My reason.
Posted 3 years agoI understand that, for many, my writing has become something of a meme; a mildly amusing joke. It's become something that people roll their eyes at every time it's mentioned. I get that. I've been writing for twenty years, working and reworking the same story over and over, letting it evolve and grow as my skills improve.
But let me ask you this: aside from a successful marriage, pets, and raising children, what is worth putting constant, life long effort into?
A job or a career will only afford you temporary luxuries. Luxuries that by and large, many of us can do without. There is nothing we can take with us when we die, and what we earn loses value and meaning the longer we have it.
Friends can be fickle and uncaring. Their loyalty being soley dependant on specific alignments of opinion. No matter the depth of connection, one wrong word can fracture the glass foundation any friendship is built on.
Education is useful, but means nothing if it's not backed up by words printed on a piece of paper, and endorsed by someone who's likely no more educated than you. Many of us spend our lives chasing scraps of paper that amount to little more than proof that you were able to sit and listen to the pontifications of those who assume expertise.
No, I fail to see how anything we are told is worth the effort of a lifetime, truly is. In my experience it is what we are told not to do that's really worth the time and the effort to do.
This is why:
If you pour your heart and soul into your job, you can still lose it. If you give everything you have to your friends, they may still leave. If you focus all of your energy on furthering your education, it still doesn't guarantee you a job.
I don't write because I think it's worth the time or the effort. I write because I enjoy it; because it levels my mind; preserves my sanity, and my life.
I write because I hurt, not because it might make a quick buck. I don't put the effort into learning about writing because I want to be world famous, I do it because I want to have something I can be proud of. To show to my children, and grandchildren and say "I did that."
It makes me feel good, lifts my spirits, and helps me escape reality... if only for a moment. It gives me something to look forward to, and to put faith in; something to rely on.
I understand that for many people, my writing is a joke, and that's fine. You can have your laugh, and a million more. I don't expect support, or affirmations. I don't need encouragement, or positive feedback. For me, it's simply writing for the sake of writing. I do it only because I enjoy it.
How many of you can say that about what you do?
But let me ask you this: aside from a successful marriage, pets, and raising children, what is worth putting constant, life long effort into?
A job or a career will only afford you temporary luxuries. Luxuries that by and large, many of us can do without. There is nothing we can take with us when we die, and what we earn loses value and meaning the longer we have it.
Friends can be fickle and uncaring. Their loyalty being soley dependant on specific alignments of opinion. No matter the depth of connection, one wrong word can fracture the glass foundation any friendship is built on.
Education is useful, but means nothing if it's not backed up by words printed on a piece of paper, and endorsed by someone who's likely no more educated than you. Many of us spend our lives chasing scraps of paper that amount to little more than proof that you were able to sit and listen to the pontifications of those who assume expertise.
No, I fail to see how anything we are told is worth the effort of a lifetime, truly is. In my experience it is what we are told not to do that's really worth the time and the effort to do.
This is why:
If you pour your heart and soul into your job, you can still lose it. If you give everything you have to your friends, they may still leave. If you focus all of your energy on furthering your education, it still doesn't guarantee you a job.
I don't write because I think it's worth the time or the effort. I write because I enjoy it; because it levels my mind; preserves my sanity, and my life.
I write because I hurt, not because it might make a quick buck. I don't put the effort into learning about writing because I want to be world famous, I do it because I want to have something I can be proud of. To show to my children, and grandchildren and say "I did that."
It makes me feel good, lifts my spirits, and helps me escape reality... if only for a moment. It gives me something to look forward to, and to put faith in; something to rely on.
I understand that for many people, my writing is a joke, and that's fine. You can have your laugh, and a million more. I don't expect support, or affirmations. I don't need encouragement, or positive feedback. For me, it's simply writing for the sake of writing. I do it only because I enjoy it.
How many of you can say that about what you do?
Delays
Posted 4 years agoDon't we all hate them?
I had expected to be finished with the last major edit of my story by this time, and have the final excerpt up, but three things happened in the new year that I certainly hadn't expected...
1: I began the moving process in the form of packing up as much of my stuff as I could and still function. I'm only moving across town to a house that my mother owns after the last tenant violated the terms of occupation.
2: I found out that this edit would most certainly not be the last as I have multiple minor errors that I was unable to catch.
And 3: I got hit hard with some kind of bug that laid me out for nearly four days, and I'm only just now getting back to feeling like I can do things.
So there's my news, it's not what I wanted to write, but something tells me that this story is still just well enough on schedule to make it when it needs to. I'm almost finished with the edit, will be sending the updated file to the artist and a friend who agreed to proof read it, and while I wait on them I'm going to do two things: first, I'm going to start on the first part of the miniseries. And second -- which I can actually get a start on this weekend -- I will be getting a 3d animation project set up so that I can begin promoting my book over youtube, and more visually here, on twitter, and on facebook. I don't know how well this will go, but perhaps I can drum up some interest through it.
Either way, that's all for now, but I'll certainly keep my pages posted and up to date,
Until then, cheers!
C. Charles Ashcroft
The Enorhan
I had expected to be finished with the last major edit of my story by this time, and have the final excerpt up, but three things happened in the new year that I certainly hadn't expected...
1: I began the moving process in the form of packing up as much of my stuff as I could and still function. I'm only moving across town to a house that my mother owns after the last tenant violated the terms of occupation.
2: I found out that this edit would most certainly not be the last as I have multiple minor errors that I was unable to catch.
And 3: I got hit hard with some kind of bug that laid me out for nearly four days, and I'm only just now getting back to feeling like I can do things.
So there's my news, it's not what I wanted to write, but something tells me that this story is still just well enough on schedule to make it when it needs to. I'm almost finished with the edit, will be sending the updated file to the artist and a friend who agreed to proof read it, and while I wait on them I'm going to do two things: first, I'm going to start on the first part of the miniseries. And second -- which I can actually get a start on this weekend -- I will be getting a 3d animation project set up so that I can begin promoting my book over youtube, and more visually here, on twitter, and on facebook. I don't know how well this will go, but perhaps I can drum up some interest through it.
Either way, that's all for now, but I'll certainly keep my pages posted and up to date,
Until then, cheers!
C. Charles Ashcroft
The Enorhan
Excerpt #2 Up!
Posted 4 years agoOkay, things are getting real folks!
In truth I'd meant to post this the weekend of the 21st along side the artist and cover reveal, but due to extenuating circumstances neither of us really had the time needed to complete our respective works by that deadline. However, that being said, I am about 13 chapters from being finished on my end, and with a further four days off work after Christmas, and a day over new years, I should have those chapters knocked out by the end of January.
