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Another Midnight Post
Alright, it’s time for another one of my midnight post. This one is less about book stuff and a lot more about just regular life. I realize I haven’t done one of these in a very long time. A lot of things happen in one summer. And I mean, a lot of things. I wasn’t sure I was going to be able to make it this summer, but I was able to get a job. It’s not a bad one; I actually really enjoy it. I’m…
Another Midnight Post
Alright, it’s time for another one of my midnight post. This one is less about book stuff and a lot more about just regular life. I realize I haven’t done one of these in a very long time. A lot of things happen in one summer. And I mean, a lot of things. I wasn’t sure I was going to be able to make it this summer, but I was able to get a job. It’s not a bad one; I actually really enjoy it. I’m something of a tattoo artist for cars. It’s a sweet gig.
My parents let me stay at home and I don’t even have to pay rent. that is the sweetest gig of all. Best yet, they have an empty desk in the basement. I can have all my references in one spot and it’s huge. Not that I really have any references that aren’t on my computer, but if I did I would have room for them. That is probably a huge problem. Probably. Will I do anything about it? Absolutely not.
I like to say that there some kind luxurious life of being a writer while at home and having nothing to do. But let’s face it, I’m a college student. If I have any free time I’m just going to watch Netflix and eating pasta. Maybe work out a little. Maybe. That’s actually probably going to be a thing this summer. Biking is cool. I’ve basically been biking four miles four times a week. It does get you some leg muscles and abs. I’ll be the only man who’s never skipped leg day.
NEVER.
But I will probably also never have an epic beach body and I don’t plan to. Making tone and defined muscle, it just takes so much time. I don’t desire to use that time regularly for such a purpose. Christian bodybuilders say things like “your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit”, so I should treat it like one. But what’s wrong with a temple with a little extra insulation? That’s my opinion on this silliness.
In other news, I’m probably going to have a semi-social life this summer. Weird, I know, since I just got off saying how I use all my free time for Netflix and eating pasta. It’s not totally true. I do the uncle thing with my nephews and nieces. That’s a wonderful and excellent opportunity. But also in recent news, a friend decided they were in need of a date because, well, she wanted to have one. And she’s cool. So I’m totes up for it.
I don’t really have anything more to add to this whole thing. So I’m going to rant a bit to finish it up and get it up to 500 words. I don’t know why I have such a crazy problem involving the need to make certain word counts. I just do. But to be honest, that little bit of crazy has made me who I am today.
Decisions, Decisions
Decisions, Decisions. I have lots of them to do. #writing #novel
So, as it turns out, I am working part-time for the rest of this month. And by part-time, I mean I’m probably only working about five times this month. That means I have a lot of time for writing draft two of Dark Soldier. But will I write?
I have absolutely no idea.
I would like to write. I need to write. I mean, I need to do a lot of things, but writing is at the top of my list right now. But…
Decisions, Decisions
So, as it turns out, I am working part-time for the rest of this month. And by part-time, I mean I’m probably only working about five times this month. That means I have a lot of time for writing draft two of Dark Soldier. But will I write?
I have absolutely no idea.
I would like to write. I need to write. I mean, I need to do a lot of things, but writing is at the top of my list right now. But it’s also summer. There’s just so much I want to do, but if I want to get this done, I need to be training myself better. It probably means I need to stop being on social media so much.
Like I am right now…
*Takes a deep sigh into the warm summer air*
Or maybe just set aside about an hour a day of writing. That’s much better.
*Takes a deeper sigh of relief*
How do people actually stay this motivated? Better question, how did I stay this motivated back in the day? It’s a hard knock life for us (writers).
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For those hearing this for the first time, I am writing a dark fantasy novel called Dark Soldier. I am expecting to get it released sometime next year. Check us out on Facebook!
Coming Home
So, here I am. I finally got back home. It’s a really strange feeling, honestly. It means that all exams are finished, that school is over, and my only worry is now doing book stuff. And surviving home life. That too. I’m not sure how to handle this. I have all the time in the world, outside of work, and I just don’t know how to handle it. I want to be with my family, too, but I really want to…
Coming Home
So, here I am. I finally got back home. It’s a really strange feeling, honestly. It means that all exams are finished, that school is over, and my only worry is now doing book stuff. And surviving home life. That too. I’m not sure how to handle this. I have all the time in the world, outside of work, and I just don’t know how to handle it. I want to be with my family, too, but I really want to get this book done. I want to get it done so bad I can taste it!
But doing more writing means less time with the family. I don’t tell them as often as I should, but I love my family a lot. How does one balance the two? I balanced schoolwork and writing once. But this, this is very different. It shouldn’t be as hard to balance as it is. I think I’ll manage.
I’ve basically figured out how I want the second draft to go. The truly hard part will be making a language without a linguistics friend right there to help out. Of course, things will be different.
I also must find an official agent. And a publishing company. All this should be done at some point soon, and for a college kid who doesn’t have much money on him, this is going to be rather difficult.
It’s crunch time – a map needs making, a trailer needs shooting, pages need writing and art needs drawing. It’s going to be a hard time, but fun also, I imagine. Let’s see how it goes.
In the Morning
The sun has come to rest;
The day has all but ended.
And laughter speaks of zest
And spring’s last day impended.
Furniture fills the hall
As my hall mates start to clean,
And talk of the next fall
And the year that had just been.
The rooms all look empty
As college boys come and go
And say with somber glee
“See you next semester, bro.”
But while spring’s end can’t be glummer,
In the morning starts the summer.
Where Do We Go From Here?
Things you get to see in May! #may #announcements #novel #fantasy
Remember what I said this is pretty close to the end? I was right. But next semester brings a set of whole new challenges. But, thankfully, it could also mean that I get to do more things for the book, Dark Soldier. Here’s what may go down in the next half-year:
1. Swords.
I’m going to be in a sculpting class for this next semester. We get to use everything from clay to plastic wrap to make our…
Gabriel to Earth 