Sorry for my lack of productivity yesterday! I was working on making some Christmas presents for my family and friends. I was up late in so doing and away from the computer, so I didn't really get any writing done.
I didn't get much done tonight, either. I'm working on the Forehead, which is a student review from the English department of my university. I'm its present editor. It's a once-per-semester deal, so I don't have to worry too much about it eating lots of my time, but at the moment it's what I'm doing.
As far as writing goes, I'm nearing the end of chapter six. I haven't been terribly productive lately, but chapter six is a bit slow. It's picking up, at least. Interestingly, there's some good character development on Citron. She's more mysterious than I initially thought she would be, and it's fun to write.
K.
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Sunday, November 18, 2007
Monday, November 5, 2007
Day 50 + Milestone report
Today marks fifty days since I've started this project. I've made a lot of progress! First, I'll talk about today's progress, then I'll go into the milestone report. This will take place of the weekly progress report.
Quite a bit of good writing in today, as well as some brainstorming. I'm going to try making this blog flashier sometime soon, just to make it more pleasing to the eyes. I got another good chunk of chapter five done and if I progress like I did today, I may be able to have this chapter done by tomorrow. I'm also starting concepts on cover art for this book. I haven't made any decisions or anything, but I will likely do up some sketches for feedback's sake.
Milestone report
Last milestone report: Never!
Next milestone report: Day 100
I will do this on any large day number that marks a milestone in this project. This will probably be 50, 100, 150, 200, 300 and 350.
I really can't believe it's already been fifty days since I started this project. I'm still really enjoying it and I do try to work on it every day, even if there are days that I don't do anything. Over the last fifty days, I have written nearly five chapters of fiction, eleven pages of background encyclopedia work, and I have drawn numerous concept sketches. This is a full-colour drawing of Rosehips, for example, this is a picture of Bluebell welcoming you to Lemon Forest, as well as Lemon Forest itself, and this is a concept picture of Wildflower. There are also several others I have not made public, some of them being too rough, unfinished, or just secret! In addition to these drawings, I have also made a Rosehips doll. She sits on my desk and sends me inspiration.
That is my progress, so far, since day one of my project. I still have 315 days left to go.
I just might make it.
K.
Quite a bit of good writing in today, as well as some brainstorming. I'm going to try making this blog flashier sometime soon, just to make it more pleasing to the eyes. I got another good chunk of chapter five done and if I progress like I did today, I may be able to have this chapter done by tomorrow. I'm also starting concepts on cover art for this book. I haven't made any decisions or anything, but I will likely do up some sketches for feedback's sake.
Milestone report
Last milestone report: Never!
Next milestone report: Day 100
I will do this on any large day number that marks a milestone in this project. This will probably be 50, 100, 150, 200, 300 and 350.
I really can't believe it's already been fifty days since I started this project. I'm still really enjoying it and I do try to work on it every day, even if there are days that I don't do anything. Over the last fifty days, I have written nearly five chapters of fiction, eleven pages of background encyclopedia work, and I have drawn numerous concept sketches. This is a full-colour drawing of Rosehips, for example, this is a picture of Bluebell welcoming you to Lemon Forest, as well as Lemon Forest itself, and this is a concept picture of Wildflower. There are also several others I have not made public, some of them being too rough, unfinished, or just secret! In addition to these drawings, I have also made a Rosehips doll. She sits on my desk and sends me inspiration.
That is my progress, so far, since day one of my project. I still have 315 days left to go.
I just might make it.
K.
Monday, October 1, 2007
Day 15 + weekly progress report
Today's progress and other news
Back from my brief vacation! I had a great time, and I managed to get a lot of work on the personal encyclopedia done. I didn't work on the novella as I was away, but I wrote several entries on the fairies, elves and creatures of the Lemon Forest.
Today I got a bit of work done. I've slowed down a little but I'm heading into midterm season. In addition, I've got lots of other stuff going on this month, including two weddings, two or more Halloween parties and a weekend trip to Montreal. A . . . bit busy. Then, next month is NaNoWriMo. I'm insane but I'm going to try and work on NaNoWriMo daily . . . and work on Rosehips daily. While still going to university. Yeah. Goodbye, life!
Weekly progress report
Since last week, I managed to complete my Rosehips doll (she can be seen here). I also worked on eleven pages worth of encyclopedia information, which I may compile to a full project once I have completed this book and, possibly, other Rosehips books. I haven't written much on the novella itself, though. I only have about a chapter and a half. I'll continue working away at it, though!
K.
Back from my brief vacation! I had a great time, and I managed to get a lot of work on the personal encyclopedia done. I didn't work on the novella as I was away, but I wrote several entries on the fairies, elves and creatures of the Lemon Forest.
