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Post by dbloveshermac on Dec 16, 2010 11:06:30 GMT -5
Maybe Charlie can rig up an alternate source of power and connectivity for you? ;-)
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Post by drew on Dec 17, 2010 18:14:34 GMT -5
Aaron is a sweetie! And Yelanda does look like Veronika! So does Kensi, actually. It is interesting to see how the genetics all come together. Sometimes, it really is a crap shot. Like real life, I suppose! LOL! Also, nice job on the Mosaics. I do like looking at them. I will never do them. Hunting for all those pictures makes me break out in a sweat!!
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Post by drew on Dec 24, 2010 15:08:25 GMT -5
Have you ever thought you had a relationship so clearly in your mind at the beginning that no matter what other paths the story follows, this particular relationship continues along your original thought line? You continue to write it that way, cementing it in the mythos of the story, until one day you realise that it only makes sense in your own head. Perhaps even in your own head it now seems a little silly and you're wishing you'd done it differently. What do you do when you get to that point? You can't go back and rewrite it because that would change the story up to this point. Do you add a side note and try to explain it to your readers? Try to help them see it from your point of view? Do you try to write the explanation into the story and hope it doesn't come off as a boring info dump? Do you stop referring to it and hope it gets buried and forgotten amongst the earlier chapters? The Aaron/Veronika/Simon triangle has my brain in a twist. It still (mostly) makes sense to me, but I'm starting to realise that I've been a little too vague in the story and it's confusing and doesn't quite jive. Yes, basically, I turn the channel. Frankly, I wouldn't worry so much about it. Characters can change and evolve, even their POV's can change, how they thought of something chapters ago, does not mean they regard it the same way now. You can get bogged down with too much info and back-story, the fact you say you have been vague on the triangle is a good thing! Now you can fill in pertinent bits and bobs as you go forward, do flashbacks, what ever you wish! And ultimately, it's your story, if you want to take a side road plot wise, change a character etc...go for it. Your readers will stay with you, I promise~ And again, wonderful mosaics!
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Post by mmmcheezy225 on Dec 25, 2010 14:06:57 GMT -5
I love the mosaics! I think I may try them one day. I'm sure Aaron's mosaic will prove to be interesting. Oh, and the kids look great. Yep, that happened with me when I tried to document the relationship between Jia and Kyle. It all moved too fast because I didn't plan it out properly. I didn't even realize I did that until I went back and read a few chapters. I was super disappointed, but lessons learned I guess.
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Post by sb on Dec 25, 2010 14:16:26 GMT -5
the mosaics for Charlie and Melissa are so clear, so sweet (I love the detail about the ultrasound).
I have no idea about rewriting or reworking something you've seen clearly for so long but haven't worked out in the story yet. I'm not much good at solving writing problems, so nothing I thought was useful probably would be. Taking your time sounds like a good idea though.
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Post by thelunarfox on Dec 26, 2010 14:28:59 GMT -5
If it's a story that's already been published, then I don't really understand. It's been done, and other people read it already. Did they already like it? Does it make sense to the people who've already read it? Because you'd basically be completely disqualifying the opinions of your readers if you were to suddenly write it in a way that completely disqualifies it-- if that makes sense. Basically, it sounds like you're saying the relationship doesn't make sense, but you kept them together because that's how you'd seen it in your head. But if other people read it and enjoyed it and it made sense to them... then you see what I mean?
Don't ever move back, and don't call attention to mistakes. Pretend it never happened, and like Drew says just turn another page. But don't completely write out what you've already done. You don't want to invalidate your own work. Perhaps the relationship in question has just reached a point where things are starting to change. You can start introducing those changes, get a new side story out of it possibly, and stay away from calling what you've done a mistake or from surprising your readers.
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Post by laura on Dec 26, 2010 14:58:32 GMT -5
Have you ever thought you had a relationship so clearly in your mind at the beginning that no matter what other paths the story follows, this particular relationship continues along your original thought line? You continue to write it that way, cementing it in the mythos of the story, until one day you realise that it only makes sense in your own head. Perhaps even in your own head it now seems a little silly and you're wishing you'd done it differently. What do you do when you get to that point? You can't go back and rewrite it because that would change the story up to this point. Do you add a side note and try to explain it to your readers? Try to help them see it from your point of view? Do you try to write the explanation into the story and hope it doesn't come off as a boring info dump? Do you stop referring to it and hope it gets buried and forgotten amongst the earlier chapters? I think this is really interesting, actually, and it happens to me ALL the time! Why not give that realization to the characters instead? Real people fall in love with the idea of a relationship all the time, when in truth, they don't really know why they're together at all. One day they realize it - they were just in love with the idea - and they can choose to take it for what it is, or move on. That's how I manage to cover up my "mistakes" anyway, lol! Because the truth of it is, uncovering all these things is part of the fun of telling a story. And in life, it's part of the fun of living. Just like people don't know where they're headed from the start, authors don't always know where the story is headed from the start. Sometimes life takes sudden and shocking turns you never would have anticipated. You don't need to go back and explain - people discover things about themselves and the people around them, that's all. Or well, you do need to explain, to some degree, when a character is making a change. But you can easily work that into the story without needing an info dump, I think. (And hmmm, I think this is clearly a theme I'm working on in one of my own stories right now, lol! ) ETA: yes, a lot of what Lunar said too! I wouldn't call them mistakes either. Just pretend like you meant to do it that way, lol!