This will likely push my presale schedule forward by about two months if nothing happens in the mean time, as the artist and I have high hopes that the cover for the book will be finished by the end of January. If that is the case the only remaining tasks will to be to generate some publicity for this project, and finish the chapter art before publication in [hopefully] May.
I am greatly looking forward to this being completed, and look forward to furthering my work on the second book, as well as the side stories I've since begun planning for each installment. (I will have a separate Journal being posted regarding that)
I will be making the announcement for the artist, and revealing the cover on my website as soon as the cover is finished, then the following day I'll everything here as well as the third and final Excerpt for this story. Rest assured that I am not going to simply disappear after this is done, I have so many more stories planned out, and God willing I'll get to finish them!
Link>> jessie-wolfe
Onward!
C. Charles Ashcroft
The Enorhan
:Edit: I seemed to have failed to post my previous Journal with a header, so I fear my efforts to cover my accounts may have resulted in a less than desirable outcome -- in that no one reads "no subject" journals -- so let's try this again! XD
In truth I'd meant to post this the weekend of the 21st along side the artist and cover reveal, but due to extenuating circumstances neither of us really had the time needed to complete our respective works by that deadline. However, that being said, I am about 13 chapters from being finished on my end, and with a further four days off work after Christmas, and a day over new years, I should have those chapters knocked out by the end of January.
This will likely push my presale schedule forward by about two months if nothing happens in the mean time, as the artist and I have high hopes that the cover for the book will be finished by the end of January. If that is the case the only remaining tasks will to be to generate some publicity for this project, and finish the chapter art before publication in [hopefully] May.
I am greatly looking forward to this being completed, and look forward to furthering my work on the second book, as well as the side stories I've since begun planning for each installment. (I will have a separate Journal being posted regarding that)
I will be making the announcement for the artist, and revealing the cover on my website as soon as the cover is finished, then the following day I'll everything here as well as the third and final Excerpt for this story. Rest assured that I am not going to simply disappear after this is done, I have so many more stories planned out, and God willing I'll get to finish them!
Link>> jessie-wolfe
Onward!
C. Charles Ashcroft
The Enorhan
:Edit: I seemed to have failed to post my previous Journal with a header, so I fear my efforts to cover my accounts may have resulted in a less than desirable outcome -- in that no one reads "no subject" journals -- so let's try this again! XD
Excerpt #1 Up!
Posted 4 years agoTo all my watchers here,
I've finally managed to get into the position of saying that my manuscript is ready to be sent in for publishing, so here is what I can only assume a long-awaited/ forgotten about post promised what seems like eons ago!
The first excerpt from my newest story titled, 'The Boy With No name' just went up over on my professional page jessie-wolfe !
I cannot begin to express my excitement at getting this far, and will, in the near future be posting at the very least one or two more excepts from the story.
Please note, there is no art available at this time, however I am working with an artist to flesh out the visual aspect of this story, teaser and submission thumbnails will be added as they become available.
Also I will be posting my website here once I go live, there you can learn a bit about me, and read up on all the latest news and events that help or hinder my efforts to help this series take flight!
I will be taking pre orders sometime shortly before the actual release date, which as of right now is slated loosely for mid May. You will be able to register for a preorder through the contact page on my site, but for right now, the first excerpt is up, and I'm looking forward to taking this endeavor to the next level!
Onward!
C. Charles Ashcroft
The Enorhan.
I've finally managed to get into the position of saying that my manuscript is ready to be sent in for publishing, so here is what I can only assume a long-awaited/ forgotten about post promised what seems like eons ago!
The first excerpt from my newest story titled, 'The Boy With No name' just went up over on my professional page jessie-wolfe !
I cannot begin to express my excitement at getting this far, and will, in the near future be posting at the very least one or two more excepts from the story.
Please note, there is no art available at this time, however I am working with an artist to flesh out the visual aspect of this story, teaser and submission thumbnails will be added as they become available.
Also I will be posting my website here once I go live, there you can learn a bit about me, and read up on all the latest news and events that help or hinder my efforts to help this series take flight!
I will be taking pre orders sometime shortly before the actual release date, which as of right now is slated loosely for mid May. You will be able to register for a preorder through the contact page on my site, but for right now, the first excerpt is up, and I'm looking forward to taking this endeavor to the next level!
Onward!
C. Charles Ashcroft
The Enorhan.
God Speed Good Pupper
Posted 5 years agoYesterday evening we lost a great member of the community; I never had the pleasure of meeting Dogbomb personally, but he has touched my life in ways that I cannot begin to express. He was and is truly someone that everyone in this world should look up too, and should be -- now in death, as in life -- a role model for how the rest of us should be. His compassion for others knew no limit, and his courage, and his love and respect for life should be the aspiration of us all.
I'm sure he had his moments, as do we all, but he never let those moments of dispair control him, and as a result he passed from life with pride, dignity, and no small amount of admiration, love, or respect.
God bless you Dogbomb, the world will be lesser without you, but greater for the lessons you've given.
For dogbomb
I'm sure he had his moments, as do we all, but he never let those moments of dispair control him, and as a result he passed from life with pride, dignity, and no small amount of admiration, love, or respect.
God bless you Dogbomb, the world will be lesser without you, but greater for the lessons you've given.
For dogbomb
On Notice
Posted 7 years agoLadies and Gentlemen of the local area fur group, due to developments that have brought to my attention, I will not -- until further notice -- be attending any of the local meet ups, hosted, or sponsored events by or for this group that I came to know as my adopted family. This is out of respect for the parties involved either directly or indirectly, and has nothing to do with those of whom are not already involved.
There is no need for me to explain this decision, and any attempt to gain an explanation will be ignored.
So, until the issue has been resolved, I am respectfully withdrawing my status of "active member" from the local area fur group, and I will not be active in the telegram chats. Should anyone wish to get in contact with me for any reason other than the purpose of this journal, they need only private message me. My hours of availability will be all day saturday and sunday, and 5pm to 9pm on week days. Again, do not ask me for a reason, none will be given. If I am asked, I will block you from contacting me. This is a personal choice, and has nothing to do with my feelings toward anyone, involved or otherwise.
I thank you all for taking the time to read this, and I wish you only the best of luck in what ever life brings your way. With that, I regretfully say, goodbye.
There is no need for me to explain this decision, and any attempt to gain an explanation will be ignored.
So, until the issue has been resolved, I am respectfully withdrawing my status of "active member" from the local area fur group, and I will not be active in the telegram chats. Should anyone wish to get in contact with me for any reason other than the purpose of this journal, they need only private message me. My hours of availability will be all day saturday and sunday, and 5pm to 9pm on week days. Again, do not ask me for a reason, none will be given. If I am asked, I will block you from contacting me. This is a personal choice, and has nothing to do with my feelings toward anyone, involved or otherwise.
