I’m Writing a Book!

It is true. I’ve been working on this novel for a few years now–modifying it every chance I could. As of right now, I cut the original 3000 pages (yes that is the right number of zeroes) to 574. You’re probably wondering how in hell I had so many pages…well it’s quite simple. Because I am me I couldn’t decide how I wanted the storyline to play out, so I wrote three different versions of the one story.

While still in the editing process, I am still thinking of modifying the ending, as I would like to make it a series…perhaps a trilogy? I don’t know yet. Once I decide, I’ll be sure to let you all know. For now all I can say is that it is fiction, reaching in some elements into the supernatural realm, but mainly a psychological thriller.

Let’s just hope that if I ever get this published, you aren’t as confused in the end, as I am writing it!

By Veronica U-K.

5 Non-Writing Activities to Boost Your Creativity

Every writer reaches THAT point. The point where hitting the keys seems like too much work and every word read is just another seen.Writer’s block is one of the most painful, intellectual instances of pure torture (for writers anyways).

Here’s my list of five things to do, so you can keep writing:

1. Get Up & Get Creative

Whether you like to paint, draw, make music, cook, or even knit, do it. Take your eyes off of your computer screen and be productive. If none of these things sound appealing, try adding a new element to them and see what happens. Try cooking with only a limited amount of ingredients and see what you get, or attempt your significant other’s hobby, if you can–which you won’t know until you try!

2. Clean Your Space

Chances are, as you sat down to write today, there is a pile of dishes piling up or a section of the apartment that is currently being denied a proper shower. Go grab your Lysol wipes from under the cupboard and get cleaning. By having a cleaner and more organized space, you’ll have more room to get inspired.

3. Get Out Of Your Normal Writing Area 

Do you normally sit at your desk or on a special couch to write? Why not get out of your home? Go to a local coffee shop, a bookstore, (if it’s not winter, a park), or even a local grub hub. Be active in society. Eat food, enjoy entertainment, be around other people! You never know what (or who) may serve as inspiration.

4. Exercise 

The best way to stimulate brain activity? Obviously exercise. Whether it’s pilates, yoga, running, some form or weight training, or tennis get your body moving. Take a friend with you and complete options 4 and 5 for an even more interesting (and most likely comical) experience.

5. Talk to a Friend

It’s so easy to communicate these days that there are zero excuses to not try this. Call or FaceTime an old friend. Catch up on what you missed at the last party, while you were too busy hosting it (normally me) or being so “busy” that you couldn’t attend. Bouncing ideas off of a friend can allow you to see new perspectives that you didn’t consider before, or even bring up new topics you’ve never heard of.

By Veronica U-K.