For those that are interested...
Hey folks. How's it going? Long time; no speak.
I am now settled in a new place. It's not too bad (in some ways I like it even more than the last place I lived). Entirely possible that I have moved in opposite a drug-dealer though but I guess nothing is perfect. [That makes it sound like I'm living under a bridge, doesn't it? I'm not.] There's just a rather strange person living across the street that seems to be nocturnal, has all sorts of random people show up at his house at all hours, never to be seen again... and I'm pretty sure he rummaged through my bin when I first moved in to do a background check on me. But other than that - Everything's great! haha.
Anywho - I'm still in the process of finalising some (hopefully ongoing and full-time) editing work with another channel in the wowtube space. I'm being a bit superstitious about that atm so I won't say who. I'd rather wait until I'm actually doing the work before talking about it officially - although I'd also rather just be more of a 'bass guitarist' if that makes sense. I'm not built to be a frontman. Too much hassle comes with the territory. Much better to be a bass guitarist: Essential to the music but no one's paying any attention to you (except for other bass guitarists).
However; stepping on the toes of the thing I literally just said - I'm writing a book. lol. Basically, I think I just needed to prove to myself that I COULD write (Or at least attempt to do that). I spent several years adapting other peoples work not to mention the fact that I maybe got a little bit mean towards certain authors and Blizzard writers as well (in my jokes) at times. So that's a thing. I've only written just over 11k words / 32 pages thus far. Probably about halfway through the first act / 10-15% of the whole book but I'm also kinda writing it by the 'seat of my pants' so I don't have everything figured out yet. First time I've ever tried to write a novel so I have no idea what I'm doing but I'm determined to not let a bunch of 12 year olds on TikTok talk me out of even trying through some weird arbitrary rules. You know - like "Speculative Fiction Novels have to be over 100k words and you must never use any adverbs". "All characters must be likeable" and "All characters and locations must be described in painstaking detail" (because apparently no one has a bloody imagination anymore).
I have attached a few screenshots of the first few pages of a prologue and another page midway through Chapter One anyway. Subject to change because I haven't even finished writing a first draft yet lol. Figured I'd share it with you guys for no other reason than just to say thanks, I guess. Funnily enough; I'm weirdly nervous. lol. There was a safety in adapting other peoples stories, I guess.
Cheers anyway!
Comments (13)
Is it possible to get your book (what you've written so far) in pdf format? Id love to have that!
Tis my birthday today so im taking the day off but if you remind me in a couple of days time; I'll see if I can get that put together when I get a chance
Glad to hear from you. I look forward to reading your material. Your content has kept me highly entertained for countless hours. Take care Buttress!
"All characters and locations must be described in painstaking detail"; Christie Golden would like a word with you sir
See - of all the authors, I didn't think Christie was too bad with her prose. I defo felt like Knaak repeated himself way more. Saying that - I'm currently reading The Great When by Alan Moore and I feel like he's alternating between character driven sections that are hilarious and advance the plot... and then just several pages of boring nonsense describing walking through London streets.
Im in the middle of rewatching your videos, got really happy when I saw the update! Good luck with the book
I jumped for joy when I saw an update from you. Years of listening to your wow videos resulted in my hearing your voice perfectly as I read this
Lmao I read it in his voice as well
As a Bass Guitarist, i feel offended 😂 Good to see you’re doing fine! 👍🏻
Lol. You know its true! I also 'slappa-da-bass' so it was an analogy that came from a good place.
"Naught by a pile of old shit" now that's some top tier writing lmao Good to see you're doing good pal! Just started rewatching the super cuts again, I definitely miss your dry humor. Looking forward to more of your book too! Also don't mind your potentially drug dealer neighbor, they're just trying to make a living. They won't bother you if you don't bother them, at least that's how it works across the pond in my state of Ohio.
Totally agree with the previous comment. Can't read the attachments atm as i'm at work....but had a sneaky peek and saw "Archmage" - as a mage myself, i think i'm in love 😄. 5:30 seems a long way away but i'm sensing a coffee, a sofa and a read in my future 👍 Great to have you back, your take on things just hits the mark.
Haha, I read your writing in your voice, and it was great to hear again! Thanks for sharing the amount that you have - I would gladly read the ramblings of the Flying Buttress himself, content or quality be damned. You could write something tediously long and atrocious, but if I read it in your voice, I’m going to assume the jokes are just so good they are above me. So glad to hear you’ve got a new pad and easy access to disco biscuits too. PS don’t feel you have to give Patreons anything by the way 🙂 the whole reason we’re here is to give something to you!