Re: Update
- From: Tina_Hall@xxxxxxxxxxx (Tina Hall)
- Date: Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:37:00 GMT+1
Gruff <gruffstar@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Also *very* familiar. I have little doubt I have mild ADHD and have
ADHD?
wondered about the whole bipolar thing, but my swings aren't extreme
enough for that. I've found the best thing to do is just run with
it, try to rest well in the troughs, and get as much as possible out
of the manic marathons. Trouble is they're ecstatic... and
addictive. I want them all the time.
I just have bursts of energy, nothing ecstatic or addictive, just a
week or so where I get things done. And then the "Luft ist raus"
(German phrase; "air is out"), which I like to imagine as a bicycle
tyre that just went pffrlrlt (fart-sound - how do you spell that
anyway?) and is now flat.
That's independent of silly or other good moods, but it can overlap.
Outside influences (something's not right or worrying), can drain
the energy-level, too. Not good when it's already tyre-flat.
So my writing isn't making the jumps it could, right now. And I
haven't gotten anything (non-writing-related) done for over a week.
On the other hand, I think some influences (something's pleasant),
can lift it. (That needn't be something big. Dr. Who finally shown
here sparked a small burst. And then an interesting character in an
otherwise not particularly good series --the lead character nearly
ruins it with her presence-- enhanced that.)
But that was weeks ago. Currently the air is out, and I wonder what
else I could do about my deranged neighbour (who plays a part in
that I don't get to restore). Landlord says there's nothing more he
can do, the guy has 100% (mental disorder or something), which
apparently means he can do as he likes.
At least my actual mood is easier to handle than the energy levels.
:) I refuse to let that be downed by Mr Deranged, and am beginning
to win the fight. (Like I always say; mood can be controlled. I'm
just allergic to this kind of trouble, thus removing the
uncomfortable feeling is a bit harder than just normal stuff.)
So, while not doing jumps, I do some writing. It's a story that's
been spooking around and gathering details over a time while I
didn't dare start writing it lest an interruption will have that end
just like the fifteen or so others.
The possible interruption was someone betareading one of my books,
in return for letting me read hers - with offering comments, that,
I'm told, were in part even useful. (The return offer isn't exactly
fair; I liked reading the story. :) And the comments I got so far
were pretty much a wish fulfilled; just great!)
Some important, but sad, personal matters on her side stopped that,
very understandably (she posted about that here). And I just hope
things go as well as possible.
On my side, I started to write the thing that's been hanging around,
and it seems to grow some shape.
After that, I hope some more well known names here let me read their
stories. Beside one other who said she'll let me read it once she's
got something written, one other did let me, but he didn't seem to
be all that happy with my comments - he didn't say (and while I
think the problems aren't difficult to fix - it's mostly writing
rather than plot issues - I think they really need looking into
before trying to sell it, my feeling is it would be a shame not to
polish it to give it the best chance).
One thing I've learned in that is that I prefer not to know the
details of how much is actually useful/put into action of what I
comment on. Some comment along the lines of "It's invaluable." or
"Some good points." or "Hm, I don't think we're compatible." (the
latter the polite way of saying "You have no idea at all.") is just
about all I want to know. :)
And while my reason for wanting to do betareading is that I'm very
curious about what some people here actually write[*] (I don't
expect return-offers to betaread, I'm glad if someone lets me and
hope the comments are helpful), I like to think that I'm better at
that than might be expected. (I think some people might still be
wary because of what I say about published stuff and what I consider
decent characters.)
I only comment on what is asked for/agreed on (from typos over
reading flow to consistency), and by default omit my personal taste
concerning my ideas about characters. All I might say is that
someone is intriguing, or comes across as cold, or needs fleshing
out. It's meant to make _their_ story better, not create something I
might buy. (Though actually I might even, just to support the
author.)
[*] Plus it's the only way to get something to read without the
expectations I would put towards published stuff; entertain me,
personally. The reason to read it is, as mentioned, purely
curiosity. No matter whether it's interesting or hard work to keep
reading.
So, anyone reading this far. Give me something to read! (You know
who you are.) ;-)
--
Tina
WIP: <Twofold>: 7545 words
WISuspension: Seasons & Elements trilogy | Magic Earth series
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