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Procrastinating by building a cheap woman's whiteboard and taking notes on story structure for the millionth time.

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Apocalypse stages notes

First time I record a video, ever. I just hate my voice but told myself "It will be different in English".

I couldn't, for the life of me, pronounce "apocalypse" and I keep dragging my 's' at the end of "stages" for some reason. 🤣

Funny think I noticed. In Spanish I almost never pronounce the 's' sound at the end of words. In English I become part snake. 🐍

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How I am planning my composite novel so far

So far, I identified the first 2 steps to planning my composite.

1. Decide on your series arc.

♤ What is my overall story going to be? What story am I going to tell?

♤ Where does my series arc begins? Where does it end?

2. Decide what structure/designing principle/plot type you are going to follow in order to tell your story arc.

Note: each individual story can follow any structure you want. This is about the way you'll organize them so they tell the story of the composite.

I am cheating a little. When I decided on a composite I remembered a book I started reading once that separated the apocalypse into stages, so I decided my composite is going to be an apocalypse. That way I can use the stages as a guide and to get ideas for the sort of stories I can include.

The book is called "Writing apocalypse and survival" by Jackson Dean Chase.

So, my first step to planning my composite is to decide on the series arc.

And then work out certain details of my apocalypse structure.

♤ What does my apocalypse looks like?

♤ What kick-starts my apocalypse?

♤ What stage(s) of the apocalypse am I going to include?

I might keep adding questions to this particular structure as I re-read the book.

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What is a composite novel

"A short story cycle (sometimes referred to as a story sequence or composite novel) is a collection of short stories in which the narratives are specifically composed and arranged with the goal of creating an enhanced or different experience when reading the group as a whole as opposed to its individual parts." (Wikipedia)

A composite novel is not a novel

"(...) because the parts that would make up the chapters can all stand alone as short stories, each individually containing a beginning, middle and conclusion." (Wikipedia)

A composite novel is not a short story collection

"When read as a group there is a tension created between the ideas of the individual stories, often showing changes that have occurred over time or highlighting the conflict between two opposing concepts or thoughts.

Because of this dynamic, the stories need to have an awareness of what the other stories accomplish; therefore, cycles are usually written with the expressed purpose to create a cycle as opposed to being gathered and arranged later." (Wikipedia)

A composite novel is not a framed collection of short stories

In a framed collection all short stories are connected by a narrative frame.

Think of 1001 arabian nights. All the short stories are tales told by Sheherezade every night so her husband doesn't kill her. The story of Sheherezade trying to survive is a frame. You could put her tales in any order and the frame would be the same.

In a composite novel all the stories put together in a certain order detail a much bigger story.

Think of Martial Chronicles. If you were to put them in chronological order they tell the story of humans exploring Mars, abandoning Earth after they destroyed it, settling in Mars and eventually ruining Mars too. It is not a frame, is a complete story.

My definition

A composite novel is a hybrid series made up of short stories as opposed to novels.

A hybrid series is a type of series where every book is connected to the others but can be read alone in any order (like in a stand-alone series) and there is a big series arc running in the background that becomes clear when you read them in order (like a dynamic series).

For more information about types of series and what a series arc is check out Sarra Cannon's videos on how to write a series (videos 1 and 2)

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What I'll be writing for Nanowrimo

For this year I decided to work on a composite novel.

It's an apocalyptic horror fantasy inspired by an article in an science magazine about the morgellons disease.

At first they were going to be a couple of short stories all separate but inspired by the same article. Somewhere along the brainstorming and worldbuilding for one story I ended up with the idea of writing a composite.

Since I couldn't find any resources on how to plan a composite novel I starting looking at other resources and I'll be coming up with my own guide.

#writing #short stories #composite novel #nanowrimo #preptober

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Where I come from

I participated in Nanowrimo 2015. Wrote a 52k+ novel. I discovered some things about myself:

1. I can plan a novel in 1 week (Only decided to participate the last few days of October. Not recomended)

2. I can write a decent first draft in a month.

3. I hate editing novels (I never edited the one I wrote)

4. I prefer to write short stories

5. My brain still exists in novel mode. Which means a lot of my short stories end up being connected to one another.

Where I am going

This year I started with the idea of getting back into writing after years of not being able to get one word out without hating it.