I thank you all for taking the time to read this, and I wish you only the best of luck in what ever life brings your way. With that, I regretfully say, goodbye.
evey night I pray.
Posted 8 years agoTonight is no different.
Dear God,
I try not to ask for much, and I don't expect anything since I'm not really important... but could you please give me a reason to live... or be kind enough to take me tonight while I sleep? I don't belong here anymore... so I really don't think anyone would miss me.
All my best,
Casey.
Dear God,
I try not to ask for much, and I don't expect anything since I'm not really important... but could you please give me a reason to live... or be kind enough to take me tonight while I sleep? I don't belong here anymore... so I really don't think anyone would miss me.
All my best,
Casey.
everything, everywhere, everytime, everyday
Posted 9 years agoI see nothing but my own failure. I really don't have anything left to lose.
OC meme thing.
Posted 9 years ago1. Pick one of your OCs.
2. Fill in the questions/statements as if you were your OC.
3. Tag four people to do this meme!
4. Tell people that they been tagged with a link from your journal
Tagged by: shebawolf145
OC Chosen
Jessie Wolfe
1. What is your name?
Jessie, why?
2. Do you know why you were named that?
I picked it.
3. Single or taken?
Depends on the reality...
4. Have any abilities or powers?
I'm Grandmaster of the "Arts" and I specialize in fire energy manipulation.
5. Stop being a Mary Sue!
A who?
6. What's your eye color?
A very bright Sapphire blue
7. How about hair color?
Black mostly, but I'm definitely showing my age... Hey, I'm good with the grey on my muzzle.
8. Have you any family members?
Oh God... Too many, I wish I knew them all.
9. Oh? How about pets?
Le'see... I'm not really sure one can actually own a dragon... but Kip is my "pet"... I guess.
10. That's cool, I guess. Now tell me something you don't like.
Violence.... Bad thing is... I'm known for it...
11. Do you have any activities/hobbies that you like to do?
I play guitar, violin, and harmonica, and I sing... I love flying! If I didn't have my Eagle I'm sure I would go nuts...
12. Have you ever hurt anyone in any way before?
I don't like to... but I have physically ripped the throats out of several people... so yeah...
13. Ever… killed anyone before?
Uh... did you read my last reply?? The taste of their blood still coats my tongue...
14. What kind of animal are you?
*Straightens up proudly* I am the last male (in every reality) in a long line of beings known as Guardians. I'm 85% wolf, 10% dragon, and 5% human. I identify as a wolf.
15. Name your worst habits
Amphetamines... I quit cold turkey when I was 16... not a day goes by that I don't want them.
16. Do you look up to anyone at all?
My mate, my step sister (the one that still talks to me), my step mom and dad. They were always there when I needed them.
17. Are you gay, straight, or bisexual?
Straight.
18. Do you go to school?
Finished high school and went straight into the O.R.A.F. (Oriannan Royal Air Force)
19. Ever want to marry and have kids one day?
Got married, had kids... out-lived them...
20. Do you have fangirls/fanboys?
Huh?
21. What are you most afraid of?
Going back...
22. What do you usually wear?
All black. Dress pants and military boots, a black T-shirt and a long sleeve silk button up over top.
23. What's one food that tempts you?
Uh... Heh... Steak. A very well seasoned medium rare, 2lb steak!
24. Am I annoying you?
After what I've been through... not at all.
25. Well, it's still not over!
No problem, but I have things to do.
26. What class are you (low class, middle class, high class)?
Well the work I do now pays for everything I want and need. No... seriously, all of my personal expenses are paid by my employer.
27. How many friends do you have?
I try to stay away from making friends...
28. What are your thoughts on pie?
Depends on the flavour.
30. Favorite drink?
Jack and Coke, or Mojito.
31. What's your favorite place?
The beach. I didn't know water existed outside of a can until I was nine.
32. Are you interested in anyone~?
My mate.
33. That was a stupid question.
No, not really. A bit redundant though...
34. Would you rather swim in a lake or the ocean?
Well... in one reality I drown in the ocean... so I think maybe I'll stay away from deep water if I can.
35. What's your type?
A positive?
36. Any fetishes?
*Blushes* I'd rather not talk about that...
37. Seme or uke?
Say again?
38. Camping or indoors?
Both I think.
39. Who are you gonna tag?
I don't really have anyone to tag, sorry guys :(
2. Fill in the questions/statements as if you were your OC.
3. Tag four people to do this meme!
4. Tell people that they been tagged with a link from your journal
Tagged by: shebawolf145
OC Chosen
Jessie Wolfe
1. What is your name?
Jessie, why?
2. Do you know why you were named that?
I picked it.
3. Single or taken?
Depends on the reality...
4. Have any abilities or powers?
I'm Grandmaster of the "Arts" and I specialize in fire energy manipulation.
5. Stop being a Mary Sue!
A who?
6. What's your eye color?
A very bright Sapphire blue
7. How about hair color?
Black mostly, but I'm definitely showing my age... Hey, I'm good with the grey on my muzzle.
8. Have you any family members?
Oh God... Too many, I wish I knew them all.
9. Oh? How about pets?
Le'see... I'm not really sure one can actually own a dragon... but Kip is my "pet"... I guess.
10. That's cool, I guess. Now tell me something you don't like.
Violence.... Bad thing is... I'm known for it...
11. Do you have any activities/hobbies that you like to do?
I play guitar, violin, and harmonica, and I sing... I love flying! If I didn't have my Eagle I'm sure I would go nuts...
12. Have you ever hurt anyone in any way before?
I don't like to... but I have physically ripped the throats out of several people... so yeah...
13. Ever… killed anyone before?
Uh... did you read my last reply?? The taste of their blood still coats my tongue...
14. What kind of animal are you?
*Straightens up proudly* I am the last male (in every reality) in a long line of beings known as Guardians. I'm 85% wolf, 10% dragon, and 5% human. I identify as a wolf.
15. Name your worst habits
Amphetamines... I quit cold turkey when I was 16... not a day goes by that I don't want them.
16. Do you look up to anyone at all?
My mate, my step sister (the one that still talks to me), my step mom and dad. They were always there when I needed them.
17. Are you gay, straight, or bisexual?
Straight.
18. Do you go to school?
Finished high school and went straight into the O.R.A.F. (Oriannan Royal Air Force)
19. Ever want to marry and have kids one day?
Got married, had kids... out-lived them...
20. Do you have fangirls/fanboys?
Huh?