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Post by drew on Dec 26, 2010 20:39:20 GMT -5
Ah, yes, Would a short flashback work, showing the area of conflict/resentment between the fiance and the brother? Where it all began? Then you could show how it has changed, and is changing even now. Make it all part of one update, just a suggestion, obviously. Who I am to tell you how to do your story, LOL! The narrative might flow better if you show the different stages of the relationship all in one swoop, instead of leaving bread crumbs through different updates. That old bugaboo question arises, do you want to do this plot/storyline to please yourself, or your readers? If it is a little of both, then I am sure you will work it out, listen to your gut. And there is no rush. Unfold what feels comfortable to you. Already you have shown amazing layers with your characters. Hope I didn't sound like a lecturer, sometimes being married to a teacher has its drawbacks!
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Post by Stacy on Dec 29, 2010 17:44:34 GMT -5
I have decided to make a change to my Veronika Storm series. Many of you have already experienced my first experiment with full text (Revelations) and I have to say I felt a lot more comfortable and enthusiastic about posting this week than I have in a while. I was pleasantly surprised at how well it was received and feel ready now to take the bigger step of making it a permanent change. It is something I considered way back with the first chapter of the current story arc but chickened out at the last minute, deciding instead to persevere with "the devil I know". However, it's just not me. I don't like taking screenshots. I mean I REALLY don't like it. It drives me spare and not only sucks the enjoyment out of the game (can't remember the last time I played for fun) but out of publishing as well. The majority of times my posts have been later than planned in recent months is because I just couldn't face firing up the game to take the screenshots. I've taken to doing the dishes rather than take that last screenshot. I don't use the game to write and the images are, at best, mere afterthoughts, so to screenshots I say adieu! I won't be deleting images from the old story arcs and they will stay where they are, however the current story arc, The Wayward Chase, has been converted to full text and moved to a new home ( storm.chasethemuse.com). My plan is working! Mwahahahaha! *rubs hands together* Really though - that's great! And it's awesome that you're going to do it because it's what you want. You might lose some readers, but hey - they won't be the ones who really get and enjoy your work anyway. Welcome to the club!
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Post by bex on Dec 29, 2010 17:53:20 GMT -5
I've always been a firm believer that you had to do what was best for yourself and your story - if you feel it best to move into full text, then I think it's a great idea! I never did the sims screenshots, so I don't quite know that particular frustration, but it's probably akin to my frantically searching bing, google and photobucket for a picture I haven't used before, because I have this strange phobia about never using the same picture twice in a promo. I agree, it can be a headache! But I'm glad you've come to this conclusion. I truly feel it's for the best for you, so you can focus all your energies on just the story alone.
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Post by drew on Dec 29, 2010 20:07:30 GMT -5
I am also a firm believer in doing what makes one feel comfortable regarding storytelling. I like shots, but they don't rule me. They really don't bother me one way or another to take myself, but if it was making you dread doing any update, to the point you went and did dishes, no less, then by all means, drop those suckers~ Have fun in your new direction~
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Post by bex on Dec 29, 2010 20:09:25 GMT -5
I've always been a firm believer that you had to do what was best for yourself and your story - if you feel it best to move into full text, then I think it's a great idea! ... I truly feel it's for the best for you, so you can focus all your energies on just the story alone. Thanks Bex! I have to admit reading through your story this week was the final push I needed. I enjoyed being able to lose myself in the text. Focusing all my energy on the story without having to worry if it is possible to find an image to match what I've written is a luxury I am looking forward to! Wow...very glad to have helped inspire you!
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Post by drew on Jan 2, 2011 14:15:55 GMT -5
I am looking forward to getting to know Benji more, Hey, hot dogs, I love them too! Wonderful mosaic.
Also love Rob's, shows his deep caring for family, friends, and the world beyond, well done~
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Post by celebkiriedhel on Jan 4, 2011 3:11:47 GMT -5
Sorry I wasn't here during all the angst of what you were deciding. But - I think it's a GREAT decision!! You have a wonderful story going on there, that doesn't need images to continue and certainly if doing the images was less preferable than dishes - then you have to stop doing them! Dishes are my anathema! Loving the latest update, but haven't commented yet. Kiri
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Post by bex on Jan 11, 2011 0:38:01 GMT -5
Jesus, that's horrific. Stay safe and get the hell out of dodge if you need to. My heart goes out to all those people that have lost family, and those that have lost everything they had.
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Post by celebkiriedhel on Jan 11, 2011 1:36:29 GMT -5
Stay Safe! And there's always room for you in Melbourne if you need it.
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Post by sfe on Jan 13, 2011 2:54:59 GMT -5
I heard about it a few days ago on the news. That's horrible. I can't even imagine how it must be to lose your home, your whole town, or worse, your family. Nature can be very cruel.
I'm happy for your family illandrya.
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