Today I got a bit of work done. I've slowed down a little but I'm heading into midterm season. In addition, I've got lots of other stuff going on this month, including two weddings, two or more Halloween parties and a weekend trip to Montreal. A . . . bit busy. Then, next month is NaNoWriMo. I'm insane but I'm going to try and work on NaNoWriMo daily . . . and work on Rosehips daily. While still going to university. Yeah. Goodbye, life!
Weekly progress report
Since last week, I managed to complete my Rosehips doll (she can be seen here). I also worked on eleven pages worth of encyclopedia information, which I may compile to a full project once I have completed this book and, possibly, other Rosehips books. I haven't written much on the novella itself, though. I only have about a chapter and a half. I'll continue working away at it, though!
K.
Thursday, September 27, 2007
Day 11
Tiring, tiring day. I'm exhausted. Some writing done, not much, but the most important part is that the doll is finished! Click here to check her out. I'm really pleased with how she turned out.
I think I'm going to go crash. I'm exhausted. Going away for the weekend starting tomorrow, so I'll update once more on Sunday. Until then, take care!
K.
I think I'm going to go crash. I'm exhausted. Going away for the weekend starting tomorrow, so I'll update once more on Sunday. Until then, take care!
K.
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Day 10
Not a whole lot of progress on the writing today, mainly because I am exhausted and drained due to heat! I did get some writing done, but not as much as I'd hoped. Tomorrow will hopefully be less hot and more productive; it's not supposed to be this hot during the autumn!!
My doll is almost complete! I'm painting her face as I write this and can't wait to show her off. Once her face is painted, all I'll need to do is make her wings, and I'll be done! I got her hair done last night and have been working on her clothes today. Hopefully, I will have her done by tomorrow and you will all get to see her! I'm very pleased with her.
That's all for today. See you tomorrow.
K.
My doll is almost complete! I'm painting her face as I write this and can't wait to show her off. Once her face is painted, all I'll need to do is make her wings, and I'll be done! I got her hair done last night and have been working on her clothes today. Hopefully, I will have her done by tomorrow and you will all get to see her! I'm very pleased with her.
That's all for today. See you tomorrow.
K.
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Day 9
Excellent progress today! It seems the writing hour works like a charm, especially if I write sporadically throughout the day. I finished the first chapter and started the second with this! Mind you, the chapters are quite short due to this being a children's book, but nevertheless the first is done and the second is on its way!
I'm celebrating this by having a cookie, even though I'm not supposed to eat after 8 PM.
Aside from the writing, I have the hair for the doll mostly finished! It just needs to be sewn onto her head, then styled. I can probably get this done before bed tonight. I also need to sew on her little pointed ears.
Another bit of progress! I am on a roll today! I started a personal encyclopedia for the Lemon Forest, which includes creatures, plants, other inhabitants and nobility among the fairy ranks. Common fairies are named after flowers, where we get Rosehips, Bluebell, and Amaranth, and noble fairies are named after fruits. I decided to make this encyclopedia in part because I am going away this weekend and will have no access to a computer for a couple of days - this also means no blog posts during those days. This means I will do work for the book, though, even if I'm gone!
K.
I'm celebrating this by having a cookie, even though I'm not supposed to eat after 8 PM.
Aside from the writing, I have the hair for the doll mostly finished! It just needs to be sewn onto her head, then styled. I can probably get this done before bed tonight. I also need to sew on her little pointed ears.
Another bit of progress! I am on a roll today! I started a personal encyclopedia for the Lemon Forest, which includes creatures, plants, other inhabitants and nobility among the fairy ranks. Common fairies are named after flowers, where we get Rosehips, Bluebell, and Amaranth, and noble fairies are named after fruits. I decided to make this encyclopedia in part because I am going away this weekend and will have no access to a computer for a couple of days - this also means no blog posts during those days. This means I will do work for the book, though, even if I'm gone!
K.
Monday, September 24, 2007
Day 8 + Weekly progress report
Today's progress
I'll be honest: I really didn't get a whole lot done. I have excuses, but no good ones . . . mostly due to school work and house work. I wanted to write for the past hour, but instead school work
took up my time. I did a lot of cooking tonight, too, and that didn't help.
My Rosehips doll is looking pretty cute, though! Her entire body is almost done. Her head and legs just need to be sewn on. After that, I will have to make her clothes, paint her face and do her hair. I'm still not sure what to do about her wings, though.
Weekly progress report
As of last week, I have written half of the first chapter, nearly finished the first illustration
and gotten quite far on the doll. However, I'm certainly not making the progress I would like to be. I will have to set a time each day in which I can write, and I will have to do it alone because I am fairly easily distracted.
Henceforth, I set this time from 9:30-10:30. Every night I will have to take that hour to write, now. That is my second, smaller goal.