21. What are you most afraid of?
Going back...
22. What do you usually wear?
All black. Dress pants and military boots, a black T-shirt and a long sleeve silk button up over top.
23. What's one food that tempts you?
Uh... Heh... Steak. A very well seasoned medium rare, 2lb steak!
24. Am I annoying you?
After what I've been through... not at all.
25. Well, it's still not over!
No problem, but I have things to do.
26. What class are you (low class, middle class, high class)?
Well the work I do now pays for everything I want and need. No... seriously, all of my personal expenses are paid by my employer.
27. How many friends do you have?
I try to stay away from making friends...
28. What are your thoughts on pie?
Depends on the flavour.
30. Favorite drink?
Jack and Coke, or Mojito.
31. What's your favorite place?
The beach. I didn't know water existed outside of a can until I was nine.
32. Are you interested in anyone~?
My mate.
33. That was a stupid question.
No, not really. A bit redundant though...
34. Would you rather swim in a lake or the ocean?
Well... in one reality I drown in the ocean... so I think maybe I'll stay away from deep water if I can.
35. What's your type?
A positive?
36. Any fetishes?
*Blushes* I'd rather not talk about that...
37. Seme or uke?
Say again?
38. Camping or indoors?
Both I think.
39. Who are you gonna tag?
I don't really have anyone to tag, sorry guys :(
what do I have to do? 》rant《
Posted 9 years agoI'm so tired of this crap... don't get me wrong, I have a great time with my friends at the fur meets, and the few I have outside the community, but I'm so tired of coming home and finding that I'm still completely and totally, undeniably and irrefutably alone. The only thing I could ever ask for in this world is to have someone to come home to. A face that was warm and welcoming, and arms that wouldn't hesitate to hold me. I hide this wish from the world to keep from coming across as desperate... but it never does a damn bit of good. The revelations I've faced as of late have taught me more about how to treat the people around me, and I desperately miss being able to give and get the affection that comes with a proper relationship. So what the hell do I have to do to find one single girl that won't just piss off the first time I mention being interested in them... am I really that disgusting, has my wholely undeserved bad reputation spread to all corners of the earth? Honestly, I'm beginning to believe that it has.
Anyone who knows me really well, knows they type of girl I'm interested in... is it too much to ask that a girl like that doesn't turn her nose up at me before they get to know me? There in again, I'm honestly beginning to think that is is too much to ask... and that I should just give up on ever trying to have a relationship, let alone a family... I really hate how superficial this world is now a days... guys like me are so hard to find it's easier to say we don't exist, and it's because nobody is willing to dig deep enough. I'm really tempted to say fuck it and get a vasectomy so there is no reason for me to get into a relationship. Even though I want a family even worse than I want a relationship...
Anyone who knows me really well, knows they type of girl I'm interested in... is it too much to ask that a girl like that doesn't turn her nose up at me before they get to know me? There in again, I'm honestly beginning to think that is is too much to ask... and that I should just give up on ever trying to have a relationship, let alone a family... I really hate how superficial this world is now a days... guys like me are so hard to find it's easier to say we don't exist, and it's because nobody is willing to dig deep enough. I'm really tempted to say fuck it and get a vasectomy so there is no reason for me to get into a relationship. Even though I want a family even worse than I want a relationship...
That moment when...
Posted 9 years agoEverything is fine but the whole world still feels like it's falling apart around you... yeah, I'm going through that. It sucks. I'm having a hell of a time finding motivation for anything outside of work, and last night I hit another low spot... I'm sure that if I can't find someone of the female persuasion to spend a few hours with every day to relax with not even God will be able to keep me from putting a pistol in my mouth.
I know I've been touched by true evil in my past, and I do everthing I can to make better of myself and what I've done, and what has been done through me, but the scars are starting to show and I need more than just faith to carry me through. I need someone who doesn't care what my past looks like... and is willing to help a fallen angel make the best of the hand they've been dealt. I don't ask for forgiveness, just a little mercy...
I know I've been touched by true evil in my past, and I do everthing I can to make better of myself and what I've done, and what has been done through me, but the scars are starting to show and I need more than just faith to carry me through. I need someone who doesn't care what my past looks like... and is willing to help a fallen angel make the best of the hand they've been dealt. I don't ask for forgiveness, just a little mercy...
Temporary Delay Noted: Explanation as Follows
Posted 10 years agoLast week Wednesday I started training for a new job and have been extremely busy, I apologize for having forgotten about the story, but I will be posting more of it when I get done with training. I'm not 100% sure when but I believe it will be within the end of this month. I thank you all for your patience, and I really hope you've enjoyed the story thus far.
Also, I have ironed out some of the problems that I had with the unfinished chapters, and will be integrating them into the second book, and likely the third one as well. That being said, I will no longer be including the final chapter in my posts here, if you want to know how the story really ends -- that is, how it ends in the final version -- you'll have to buy the book when I get it published.
Also, I have ironed out some of the problems that I had with the unfinished chapters, and will be integrating them into the second book, and likely the third one as well. That being said, I will no longer be including the final chapter in my posts here, if you want to know how the story really ends -- that is, how it ends in the final version -- you'll have to buy the book when I get it published.
I feel like an idiot...
Posted 9 years agoOkay first off I need to apologize to singingfoxes for being so lax on getting her the description for the cover... I have been so busy that when I do get time I don't remember to send her an e-mail. Thank you so much for being so patient with me...
Second I feel like a complete idiot for having not known before, but all the submissions I had for the finished book was the wrong version... it was the second draft, not the final. Now that I have the problem fixed I owe everyone an apology, and I want to let you know that the problem is fixed and now you're not reading crap.
Second I feel like a complete idiot for having not known before, but all the submissions I had for the finished book was the wrong version... it was the second draft, not the final. Now that I have the problem fixed I owe everyone an apology, and I want to let you know that the problem is fixed and now you're not reading crap.
Chapter 2 Posted.
Posted 10 years agoChapter two is now up, and I hope you enjoy reading it. I dob have a feeling that I missed a week... but then... with a messed up sleep schedule I'm fairly sure that I've missed a week anyway, and that doesn't have anything to do with posting the story. I hate it when that happens... Anyway I'm also happy to announce that I have a new job, and will be starting sometime in august, and I'm working with an artist on the cover art for the story so when I get the money it's going to be published! I'm not holding my breath, but things finally seem to be going my way.
Chapter 1 Posted.
