Category Archives: Writing

Random rambling about characters

Whenever I read another author’s explanation of how they create their characters, I think, Wow, that looks so professional, I would love to have a neatly organised character sheet too! And then in a fit of busyness I start making one just like it, only to get to the “Character Traits” section and stall. I can’tContinueContinue reading “Random rambling about characters”

My old writing (definitely not melodramatic)

When I was thirteen, I wrote my first Lord of the Rings fanfiction. It was called Romenna: A Tale of Middle-earth, and it was a Tenth Walker story (where an original character joins the Fellowship). I just rediscovered this *ahem* incredibly well-written story and I will share the ending with you in a couple minutes. Just let meContinueContinue reading “My old writing (definitely not melodramatic)”

What am I working on? and so forth.

I am not unwilling to admit that the reason I’ve missed Tuesdays with Tolkien twice in a row is because summer is a terribly lazy time for me. All the days and weeks seem to run together into one. Forgive me for that, and next week I’ll reward you with an extra-special TWT post aboutContinueContinue reading “What am I working on? and so forth.”

What It Looks Like When I Write

Aha! My Camp NaNoWriMo cabinmates are ahead of me! Must write. Pull up document. Carefully study what was written yesterday. Lean head forward on hands and think hard (a.k.a. Feel Like A Writer). Oh yes! I need to figure out that character’s name, he’ll enter the fray in only a chapter or two and needsContinueContinue reading “What It Looks Like When I Write”

The Song of Roland

I love the Song of Roland. Despite the fact its goriness sometimes rivals that of the Iliad (which is saying… a lot…), it’s epic. Literally epic. And I’ll admit it. I cried. Reading Beowulf was one thing, but the battle at Roncesvals actually happened, however the poem was embellished. Do you ever read a history book andContinueContinue reading “The Song of Roland”

Excerpts from Seascape #5: The Sea Fairy

From Chapter Twelve Einur watched him departing, too worn out to move. His legs softened, then folded under him. “Hey you!” His head flew up. “Yes, you!” Somehow he got once again to his feet and took off. Twice he glanced behind him; his pursuers were not far away. He closed his eyes and tookContinueContinue reading “Excerpts from Seascape #5: The Sea Fairy”

20 facts about my writing process

1. It takes a long time for me to write. An hour per page is pretty standard. 2. I write better if I have brief distractions, such as looking up a word in the online thesaurus or changing my writing music. Anything much longer, however, and I can’t get back into it. 3. Accountability is hugeContinueContinue reading “20 facts about my writing process”

8 situations you writers are probably familiar with

Mentally writing your next chapter when you’re at work, and your boss asks you a question and you accidentally reply with whatever your character is saying just then. Trust me when I tell you not to do this. It is highly embarrassing. That squirmy feeling you get when you know you ought to be writing, butContinueContinue reading “8 situations you writers are probably familiar with”