By Midnight's Favor

Here's a fake trailer I made for my novel a long, long time ago. It's nothing grand, but since this blog is specifically about my writing, it seems appropiate to post it. Enjoy.

Editing Troubles

Hello all. Last year for NaNoWriMo, I wrote my novel around the time period of 14th century Ireland. Now, putting aside all rules was very fun and all, but now I need it to be historically accurate. I changed my main female character's name four times now! (SCRATCH THAT: I've found out that it's five times now. Oy vey). I know where the story is situated around, but I just don't understand how other authors manage to make their novels sound so...good! Ach! Here are things I need help with, if anyone reads this and knows a few good tips. However, if not, this is just for my own personal reasons.

1. Dialogue/Dialect.
2. Setting (More specifically, what the homes looked like inside & out, and what was found inside them).
3. Misc. (Like utensils, how they got their water; things like this).

I might be able to visit Ireland next year, if my father allows (since he's away in Africa, he gets two weeks off for vacation every three months or so. He said we were to spend them in Europe...so maybe we'll go to Ireland. To get really specific: Co. Sligo and the surrounding area. That's where the location of my book is).

Also, for some peculiar reason, I cannot describe my characters eating. I mean, this is a crucial part of story-telling, is it not? They have to eat something! Aagh, I think I could just go right through and write a horribly botched version. But it's awkward! Why is it so awkward? :(

Sean O'Faolain Short Story Competition

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I'm going to be entering this contest! :D I already have a short story written, and it's perfect to send off. I'll be sending it via email, so I have no problems with the mail not getting there on time (it would cost a small fortune to get it there before July 31st!). I looked around, and it seems like a respectable contest. No worries there. Besides, it's only fifteen dollars to spend on the entering fee, which isn't a lot at all.

Just to let you know. :)

EDIT:
Whew. Everything is in it's place, and I am officially entered. I hope everything will turn out good. It's rather exciting!

Cozy

I must admit, this website is cute. Very cozy and comfortable, if a blogging site could ever be. I've already seen a small collection of writers, and their blogs have convinced me to create my own (even though I have a LiveJournal that's been neglected). To get to the point, this blog is going to be my own personal account of my journey into writing and becoming a (published) author. That's my dream, and I'm sticking to it.

Oh, my name is Chloé. Pleased to meet you, dear internet people. Now, I suppose it's my duty to pass on some vital links that may/may not be of use to you. Well, they're links to my little spots around the vast internet. Feel free to browse if you like, I don't care in the slightest. But I must tell you, they are pretty cool.

1. deviantArt: irathray.deviantart.com
2. YouTube: Youtube.com/user/betweenhispaws
3. NaNoWriMo: ChloeElaine
4. LiveJournal: TheCrimsonDance
5. Meebo.com: I go by "Irathray" there.

Have a lovely day.