Posted 10 years agoChapter one is now up. I hope you enjoy :)
I haven't been doing much writing the last few weeks unfortunately... been kind of preoccupied mentally... (guess the stress from my last job runs pretty deep as I'm still having dreams about it... and it's effecting my daily activities)
I'll be starting a new job in August some time and with any luck I won't have any problems with it, though with the way the year has gone, I need a very long vacation. I think about the story constantly, where I want it to go, what I want to happen, things like that. I can guarantee that the next installment won't be anything that you've read to date, as it's completely new since having left my last job due to continuous harassment and belittlement from my boss. I've had a lot of stress in my life in the last few months and can barely manage to find the energy to get out of bed some days, I'm just so physically exhausted from being that stressed out. I never though that going back to work for someone who was a halfway decent employer the first time around would make me want to kill myself so many times this time around... I don't know what's worse, not being able to talk to anyone about it, because no one cares enough to listen anymore, or having to deal with it on my own...
Anyway... in short I'm, impressed, oppressed, compressed, and depressed, and it's effecting my ability to write. However I should have the manuscript for the Continuum in the next book finished >sometime< soon. I think what I'm going to do is rework it slightly because I don't like the way it starts. I think backing it up a bit, to an earlier point in chapter seventeen of the finished book would be a much better beginning than picking up exactly where "Escape" leaves off.
On that note; there is going to be a new character introduced into the series as well. The character has been there from day one (over 10 years ago) and I've only recently figured how to integrate "T.R.I.V.I.S" (Tactical Reconnaissance and Integrated Virtual Intelligence System) into the story. This character is going to be little more than a plot point at this stage, but I do have plans to make "him" more of a regular as the story progresses, particularly after the story reaches the "post Escape" story arc.
All I can say is that what ever you decide about the story I'm posting now, keep your eyes peeled for more insight into the story, you may get some "behind the scenes" stuff like what I jut mentioned. The work of Enorha is expanding, what you're familiar with... well... that's only the beginning.
I haven't been doing much writing the last few weeks unfortunately... been kind of preoccupied mentally... (guess the stress from my last job runs pretty deep as I'm still having dreams about it... and it's effecting my daily activities)
I'll be starting a new job in August some time and with any luck I won't have any problems with it, though with the way the year has gone, I need a very long vacation. I think about the story constantly, where I want it to go, what I want to happen, things like that. I can guarantee that the next installment won't be anything that you've read to date, as it's completely new since having left my last job due to continuous harassment and belittlement from my boss. I've had a lot of stress in my life in the last few months and can barely manage to find the energy to get out of bed some days, I'm just so physically exhausted from being that stressed out. I never though that going back to work for someone who was a halfway decent employer the first time around would make me want to kill myself so many times this time around... I don't know what's worse, not being able to talk to anyone about it, because no one cares enough to listen anymore, or having to deal with it on my own...
Anyway... in short I'm, impressed, oppressed, compressed, and depressed, and it's effecting my ability to write. However I should have the manuscript for the Continuum in the next book finished >sometime< soon. I think what I'm going to do is rework it slightly because I don't like the way it starts. I think backing it up a bit, to an earlier point in chapter seventeen of the finished book would be a much better beginning than picking up exactly where "Escape" leaves off.
On that note; there is going to be a new character introduced into the series as well. The character has been there from day one (over 10 years ago) and I've only recently figured how to integrate "T.R.I.V.I.S" (Tactical Reconnaissance and Integrated Virtual Intelligence System) into the story. This character is going to be little more than a plot point at this stage, but I do have plans to make "him" more of a regular as the story progresses, particularly after the story reaches the "post Escape" story arc.
All I can say is that what ever you decide about the story I'm posting now, keep your eyes peeled for more insight into the story, you may get some "behind the scenes" stuff like what I jut mentioned. The work of Enorha is expanding, what you're familiar with... well... that's only the beginning.
I want to know...
Posted 10 years ago...Not only who actually still pays attention to my updates, but also who would like me to post my story here to replace the manuscript version. The only reason I haven't yet is because interest in the story seems to have died. I'll start off simple and give you guys a teaser -- yes it's still the same story, but it's been worked on and I feel is much better -- I'll leave the original in my scraps, but I'm going to clear out my gallery and post the prologue, if you want to read the rest, I'll post each successive chapter every Sunday until they're all up.
[EDIT] I will not be posting the preface or the Epilogue for two reasons, personal security, and because the epilogue isn't quite right... I haven't figured it out. The story just ends quite nicely and I haven't figured out how to ad it in yet, so I got a start on the next book while I think about it.
[EDIT] I will not be posting the preface or the Epilogue for two reasons, personal security, and because the epilogue isn't quite right... I haven't figured it out. The story just ends quite nicely and I haven't figured out how to ad it in yet, so I got a start on the next book while I think about it.
Editing done plus other news
Posted 10 years agoWell, I'm done with the editing, got a couple of the chapters switched around so that it flows better, and am happy with the results. I contacted a friend about the art for the cover, and possibly the chapters, so that's finally taken care of with a guarantee of being done this year, I think. Either way, I'm actually somewhat excited about getting this done, finally.
I think I've decided how I'm going to start the comic, now it just comes down to learning how to draw quickly enough that I can put out quality work by the end of the year... though, with the way my life is going right now, I may be about to go into a long hiatus an find someplace to hide...
I think I've decided how I'm going to start the comic, now it just comes down to learning how to draw quickly enough that I can put out quality work by the end of the year... though, with the way my life is going right now, I may be about to go into a long hiatus an find someplace to hide...
Editing fine (beats head against wall)
Posted 10 years agoThe editing is by far the easiest part of what I'm doing right now. If anyone bothered to read my last journal (I'm still alive people) I'm still stuck on the idea of developing the story into a web comic, which is how it started out to begin with. What bugs the crap out of me is that I can't draw to save my life -- that expression "can't draw a straight line with a ruler" was invented for people like me -- so there's absolutely no way to get any of my ideas onto paper since they just won't work with written text. As it is I'm only just able to make the story I have now work because of all the years of writing and rewriting I've to it, which I'm 100% sure has completely alienated a couple of really good friends, both of whom were very interested at one point with this story...
Anyway back on point, I'm very nearly driving myself nuts trying to find a way to get this webcomic started, because I have enough material packed between my ears, and in my desk, and on my hard drives that I could keep this project going for near on a decade or more, and if I could get an artist to team up with me, who didn't mind getting slow returns to start I'd be more than willing to split the take 50/50 after expenses for the life of the partnership. I've got tons of ways of making this work, from years of planning, I'm not exactly in the dark about all of it. I have a few channels already set up that I can go through to get things rolling, all I need is a business partner.
Comments welcome, if you're interested, let me know and I'll let you know exactly what I'm looking for. If you know someone who might be looking for something to do, or night enjoy this, send them my way. But by all means, please spread the word!
