a momentary pause…

I have not given up… just taking a break.  NaNoWriMo definitely helped in my progress, but other things have taken precedence over BD:AN.  I have a good chunk printed out and passed around for others to read.  We shall see their reactions and continue from there.  Thanks for your patience.

NaNoWriMo:Success!

54,369 words

16 chapters

139  pages

***and, yet, there is still so much more to go!***

BD:AN progress...

the goal for today...
    finish pages 90-104 in order to connect and make chapters

NaNoWriMo

Well, I have made it to 50,420!  and i still have 5 days left!  i hope to be able to connect pgs 90-104 within the next day or so to have most of the novel connected.  we shall see...



Can't Find the Words...

so maybe this mood i'm in will help to develop some more characters within BD:AN. i could relate to kennedy, ellie, charlie ray, and johnny. we have trials and temptations to make us who we need to be. it's what you do with them that makes the lasting impression. i just want to find what i've been needing...

A Declaration...

I AM A WRITER!!!!
i have made this proclamation for myself as well as others.  i have to keep myself encouraged through this process.  the stories, pictures, and ideas in my head are overflowing and are ready to gush forth.  my first attempt is a successful attempt, so far.

here's to my past that has brought me to my present that leads me to my future.

keepingthefaith!as a writer,
lauriek

My First Project as a Novel Writer

Progress!

Drum roll please.....
   Pages 1-40 have been typed and are ready for read through!
This is due to a wonderful workspace and encouraging family and friends.  But, most of all, a loving and gracious God! 
       Thank you, Abba Father, for Your calling on my life!

keepingthefaith!encouragingly,
lauriek

I Have Found My Place!

after much work and an okay from the rent, keepthfaith!productions has a place of inspiration and dedication.  yes, it may just be a single wall, but it is my escape from everything else around me.  i am able to come sit and savor myself into my writings and works.  thanks mom!

The Coffee within an Arms Reach



The Wall of Inspiration
&
A Place to Escape

keepingthefaith! in a new spot,
lauriek

Encouragement through Progress

pages 1-25! 
thank you, Abba, for the words and the opportunity!  it is only by Your hand that Beautiful Disaster is where she is today.  continue to use me for Your glory; for Your truth vessel.

keepthefaith!
lauriek

A Rapid Flow...

Page 16 and 1/2 and counting!  BD is flowing so smoothly and so quickly!  Who knew I could be a novelist!   This is outstanding!!!  Thank you, Abba, for the gift of words!

keepthefaith!
lauriek

Better than Expected

Beautiful Disaster as a novel was a swell idea!!  Absolutely suprised at how quick, deep, and detailed it is all coming together.  Makes me feel good to be back at it once more.  Have been getting great feedback from family and friends who are graciously taking the time to read and critique.  Thanks, buddy, for being my ghost writer!  It will definately pay off in the end.   Here's to the next 10 pages!

keepthefaith!
lauriek

It has Started!

today i began on the new route of Beautiful Disaster.
it is going much quicker and easier than i thought it would.  it is actually refreshing to be working on BD once more.  for some reason i just feel deeply connected to each character in this story.  i haven't attempted writing a novel before.  it is actually relaxing.  i've been able to escape once more as i did before while working on the screenplay.  i'm excited that i'm able to develop the characters, the background, and the story much deeper than i was with the screenplay.  we'll see how things turn up.

keepthefaith!
lauriek

A Different Route...

So with the help from my ghost, I've decided to try something different with BEAUTIFUL DISASTER...

I guess you could call it a change of venue, the same goal, just a new way of getting to it

We'll see if this will make things flow a little bit smoother and help to come to an ending much faster

keepthefaith!
lauriek

A New Idea...

"Aven"
...means wickedness

I've jotted a few ideas on where i want to go with it.  Have had the name for a couple months now.  The idea is finally coming into play in my head.   We shall see what comes of it.

Muses:
   Stand in the Rain-- superchic
   Beautiful Disaster---John somebody... sorry dont remember the name

keepthefaith!
lauriek

A Quote from A Comrad...

"There’s a consensus that we’re just not made for the 9-5. We’re not better than that, we want to work hard, we just don’t do well in traditional circumstances. For the first time I’m starting to feel like God is saying it’s ok to come off the farm, it’s okay to be who I am, a little crazy, a little awkward, and burning with creativity.
I can’t wait."  http://stuartharlancone.com/blog/

I'm right there with you Stu!  And I feel that God is throwing the doors wide open for many possiblities... for you and for me, my friend!
 
keepthefaith!
lauriek

He is Faithful...

...to those who are faithful to Him.

He said, Look at the lillies of the fields and the birds of the air.  If I can care for them, then I can care for you even more.

And that's what He has done!   I am in His Hands and walking His plan.

What will happen next?  I don't know, but I will trust in Him!


keepthefaith!
lauriek

A leap of faith...

Wow!  So God does put us in situations to test our faith.   It was a giant one, but it was done.

I am seeing Beautiful Disaster as my own life's story...   I will elaborate when I have more time.


keepthefaith!
lauriek

Beautiful Disaster...

I am so discouraged!


The screenplay is over 200 pages long and I have yet to complete it!


If i cut out the flashbacks, I'm at 174 pages.


What to do! What to do?!




keepthefaith!
lauriek

My Muse...

muse - the source of an artist's inspiration

5/29/2010     

Gosford Park (film and soundtrack) 

LOTR (film and soundtrack)

Fallout 3 soundtrack

(subject to be added to)

keepthfaith!

lauriek

Beautiful Disaster progress...

I've got almost all the pages typed.  That means...


I can print out and fill holes!!!




I must reach this goal... I can reach this goal!!




keepthfaith!
lauriek

Beautiful Disaster progress...

Wahoo!!  I have linked my pages in my book to tell one scene instead of a bunch of different thoughts and dialogue!  


I think I almost have the ending complete and the beginning complete and some of the middle just about done.  Sounds like I will soon have a completed draft to proof!


I am excited!  I want to stay home and write, write, write!  Maybe tonight...




keepthefaith!
lauriek

A Collaboration...

I received a message from a fellow comrad who has the same vision, the same goal for the Truth to be made known.   I just have to say..."wow!  i am totally encouraged!  this is part of the plan! to see writers coming together for the one common purpose!"


So here's to you, Stu, my friend!   May the Lord take us on this journey as fellow writers, artists, visionaries, and dreamers so that His Truth may be made known to this world!


keepthefaith!
lauriek

Beautiful Disaster...

A quick summary...


Beautiful Disaster is my main project right now.  I have plans for production/submission once it is completed.  The goal at the moment is to get a completed first draft. 


Status: organizing ideas; researching 1930's; writing dialogue




keepthefaith!
lauriek

An Introduction...

This is a record of the writings of keepthefaith!productions.  I am Laurie and I am the creator of keepthefaith!productions.  Dreams, passions, and visions--these I am full of.  I am hoping to see a progression of succession through out my journals.  I seem to do better; be more inspired when I write about the things I am doing.


So, here's to my muse, my thoughts, and my future...




keepthefaith!
lauriek