Talk to you tomorrow, and I'll let you know how the writing hour goes.
K.
I'll be honest: I really didn't get a whole lot done. I have excuses, but no good ones . . . mostly due to school work and house work. I wanted to write for the past hour, but instead school work
took up my time. I did a lot of cooking tonight, too, and that didn't help.
My Rosehips doll is looking pretty cute, though! Her entire body is almost done. Her head and legs just need to be sewn on. After that, I will have to make her clothes, paint her face and do her hair. I'm still not sure what to do about her wings, though.
Weekly progress report
As of last week, I have written half of the first chapter, nearly finished the first illustration
and gotten quite far on the doll. However, I'm certainly not making the progress I would like to be. I will have to set a time each day in which I can write, and I will have to do it alone because I am fairly easily distracted.
Henceforth, I set this time from 9:30-10:30. Every night I will have to take that hour to write, now. That is my second, smaller goal.
Talk to you tomorrow, and I'll let you know how the writing hour goes.
K.
Sunday, September 23, 2007
Day 7
Day seven already! Time goes by quickly! I'll make my big weekly post tomorrow. Tonight is just a regular update.
I think I will be able to work more positively now. Having a negative influence eating up your inspiration is never good, but I think I may have gotten rid of it today, so that's good! I wrote a short but pretty scene involving Rosehips' friend, Bluebell, a pan flute and some fireflies. I liked the image it evoked very much and I may do an illustration of it.
Some work on the doll tonight as well. The head is mostly sewn, and I made an excursion to fabric and craft stores today to find materials for her clothing. I'll certainly post a picture here when she is finished!
I'll write up the big post tomorrow and try to get a lot done so I can tell you all about it!
K.
I think I will be able to work more positively now. Having a negative influence eating up your inspiration is never good, but I think I may have gotten rid of it today, so that's good! I wrote a short but pretty scene involving Rosehips' friend, Bluebell, a pan flute and some fireflies. I liked the image it evoked very much and I may do an illustration of it.
Some work on the doll tonight as well. The head is mostly sewn, and I made an excursion to fabric and craft stores today to find materials for her clothing. I'll certainly post a picture here when she is finished!
I'll write up the big post tomorrow and try to get a lot done so I can tell you all about it!
K.
Saturday, September 22, 2007
Day 6
I managed to get quite a bit of writing done today! In addition
to that, I started making the Rosehips doll. Not a whole lot of progress on the doll, but she's started, anyway!
K.
to that, I started making the Rosehips doll. Not a whole lot of progress on the doll, but she's started, anyway!
K.
Friday, September 21, 2007
Day 5
I'm selling fairy pictures on my deviantART page for $5 apiece to help further my inspiration. I managed to write quite a bit today, and I have the plushie completely designed, as well as most of the materials bought - I bought some inexpensive lace trim today, for example.
I have decided that every week, I will go back and reflect on how far I've come in the past week, as well as my overall progress on the book, just to let everyone know how I'm doing and how the book is coming along. I will continue to update each day I have access, of course, but this should give newcomers to the blog, or just those who don't want to read the other six blog entries I make a week, a good impression of what I've been working on!
Until tomorrow,
K.
I have decided that every week, I will go back and reflect on how far I've come in the past week, as well as my overall progress on the book, just to let everyone know how I'm doing and how the book is coming along. I will continue to update each day I have access, of course, but this should give newcomers to the blog, or just those who don't want to read the other six blog entries I make a week, a good impression of what I've been working on!
Until tomorrow,
K.
Thursday, September 20, 2007
Day 4
This was another day of productivity among other things! However, I did make a design for a Rosehips plush/doll which I will work on. I'm working on the details now. Not sure when I'll actually make the doll; that remains to be seen. I have most of the materials, though, so I could probably start it whenever! Perhaps having a physical portrayal of my fairy girl will help me write better!
In other news, I wrote a bit and coloured the picture - with markers, though, not watercolours as planned. The watercolours don't agree with the ink I use, but I will use watercolours for the background. Mixed media pictures usually end up looking quite nice and sharp, and the contrast between the vibrant markers and the watercolours should make the characters come to life. I'm contemplating whether I should do all Rosehips illustrations in this way. I'll show you all when I'm done, and maybe you can help me decide.
K.
In other news, I wrote a bit and coloured the picture - with markers, though, not watercolours as planned. The watercolours don't agree with the ink I use, but I will use watercolours for the background. Mixed media pictures usually end up looking quite nice and sharp, and the contrast between the vibrant markers and the watercolours should make the characters come to life. I'm contemplating whether I should do all Rosehips illustrations in this way. I'll show you all when I'm done, and maybe you can help me decide.
K.
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