Anyway back on point, I'm very nearly driving myself nuts trying to find a way to get this webcomic started, because I have enough material packed between my ears, and in my desk, and on my hard drives that I could keep this project going for near on a decade or more, and if I could get an artist to team up with me, who didn't mind getting slow returns to start I'd be more than willing to split the take 50/50 after expenses for the life of the partnership. I've got tons of ways of making this work, from years of planning, I'm not exactly in the dark about all of it. I have a few channels already set up that I can go through to get things rolling, all I need is a business partner.
Comments welcome, if you're interested, let me know and I'll let you know exactly what I'm looking for. If you know someone who might be looking for something to do, or night enjoy this, send them my way. But by all means, please spread the word!
editing update plus
Posted 10 years agoOkay so, after a rather long and somewhat impromptu hiatus I'm starting to edit the story again, I wasn't satisfied with the prologue so I went back over it a couple of times (causing the hiatus) now I've got it nailed down and I'm happy. Made it to chapter two, I expect that to go quickly since I'm happy with the second draft as it is, the majority of the things I'm fixing are spelling grammar and punctuation errors. I've actually managed to get the whole story nailed down so I'm fairly sure I won't be adding much, may change a couple of things, but I don't know yet. Either way it's going smoothly and now that I'm back on it I hope to have it done fairly soon. Should I post an excerpt it here, or publish first it and post a link, or both?
More story news, I've nailed down how I want the over all story to proceed; the book that I am working on now actually takes place after the main cast of characters (Jessie, Rachael, etc.) grow up, so what I want to do is make a series of either short stories or a comic/webcomic of their lives leading up to the beginning of this first full length book. Basically following them through their lives and how they met, and so on. The first series/season won't be long or difficult, mainly it'll follow Colonel McLean, Commander Miles, and Jessie up to the point where they first meet (the prologue in the book). I definitely would love to have someone collaborate with me on this because there are a lot of things yet to go into this story and I would love to see this at least become a tv show some day.
More story news, I've nailed down how I want the over all story to proceed; the book that I am working on now actually takes place after the main cast of characters (Jessie, Rachael, etc.) grow up, so what I want to do is make a series of either short stories or a comic/webcomic of their lives leading up to the beginning of this first full length book. Basically following them through their lives and how they met, and so on. The first series/season won't be long or difficult, mainly it'll follow Colonel McLean, Commander Miles, and Jessie up to the point where they first meet (the prologue in the book). I definitely would love to have someone collaborate with me on this because there are a lot of things yet to go into this story and I would love to see this at least become a tv show some day.
Draft Two: Done!
Posted 10 years agoIf anyone still follows my progress on my story, you'll be happy to know that as of now, the second draft is done. 100% finished. After going through and tweaking some known trouble spots, I'm going to work on a bonus chapter to give the theme a bit more believability, I'll need some help with that. purplemonkey knows first hand that I'm a pain in the ass to work with, but I really greatly thank her for sticking this out and maybe giving me a hand to polish the over all theme. In total there are eighteen chapters, a preface, prologue, and epilogue (which will only really make sense when the bonus chapter is finished.)
I started working on this story in 2009 and am only now getting to the point where I feel comfortable with how it's written. I've been writing since I was 12 and in actuality this was the very first story I tried to write. Funny how time makes a hell of a difference in one's understanding of things eh?
Anyway, I'm glad to be done with this story, and I look forward to polishing it, and getting it ready for publishing. I took a writing class over the last two months and actually learned quite a bit, which is the only reason I'm going to tweak it one last time; I do not anticipate it taking so long as the second draft, simply because I was so close to having it right this time.
I'll be editing for structure mostly, the overall theme is in its infancy and still needs some ironing out, though I don't plan to continue the "narrations" into future parts, it wouldn't fit the story. If you've ready the complete first chapter (all ten parts) then you should know that I did change the ending, but I feel as though it flows more naturally, and gives the story a rather nice ending. The epilogue may not stay, but that hasn't been decided yet, I need to get a second opinion of what loose ends I need to tie up first. I'll keep you all posted.
I started working on this story in 2009 and am only now getting to the point where I feel comfortable with how it's written. I've been writing since I was 12 and in actuality this was the very first story I tried to write. Funny how time makes a hell of a difference in one's understanding of things eh?
Anyway, I'm glad to be done with this story, and I look forward to polishing it, and getting it ready for publishing. I took a writing class over the last two months and actually learned quite a bit, which is the only reason I'm going to tweak it one last time; I do not anticipate it taking so long as the second draft, simply because I was so close to having it right this time.
I'll be editing for structure mostly, the overall theme is in its infancy and still needs some ironing out, though I don't plan to continue the "narrations" into future parts, it wouldn't fit the story. If you've ready the complete first chapter (all ten parts) then you should know that I did change the ending, but I feel as though it flows more naturally, and gives the story a rather nice ending. The epilogue may not stay, but that hasn't been decided yet, I need to get a second opinion of what loose ends I need to tie up first. I'll keep you all posted.
Partner needed
Posted 10 years agoI have a bit of an odd request, which isn't entirely mine...
Anyone who knows me well knows that my fursona Jessie is a little more than just a made up character these days, and has taken on a life of his own; well after my most recent break up, with a girl who I thought would be the one for all time, I turned to a friend of mine for a role playing partner. I quickly learned that I couldn't rely on them for the rps, and am now listening to Jessie talk about how badly he wants me to get back to doing rps. So here's the request, and it's rather odd; I'm looking for someone, preferably female, who is willing, and open to any kind of rp. I already have a character that I'm willing to let you use, and I'm willing to let you introduce your own character. and/or a "burner" if you have a character you're tired of.
I'm not begging, I'm just tired of listening to Jessie...
Anyone who knows me well knows that my fursona Jessie is a little more than just a made up character these days, and has taken on a life of his own; well after my most recent break up, with a girl who I thought would be the one for all time, I turned to a friend of mine for a role playing partner. I quickly learned that I couldn't rely on them for the rps, and am now listening to Jessie talk about how badly he wants me to get back to doing rps. So here's the request, and it's rather odd; I'm looking for someone, preferably female, who is willing, and open to any kind of rp. I already have a character that I'm willing to let you use, and I'm willing to let you introduce your own character. and/or a "burner" if you have a character you're tired of.
I'm not begging, I'm just tired of listening to Jessie...
Ah this feels good!
