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Happy Tuesday! Monday is gone, and we're looking at a bright, (unexpectedly freezing) afternoon here in Texas. Or perhaps it's just unexpectedly freezing here in my office. I haven't had opportunity to step outside as of yet. No matter! It is Tuesday, therefore it is not Monday. (Also, Jacques Cousteau is the feature on my desk calendar, so it does not appear to be a day of crises.)
First off, I've finally managed to catch my breath long enough to upload a birthday present that the wonderful![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
trystings made for me! It's cover art for my story, "By Any Other Name"! Go check it out, t'is awesomesauce!
Secondly, it's Challenge Pimping Time!
Twisting The Twilight Zone 2009 Challenge
This is a multi-fandom challenge where you write stories inspired by/based on episode (or episode titles) of the Twilight Zone. This is actually the first one I signed up for this year, and has served the purpose of kicking my butt back into gear*. It's actually rather fun -- at the very least go read through the episode title list. If you're stuck for an idea, it's remarkably inspiring.
And of course, the Challenge du Jour. I know most of you have already heard about it, but why not another little reminder?
Sign-ups for 2009's SGA Gen Ficathon are now open, until Saturday February 9th.![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-community.gif)
sga_genficathon is a month-long ficathon that's run by the always lovely friendshipper, and is chock full of gen-ficcy goodness. Last year was amazingly fun to write for, and generated some absolutely amazing stories as well. If it sounds like something you're interested in, mosey on over to this post for more information (and sign up!)
And because I'm a giant copy cat, snurched fromjadesfire2808's journal:
Hrm, it's... close. But I don't think I'm anti-social to the extremes the test seems to think. Ah, well!
In other news... For the past... I think maybe two months, I've really wanted to talk about writing. Or something of the sort. Like talk about characterization (re: vent about John Sheppard... again), talk about my absolute crazy ideas that I want to try (ie: "write a story completely in the future tense... and possibly in second person"), and things of that nature. But, uh, I honestly have no idea if anyone but myself would find that sort of thing interesting. It would probably involve a lot of navel-gazing, and I'm pretty much convinced that no matter how hard I try, I'll come off sounding pretentious at least once in the course of things. I think I'll probably have to put it on a filter, just in case I wind up talking about any of the original stuff brewing up in my head, and also to provide a safe arena for discussion if it happens to be a more sensitive subject.
And yes, I know I sound like a horrible copy-cat... but would anyone be interested in that sort of thing?
ETA: Oooops, all links should be fixed now.
First off, I've finally managed to catch my breath long enough to upload a birthday present that the wonderful
trystings made for me! It's cover art for my story, "By Any Other Name"! Go check it out, t'is awesomesauce!Secondly, it's Challenge Pimping Time!
Twisting The Twilight Zone 2009 Challenge
This is a multi-fandom challenge where you write stories inspired by/based on episode (or episode titles) of the Twilight Zone. This is actually the first one I signed up for this year, and has served the purpose of kicking my butt back into gear*. It's actually rather fun -- at the very least go read through the episode title list. If you're stuck for an idea, it's remarkably inspiring.
And of course, the Challenge du Jour. I know most of you have already heard about it, but why not another little reminder?
Sign-ups for 2009's SGA Gen Ficathon are now open, until Saturday February 9th.
sga_genficathon is a month-long ficathon that's run by the always lovely friendshipper, and is chock full of gen-ficcy goodness. Last year was amazingly fun to write for, and generated some absolutely amazing stories as well. If it sounds like something you're interested in, mosey on over to this post for more information (and sign up!)And because I'm a giant copy cat, snurched from
jadesfire2808's journal:
Hrm, it's... close. But I don't think I'm anti-social to the extremes the test seems to think. Ah, well!
In other news... For the past... I think maybe two months, I've really wanted to talk about writing. Or something of the sort. Like talk about characterization (re: vent about John Sheppard... again), talk about my absolute crazy ideas that I want to try (ie: "write a story completely in the future tense... and possibly in second person"), and things of that nature. But, uh, I honestly have no idea if anyone but myself would find that sort of thing interesting. It would probably involve a lot of navel-gazing, and I'm pretty much convinced that no matter how hard I try, I'll come off sounding pretentious at least once in the course of things. I think I'll probably have to put it on a filter, just in case I wind up talking about any of the original stuff brewing up in my head, and also to provide a safe arena for discussion if it happens to be a more sensitive subject.