For Nanowrimo this year I:

1. Came up with the idea and decided to participate in September (Lots of time to plan the plan)

2. Decided to write a composite novel (and realized there are no resources about how to plan one so I have to figure that out myself)

3. Decided to journal the experience for my sake and for the sake of others trying to write a composite novel. Hopefully this will help.

#writing #preptober #nanowrimo #short stories #novel writing #composite novel

Welcome to my blog

My name is Lena and I am going to be using this space to record my journey as a writer.

Things I'll be including:

◇ My plans as far as what stories I'll be writing and the planning I'll be doing for them.

◇ My attempts at developing a writing process

◇ Information about the resources I'll be using along the way as well as notes about them (the gnomes in my home keep hiding my paper notes)

◇ Anything even remotely related to my writing.

Things to know about me:

♤ Speculative fiction reader and writer (mostly horror with fantasy or sf elements)

♤ Librarian by heart and profession

♤ Born in May 1993

♤ Gemini (yay!)

♤ Argentinian

♤ First language is spanish

♤ My own translator

♤ Organized chaos dweller (in process of being reformed)

♤ Ace

♤ Chocolate lover

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Request: wisdom teeth removed (Vladimir X Reader)

WARNING: CURSE WORD

“This is ridiculous!” Vladimir said taking your hand out of his hair. “I’m not a dick, you’re a d-” Vladimir slapped his hand over your mouth. “I said ‘ridiculous’. God Lord what have they done to you?” “They took out my tongue, and put a stick in my mouth!” “No…they didn’t.” Stefan eyed you. “It’s a stick!” “Okay fine, it’s a stick. Get in the car and stop touching my hair!” Vladimir snapped. You shook your hand making his white hair go everywhere. “Look, Vladimir is snowing!” Stefan snorted as Vladimir grabbed your hand again and moved you into the back seat of the car. “No wait! I want hugs!” “Are you serious?” Vladimir groaned as Stefan chuckled. You held your arms out.

Vladimir sighed before leaning into the car and encasing you in a hug. Vladimir moved to plant a kiss to the side of your head and you hummed with glee making him smile slightly as you held him tightly. He pulled away and you looked at Stefan, opening your arms out again. Stefan continued to chuckle before he then leaned in and you pulled him into a hug. “Now let’s go.” Vladimir groaned. The two vampires got in the front seats, Stefan in the drivers seat. “Vladimir, are we getting married?” You asked and Stefan chuckled. He had never been so happy to be witness to a conversation. “That depends on this car ride.” Vladimir said simply glaring out the window in embarrassment. “Hah?” You said nearly dropping the gauze out your mouth. “No, my sticks!” You mumbled and you fixed them back in. Vladimir glared at Stefan as he laughed behind his hand. “Oh see the humour!” Stefan said swatting at Vladimir. “No, my mate is a baboon.” “I’m a mon-keh!?” You squealed making Stefan laugh harder. Vladimir quickly turned back to his window in a huff.

“Stefan?” You cooed leaning forward and wrapping you arms around his headrest. “Yes (Y/N)?” He smiled turning another corner. “What is ‘Stefan’ short for?” “…Stefan.” “Yeah, what’s it short for?” “No darling, i mean my name is not abbreviated.” “Liar! Stefan is short for Stefano!” Vladimir couldn’t help but crack a smile.

After a pretty long drive back home, Vladimir walked you inside and to your room. “I want to watch movies…and eat…and repeat. Wait no, I want to sleep. I is sleepy.” “Sleep it is, your entertainment and such comes later.” He took off your shoes as you mumbled something in a daze along the lines of ‘such a gentleman’. Vladimir’s eyes looked you up and down. “My love, there is no way you’d be comfortable in those clothes.” You whined in response. Vladimir unzipped your hoodie, pushing it off your shoulders. You mumbled something inappropriate which he ignored. He removed your top and got another from your PJ drawer. You said your comment again much louder. “Really? You think after all these years that I haven’t seen everything the anatomy could ever possibly provide?” You shrugged. “Besides if I wanted to do such things, it would be when you are not drugged up to the point of annoyance.” “You love me really.” You yawned. “Careful!” Vladimir said quickly but gently holding your jaw. You didn’t give a response and Vladimir pushed you to lie down and pulled the blankets up to your shoulders. You were already falling asleep. ”(Y/N)…“ Vladimir said softly as he crouched down. You hummed in response. “You do know that one day I’m going to marry you, don’t you?” He couldn’t help but think of when you asked him if they were getting married. He couldn’t get it out of his head since you said it. So he decided to mention it now, when you wouldn’t remember. You barely uttered a response, your eyes shut and breathing evenly. “Yeah…and I will marry you.” His eyes widened a fraction. “You would?” He got no response, you were asleep.