Posted 11 years agoSpent most of the last two days that I've had my computer set up fighting it to get it to work after nearly three months of no use. I've also been thinking very hard about my story, and as of now I'm very happy to say that I am once full chapter closer to being finished. I'd forgotten how much of a pain in the ass it was to come up with new material on my own O.o (of course six months being depressed to the point of nearly losing the will to live... again... didn't help)
I finished up Chapter Sixteen about fifteen minutes before writing this. Chapter Sixteen took a little bit of a different direction that I was planning, but it fit the story very well, purplemonkey will be extremely happy to know that sixteen marks the end of the "reflection" portion of the story, with the exception of the first paragraph of seventeen, which marks the revival of the original story direction, as Jessie will be remembering his life up to the Escape from Mechatropolis.
I should probably justify my reason for doing it this way. I have been looking at the story as I have it posted on here, as compared to other stories I've read; it's been pointed out to me that my parts of chapters often are longer than most people's whole stories... Well taking that into consideration I started looking closely at the "Escape" chapter and it's ten parts; As I and purplemonkey were reading through it, I came to the conclusion that it was very definitely long enough to be a stand alone story, not only that but it had several points I felt were either too widely gapped, or we broken and needed revised. I feel that with some help, if I can get anymore... everything will fall together very nicely and this story will finally have a solid foundation.
I am extremely happy with the fact that I'm so close to having this done for the final time, and am beginning to feel as though I've actually done something with myself. In the eleven years that I've been writing like this, this is the first time I've felt that a project was going so smooth, I've managed to iron out the wrinkles and add a bit of WTF to the story to completely confuse people ;) but I finally feel as though this story is reaching it desired level of depth.
Enorha is a world that can be simply explained, I feel that to do it at all mean it has to be done right, and I feel as though Enorha should be experienced through the character's eyes. There is so much left to share, The story I started two years ago is, is only the start... One day Jessie and his friends will slip back through the rift, and reach Earth.
I finished up Chapter Sixteen about fifteen minutes before writing this. Chapter Sixteen took a little bit of a different direction that I was planning, but it fit the story very well, purplemonkey will be extremely happy to know that sixteen marks the end of the "reflection" portion of the story, with the exception of the first paragraph of seventeen, which marks the revival of the original story direction, as Jessie will be remembering his life up to the Escape from Mechatropolis.
I should probably justify my reason for doing it this way. I have been looking at the story as I have it posted on here, as compared to other stories I've read; it's been pointed out to me that my parts of chapters often are longer than most people's whole stories... Well taking that into consideration I started looking closely at the "Escape" chapter and it's ten parts; As I and purplemonkey were reading through it, I came to the conclusion that it was very definitely long enough to be a stand alone story, not only that but it had several points I felt were either too widely gapped, or we broken and needed revised. I feel that with some help, if I can get anymore... everything will fall together very nicely and this story will finally have a solid foundation.
I am extremely happy with the fact that I'm so close to having this done for the final time, and am beginning to feel as though I've actually done something with myself. In the eleven years that I've been writing like this, this is the first time I've felt that a project was going so smooth, I've managed to iron out the wrinkles and add a bit of WTF to the story to completely confuse people ;) but I finally feel as though this story is reaching it desired level of depth.
Enorha is a world that can be simply explained, I feel that to do it at all mean it has to be done right, and I feel as though Enorha should be experienced through the character's eyes. There is so much left to share, The story I started two years ago is, is only the start... One day Jessie and his friends will slip back through the rift, and reach Earth.
Just shoot me!
Posted 11 years agoOkay, so no doubt anyone who regularly talks to me has surely realized by now that I haven't been here since I think Christmas... Well there's a good reason for that; I have been under a lot of stress both personally and professionally so I've also been quite depressed. I'm hoping that whithon the next few weeks things will begin to turn around, as I just got a part time job making 50$ per week working for a guy that needed a gardener, that may seem low but he has enough agricultural "realestate" that when he and my family don't need, we can sell and splot the profit.
Now I am trying to get at least one more job to supliment that, but I'm personally skeptical as to whether that one will pan out... I know the gm, hehas a reputation for taking on way too much work at one time. Anyway, I am sloy coming back and with any luck I'll have my computer set back up by the end of next month... I'll be happy to be able to get out from under my debt again, and get ahead, but that'll be something I have to take my time with...
Now I am trying to get at least one more job to supliment that, but I'm personally skeptical as to whether that one will pan out... I know the gm, hehas a reputation for taking on way too much work at one time. Anyway, I am sloy coming back and with any luck I'll have my computer set back up by the end of next month... I'll be happy to be able to get out from under my debt again, and get ahead, but that'll be something I have to take my time with...
No luck as of yet... Plus book update.
Posted 11 years agoWell for those in the know, I still haven't managed to find a job... though I have at least ten separate applications floating around town, so with any luck something will turn up fairly soon.
Now onto the important bit, With the completion of chapter 14 some time in the next few days (if not tonight) I will have less than five chapters to go (that I know of) before it's finished, all that will need to happen after that is the art, and getting it published. I am so close I can taste it now.
Now onto the important bit, With the completion of chapter 14 some time in the next few days (if not tonight) I will have less than five chapters to go (that I know of) before it's finished, all that will need to happen after that is the art, and getting it published. I am so close I can taste it now.
Maybe I should try this again...
Posted 11 years agoI kinda had my head up my ass most of last year trying to go see a girl that I thought I'd be with for a very long time... well... I was wrong, and in that respect, thankfully I didn't have any takers on my writing commissions; this time however... it's a different story...
Ladies and Gentlemen it has been brought to my very immediate attention that I am in dire straights with absolutely no help available. At the moment I'm going to just barely manage to skate by on my monthly truck payment of 151 dollars, and my payment of 143 dollars for the warranty. But that's only if I dip into my savings and my mother comes through on her word to at least help with the payments this month; but I need help. I've put in three applications, soon to be more, more than likely, for jobs; now with as slow as turn around is for applications this day in age I man not get any of them, and I'm not going to do what my father wants and get into a job where I have a very high likely hood of getting killed, which is apparently the only thing he thinks I'm good for.
So what I'm asking for is, if it wouldn't be too much trouble, spread the word around that I'm still taking commissions for my writing, I would very greatly appreciate it because it would start getting some money coming in that I could use to get my bills paid if the orders come in fast enough.
Here's what I'm looking at in the way of bills you you know how much I need to make per month:
150.91 for my truck payment
143.00 for my warranty
100.00 for my insurance
70.00 for my medical bill.
