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Post by Mini Mia on Oct 19, 2011 0:34:43 GMT -6
I've moved the Bard Workshop and password protected it. PM me for the password when you want to work things out in private. I thought it might get more workout if it was a sub-board of the story trains board.
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Post by moonglum on Oct 29, 2011 19:32:06 GMT -6
I've been trying to keep my mind active. Trying to ......... I'm not really sure anymore. You know when you, just want to do something? Now it seems I need yet another password, pin number, identity badge, induction......whatever. I think I'll give up.
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Post by Mini Mia on Oct 29, 2011 20:06:36 GMT -6
Password to Bard Haven has been sent out. Post here if you didn't get it.
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Post by Phalon on Nov 17, 2011 5:12:01 GMT -6
Moonglum, great post....very foreboding, and I love the witchdream thing.
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Post by moonglum on Nov 17, 2011 13:47:16 GMT -6
Thank you kind lady. I thought of the witchdream idea some time ago. It was one of those 'that'll come in useful one day', ideas. I just couldn't find a character or opportunity that it suited, so i filed it away. Vox's character suddenly filled the void, so with her permission, I tied the two together. It also gives me the chance to practice writing dialogue. I enjoy writing dialogue, perhaps at the neglect of descriptive text, I really do.
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Post by Phalon on Nov 18, 2011 7:48:50 GMT -6
I enjoy writing dialogue too, Moonglum, although I find it one of the most difficult things to do. I like writing it for my own character, and often times, Scrappy. A lot of times though, especially in a story like this in which other people are participating, I feel like the dialogue I write comes out flat because I'm not really getting inside the other characters' heads. (Does that make sense?)
I recently wrote a short little piece (unrelated to this story) that was entirely dialogue. It wasn't a monologue exactly....there were about five or six characters in the story, but it was written as only one character's side of the conversation. It was so much fun to write!
Glad you found a way to incorporate the witchdream idea - it's a good one! It also opens up a whole bunch of opportunities for Vox's character too.
Speaking of Vox....how is she (and you) doing? I sometimes see that she's been logged in, but haven't seen that she's posted anything.
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Post by moonglum on Nov 19, 2011 14:17:18 GMT -6
I enjoy writing dialogue too, Moonglum, although I find it one of the most difficult things to do. I like writing it for my own character, and often times, Scrappy. A lot of times though, especially in a story like this in which other people are participating, I feel like the dialogue I write comes out flat because I'm not really getting inside the other characters' heads. (Does that make sense?) Yes it does. There's nothing more difficult than trying to read people face to face, let alone over the internet. I found it difficult, writing dialogue that is, until I started to act out the conversations. Sometimes just in my head, other times, out loud. Vox looks at me as if I'm mad. She's probably right, she usually is. That sounds like fun, I might give that one a try. She has been logging in now and again. But she's still very tired. I told her you asked after her and she said she'll pm you. |
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Post by Mini Mia on Nov 19, 2011 21:19:14 GMT -6
Actors and cartoonists watch themselves in mirrors to get a facial expression or body movement just right, so why can't writers do that too? Also, I have come across suggestions for reading works out loud, or into a recorder to play back, as it helps to get the flow just right. Somehow the inner ear doesn't work as well as physically hearing the sound of your voice as you read your work.
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Post by moonglum on Nov 20, 2011 14:26:12 GMT -6
Actors and cartoonists watch themselves in mirrors to get a facial expression or body movement just right, so why can't writers do that too? Also, I have come across suggestions for reading works out loud, or into a recorder to play back, as it helps to get the flow just right. Somehow the inner ear doesn't work as well as physically hearing the sound of your voice as you read your work.
I've tried the voice recorder method. The problem with it, I found, is that my voice sounds completely different when played back. I couldn't identify with my characters, they just didn't sound right. I prefer the 'out loud' approach. Also I find putting myself in a similar position as the speaker helps. When I wrote the conversation between Jason and Aphemenie, when they were mounting their horses, Aphemenie mounted first so when thinking about what she was saying, I tended to look downwards and for Jason , I looked upwards. Seems silly now, seeing that written down, but it works. |
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Post by Mini Mia on Nov 20, 2011 18:51:23 GMT -6
The suggestions also said have someone else read your work to you, or record it for you to listen to.
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Post by Phalon on Jan 8, 2012 9:46:50 GMT -6
Good to see a post from you, Aphrodite; it's been a while.
Moonglum, nice ominous tone you've set. I may be way off here, but since I've written and you've written in both stories, I can't help but think of the "House", and wonder if there's a porthole somewhere to be found in an upcoming post.
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Post by Mini Mia on Jan 8, 2012 12:48:44 GMT -6
That's the vibe I was getting too. ooh! But it could just be a bait and switch, and be a completely different house altogether.  Interesting.
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Post by moonglum on Jan 12, 2012 6:27:44 GMT -6
Good to see a post from you, Aphrodite; it's been a while. Moonglum, nice ominous tone you've set. I may be way off here, but since I've written and you've written in both stories, I can't help but think of the "House", and wonder if there's a porthole somewhere to be found in an upcoming post. It was nice to read your post Aphrodite. Welcome back. I've thought about where my story is going long and hard, and I can honestly say.......I aint got a clue. I did think of going back to The House, but since I've no real idea of the make-up of characters there, apart from the obvious two that is, I don't want to presume too much. So, no; a portal, as we've known them, probably won't be appearing yet. Also Vox isn't up to writing at the mo, so I'm trying to develop a relationship between the two characters and writing in the gaps left by others whilst trying desperately not to step on any toes. Something has got to happen though, although quite what it might be is anybody's guess at the moment. |
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Post by Mini Mia on Jan 13, 2012 3:11:57 GMT -6
I'm hoping the sister board will bring in new members, and maybe a few of them will want to join the 3 storyboards there and the 1 here.  As for the 'House,' I have 3 characters still there: Joxcenia, the Whoosh hostess; India Ana, trying to solve the mystery; & Mini-Mia, a mysterious ghost. Oh, and Mrs. Peacock of course. Although she's a communal character that everyone can use as needed.
