Story tag!

I have seen this tag going around the blogger world, and have finally decided to try it out.
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1. What’s your word count?
Currently 'tis exactly 1,541, but I plan on changing that today.

2. How long until you finish?
I have not the faintest idea!

3. If you have finished, how long did it take you?
unfortunately I haven't finished.

4. Do you have an outline?
Yes, but it changes all the time

5. Do you have a plot?
I'm coming to realize, to my alarm, that I don't have one, or at lest not much of one.

6. How many words do you typically write a day?
It depends on what type of scene I am typing. If it is a fight, alot (never counted them) and if it is a slow boring scene, sometimes I'm lucky if I make it to ten.

7. What was your greatest word count in one day?
Not a clue!?!?! the last one I COUNTED, was 543, but I am sure I've done more that that.

8. What was your least impressive word count in one day?
Three words.

9. What inspired you to write?
"If I don't write to empty my mind, I go mad."- Lord Byron.
I first found out that I loved writing when I was around 10, when my grandma asked my brother Dakota and I to write a short story for a homeschool project. I have been writing ever since.

10. Does your novel/story have a theme song?
Hmmm, I've never really thought about that before, it would be kind of fun!

11. Assign each of your major characters a theme song.
Maybe I will, if I ever manage to find the time to do it.

12. Which character is most like you?
Well. the character that is me, Arries, is most like me.

13. Which character would you most likely be friends with?
Evelyn, my main character. Her fiery personality would do well with my quiet, watchful one.

14. Do you have a Gary-Stu or Mary Sue character?
Huh????

15. Who is your favorite character in your novel?
I couldn't pick a favorite to save my life! I LOVE them all! (yes, even my bad guys).

16. Have your characters ever done something completely unexpected?
No, I don't believe they have. This must be remedied!

17. Have you based any of your novel directly on personal experiences?
Most certainly.

18. Do you believe in plot bunnies?
YES! They forever torment me!

19. Is there magic in your novel/story?
Not a bit, unless elves and dragons are magical.

20. Are any holidays celebrated in your novel/story?
No holidays, but there is a coronation and two weddings in the end.
21. Does anyone die?
Does anyone die? What kind of question is that? I would be a disgrace to all writers and have to hide in shame for the rest of my life if no one died. It is a story of treason, treachery and good eventually overcoming, OF COURSE PEOPLE DIE!!!

22. How many cups of coffee/tea have you consumed during your writing experience?
Far too many to count! You must have a cup of tea, coffee, or hot chocolate if you are writing on a cold day!

23. What is the latest you have stayed up writing?
I am not supposed to to stay up past 10:30, but I stay up until exactly then quite often!

24. What is the best line?Let's go with the opening line, because I love mine, and it sets the mood for the entire story. "The day had been dark and threatening, and now, a few hours past noon, the storm broke with a tremendous crash of thunder. In just a few moments torrents of water began flowing through the now deserted streets of the small coastal town of Radcliff. The usually busy market in the town center was now strangely still. Not a sound could be heard, save the rain splattering on the rooftops and in the barren streets. Suddenly, above the mournful howl of the wind, a sound could be heard. Hoofbeats."
25. What is the worst line?Far too many to even bother mentioning.
26. Have you dreamed about your novel/story or its characters?
Oh yes. Many times! I have come up with some of my best scenes that way.

27. Does your novel rely heavily on allegory?
Nope.

28. Summarize your novel/story in under fifteen words.
Oh dear. *sighs*. Ok, here it goes, "A girls father is captured. Girl sets out to find him and saves the kingdom."

29. Do you love all your characters?
Yes, even my bad guys, though Jon does get anoying sometimes, and Skree can be very crabby.

30. Have you done something sadistic or cruel to your characters specifically to increase your word count?
Absolutely! In fact, I just recently decided to add a scene where Atokad and Soryn (who hate each other) get captured and put in a gladiator fight!

31. What was the last thing your main character ate?
uh... a bowl of clam chowder, a piece of freshly baked bread and a mug of hot apple cider at a local tavern.

32. Describe your main character in three words.
Fiery, strong, intelligent.

33. What would your antagonist dress up as for Halloween?
He would simply be himself for halloween. His sly, charming self and he would charm all of the children trick or treating at his door into coming in, with his easy smile ans soft voice. It would be the last the parents would see of their children until several years later when they see them in his army.

34. Does anyone in your story go to a place of worship?
I'm not certain, I have considered it, but have not made up my mind.

35. How many romantic relationships take place in your novel/story?
There are three, but they are NOT in ANY WAY the sentimental, gushy talks under the moon, ect. The first one doesn't even go through, it was all a scam.

