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[salixbabylon]

So far my writing goals have not been working out. BUT - new month = new plan.

I am so thoroughly stuck on the steampunk thing, frustrated trying to plot out novel-length plots. So I think going back to the basics and writing some vignettes, flexing the writing muscles that are stiff and sore, getting *something* done rather than beating my head against a brick wall is the way to go.

Prompts, anyone? Comment fics? (Not necessarily fandom, but I won't turn it down outright. I'm just not *in* any fandoms at the moment.)

Sample - Yesterday I went to get my oil changed. The guy at the autoshop is my age. The guy at the desk is very femme. What if they were a couple....?

Comments

[la-mariane.livejournal.com]

I just spent a few days visiting Edimburg, so how about a touristy prompt : men wearing kilts.

[randomstasis.livejournal.com]

Steampunk prompt for you; Explorers commissions an engineer to miniaturize communication and/or recording devices for a new expedition deep into the jungle. Engineer may have to go along for maintenance of portable prototype devices.

[kenazfiction.livejournal.com]

Something from this line of dialogue: "Oh, no. Not him again."

[helena-s-renn.livejournal.com]

Sounds like a good plan! How about this prompt:

A salesman (of whatever product, you decide) rings the doorbell of a gruff and not-impressed but also hard-up and lonely potential client.

[4sakenmyself.livejournal.com]

Could always try a fic on inequality.. I watched District 9 the other day, and aliens + segregation = very interesting open-ended thoughts on some things...

[kc-risenphoenix.livejournal.com]

How much do you have to plot it out? If I plot out too much, I never write the story because I know what is going to happen and I get bored. Like if someone tells me the end of a movie or a book, I wouldn't watch it or read it... How much do you NEED to know and how much and you just let the characters go and have fun with it? Go back and add little clues and stuff if need be?

[todd-loves-mc.livejournal.com]

i know what you mean with the steampunk thing. I have a plot idea and have written some but have grtound to a halt as i like you have only ever done contemporary for published fiction. or fantasy fan fic.

would you possibly consider a joint venture into the world of steampunk?

[ladykatiewench.livejournal.com]

I totally wish that I could be more into Steampunk. I wish I had the time and money for it. I've created a character for myself, but I don't have the time to put it together for cosplay. I'm gonna tell you about her and you can use whatever you want from it if you want. Or none at all!

One of the things that I like about my character is that the technology isn't a huge part of her. She lives in that world, but she's isn't limited to that world. The closest popular character that I can find that is similar is the character of Evie from The Mummy (except not as ditzy...she was very smart in many ways but very not in others). Get the whole scholar/adventurer thing going. Someone who is taking advantage of the ability to travel and explore the world and understand things. Like, I always pictured her dressed & ready to go on safari, so you've got a mix between

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I totally wish that I could be more into Steampunk. I wish I had the time and money for it. I've created a character for myself, but I don't have the time to put it together for cosplay. I'm gonna tell you about her and you can use whatever you want from it if you want. Or none at all!

One of the things that I like about my character is that the technology isn't a huge part of her. She lives in that world, but she's isn't limited to that world. The closest popular character that I can find that is similar is the character of Evie from The Mummy (except not as ditzy...she was very smart in many ways but very not in others). Get the whole scholar/adventurer thing going. Someone who is taking advantage of the ability to travel and explore the world and understand things. Like, I always pictured her dressed & ready to go on safari, so you've got a mix between <a href="http://i1.squidoocdn.com/resize/squidoo_images/250/draft_lens1278103module148920383photo_1300250269Gertrude-Bell-1909.jpg>this</a> (although not as frumpy) and <a href="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l53mfi7rQa1qbwvhpo1_500.jpg">this</a> (although not as done up), but have a jacket over it in chinese silk (like <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/img-thing?.out=jpg&size=l&tid=3199143">this</a> except maybe in a longer style). You know, have it show that she's been all over the place.

And then, have the character be more interested in the world than in the technology. So the Steampunk parts of it aren't the main part of her story, they are just what makes it easier for her to go off and explore and learn.

Does this make any sense whatsoever?!