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It’s just a nightmare (Alec Volturi x Reader)

Alec was lounging across the sofa, reading a book.You lay over him as his hand was nestled in your hair, rubbing and scratching at your scalp, not caring about the knots he may have made. He felt you drift off, heart slowing, breathing evened out and going limp. He slowly and softly pressed his cool lips to your head before letting you sleep but continuing the movements on your head. Alec inhaled sharply as he felt himself being ripped from his book, from his body.

Everything was blurred around the edges of his vision and he felt like he was floating. He drifted up from your body to look down at you and Alec. He turned away and seemed to lightly jog out of the room. That was when Alec realised he had no control in what he was doing. The stairs came into view and he gasped as a daring leap was made and for two hands to reach for the banister at the top of the stairs - hands he recognised, not his own but yours. You hauled yourself up to climb over the banister before walking around upstairs.

Something made you look to your left. It was your bedroom. Your gaze was set on it the dark door frame-it dawned on Alec what was wrong. Your door was open when he remembered you closing it. He was there. Furthermore, from this spot the light from your window would be seen as well as other various things in your room. Yet this doorway had no light and not even an outline of any object in your room. It was pitch black…an omnious black. It was then that a rattle was heard. Your eyes darted a few feet away to the left from your door. He heard you gasp quietly and mutter an ‘oh god’.

He saw a figure curled up at your door. It had spindley arms and legs, there didn’t seem to be muscles, just skin and bone. It looked up and it resembled a clown without colour. He remembered instantly that you were afraid of clowns. It seemed to grow all of a sudden. No, it didn’t grow. It had lifted itself up. It’s arms and legs were straight so it wouldn’t necessarily be crawling if it moved. It straightened it's back and Alec quickly acknowledged that it’s arms and legs were slightly longer than they should have been. It began to walk on its hands and feet with a shriek and a cackle. You whirled around and ran as fast as you could down the hall.

Alec’s eyes snapped open and he darted upright to quickly shake you, pleading that you woke up. You woke up confused looking around. “Are you okay!? Alec asked making you look at him. You nodded profusely. “Yeah, I’m fine, Alec what’s wrong?” He breathed in relief. “We need to see Aro, right now.” He got up and quickly pulled you up before he walked you to the throne room with a tight grip on your arms.

“It’s like they pulled you into their subconscious… fascinating!” Aros eyes lit up releasing Alec’s hand. You looked at both Alec and Aro who were looking at one another. Alec’s face ghosted concern whilst Aro looked like he had just been given a shiny new toy. "Master, I fear that it may be real. What if that was more than a dream?” “I highly doubt it. (Y/N) has a fear of clowns. Do not fret dear one.” Alec pulled you into his side and you looked up at him wondering what could possibly happen next.

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Sick

Title: Sick

Pairing: Aubrey x reader

Based off of this request from @elizabethdt:

Heyyyyy I am so obsessed with your writing! I check your blog every day! I have just gotten back into Bones and I have discovered Aubrey and I LOVE HIM! Is there any way you could pretty please write a Aubrey x reader one shot where Aubrey has a crush on the reader and when she gets sick, he cares for her and admits that he likes her! Also a maybe a cute, fluffy one where he gets super protective of her during a case! Sorry that’s a lot! 💕💕💕

A/N: I am going to fill the last request separately. It should be out soon. Let me know what you think! And as always, thank you so much for requesting and following my blog. I really appreciate it deeply! You are one of my faves XOXOXO

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I See Everything.

Title: I See Everything

Pairing: Aubrey x Reader

Based on this anon request:

Hi could you do 36 & 43 from the prompt/drabble list you reblogged with James Aubrey pls? Thank you :)

I hope you like it! Thanks for requesting! XOXOXO

36. Is there a reason you’re naked in my bed?

43. You look at yourself and see nothing. When I look at you… I see everything.

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A Year

Title: A Year

Pairing: Aubrey x Reader

Warnings: Extreme fluff.

