Friday, March 11, 2011
Well then.
I'm not even going to pretend I know how long it's been. I'm not 100% anyone will ever read any of this, so perhaps it's not important. In any case, I decided it would be best to get back to this sort of thing; not writing for anyone but myself, without the restrictions posed by an existing facade to maintain. For the moment, at least, I am free in this place. But literary posturing aside.
A great number of things are going to take place tomorrow. To begin with, my girlfriend is going to be visiting my home for the first time, and meeting my family. It will be wonderful to see her again. I have rather missed her. Unfortunately, I'm forced to keep a rather ridiculous face of stubble, which is what leads me to my event:
Tomorrow is the second Voyage of the Olympia. You may remember (if you do, in fact, exist) that I filmed this Maiden Voyage (with Adam Slobodian) for our documentary on Steampunk in 2010. I met a number of individuals who I found hugely inspiring; both in my attempts to create various forms of steampunk media (from costumes and weapons, so a number of graphic novel scripts,) but also in the manner in which I approach my writing; I do not plan to write conventional media, so I cannot allow myself to act in the manner of a conventional writer. I must polarise my metaphorical aim, so that the things I focus on most are setting (huge, all-encompassing and awe-inspiring) and my dialogue; as sharp and natural as possible. Under no circumstances should my characters talk in the same manner as myself, if they do I have failed.
But tomorrow. It will be the first time I have participated in a steampunk event myself, as will it be Maddie's. I must go over my character notes again, make sure I memorise everything. Nothing should be left to chance.
I do hope it will not be too hot.
Goodnight, I suppose.
A great number of things are going to take place tomorrow. To begin with, my girlfriend is going to be visiting my home for the first time, and meeting my family. It will be wonderful to see her again. I have rather missed her. Unfortunately, I'm forced to keep a rather ridiculous face of stubble, which is what leads me to my event:
Tomorrow is the second Voyage of the Olympia. You may remember (if you do, in fact, exist) that I filmed this Maiden Voyage (with Adam Slobodian) for our documentary on Steampunk in 2010. I met a number of individuals who I found hugely inspiring; both in my attempts to create various forms of steampunk media (from costumes and weapons, so a number of graphic novel scripts,) but also in the manner in which I approach my writing; I do not plan to write conventional media, so I cannot allow myself to act in the manner of a conventional writer. I must polarise my metaphorical aim, so that the things I focus on most are setting (huge, all-encompassing and awe-inspiring) and my dialogue; as sharp and natural as possible. Under no circumstances should my characters talk in the same manner as myself, if they do I have failed.
But tomorrow. It will be the first time I have participated in a steampunk event myself, as will it be Maddie's. I must go over my character notes again, make sure I memorise everything. Nothing should be left to chance.
I do hope it will not be too hot.
Goodnight, I suppose.
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