So yeah, I still watch those bad movies, not the good 'B-movies'; but actually  bad movies, and it sucks sometimes. However, I watched a bad zombie movie and realized that there are scenes even the most terrible assembly line process can't ruin; the 'sniper+roof+zombies'...

... Unfortunately those scenes don't last very long.

Well, chapters 11 & 12 were buggers....

I stated earlier that because of writing I've been afflicted with a more potent sense of bad writing. I think I've also found some good writing in movies that is horribly  ruined by terrible movie making. I can just picture the casting director "These eight people want to be in a movie, so we're ready" and a producer or director saying "just say the words, so we can get this done" and of course the editor "Just make sure you have enough fill to stretch this thing out to a movie length"; and of course in anything that sucks, a group of people sitting around a table that has nothing to do with anything making decisions that they have no business making.

Or, I'm overestimating my ability to recognize the good stuff, either way; I'm more picky ... which really sucks.

I really need to learn how to shut it off so I can enjoy a movie even if it sucks.

Well 12 has been a really sticky nickle to get going, but.. I think the wicket has sprung, yay!

A two - three chapter arc that I've been working on has a focusing detail that needs to change. It's something that shows me that when I write something in a few days; that occurs over weeks in the story, there is an obvious lack of consideration (of time) that should be in the story.

Another major bonus of the rewrites after first draft, I'll have a lot more time to consider the choices characters make; which will be more realistic to the timeline of the characters. Still, lacking the tons of dollars and perceived experiences to make the story a  reality; there is an obvious gap between me and the characters. Fortunately the one saving grace is I recognize this; and as such so do the characters and the reality they exist in.

Crap, I've seen the future of one beloved character that may have to end abruptly, if not an introduction of another new character in the next few chapters. Death of a beloved character / or introduce (a) new character(s)? I will have to wait and see what happens...

I can't wait to look back at these posts after book 1 is done, especially for this post. What do you think now, me?

edit. <I think it worked out fine, me of the past. Of course I think I remember knowing that it should.>

Still in chapter 9. The characters have developed the requirement for development of more characters. I love developing characters, but it takes me away from the characters I've already been heavily developing since the beginning of the book. Letting the characters develop their own paths has lead me to this, so I must do as they request.

Well, there you have it, a(nother) crazy I didn't know I had until chapter 9 of this book.

I've found a side effect from writing that I didn't expect to have such an effect as it has. I knew some of the TV shows I watch are really stupid, but I didn't care; unfortunately now they are almost painful to watch, especially some of the dialog and the convenience of things that happen.I've always known that there is some seriously stupid stuff on TV, but I was able to ignore it.

Writing has ruined a bliss.

Well, according to my 'plans', I am just now past the halfway point of the book. (1st rough draft, anyway) I  realize this is an absolutely and utterly horrible thing to try and keep track of -.- ... sigh

Chapter 9

Good'ish day of writing. In chapter 8.

Good news! Opportunity solved

Other news: Earlier 'opportunity' produces multiple 'opportunities'....  -.-

currently in the middle of chapter 7, where I've come to an 'opportunity' that I've been at since last night. My typing fingers are restless, my other fingers haven't grown in yet.

Book one of the series, 'Unbound', is currently in the state of 'fifth chapteritis'.