36. Are there any explosions in your novel/story?
Oh YES!!! Soryn and Atokad (now friends) blow up an assassin stronghold as part of the diversion for their escape!

37. Is there an apocalypse in your novel/story?
Nope.

38. Does your novel take place in a post-apocalyptic world?
No.

39. Are there zombies, vampires or werewolves in your novel/story?
Absolutely NOT! the worst I have is Dragons. The last two creatures remind me of a certain disgrace to storydom that I would rather be chased by a dragon through a tar pit than to have my story resemble in any way.

40. Are there witches, wizards or mythological creatures/figures in your novel/story?
As I said before, the most mythological creatures I have are Dragons, Dwarves, and Elves.

41. Is anyone reincarnated?
No.

42. Is anyone physically ailed?
Uh, no... not yet anyways.

43. Is anyone mentally ill?
No.

44. Does anyone have swine flu?
No. Silly question. >_>

45. Who has pets in your novel and what are they?
Everyone of course has their horses, and then Falcon, (my antagonist) has a black cat.

46. Are there angels, demons, or any religious references/figures in your novel/story?
No.

47. How about political figures?
Not really.

48. Is there incessant drinking?
No.

49. Are there board games? If so, which ones?
NO!

50. Are there any dream sequences?
No. >_>

51. Is there humor?
I hope.

52. Is there tragedy?
YES! What would a story be without tragedy?!?!?!

53. Does anyone have a temper tantrum?
Perhaps Falcon when he finds out that Brogan has escaped with prince Ragnar. (it is very unlike him to loose his temper, but he does this once.)

54. How many characters end up single at the end of your novel/story?
Too many to count.

55. Is anyone in your novel/story adopted?
No, not so far.

56. Does anyone in your novel/story wear glasses?
No, they didn't have glasses in the medieval days.

57. Has your novel/story provided insight about your life?
No. Not as of yet.

58. Your personality?
A bit.

59. Has your novel/story inspired anyone?
LOL, probably not.

60. How many people have asked to read your novel/story?
Only my Brother Dakota, my Dad, and my best friend. No one else hardly even knows it exists because I don't talk about it to anyone.

61. Have you drawn any of your characters?
Tried; failed. Miserably.

62. Has anyone drawn your characters for you?
No.

63. Does anyone vomit in your novel/story?
I'm seriously considering it. Sea sickness and all that!

64. Does anyone bleed in your novel/story?
Really, if people die, of course they bleed. I also have bleeding characters that don't die.

65. Do any of your characters watch TV?
NO, NO, NO!!!

66. What size shoe does your main character wear?
I don't care and neither should you. ;-)

67. Do any of the characters in your novel/story use a computer?
In the medieval days?!?!? You've got to be kidding me.

68. How would you react if your novel/story was erased entirely?
Run through the house screaming and crying hystericaly. I probably wouldn't re-write it for another few years. Or if I did, it would be completely different.

69. Did you cry at killing off any of your characters?No, though I was very sad.

70. Did you cheer when killing off one of your characters?
Uh... no. I've never hated any of them that badly.

71. What advice would you give to a fellow writer?
I tell my sister all the time If you would be able to write a successful story you must read, read, read.

72. Describe your ending in three words.
Peace is restored.

73. Are there any love triangles, squares, hexagons, etc.?
No. *shudders*

74. On a scale of 1-10 (1 being the least stressful, 10 being the most) how does your stress rank?
About my story, at this moment? Around 3.

75. Was it worth it?The tag? Maybe. It's helped me reevaluate my story. The story? I sure hope so!

Well, that was alot of fun! I look forward to see what everyone else's answers are!


Arries

My Busy Life

 Alas, what a busy life is mine. I have been kept very busy at home of late; mostly just babysitting and helping out with our family website. Our family is in the process of opening up a bookstore in this western little town of Madras where we live. Nothing so civilized as a bookstore has yet dared to show it's face here. I cannot think of a nobler cause, than to bring the beauty and wonders of books into this uncivilized land... Ok, ok, so I'm feeling a little weird right now, but that's alright... right?

I have also begun to re-write the first chapter of my story. I didn't really like the way it turned out the first time. Mainly I didn't like my main character; my chapter portrayed her alot more... childish, than I wanted her. It was causing me to not like my story because I didn't like my main character, so I changed it. I also changed where she lives, she now lives in a sea port on the coast instead of a quiet little valley in the middle of nowhere. I am now excited about writing, which is nice. It's been a looooong time since I was eager to write!