INT. HOME OFFICE - NIGHT ARAMIRU sits in front of his computer as he types away in lethargic cadence peppered with pauses. He begins talking to himself. ARAMIRU"You're not a writer." "What do you mean I'm not a writer?" "I'm not trying to be a dick, and—and I'm not trying to be discouraging, and obviously … Continue reading Unpopular Opinion: You’re Not Writer
Quest 1: Decide if you're Pantsing or Plotting Have an idea. Then choose: Want to just start writing and figure out as you go? Pantsing! Want to plan out every detail and then write? Plotting! Quest complete. Quest 2: Finish First Draft. Figure out a writing schedule. Stick to your writing schedule. ??? (usually … Continue reading 10 Quests to Write and then to Publish / General Steps from Writing to Publishing
This is a post I've posted on Reddit recently that I thought I'd put on the blog as well for extra views because it got decently popular for archival reasons. I'm definitely not recycling content. In the end, I'll add on additional thoughts I have regarding the topic. https://www.reddit.com/r/writing/comments/aqma1k/how_to_write_a_character_with_x/ Alright. I'm hoping that showed … Continue reading Writing Workshop: “How to write Characters with ‘X'” [X-Post from Reddit]
Previous Episodes: Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 21 Years and 2 months There's no such thing as a dull love story to those who are in it. They had met in an ethics class at their university. The first date was at a Thai restaurant close to campus. It was a … Continue reading The Devil & Me (Finale)
Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 19 Years and 7 months Beelzebub. Isn't it funny? The idea of love fascinates humans. Love redefines joy. Its end redefines pain. ...Isn't it marvelous? Maybe that's why it fascinates you as well. This inexplicable phenomenon they try to explain as a byproduct of their need to procreate. … Continue reading Short Story: The Devil & Me (Part 4)
Look. It's a summer flick that came out in spring. There's the Rock making jokes about his muscle, a giant monkey, a giant flying wolf, and a giant crocodile. I hope I don't need a spoiler warning for this one. What could I possibly spoil? Not only has it been *insert number of months/weeks/days since … Continue reading Quick Review: Rampage
The Devil & Me Part 3
Part 3 of The Devil & Me will be posted tomorrow. It's been brewing for a little while and took a lot longer than I planned. As mentioned before, there was only an outline of where the story would go after the first couple of parts. Even without the editing process and what not, this … Continue reading The Delay
10 Years & 7 months Old O' Where art thou, my lord? My king. My savior. My hope. I've asked and received not. I've sought and found not. And I've knocked and still find myself trapped in this rot. Or was the fly the answer for what I've been asking. The savior that I've been … Continue reading Short Story: The Devil & Me (Part 2)
Part 2 of The Devil & Me is planned for tomorrow. It's a couple of days late than I would have liked to have posted (as mentioned we're shooting for Mondays). If you haven't already, check out: Part 1 Thank you for reading & understanding. Click SUBSCRIBE or FOLLOW to Keep Up With the Updates! … Continue reading Sometimes, I’m just late.
A. S. Aramiru 