Well, just about as I predicted, my novel is now where closer to the end than it was before NaNoWriMo started.... however, I am still planning on getting some writing done.
Talking of planning, I have a little planned out. My 'novel' is in the fantasy world I started to create (the world in which the Quafaie live - Quafaie being my user name on other sites).
The outline:
Black (Blackie) Phoenix (blacksmith with fire magic) makes an arrow.
Ziax receives the arrow from Blackie. Ziax is a young Quafaie on his name journey; cold and hungry when he meets Blackie
Sulon, a thief, steals the arrow from Ziax. The arrow helps Sulon turn its life around (not sure male or female character yet). Sulon shoots the arrow in to the air proclaiming "May your mark land where another needs your guidance)
Rhyanan, a huntress, finds the arrow. She has it in her possession until she dies. Her son, seeing only the monetary value of a well made arrow, sells it to a merchant.
Brandon buys the arrow from the merchant. Brandon is half elf. He becomes a great warrior and fights alongside Jessamyn* in the great battle against Guthrum*. After the battle he adopts an orphan who receives the arrow when he comes of age.
That's about the extent right now. Some kinks will be worked out as I write.
*Note 1: Jessamyn and Guthrum are characters in other stories in the world.
Note 2: All stories in this world revolve around objects created by Blackie.
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
It's that time of year again!
It's that time of year again when people are getting prepared for that special day in about 35.25 hours (from when I write this)....
... and no, I don't mean Halloween. I mean NaNoWriMo (national novel writing month).
Every year for the past several years the month of November is a month to write a 50,000 page novel.
There is very little in terms of guidelines since the reward is your own satisfaction of completing a novel (and possibly mention on their website: http://www.nanowrimo.org/ )
In the past I have been too busy to attempt it. This year I am still too busy, but I will attempt it...
I figure if I write for about 2 hours a day, I might be able to get a good start on a novel (or series of short stories, which is what I'm thinking more about - short stories that would be published in one book).
The only strict rules (I've found) are:
... and no, I don't mean Halloween. I mean NaNoWriMo (national novel writing month).
Every year for the past several years the month of November is a month to write a 50,000 page novel.
There is very little in terms of guidelines since the reward is your own satisfaction of completing a novel (and possibly mention on their website: http://www.nanowrimo.org/ )
In the past I have been too busy to attempt it. This year I am still too busy, but I will attempt it...
I figure if I write for about 2 hours a day, I might be able to get a good start on a novel (or series of short stories, which is what I'm thinking more about - short stories that would be published in one book).
The only strict rules (I've found) are:
- final submission (to automated word count - not a person) must be at least 50,000 words
- can not start writing before 00:00:00 November 1st
- must finish writing (submit by) 23:59:59 November 30th
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This is also the time of year to be thinking about Fringe 2013, as the entry deadline for the Edmonton Fringe is mid November. Since my last play didn't do overly well (needs some more work), and I don't have anything else close to ready, I'm not sure if I'll be submitting this year.
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Auditions for The Question Information
Anyone interested in auditioning for my play The Question being performed at Stage Struck 2012 (Feb 24 & 25), please email me at hugh.kemeny@gmail.com to book a time.
Also please download and fill out this form before the audition: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/9168380/TheQuestion-AuditionApplication.pdf
Most auditions are going to be held Sunday 8 January 2012 in one of the Group meeting room in Cameron Library Basement Study Hall, University of Alberta (exact meeting room will be identifiable).
For those who do not know the U of A Campus, here are a couple maps to help you find your way to the auditions (click on the images to enlarge them):
Note the yellow dotted line on the map of U of A Campus, it shows the best way to get to Cameron from the U of A LRT / Bus station.
For larger maps click here:
U of a Campus: https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg39vztlfAEhwlx7kcH89afvb8oik2akk-OhnLSQQ27BVZ4CxuoaZmeIEvVCqUoRWNczrleW_CNpdKDvopA3-fk4camAwFBV2_3RQ-xWHB2EgbrstBui4XdS4PF_WWX1tw8z45NsiuzBnA/s1600/Cameron+Library+2.jpg
Cameron Library Basement: https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyGWb7sKsLRt3cfRU1cXBoWTnXqO06SnJaFmCjJXL_tfJwoKZCO1Kdb6Pu8nxaKl0BUc3Lv2uGzVfs5Ejwbfzll18nBC_sSkYulrrqpmND2wSCWN5hNAnwpOXC79H8LblHhBaxIS-meWw/s1600/KC+Auditions.jpg
Also please download and fill out this form before the audition: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/9168380/TheQuestion-AuditionApplication.pdf
Most auditions are going to be held Sunday 8 January 2012 in one of the Group meeting room in Cameron Library Basement Study Hall, University of Alberta (exact meeting room will be identifiable).
For those who do not know the U of A Campus, here are a couple maps to help you find your way to the auditions (click on the images to enlarge them):
Note the yellow dotted line on the map of U of A Campus, it shows the best way to get to Cameron from the U of A LRT / Bus station.
For larger maps click here:
U of a Campus: https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg39vztlfAEhwlx7kcH89afvb8oik2akk-OhnLSQQ27BVZ4CxuoaZmeIEvVCqUoRWNczrleW_CNpdKDvopA3-fk4camAwFBV2_3RQ-xWHB2EgbrstBui4XdS4PF_WWX1tw8z45NsiuzBnA/s1600/Cameron+Library+2.jpg
Cameron Library Basement: https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyGWb7sKsLRt3cfRU1cXBoWTnXqO06SnJaFmCjJXL_tfJwoKZCO1Kdb6Pu8nxaKl0BUc3Lv2uGzVfs5Ejwbfzll18nBC_sSkYulrrqpmND2wSCWN5hNAnwpOXC79H8LblHhBaxIS-meWw/s1600/KC+Auditions.jpg
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