Lets get this straight, writing is HARD work. It’s not easy to write a novel. It’s very time consuming and brain-power consuming, but that’s not the worst part about writing.
The great part about writing (I’m speculating here) is the day your book gets released and the days following when you see the sales and the reviews and you’re ecstatic knowing that your story is out there.
The even better part of writing (I’m speculating some more) is the day ten years later when you’ve been working on a novel for a while now and you’re not feeling that great about it. You take a break and you check your email or look around at some blogs and you see that email/blog post that talks about you. Naturally you read and you find out that your book has touched someones soul. The best part about writing is knowing your voice has been heard and that it has changed someones life.
The worst part about writing comes after you’ve been published and you’ve sold tons of copies. The worst part is when you read back through your book and you enjoy it, but you know what’s going to happen, so you don’t get that feeling of reading it for the first time. You don’t get to be JK Rowling in that line of a thousand people lined up to buy Harry Potter.
That’s what I think is the worst part of writing, but it does not overpower the joy of knowing your words changed someones life, even if it is just one person.
(Original Post on July 11, 2011 at: http://dft.ba/-BSMeyers79 )
Monday, July 11, 2011
Saturday, July 9, 2011
Real Life vs. Writing
Once again I find that my real life is in conflict with my writing. Bo sooner was I finally able to write again did I find that I needed to start my summer assignments. I've been working hard the last few days to make it all work, but I no longer believe the first draft of my second novel will be done by August 1st. It's unfortunate, but I can't just push away my real life and focus on writing (can I?).
(Original Post on July 9, 2011 at: http://dft.ba/-BSMeyers78 )
(Original Post on July 9, 2011 at: http://dft.ba/-BSMeyers78 )
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Why Do You Write?
What drives you? You wake up every morning and know it's on your mind. Some days you write, most days actually. You've got a story to tell. Characters, plots, settings, events... but why? Why are you spending all of your free time putting words on paper. To what end does writing serve?
I write for love; to show the Universe that love is the most important thing there is; to show the Universe that love is the most powerful thing there is. I write for you; to show you that you can do anything; to show you that any insignificant human being is capable of saving the Universe. I write for me; to find satisfaction; to show myself that I'm capable of anything; to have my voice be heard.
Why do you write? It had to start somewhere.
(Original Post on July 6, 2011 at: http://dft.ba/-BSMeyers77 )
I write for love; to show the Universe that love is the most important thing there is; to show the Universe that love is the most powerful thing there is. I write for you; to show you that you can do anything; to show you that any insignificant human being is capable of saving the Universe. I write for me; to find satisfaction; to show myself that I'm capable of anything; to have my voice be heard.
Why do you write? It had to start somewhere.
(Original Post on July 6, 2011 at: http://dft.ba/-BSMeyers77 )
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Overcoming Writer's Block
The best feeling in the world is that moment that you've been waiting for months to feel, that moment when the story goes on and your brain is bustling with idea, that moment that you overcome your writer's block and the novel is no longer on hiatus!
Over the past month, my second novel has been on hiatus because I honestly had no idea where to take it. I could have figured it out sooner if my life weren't so hectic with Regents Exams and finishing the edits on my first novel.
However, I'm glad that I took the time to wait it out because now I love where my second novel is going. That moment a few days ago when I was finally able to continue my second novel was amazing! It felt almost as good as the moment when I finished my first novel. It was like I spent a month trying to pick the lock on a fault door and then I finally just raised my fist and punched right through it! (Owe!)
(Original Post on July 5, 2011 at: http://dft.ba/-BSMeyers76 )
Over the past month, my second novel has been on hiatus because I honestly had no idea where to take it. I could have figured it out sooner if my life weren't so hectic with Regents Exams and finishing the edits on my first novel.
However, I'm glad that I took the time to wait it out because now I love where my second novel is going. That moment a few days ago when I was finally able to continue my second novel was amazing! It felt almost as good as the moment when I finished my first novel. It was like I spent a month trying to pick the lock on a fault door and then I finally just raised my fist and punched right through it! (Owe!)
(Original Post on July 5, 2011 at: http://dft.ba/-BSMeyers76 )
Saturday, July 2, 2011
The Power that Comes with Writing
One of the best things about writing is the amazing feeling it gives you. When I write I know that I have the power to make the characters into whatever I want. I can twist the plot into any direction I wish to take it. I can take my setting from Earth, across multiple galaxies, to Atlantis, then to the edge of the Universe and then I can take it back in time 100 years and you can’t stop me!
When you write you are free to make anything happen. The entire story is yours. You can create an entire Universe and no one can tell you that you can’t. That, is power.
So get writing! The Universe Inside YOUR Head isn’t going to put itself on paper. It’s up to you to tell your stories!
(Original Post on July 2, 2011 at: http://dft.ba/-BSMeyers75 )
When you write you are free to make anything happen. The entire story is yours. You can create an entire Universe and no one can tell you that you can’t. That, is power.
So get writing! The Universe Inside YOUR Head isn’t going to put itself on paper. It’s up to you to tell your stories!
(Original Post on July 2, 2011 at: http://dft.ba/-BSMeyers75 )
Friday, July 1, 2011
I Guess I Got Your Attention
Since I started blogging almost 3 months ago, I have averaged about 20 views per day. My best day was 67 views and that was in April. Today I broke 100 Blog views! Apparently I’ve got your attention.
I want to thank each and everyone one of my 671 Twitter Followers for being awesome! However, I don’t have time to thank you all individually, so you’ll just have to accept this post as your thank you.)
Today is a new day for me. I am know longer hiding behind my computer screen and my age. I’m 16 and I’m proud of it. I wrote a novel and I’m still in high school! Today is a good day and I couldn’t have done it without all of you.
