The Red Journal

Okay, okay....

2010-11-04T09:12:00.000-07:00

So, I have not posted in a while :(. I have been quite preoccupied but I do not plan on making my absence a habit.

Okay, so NaNoWriMo has started also and so far I have written a little more than 5,000 words so... I have 26 days to write 45,000 more words. I am going to stick with it although I have a lot of other obligations (bleh) and distracting things. I would love, love, love to have a completed 80,000 (at least) word novel by the summer to start sending to agents. I know I can do it. I guess now is as good a time as any to develop some seriously lacking time management skills.

Peace :)
Angel

Right Now...

2010-10-22T06:13:00.000-07:00

Well, it's been too long since I've actually posted to this blog. I have been working on my storyline, a website and trying to create a better logo. Along with all of this, I have been networking with fellow Writers, Authors as well as Editors and Publishers on Facebook. I am trying to gain a following and a network before I am ready to send my finished manuscript off. This way, it will be easier for me to get an agent and because publishers look at this as well.

Main characters

2010-10-15T08:59:00.000-07:00

In gearing up for NaNoWriMo (and much more importantly, my novel), I have been working on my main character's backgrounds, the plot and story world. Here are a few things that I have come up with:

My main characters at this point is Neva Porter and Rookael Kane (Rook). I will expand on their backgrounds more in a future post.

Their very basic descriptions are as follows:

Neva (Pronounced: Nee-Vah, probably a real name but came from my head :0)
Age: 26
Hair: Brown w/auburn hi-lites
Eyes: Hazel
Height: 5'2
Body: Athletic
Skin color: Caramel
Parents: Valen & Neomi
Siblings: None
-Personal trainer who owns her own fitness center.
-Lives alone in an apartment in Alexandria VA.

Rook (Pronounced: Roo-ky-el, means Raven)
Hair: Black
Eyes: Brown
Mouth: Cupid's bow, sensual, full
Languages: English, Spanish, Italian
Height: 6'5
Body: Muscular, Tall,
Skin color: Cinnamon-Brown
Clothing: Black cotton v-neck tee, black pants & boots
Parents: Rook & Akisha
Siblings: Silas
-Has a small scar above right eyebrow.
-Was recently assigned to a position in Washington D.C.
-Lives with a group of others.

As I said earlier this is very basic. There's a lot going on with with these characters and I learn more about them every day.

Here is a very helpful Character Sketch Template found on Writing.com. Also, I highly recommend WriteitNow Novel writing software from Ravenshead Services. Check them out! I am using the Writing Fiction For Dummies book which I find extremely helpful as well.

NaNoWriMo

2010-10-06T13:38:00.000-07:00

Today I signed up for NaNoWriMo! So, I have to write 50,000 words during the month of November. I am very excited and I think that this will help me with the extra motivation I need :).

First page

2010-10-05T09:52:00.000-07:00

Hello All!

I am a new writer and book lover. This blog is dedicated to my writing process from now to publishing and marketing. I may also ask for input and if it is included in my book I will list you on my dedication page! My goal is to post at least once per week. Please add this blog to your favorites/blog list and share with friends.

Writers & Authors,

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Thanks,
A. D. Murray

Just finished reading

2010-10-05T09:29:00.000-07:00