That's 463.91 dollars exactly every month so I'm looking at needing to take on so much work that I'll be doing between ten and twenty commissions per week. Now... I offer a lot of different stuff but I'm going to open up 30 slots for my cheapest item -- Character Bios. Doing the math in your head you've probably already figured out the price is five dollars flat; now I know that sounds like way too much for something so simple but here's what you'll get for your five dollars:
(I'll explain all of these in detail)
1: Standard information
2: Freedom of page layout
3: Picture and a paragraph
4: Laminated hard copy (optional)
5: Extra back story for your character (optional)
6: ID card (optional)
1: Standard Information
This is simple, What's your character's name? How tall are they, how heavy are they? All of this consists of basic information, in this section you'll have name, height, weight, species, gender, anything you want, even if it's dirty.
2: Freedom of page layout
Any particular way you want to have the front face of your bio? I'll do a private video conference with you via skype or a livestream at your request to ensure that you're satisfied that your product is exactly how you want it. Now this includes font, text color, background color, border, almost anything.
3: Picture and a paragraph
You want a picture? No Problem, send me a picture, and I'll include it in the bio, it's always good to have a face with the information. The paragraph will consist of the basic information regarding personality, hobbies, likes/dislikes, anything you want to put in, the only limit to the number of words is how much I can fit on an 8.5x11 sheet of paper.
4: Laminated hard copy
Do you want an actual physical copy of the work? This option will give you a laminated copy of your character's bio as well as the digital copy, the difference being that if you choose the following option, you'll have your back story and your character bio on one sheet of paper instead of two separate files... essentially saving you a lot of work if you intend to print it out and have a hard copy anyway. (note: If ordering with this option, upon notification of completion, I will need your home address or p/o box number to complete contract)
5: Back story
This is entirely up to you; what you want int he pack story that is. This part is my specialty, a brief, detailed story about your character; what made them who they are today, what was it like as they were growing up? I can write in either first or third person, so please be specific.
6: ID Card
Whether you get the digital or hard copy, if you choose to have an ID Card made I will put on it a mug shot of your character using a picture of your choosing, next to it I'll have the basic information that you chose repeated on this card. These are one sided and will be laminated as well, unless you didn't want the hard copy.
So that's it, 5 dollars will get you all of that, and I can personally guarantee that I'll have them done within two days, three at the very most. for hard copy please allow 1-2 weeks for shipping though I'll try to get them out in priority mail. I do have to apologize up front though, I've been in situations where I've done work for someone and not been paid as per the contract, so I require payment upon notification of completion.
Ordering:
Please send me a private note here containing all of the following information in this order:
Name
E-Mail address
Basic Character Information
Page Layout options
Reference link for your characters picture
Additional Character Information
Back Story description (what you want to be told) (please indicate first person or third person)
Any Additional information you think my be worth including (the more I have to work with the better)
I think you all for taking the time to read this, and I sincerely hope that you decide to commission me, because I really want to keep my truck... and show my family that writing is a viable source of income.
Ladies and Gentlemen it has been brought to my very immediate attention that I am in dire straights with absolutely no help available. At the moment I'm going to just barely manage to skate by on my monthly truck payment of 151 dollars, and my payment of 143 dollars for the warranty. But that's only if I dip into my savings and my mother comes through on her word to at least help with the payments this month; but I need help. I've put in three applications, soon to be more, more than likely, for jobs; now with as slow as turn around is for applications this day in age I man not get any of them, and I'm not going to do what my father wants and get into a job where I have a very high likely hood of getting killed, which is apparently the only thing he thinks I'm good for.
So what I'm asking for is, if it wouldn't be too much trouble, spread the word around that I'm still taking commissions for my writing, I would very greatly appreciate it because it would start getting some money coming in that I could use to get my bills paid if the orders come in fast enough.
Here's what I'm looking at in the way of bills you you know how much I need to make per month:
150.91 for my truck payment
143.00 for my warranty
100.00 for my insurance
70.00 for my medical bill.
That's 463.91 dollars exactly every month so I'm looking at needing to take on so much work that I'll be doing between ten and twenty commissions per week. Now... I offer a lot of different stuff but I'm going to open up 30 slots for my cheapest item -- Character Bios. Doing the math in your head you've probably already figured out the price is five dollars flat; now I know that sounds like way too much for something so simple but here's what you'll get for your five dollars:
(I'll explain all of these in detail)
1: Standard information
2: Freedom of page layout
3: Picture and a paragraph
4: Laminated hard copy (optional)
5: Extra back story for your character (optional)
6: ID card (optional)
1: Standard Information
This is simple, What's your character's name? How tall are they, how heavy are they? All of this consists of basic information, in this section you'll have name, height, weight, species, gender, anything you want, even if it's dirty.
2: Freedom of page layout
Any particular way you want to have the front face of your bio? I'll do a private video conference with you via skype or a livestream at your request to ensure that you're satisfied that your product is exactly how you want it. Now this includes font, text color, background color, border, almost anything.
3: Picture and a paragraph
You want a picture? No Problem, send me a picture, and I'll include it in the bio, it's always good to have a face with the information. The paragraph will consist of the basic information regarding personality, hobbies, likes/dislikes, anything you want to put in, the only limit to the number of words is how much I can fit on an 8.5x11 sheet of paper.
4: Laminated hard copy
Do you want an actual physical copy of the work? This option will give you a laminated copy of your character's bio as well as the digital copy, the difference being that if you choose the following option, you'll have your back story and your character bio on one sheet of paper instead of two separate files... essentially saving you a lot of work if you intend to print it out and have a hard copy anyway. (note: If ordering with this option, upon notification of completion, I will need your home address or p/o box number to complete contract)
5: Back story
This is entirely up to you; what you want int he pack story that is. This part is my specialty, a brief, detailed story about your character; what made them who they are today, what was it like as they were growing up? I can write in either first or third person, so please be specific.
6: ID Card
Whether you get the digital or hard copy, if you choose to have an ID Card made I will put on it a mug shot of your character using a picture of your choosing, next to it I'll have the basic information that you chose repeated on this card. These are one sided and will be laminated as well, unless you didn't want the hard copy.
So that's it, 5 dollars will get you all of that, and I can personally guarantee that I'll have them done within two days, three at the very most. for hard copy please allow 1-2 weeks for shipping though I'll try to get them out in priority mail. I do have to apologize up front though, I've been in situations where I've done work for someone and not been paid as per the contract, so I require payment upon notification of completion.
Ordering:
Please send me a private note here containing all of the following information in this order:
Name
E-Mail address
Basic Character Information
Page Layout options
Reference link for your characters picture
Additional Character Information
Back Story description (what you want to be told) (please indicate first person or third person)
Any Additional information you think my be worth including (the more I have to work with the better)
I think you all for taking the time to read this, and I sincerely hope that you decide to commission me, because I really want to keep my truck... and show my family that writing is a viable source of income.