Settings =]

Something a little difficult, is writing a good setting. This comes as more of a challenge to me, but it may come easier to others. I am best at describing characters, and actions, but for some reason I have a hard time with settings. So to prevent this from troubling you, I have some tips. Above all else, plan ahead. A good setting has been planned ahead of time, before being collaborated into the story. This is something I often fail to do, which causes the book to turn out poorly. That is why I am suggesting it to you!
      One of the books I am currently writing, is set on a pirate ship. This is an easier setting, because most everyone knows what a basic pirate ship looks like. I just have to fill in the details.
    Even though settings are difficult, they can be a lot of fun as well! If you do it right, you can play and have fun with them.

My second tip, is to never give up on it! In fact, never give up with a story, period. Maybe take a break, but never completely quit.
My third tip of course, is be descriptive. I might ALWAYS say this, but its really important for stories. Over describe at first if needed, and then go back and take some out. Exaggerate everything! That makes for a really sturdy setting.
   A setting is more than just a place, right? Its Where, When, Who, Why, and What. For example... Where: The Hollow Tree. When: April second, 2002. Who: Lily, and Rose. Why: They need more fairy dust! What: Two bags for their dust.
   Now, you have something to base it off of. Here is the paragraph, that makes the setting.
   Rose smiled and flitted towards the large hollow tree, that stood in the center of a huge meadow. Surrounding it, where a few other scraggly trees. It was a sunny day on April the second, 2002 when Rose decided to meet Lily here. Lily stood at the large hole in the middle of the tree, waiting. "Rose!" She shouted, smiling and waving. Rose flew up, and hugged her. "Do you have your bag?" Lily asked. Rose nodded, and pulled a small brown leather sack from her pocket. Lily also pulled out hers, and then they held hands and flew into the dark tree.
   It's not the best, but it at least shows what I mean.
      So what are you going to do when you need a setting?
Plan ahead, never give up, and be descriptive! =]

Ramona And Beezus (Mov. Review #1)

Last night, I went and saw Ramona and Beezus. Of course, I was really excited because Selena Gomez was in it. And let me tell you, I'm the biggest Selena Gomez fan...EVER. But that ended up not being why I like it so much. I shall explain =]

   Ramona Quimbly has a huge imagination. She imagines everything around her, differently and more interesting. I found my inner self really relating to her. I also have an overactive imagination, still. XD. As Beezus said, "You tend to color outside the lines." Sometimes though, her family sometimes gets annoyed with her antics. Because of her overactive imagination, she causes a lot of problems, when trying to help. At one point Beezus was all upset and embarrassed, and Beezus said to Ramona, "I mean, who could love a name like Beezus?" And Ramona replied, "Uh, Jesus?" I loved that line! There were quite a few great lines, and that made it even better. I found that this movie had a really good message, about not giving up, being secure in yourself, and family relationship. It's a great family feel-good movie.

  Although, seeing the previews, I was hoping for more of a sister bonding. There was a little bit of it, but the name IS "Ramona and Beezus"  not "Ramona." So I figured there would be more of that, and there wasn't. I thought a few of the things, hadn't been resolved real well either.

     Over all, I found that this ended up being a favorite movie of mine, and I do recommend you see it. =]

One more thing. Imma say a bad word. GUTS!! =P

(I will get better at these reviews, I promise!!)

Characters =P

Characters are one of the most important elements in a story. They are what causes the action. So what makes a perfect character? Emotion. A reader who can feel the character's emotion, will connect more with the character. You really want your reader to connect with the character in some way, because it makes them want to read on. Since the reader "becomes" the character, they get experience the story, which causes them to not want to stop reading. They get to enjoy disappearing into the book. What helps create emotion? Description. Description is the key to success in a character's emotions. So if you're looking to make a perfect character, that captivates the reader, use description and emotion together. Its like peanut butter and jelly, making a wonderful sandwich. Be sure not to overdo it though, because that too, can become messy. Too much peanut butter and jelly can make the eater sick =/ Or in other words; Too much description and emotion can make the reader frustrated. You have to find your happy medium. Here is a paragraph about a faerie character:

Jolie combed the last strand of her blond locks into the bun. She tied the short vine around it and sprayed it with dew to keep it in place. She smiled with her tiny red lips at herself in mirror. Her navy blue eyes darted to the door, as the door bell rang. She dusted off her petunia-petaled skirt, and flitted over to the gray leaf door. She opened the door and smiled, highlighting the freckles across her nose and upper cheeks. This was going to be the best day of her life, for sure. She tried not to cry a tear of joy. Her best friend stood at the door, smiling her big, sparkling smile. "Amber!"

See how I gave plenty of description and emotion, without going over the top? I blended it in with the story instead of just describing her. For example:

There once was a blond haired faerie named Jolie. She had blue eyes, and freckles. Her lips were thin and red. She was expecting someone, and was super excited. There was a knock at the door, and she flew to it and opened it. "Amber!" 

Notice how much more choppier and boring that was? It doesn't take much more effort to make the story play in someone's mind like a movie. Plus, you don't understand one of the most important elements of the story. The character. Which one did you actually connect with? Yeah, the first one. 

I hope this helps with character intros! =]

Welcome =]

I am currently writing two novels, one I started about 4 months before the other I have just recently started. I decided that the second one I'm writing would be EXTRA descriptive, since most likely the first one will be a series, while the second won't. As a writer, I find that Its really hard for me to just start writing whenever needed. I really like to be in a creative mood, but of course you kinda have to push that aside if there is indeed a deadline.
I notice that a lot of writers have a very different view on things then most people. A whole other writer's perspective. We see things the way that they could be, should be, shouldn't be, and never really are. It's a thing that really helps when it comes to creativity. 
So I created this blog to share my creative writing perspective with you. I hope you enjoy my writing ramblings! Be sure to explore, comment, follow, and more! Thanks lots =]