. Im trying really hard to pull if off the ground.

The first case covered?

The Guaraparinga Human Mutilation Case. As you can see the site is definately not intended for youngin's.

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Thanks for all your support guys!

Zombie Project Update

Heya guys and girls!

Decided I would give yall a tiny update upon the future of my zombie project. You can see the original here.

Well, I am now debating whether or not to make this into a series. So I need as many votes as possible.

Here is the concept:

World Apocalypse leads to Zombie Infection; which results in a survivor society/colony springing up. The Web Series would focus upon the survivors, and their struggle for survival. My influences, rather than being Resident Evil, would be, instead...The Colony...The Road...Night of the Living Dead...

Does this appeal to you guys?

Please leave comments. I really need you guys advice.

Also, check out this blog.

New Zombie Film

Alright, so my newest project is complete. We are currently looking for funding and sponsors, so if your thinking you have something that could be advertised via something so counter-culture and cool as a zombie survival web series; hit me up via email:

Emperor@CrimsonStarEntertainment.com

Here is the movie:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MC81uu9Ksk8

About that time...

Despite several delays, I'm finally at the point to where I'm ready to release my short film to the world. I will admit though, more than anything, I am horrified at the possible range of reactions and emotions that this could illicit; everything from embarrassment over the production, to people not recognizing my talent for what it is.

Its one of those things though. I have to bite the bullet...if I don't...if I play it safe, I'll never know what could've been.

I'll repost in a few hours with the link to the uploaded video.

Searching for a Comic Artist

So here I am waiting on my distribution channel for my new movie to fix itself up. They finally just got the materials in, so its only a matter of days.

So...its time for me to build the website! Yikes! Its been like...four years since I've put together more than something basic. This will require a good bit of thought on my part.

Also, I'm looking for comic book illustrators. If you're interested in being apart of a new project, please lemme know!

And, here is a referral link for Game Fly. It gives you guys a free month for signing up. I just thought I would share it with you!