I have to apologize for my absence during the past few weeks. Sure, school is in full swing with midterms and all, but that's not why I haven't been here. And, of course, there's the everyday drama and bullshit that comes with dealing with domesticated primates, but that's not it either.
You see, the real reason I haven't been here is (I'm so ashamed)... I accidentally started writing a novel. I am so sorry. It started with an assignment for my Fantasy Lit class: A 6-12 page, double spaced, short story. I got an early start on it, fearing I would not become properly inspired by the end of the semester. Once I hit 15 pages single spaced, and the story wasn't even a quarter told, I knew there was a problem. But I decided to let the story be what it wanted to be, and now I am over thirty pages in (in "standard" novel format, that's about 60-65 pages) and only about a third of the way through. I intend on finishing it, for good or for ill.
In short, it's a creative exploration of psychology, dreams, the subconscious, Jungian archetypes, and a fresh, modernized view of the concept of the "collective consciousness." It is a stylistic look at the past-centric "lizard-brain" vs. the Nietzschean Overman, or "future self," set in a fantastical dream-world. Is it any good? I haven't the foggiest (my mom thinks I'm cool).
Another day or two and I'll be at a good point to try to get some feed back, if anyone feels like punishing them self (beats flagellation.) let me know, and maybe I'll let you check out a copy, but only if you are capable and interested in giving meaningful feedback.
Otherwise, I'll see you when I get back from Terra-Somnia. And, again, my apologies, both for not being here, and for being pretentious enough to attempt to write a novel.
Well, that's a novel excuse.
:)
Maybe you can post it in parts so we can give feedback bite-sized?
Quote from: Triple Zero on March 09, 2012, 03:45:05 PM
:)
Maybe you can post it in parts so we can give feedback bite-sized?
I'm not sure if I'm interested in posting it publicly at this point (it's still very drafty). I'd rather prefer fewer people willing to give detailed feedback, as opposed to more people being less specific. But, no one should feel obligated, by any means. I already have a couple of good people proofreading for me, but I am open to more feedback from people willing to put in the time. Maybe I'll post a chapter, or two, I'm not sure yet.
Meh. I'm a migrant poster here. Less so as of late but for years "flounce" was my middle name.
Welcome back, whoever you are.
Quote from: navkat on March 09, 2012, 03:58:22 PM
Meh. I'm a migrant poster here. Less so as of late but for years "flounce" was my middle name.
Welcome back, whoever you are.
I'm Cuddlefish... In LATIN!
Ah, ok. Welcome back, Dimo.
OMG IT'S DIMO!!!!!!!
And novel writing? Ooooooo
I'd love to see it! I promise I'll yell at you about punctuation and everything
Quote from: Lolligus on March 09, 2012, 03:33:35 PM
You see, the real reason I haven't been here is (I'm so ashamed)... I accidentally started writing a novel.
There's nothing wrong with that, as long as you do it in private and wash your hands afterward.
Ahoy there, scientist! Welcome back!
Quote from: Lolligus on March 09, 2012, 03:50:03 PM
Quote from: Triple Zero on March 09, 2012, 03:45:05 PM
:)
Maybe you can post it in parts so we can give feedback bite-sized?
I'm not sure if I'm interested in posting it publicly at this point (it's still very drafty). I'd rather prefer fewer people willing to give detailed feedback, as opposed to more people being less specific. But, no one should feel obligated, by any means. I already have a couple of good people proofreading for me, but I am open to more feedback from people willing to put in the time. Maybe I'll post a chapter, or two, I'm not sure yet.
Okay, even though I'm very curious, I can't promise to have time for detailed feedback, or even reading it all (depending on how much).
Quote from: Doktor Howl on March 09, 2012, 06:24:06 PM
Quote from: Lolligus on March 09, 2012, 03:33:35 PM
You see, the real reason I haven't been here is (I'm so ashamed)... I accidentally started writing a novel.
There's nothing wrong with that, as long as you do it in private and wash your hands afterward.
:lulz: :lulz: I think this is the most appropriate response.
Quote from: Triple Zero on March 09, 2012, 08:12:32 PM
Quote from: Lolligus on March 09, 2012, 03:50:03 PM
Quote from: Triple Zero on March 09, 2012, 03:45:05 PM
:)
Maybe you can post it in parts so we can give feedback bite-sized?
I'm not sure if I'm interested in posting it publicly at this point (it's still very drafty). I'd rather prefer fewer people willing to give detailed feedback, as opposed to more people being less specific. But, no one should feel obligated, by any means. I already have a couple of good people proofreading for me, but I am open to more feedback from people willing to put in the time. Maybe I'll post a chapter, or two, I'm not sure yet.
Okay, even though I'm very curious, I can't promise to have time for detailed feedback, or even reading it all (depending on how much).
Don't even worry about it, man. I do not expect anyone to be lining up to read weird fantasy/psych fiction by some dude on the internet.
I feel all :magick: right now. It's kinda gross.
I'M TOTALLY LINING UP! RIGHT HERE! LOOKIT ME!
Quote from: Queen Gogira Pennyworth, BSW on March 09, 2012, 09:32:51 PM
I'M TOTALLY LINING UP! RIGHT HERE! LOOKIT ME!
Wait. You're a crowd, too?
Quote from: Queen Gogira Pennyworth, BSW on March 09, 2012, 09:51:43 PM
Quote from: Doktor Howl on March 09, 2012, 09:50:07 PM
Quote from: Queen Gogira Pennyworth, BSW on March 09, 2012, 09:32:51 PM
I'M TOTALLY LINING UP! RIGHT HERE! LOOKIT ME!
Wait. You're a crowd, too?
FUCK YEAH I AM!
Christ. Between you and Nigels, we're gonna have to upgrade the server.
Quote from: Nigel on March 09, 2012, 09:55:58 PM
Quote from: Doktor Howl on March 09, 2012, 09:50:07 PM
Quote from: Queen Gogira Pennyworth, BSW on March 09, 2012, 09:32:51 PM
I'M TOTALLY LINING UP! RIGHT HERE! LOOKIT ME!
Wait. You're a crowd, too?
It's the "in" thing to do.
Wait.
When Queen Gogira gets married, they're going to arrest her husband for bigamy. :horrormirth:
Quote from: Doktor Howl on March 09, 2012, 09:56:39 PM
Quote from: Nigel on March 09, 2012, 09:55:58 PM
Quote from: Doktor Howl on March 09, 2012, 09:50:07 PM
Quote from: Queen Gogira Pennyworth, BSW on March 09, 2012, 09:32:51 PM
I'M TOTALLY LINING UP! RIGHT HERE! LOOKIT ME!
Wait. You're a crowd, too?
It's the "in" thing to do.
Wait.
When Queen Gogira gets married, they're going to arrest her husband for bigamy. :horrormirth:
:lulz:
When QG's fiancee said he was looking for an open relationship, I don't think he knew what he was getting into.
Quote from: Doktor Howl on March 09, 2012, 09:56:39 PM
Quote from: Nigel on March 09, 2012, 09:55:58 PM
Quote from: Doktor Howl on March 09, 2012, 09:50:07 PM
Quote from: Queen Gogira Pennyworth, BSW on March 09, 2012, 09:32:51 PM
I'M TOTALLY LINING UP! RIGHT HERE! LOOKIT ME!
Wait. You're a crowd, too?
It's the "in" thing to do.
Wait.
When Queen Gogira gets married, they're going to arrest her husband for bigamy. :horrormirth:
LOL
We've got bigger problems than that :)