Twitter, you gave me a voice. I can say anything I want on Twitter and someone will listen. A voice is a very powerful thing. My friends, you gave me recognition. I can’t thank you all enough for supporting me over the past two and a half years. (Kaleena, Danielle, Shannon, CJ, Justin, Jamison.) My family, you made me what I am. I am who I am because of you. I may never run a business, I may never cure cancer, but I will do something big. I will use my voice to help the world.
I must also thank the wonderful Melissa Foster for her help. She’s supported me and helped me along since I started using Twitter. She’s an awesome writer and an amazing person. ( http://www.melissafoster.com/ )
Last, but not least, I must thank the amazing Ms. Jennifer Case! She was my 8th Grade English teacher. She showed me what a good book could do. Her encouragement and enthusiasm about reading, writing AND life has stuck with me to this day and it will always be with me.
Thank you, everyone!
(Original Post on July 1, 2011 at: http://dft.ba/-BSMeyers74 )
I want to thank each and everyone one of my 671 Twitter Followers for being awesome! However, I don’t have time to thank you all individually, so you’ll just have to accept this post as your thank you.)
Today is a new day for me. I am know longer hiding behind my computer screen and my age. I’m 16 and I’m proud of it. I wrote a novel and I’m still in high school! Today is a good day and I couldn’t have done it without all of you.
Twitter, you gave me a voice. I can say anything I want on Twitter and someone will listen. A voice is a very powerful thing. My friends, you gave me recognition. I can’t thank you all enough for supporting me over the past two and a half years. (Kaleena, Danielle, Shannon, CJ, Justin, Jamison.) My family, you made me what I am. I am who I am because of you. I may never run a business, I may never cure cancer, but I will do something big. I will use my voice to help the world.
I must also thank the wonderful Melissa Foster for her help. She’s supported me and helped me along since I started using Twitter. She’s an awesome writer and an amazing person. ( http://www.melissafoster.com/ )
Last, but not least, I must thank the amazing Ms. Jennifer Case! She was my 8th Grade English teacher. She showed me what a good book could do. Her encouragement and enthusiasm about reading, writing AND life has stuck with me to this day and it will always be with me.
Thank you, everyone!
(Original Post on July 1, 2011 at: http://dft.ba/-BSMeyers74 )
Surprise: The Real Me
It's time for me to tell you who I really am. Over the past two years, I've been hiding who I am because I was afraid my age would effect how the world views me as a writer. In the past three months I've slowly reached out of my box. Today it is time for me to stop hiding behind my computer screen.
If you've been following me on Twitter, you know me as B.S. Meyers. While this name is based on my real name (and I will be publishing with this name) it isn't my real name. My real name is Benjamin Scott Meyers. I write science fiction books and I've never been published.
Today is the day I let all of you know that I am a writer that will stop at nothing to be published. I'm writing so I can share my stories with you. I'm not in it for money or for fame. I'm doing this for you. I want to show the world that love is the most powerful thing in the Universe. I want to show the world that any ordinary, boring person can do great things and I'm going to do just that.
My name is Benjamin Scott Meyers, I wrote a 50,000 word science fiction novel and I'm sixteen years old.
Head over Here to see some of what I do when I'm not writing and so you can finally put a face to my name!
Here's a sneak peek of The Greatest Story Never Told:
On the night of December 21, 2012, the world anxiously awaits what they expect to be the end of the world. Contrary to their catastrophic expectations, the stars have faded away, leaving massive holes in their place--the universe is on the eve of its final days.
Scott Torres, a lazy, jobless, twenty-three-year old, holds the key to saving the universe, he just doesn't know it yet. After falling unconscious, Scott is transported to a planet called Arancio, the home of the city of Atlantis, where he learns of his destiny to save the universe. Traveling across the universe with his new found Atlantean friends, Olgrin and Viera, Scott learns about himself, as well as love, and the meaning of life. Scott and his friends make it to their final destination, The Porta Commeatus, a black hole that leads to the Anulla, the space between universes. It is here that he confronts the darkness that threatens all of creation.
(Original Post on July 1, 2011 at: http://dft.ba/-BSMeyers73 )
If you've been following me on Twitter, you know me as B.S. Meyers. While this name is based on my real name (and I will be publishing with this name) it isn't my real name. My real name is Benjamin Scott Meyers. I write science fiction books and I've never been published.
Today is the day I let all of you know that I am a writer that will stop at nothing to be published. I'm writing so I can share my stories with you. I'm not in it for money or for fame. I'm doing this for you. I want to show the world that love is the most powerful thing in the Universe. I want to show the world that any ordinary, boring person can do great things and I'm going to do just that.
My name is Benjamin Scott Meyers, I wrote a 50,000 word science fiction novel and I'm sixteen years old.
Head over Here to see some of what I do when I'm not writing and so you can finally put a face to my name!
Here's a sneak peek of The Greatest Story Never Told:
On the night of December 21, 2012, the world anxiously awaits what they expect to be the end of the world. Contrary to their catastrophic expectations, the stars have faded away, leaving massive holes in their place--the universe is on the eve of its final days.
Scott Torres, a lazy, jobless, twenty-three-year old, holds the key to saving the universe, he just doesn't know it yet. After falling unconscious, Scott is transported to a planet called Arancio, the home of the city of Atlantis, where he learns of his destiny to save the universe. Traveling across the universe with his new found Atlantean friends, Olgrin and Viera, Scott learns about himself, as well as love, and the meaning of life. Scott and his friends make it to their final destination, The Porta Commeatus, a black hole that leads to the Anulla, the space between universes. It is here that he confronts the darkness that threatens all of creation.
(Original Post on July 1, 2011 at: http://dft.ba/-BSMeyers73 )
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