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Small Update to the Site + AI Dungeon Shoutout

It’s been a week since I posted. Not proud of it, but I had some health issues, so I better not beat myself up over it. Anyway, while I felt alright today, I made changes to the site, my Patreon, and got started on a new article. Because of my health I’ve been unable toContinue reading “Small Update to the Site + AI Dungeon Shoutout”

Hot Tips for Script Drafts

Read to the end for info on critiques Here it is, the one you’ve all been waiting for! You’ve mastered the basics of scripts, and crammed in some practice! Is there any way to improve on your etiquette? “Stim, you said to forget about novel writing for these exercises.” The answer is yes. That’s whatContinue reading “Hot Tips for Script Drafts”

New Year Musings

Today was another lazy day. I don’t have the Script Draft final ready, but that’s okay – I’m dealing with stuff, relaxing until I’m ready to set off. The goals aren’t written yet, but after a nice refreshing shower I’ll get it ready for the year. I just had an idea. There’s a whiteboard aroundContinue reading “New Year Musings”

New Year’s Eve

It occurs to me I may not have time to finish the Script Draft series tonight, so I’ll do a quick post. My goal is to post at least once a day for a week. It’s a problem when you’re regaining energy you’ve missed for months. Anyway, later on I’ll write down my goals andContinue reading “New Year’s Eve”

Drafting in Script Form

It’s drafting time! Yesterday, we looked at the benefits of script drafts. If you’re here, you likely read the previous article. If you missed it, I suggest doing so. For now, it’s time to learn. I hear you now: “Where in tarnation do I start?” Let’s do a little checklist. A screenwriting program, site, orContinue reading “Drafting in Script Form”

3 Benefits of Script-Form Drafts

When you have an idea, it’s so easy to jump in and give it your all. You have 3000 words now, and nothing has changed for five weeks. You’re stuck. Sure, there are future events rattling in your skull, but none of them get to the immediate scene. Why not outline? Not even a little?Continue reading “3 Benefits of Script-Form Drafts”

Update: My Writing Plans 2020

My base plan is as follows: I script on the weekends, then adjust my outline accordingly. Weekdays are when I type out the novel drafts. There’s a teensy problem with that. I’ve adjusted the weekend weights to 0, meaning my weekday target stands at 301. Hopefully I can cram in enough script to last theContinue reading “Update: My Writing Plans 2020”

My Writing Plans for 2020

So as it says in my bio, I’m currently writing a novel, which I’ve had trouble with since the Accident. Back in April, I had big plans to draft it and send it off somewhere. I did alright in June, but then personal problems got in the way and I lost motivation. Seriously, 2019 sucked!Continue reading “My Writing Plans for 2020”

Free-to-Use Programs for Easy Writing Needs

There are so many methods in drafting your next piece of text. Each one works depending on the writer and what they find comfortable. I, for one, am a Pantser by Nature. Because of that, I miss little details. Plotters might get it all on one page, and for that I envy them. It’s goodContinue reading “Free-to-Use Programs for Easy Writing Needs”

Introducing Invader Stim

You may have stumbled upon this blog on accident, asking yourself “who is this blogger?” Fear not, for I am Invader Stim, a humble writer. (If you were also wondering why this had one line before, it’s because WordPress and my browser aren’t compatible) My expertise is fiction and screenplays. Easy comprehension, good character interaction,Continue reading “Introducing Invader Stim”