Sometimes I get an idea for a description or dialogue and take a note of it, and I wrote some fight scenes early, but other than that, I wrote my first draft in order.
1 2015-09-11 00:32:48
Re: Writing the "Wrong" Chapter (10 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
2 2015-08-19 01:00:04
Re: Linear vs. Non-linear narrative (3 replies, posted in Fantasy/Magic & Sci-Fi)
Yeah, that's what I was thinking. Plus, I've got a killer idea for a new start to chapter 1. I might post a few more chapters of the book as is, but I want to start focusing on my rewrites soon.
3 2015-08-18 23:46:55
Topic: Linear vs. Non-linear narrative (3 replies, posted in Fantasy/Magic & Sci-Fi)
Before I start working on a rewrite of my book, there is an issue that keeps coming to mind.
The original version of my book begins in the past and time jumps to the future, following the main character from when he is a little farm boy, to his role as a warrior in present day Los Angeles.
My issue is that I wonder if it would be better to simply start in Modern day Los Angeles and reveal the past in flash backs, or even just slip it to the reader through a little exposition. Although there was a fight scene set a few years after the first few chapters that plays well into the latter part of the story.
There was a little rhyme and reason to doing it this way. I did want to challenge myself to progress a character in this way, child to adult. I actually think both versions would work but would like some outside input if anyone has any thoughts.
4 2015-08-13 19:59:05
Re: Werewarrior of the Moon Eye Silent Militia (6 replies, posted in Fantasy/Magic & Sci-Fi)
Thanks everyone for the replys.
And Elisheva Free, that's a great idea.
5 2015-08-12 23:36:03
Re: Werewarrior of the Moon Eye Silent Militia (6 replies, posted in Fantasy/Magic & Sci-Fi)
And not everybody gets past their first worst attempt. It's just a step on the ladder. As far as editing, well you know, there's this phrase about polishing and excrement.
6 2015-08-12 23:01:22
Topic: Werewarrior of the Moon Eye Silent Militia (6 replies, posted in Fantasy/Magic & Sci-Fi)
Hello everyone. I'm C. T. Keyes, and my book is Werewarrior.
I got a warm invite from a nice lady named Amy, so I joined this group.
My book would be classified as URBAN fantasy, and does have some magic elements, so I guess I'm not completely lost here, right?
I don't know what I was thinking seven years ago when I started writing the book. The story involves vampires, werewolves and demons, but it isn't Romance and it isn't young adult so who in the world would I sell it too these days? Am I right? Whatever, it's the story that came out of this sci-fi, horror, and fantasy soaked mind and I mean to see it polished with a decent shot at publication someday.
Heck, after just a few days back on this site, I've decided I want to try and rewrite my first chapter from scratch, not because everyone has told me it sucks or anything, but with the fresh, unbiased perspectives I've seen, I'm convinced I can do better. I've edited, edited and edited this first chapter and I just don't think it works. I want to live through the scene again and look at everything closer, get inside my characters head better, feel more of the surroundings. I might even rewrite the entire book. It wouldn't take much longer than fixing everything I need to fix anyways. This book was my first attempt and I'm proud of it, but since it was my first attempt, it is still my worst.
7 2015-08-12 22:38:14
Re: Hello, I'm C.T. Keyes, returning member (6 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
Thanks for the information njc, I'll do what I can to incorporate it.
8 2015-08-12 22:27:00
Re: Hello, I'm C.T. Keyes, returning member (6 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
Thanks Amy, I'd be glad to join. Sounds like a jolly ole time.
9 2015-08-12 01:44:35
Topic: Hello, I'm C.T. Keyes, returning member (6 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
You may have noticed a story called Werewarrior on the front page. It used to have a different title but much has changed since the last time I used this site. I had to leave for a while, but I missed this place so I decided to come back and share all the changes I've made and am still making to Werewarrior. I'm still hoping I can pull the book through the storm of amateur effort it still is and whip it into real finished product shape but it's still going to take a long time. I'm just going to enjoy the ride in the meantime.
Discuss anything you'd like with me on this thread.