A/N: Based off this anon request,

Hi can I request a James Aubrey imagine? It’s y/n 1 years in the team (she arrived 1 year after Aubrey) and since they’re really close Aubrey kind of surprised her at her apartment with pizza and their favorite movies, and at they eventually share their first kiss at the end of the night? Thank you :) xx

I hope you like it! Thanks for requesting!

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You Cute. Me Like.

Title: You Cute. Me Like.

Pairing: Aubrey x Reader

Based off this anon request:

Can I request a James Aubrey imagine? Y/n works at the lab and has a huge crush on Aubrey, and since they are close she gave him the key to her house in case something ever happens, and one day Aubrey shows up at her place with pizzas and some movies to surprise her, but he finds y/n in a towel still wet singing in her living room, and they’re both embarrassed and Aubrey burst out “damn that’s why I love you so much!” Or something cute like that. Can you make it cute and funny pls? Thx :)x

I changed it slightly. I hope you like it. Thanks for requesting! XOXOXO

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Dating Aubrey would Include:

I’ve been trying to write but instead, I just went through an entire name change and then did this so here you go hope this suits your needs!!

- Aubrey giving you chocolates at random times just because he can

- him hugging you but only when you’re alone

- him kissing you on the cheek whenever he needs to leave to do FBI work

- just sitting together and cuddling whenever you want

- him being a dork

- the faces he makes when he tries to cheer you up

- holding his hand in public

- holding his hand when you tell everyone you’re dating

- the smile on his face when he talks about you/someone mentions you/you ramble to him/literally anything that reminds him of you mentioned or shown

- him being a goof on valentines day and your anniversary and giving you flowers (even gets fake ones if you’re allergic) and bringing you on dates with no one else around so you can just do whatever because he just wants to focus on you

- he does that every year and still manages to create something new each time

- him only kissing you on the lips when you’re not going to be rushed about it because he thinks that real kisses deserve to be more meaningful because youre amazing and deserve that

- only getting the best from Aubrey

- getting to watch him try to figure out cases when you visit him and he doesn’t realize at first

- marathons with him

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Playful afternoon an Alec Volturi imagine

Anon: Can I get an imagine where Alec is being playful with his mate? “What do you think of this one?” I modeled a peach colored dress in front of Alec. “It’s beautiful, come here let me see it up close.” His cold stone hands pulled me on to his lap and began tickling me. Tickling was my weakness, I tried to shove him away while laughing hysterically. In an attempt to free myself from Alec’s strong grasp I pulled us both on to the cobblestone floor causing me to bruise the shoulder I landed on. “Ouch! Stop!” I exaggerated, I put on a pouty face for Alec to make him feel sorry. “What did I do? Alec asked frantically searching my body with his hands. I pulled him into a kiss laughing through his lips.

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Imagine asking Alec to translate abbreviated texts

“Alright, try this one, it’s a phrase to say goodbye.” You said. “TTYL.” “TTYL…” Alec repeated. Alec leaned back in his chair silent for a moment before smiling making you giggle. He hadn’t a clue and you both knew it! “I don’t know, sweet-face.” Alec laughed slightly. “I’ve never heard that pet name.” “My father called my mother ‘sweet-face’. He saw her as the most beautiful woman in the land and insisted he had to marry her- then he did but Jane and I always heard our father call our mother ‘sweet-face’.” “That’s adorable. I might actually melt, Alec.” Alec lightly chuckled. “It means ‘Talk to you later’.” “So why can’t you say that!?” Alec said exasperated. “It’s not complicated it’s four little words.” “Okay, IDK.” Alec looked at you with a look. “What does that mean?” “I don’t know.” “You don’t know what it means!?” You snorted and Alec glared at you quickly realising what it meant. “I’m not playing this game anymore.” “You aren’t keen on losing are you? You and your sister are very like with that one.” “Be quiet.” He snapped turning away from you and crossing his arms in a mood. "I shall leave you with one more then.“ You grinned and wrapped your arms around his shoulders from behind. "ILYSM” You said planting a kiss to his cheek. He still has no clue what you said.

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