And yes, I know I sound like a horrible copy-cat... but would anyone be interested in that sort of thing?
ETA: Oooops, all links should be fixed now.
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On the writing posts front... I will if you will! I've been thinking about doing something similar for a while, but keep getting stuck at "yeah, but I'm making it up as I go along" It'd be interesting for us to pick some subjects like you've listed here and compare notes. I'd definitely be interested!
Are things calming down for you now? No crises has to be a good thing, right?
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It's a rather soothing shade of blue, isn't it?
I think my choices were: Introverted - Intuitive - Thinking - Perceiving... or something like that. It was kind of half and half on a lot of the choices, I'm not exactly agoraphobic, but I do really need my space, mentally and physically, or I get really stressed out.
I will if you will!
...okay! :D (I have a rubber arm, it twists easily.) But I know what you mean. I do have a definite thought process and a way that I approach it, but a lot of it is internalized, so if anyone were watching me type, it would appear like I'm making it up as I go.
Are things calming down for you now? No crises has to be a good thing, right?
Definitely a good thing. We're in between major projects at work, so I'm having to actually stop and occasionally look for something to do, rather than be sitting at my desk, madly pounding at the keyboard going, "Not done! Not done! Not done!" Give me, oh, a week or so and I could be back in that mode ;)
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The link to the artwork doesn't appear to be working - it sends me back to your post! I'm going in circles...!!!
I've signed up for the Gen Ficathon, but not sure about the other one... will wander over and have a look! Could be fun... or stressful!
I'd give the talking about writing idea a go - it could be interesting to talk about characterisations etc, find out what's brewing in your head (hmm, actually, that could be rather scary!! *vbg*) and all that. If it gets too spoilery for your stories I might step out for a bit, 'cos I don't want to spoiled too much!!
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OMG, yes please! I swear, that was the longest two months ever. The major project is now done, and we have an extra person in the office to take over some of my duties, so hopefully that will lighten the load a little.
Could be fun... or stressful!
I always find writing to be a little of both... but that's why it's so therapeutic/cleansing ;)
I'd give the talking about writing idea a go - it could be interesting to talk about characterisations etc, find out what's brewing in your head (hmm, actually, that could be rather scary!! *vbg*)
Probably so *g* But I've found it remarkably helpful reading through other posts and ruminations on the subject, and on the very rare occasion a little light bulb will go off over my head and something clicks.
If it gets too spoilery for your stories I might step out for a bit, 'cos I don't want to spoiled too much!!
Hrm... I'll try to keep that in mind. I might eventually make a separate WIP filter. If all else fails, I can warn and/or link to other posts away from the discussion. I might wind up doing that on the first one, since the current one I'm working on is giving me the fits. (I'm not sure if it's one you'll want to read, TBH, as it's a little dark.)
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I'd love to read your writing post(s)!
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(And have added you to the filter as well!)
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(I have one, also -- it's opt-in only, and I can't remember off the top of my head if you're one of the people who asked to be added, but I can certainly put you on it if you're not.)
(ETA: Thank you for the ficathon pimping! :D)
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Your posts recently (and that Stephen King book), have gotten me thinking about it in a very meta, critical manner. It's such an internal process, but I would love to be able to actually discuss some aspects of it in greater detail without feeling too self-conscious.
(And I do believe I'm on your writing filter... I think one of your recent posts got me thinking about world building.)
Thank you for the ficathon pimping! :D
You're welcome! I just hope we can have as good a turnout this year as we did last year (or even better, mwaha!) I think I might make another pimp post closer to the end of the week, just in case people are like me and they forget once they close their browsers that sign-ups are going on.
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I just hope we can have as good a turnout this year as we did last year (or even better, mwaha!)
Last year really blew me away! I think 54 people signed up... of course, about a dozen of those were unable to finish their stories. XD So far, I think there's about 30 or 33 people signed up, something like that. Not bad, and still the rest of the week to go.
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Had an idea of having a monthly or bimonthly meeting for fandom
How about having a coffee and chat either via internet or local if you are interested. There are several SGA fans in the Texas area close to you. ??
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\0/...working on excited.
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Hey, sounds like gdoc.
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