April 15, 2012

Ugh.  Today is going to be a tough writing day.  That bug that was hitting me last night is still plaguing me today.  I did not go to church this morning, and I won't be going this afternoon.  I'm not sure I will continue my interview with Lionel Aber, either.  We'll see how that one plays out.  I did promise the kids I'd watch Phantom of the Opera with them.  Not the movie, but the actual musical.  I have the 25th Anniversary performance on my PVR.  And who knows what kind of inspiration that brings.  So, I don't promise a lot today.  But then again, I never promise much so this is nothing new, is it.  And now I need to go eat something.  My blood sugars will plummet if I don't (yes, I am diabetic).  Tomorrow is another day.  But today isn't over yet.

FF

April 14, 2012

I actually did some very productive writing today!  I started my 'interview' with the lead character of my story.  His name is Lionel Aber.  And that is all I am going to tell you.  The interview itself is a cool story, and I may publish it on this site at some point.  It felt really good, in a different way, to write that.  These journal posts are good for me too, and I do enjoy writing them.  However, I think my writing is just about done for the day.  I am feeling not great at all, almost like a flu bug coming on.  I won't go into the gory details of what it feels like...that sort of thing does not encourage people to come back to read more.  No, I think tonight will be a sit on the couch drinking hot milk, watching Mythbusters with the boy and the wife, and getting to bed nice and early.  A creative day it was.  As the Fonz used to say:  Write on!!.

 

FF

April 13, 2012

Well, That's Friday the 13th almost over...do you suffer from triskaidekaphobia? I don't. I laugh in the face of such silly stuff. However, with that being said, I did not even try to write anything today (aside from this post). I did not venture into anything new. I did not change the way I do things. I am not superstitious, but why take a chance. So, the weekend begins. Not in fear. Not in trepidation. No, it starts in hope. In eager expectation. I am really hoping to find some creative moments over the next two days. I have a story idea that is more in the realm of fantasy. I will work it to be a short story, but it could have potential for more. I don't think the premise is a new one, but I will write it from a view point that is near and dear to me. I will quickly jot down some thoughts and directions as soon as I am done here, and expand it and tell the story this weekend. Hopefully the creative juice will still be flowing. I feel good about this one. I may take the advice of a friend who suggested that I interview my characters. That is brilliant, and may serve the purpose for or at least contribute to character development. And it forces creativity. Thanks, Alie! Friday the 13th is almost over...it came trying to scare me. But I showed it who's boss. I had a great day. I. Win.

FF

April 12, 2012

Tonight I am writing this entry from my iPhone. I am not home right now...I am at Mark & Nelena's for my kids organ lessons. One kid is learning, the other is playing on the iPad. Thus I am relegated to the phone. I love my mobile devices. One of my schools gave me a Blackberry Playbook to play with for a month or so. As I tweeted earlier, it is overwhelmingly underwhelming. I simply don't like it. But, I will give it a fair chance. I didn't think I would like the iPad either.
So, the story spinner. I have to gain confidence I think. I need to stop being my own worst critic. I have to publish what I write and hope for feedback. But my problem is that I keep teeling myself that my stories are crap. And maybe they are, but that is not for me to worry about. I just need to write the stuff, and don't sweat the small stuff. But for today, that is all.

FF

April 11, 2012

Today, if all goes according to plan, I am going to try finish my 1st story in the story spinner.  I am having a few problems developing the lead character.  Actually, if truth be told, I am having a few problems with the whole thing.  But, I will not give up.  I. Will. Not. Give. Up.  I am going to do my best to make that story come alive.  I hope I feel more inspired later on tonight when I actually start writing.  Maybe I will sit on the couch, eyes closed, headphones on and listen to some music.  That quite often works...it gets my mind moving.  Of course, if I still have this stupid headache then I don't think I will be writing at all.  I may just go to bed early.  Or maybe I will watch Phantom again.   First things first, however.  I need to help my boy make his pine derby car for the race this weekend.  And working with him, teaching him and guiding him is always fun.  One of these days I will have to write about my kids...there's inspiration if there ever was any.  And on a cheery note, today is my dad's birthday.  Happy birthday, dad.  I love you!!

FF