Like the title says, this post is not going to be long. Just something to keep up my goal for posting on a regular basis. Then I have to do homework, write, and do housework. What a weekend. It feels like it's almost over and it's only Saturday (though, I guess when you think about it, it is almost over.)
Here's something new: I'm attempting to write a short story to enter in a contest. I've never written one before, and I'm not sure I'm good at it, but what's to lose? Even if the story doesn't win, it's still good practice. The bad part is that one of the characters in the story has schizophrenia, so, naturally, I researched everything I could get minds on about the topic. Here's the bad part. Everything I read and watched and heard made me feel so bad that I ditched the story for awhile.
Is that normal? I think I got way too into it. Mental illness has always fascinated me, so maybe I just need to practice staying on track. Maybe writing notes about everything I watch and read so that there's a distance put between me and subject. Focusing on the details might make it easier.
Anyhoozle, I need to pick that story back up and finish it. My first murder mystery thriller in 6,000 words or less... I'll never be able to confine myself to that. Some people just don't have Short Story in them.
Ciao all!
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