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Post by moonglum on Jan 14, 2012 9:50:04 GMT -6
Oooh! I've just had an idea.
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Post by Phalon on Jan 19, 2012 7:24:07 GMT -6
I have to admit, Moonglum, I did a little "aw, shoot" when I read that...just a tiny one. Wherever you're taking them though, I know it'll be interesting, and great reading.
The imagery in your last post was wonderfully creepy; you've always been a great descriptive writer, but some of the phrases in this post really stick out as "wow" to me...."it caressed his skin, like the warm breath of a lover"..."wisps of darkness slid through his hair like fingers walking across his scalp"..."panic closed its hands around his throat"..."an invisible curtain of......something"..."as if she were walking, completely submerged, through water".
Wow.
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Post by moonglum on Jan 20, 2012 3:22:52 GMT -6
Thank you Phalon.
Writing is a very insular pastime/occupation, and I think I speak for everyone who writes when I say that what we crave more than anything is an audience. Whether people like what they've read or not, writers will always want to know what people think of their work. Criticism is sometimes hard to swallow, but praise is like a euphoric drug.
So thank you once again, your praise is much appreciated. I am definitely on a high now.
MG
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Post by moonglum on Jan 21, 2012 2:58:49 GMT -6
Just a thought. I should have said earlier, that Vox has given me permission to use her character/s during her absence.
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Post by Mini Mia on Jan 21, 2012 17:41:52 GMT -6
Not a problem Moonglum. Vox lives with you, and if she has a problem with it she has the ability to voice her grievances personally. 
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Post by Phalon on Jan 22, 2012 9:38:00 GMT -6
You're very welcome, Moonglum. I totally agree - writing is such a solitary endeavor. When a writer throws something out there for the world (or at least one or two people) to see, he truly wants to know someone has seen it, and what they think of it, good or bad. Showing someone your work, in a way, is like letting them inside your head, or in some cases, your soul - it can be a very hard thing to do, and therefore, it makes feedback all the more important.
Otherwise, we'd all have diaries and keep them locked.
I hope we get to see more of the white-haired man; he's fun to read, and seems like he'd be a character you'd have fun writing.
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Post by moonglum on Jan 22, 2012 10:38:07 GMT -6
Not a problem Moonglum. Vox lives with you, and if she has a problem with it she has the ability to voice her grievances personally. 
Lol. You better believe it. We may very well see more of him. Yes he is fun to write. I enjoy writing quirky, slightly vague characters. I'm never quite sure where they may go. They just sort of develop themselves. By the way, their story is continuing on our sister board. |
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Post by Mini Mia on Jan 22, 2012 18:57:22 GMT -6
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Post by moonglum on Jan 31, 2012 15:18:06 GMT -6
Nice post Scrappy. Enjoyed reading it. Long time no speak, hope everything is well with you. Sorry to hear about your cat.
MG
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Post by Scrappy Amazon on Feb 1, 2012 12:03:24 GMT -6
Gracias. Figured we'd best get moving again before we end up stuck at a dinner table for three years.
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Post by Phalon on Apr 2, 2012 5:52:57 GMT -6
Oooo...great description, Moonglum. Have you ever felt as if the darkness was alive? I have maybe a couple of times, and it's not a pleasant feeling at all.
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Post by moonglum on Apr 2, 2012 10:17:06 GMT -6
Oooo...great description, Moonglum. Have you ever felt as if the darkness was alive? I have maybe a couple of times, and it's not a pleasant feeling at all. Yes. I never used to, but I think it was in the seventies, I read The Dark, by James Herbert. I was intriqued by his idea of darkness as a physical manifestation of evil. Ever since then I do tend to, look over my shoulder!, in the dark. btw, I've still got that copy of The Dark. It's dog-eared and well thumbed, but every few years or so I reread it and I still enjoy it. His best work was during that time I think. |
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Post by EllieNeo on Apr 2, 2012 18:44:40 GMT -6
thank the gods, i thought we had lost all the other bards. nice post, mg!
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Post by Mini Mia on Apr 2, 2012 19:29:19 GMT -6
No, we tend to post in bunches and then nothing for a long time ... and then post in bunches again. I'm easily distracted, and I tend to forget I'm suppose to be working on something for one/several of the story threads. 
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Post by moonglum on Apr 3, 2012 4:16:16 GMT -6
thank the gods, i thought we had lost all the other bards. nice post, mg! Thanks Elie. Joxie's right, it does go quiet for long periods of time. Be careful thanking the gods. You never know which ones are listening. Lol. |
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Post by EllieNeo on Apr 13, 2012 16:18:17 GMT -6
heya bards. had the idea in my head of possibly publishing ellie's backstory and this story (once it's done) in kindle format. of course, since some of your characters interacted with my characters during this whole thing, wanted to ask your permission. if anyone shoots the idea down i won't do it. as of right now, between her backstory and what has been written here, the story is 63170 words (156 pages) long. so, as of yet, it's not quite long enough (or, not in my opinion) to be a book. plus the story isn't done being told yet, ellie hasn't fulfilled her destiny, and blah blah blah... but yeah. wanted to run this idea by the bards. thoughts?
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