I never create outlines. I hated it like the plague whenever I had to make one for school.
So to describe my writing process, I will now share it through an outline. Time to break the cycle ;)
Coming up with the story
a. Build the characters
b. Develop their personality based on vibes
c. Come up with scenes that match that character
d. Use music to inspire scenes
e. Barely write any notes unless necessary (and in no order)
f. Only write once 80% of the story is ready in my head
Writing the Story
a. Write
b. Re-read
c. Edit
d. Take breaks
f. Doom scroll
g. Write more (I either write for 30 min or 4 hrs)
(Half of world building may or may not include imagining scenes as animations or movies.)
I recently panicked, thinking I was finally showing signs of aging because I couldn’t remember scenes/lines and had to write them down, but then I realized it was because I’d never created a story of this size before. It WAS only supposed to be a short story and for context, this is what I’ve ended up with. (Send Help)
Book 1 - 398 pages/90,839 words
Book 2 - 545 pages/126,761 words
Book 3 - A predicted 700 pages/140,000 words (REALLY SEND HELP)
My goal is to publish Book 2 in October. (stressing but excited) My other goal is to get 400 reviews (POSITIVE ONES) for Book 1 by end of this year.
And now, without further ado, here is the scene snippet from Book 1 that I’ll be sharing. I hope you enjoy it:)
CHARACTERS
Renon Coren - Upper Class Elite/Professor/Businessman/Genius
Elina Taren - Inventor/Mechanic/Engineer/Tech Genius
Dreadon Durus - Upper Class Elite/Inventor/Genius/Politician
K6-12 - A large, black robot designed for military combat. Its advanced features and human-like attributes, along with its tungsten core/exterior, make it a formidable weapon.
(Scene from Secrets of Cuniculum)
As Elina watched them both, an uncanny sensation prickled over her skin. Then her attention was suddenly diverted by the movement of a new person entering the room. Seeing it was Renon, Elina caught her breath and straightened her posture. He looked extremely debonair tonight, wearing a golden-brown vest with a white collar underneath. His thick hair was slicked up front and waved back against his neck. Elina quickly averted her gaze, but she could feel her cheeks warming, and her arms beginning to sweat as he seated himself behind the President. I wonder what his face looks like without glasses.
Elina was momentarily distracted from her thoughts as the sound of a graceful tune wafted into the room. The orchestra in the adjoining lobby had begun to play and as if it were some sort of cue, the President rose to his feet, everyone following suit. Stepping ahead of the President and making his way to the front of the dais, VTech’s CEO cleared his throat and raised a hand.
“I first of all want to thank President Cair for being present for this special moment. His attendance means a great deal to this company, and we hope that he finds the endeavors we have made for the military satisfactory. This project was presented to him many years ago and so it is with great pride that I stand here now to present the finished product. I also wish to thank the members of our board, our many generous investors, as well as the hundreds of employees who make what we do possible.” The CEO gestured to Dreadon and Elina. “This particular project only exists because of the incredible genius of our top engineers: Dreadon Durus and Elina Taren.” The crowd clapped as Dreadon and Elina bowed.
The CEO cleared his throat and continued. “Before you stands model K6-12. Each letter and number is a reference to the purpose and history of this model. K stands for kill, as this weapon is designed for military combat. Six stands for the number of years it took before this project was generously approved by our governing body. Finally, twelve is a nod of respect to the span of the Presidential term. The Five Cities are pleased and honored to have President Cair represent us as a people, and I look forward to a closer relationship with him and the ruling administration in the future. But now, I will pause my speech and let you all see what you came to see. Let us demonstrate how this model stands up to the one that is currently being used by our military.” Nodding towards both Elina and Dreadon, the CEO went and sat back in his chair, eyes narrowed and arms crossed.
Stepping forward, Elina entered the glass enclosure and flipped a small switch on the android’s neck. Instantly, the android’s head straightened, and its pupils became visible: black eyes surrounded by a thin, yellow ring. Elina then activated the second robot and exited the enclosure, securing the door behind her.
Returning to her place by the dais, Elina held her breath as the K6-12 android rotated its head and eyed Dreadon. For a moment, Dreadon stood motionless. Then he gave it a barely perceptible nod. The yellow ring within the android’s eyes glowed brightly and with one rapid motion, it charged for the second robot. With a complicated flip, the K6-12 flung itself over the robot and knocked it to the ground. Rising to its feet, the robot removed a gun at its side and fired at the K6-12. Raising its arm, the K6-12 activated a blue shield, using it to block the barrage of bullets. Swinging out its arm, the K6-12 then knocked the gun from the robot’s hand and struck it in the chest. Before the stumbling robot could recover, the android swung around again and seized the robot’s neck. Yanking a knife with a glowing, grey blade from its belt, the robot slashed at the K6-12’s arm, temporarily breaking free. In response, the K6-12 grabbed both of the robot’s arms, pinned them together, and kicked out its leg, sending the robot to its knees. Yanking the knife from the robot’s hand, the K6-12 lurched forward, plunging the knife into the robot’s neck. The robot’s head severed and slid to the floor, the rest of the body crashing beside it. Straightening, the K6-12 android raised its arm, and the entire room burst out into an eruption of cheers and clapping.
Elina gave a little gasp, realizing she had been holding her breath the entire time. She observed the excited fire burning in Dreadon’s pupils and shifting her attention, she saw his mother had a strange smirk across her face as she applauded. The CEO rose to his feet, beaming with satisfaction, and the rest of the guests were nodding in admiration and approval…
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