While in the shower...

first of all, if your mind is in the gutter, it'll be dissapointed. 'cause it's only full of rotting leaves, bugs and rainwater. moving on.

i realized i haven't written in a while...and obviously don't plan to start on writing here every day...suppose only when i feel like i have something to say. suppose that's the point :P

while in the shower, i realized that learning how to write a good story is similar to living life, although much is already provided for us. Scenes, characters, themes...and so on. But the plot is what gets really interesting. There are a few rules that pertain to things I've experienced lately and will more likely than not continue to experience.

One, if it doesn't make the story go forward, mystery or holding back information is useless. it doesn't create suspense, only confusion. and in life, wholly unfair and downright mean to the audience that is confused and deserves not only your trust, but your respect.

second, usually there are many right answers (actions, words, decisions, etc). but sometimes there's only one. one that feels "right" to you, even if you're unaware of said answer. if you so choose on being forceful, to Force the story to go in a direction you want, sometimes it can end up being the right thing to do. other times, you may get the ending you thought you want, but the characters end up unhappy, and/or the ending won't be right. sometimes, you just gotta let the story lead You.

third, you gotta give the story your all. be yourself, but be passionate about it. the more you give to story, of course the more painful it will be...but the more you'll get out of it and the more chances you'll have at being satisfied when the ending comes barreling towards you (most likely before you're ready).

there might be a lot left unsaid, a lot that should be in this entry that's not. but this, guys, is what i consider a short blog entry :P