It's a big week in the video game industry as E3 kicked off yesterday.
I love the excitement that generates around major events like championship games, conferences, and conventions. They also give me something to look forward to in the upcoming months/year.
Of course, there could always be an announcement that is made too early, or fades into oblivion leaving fans questioning if they ever saw it in the first place.
In honor of E3 and the hype it generates, here are some games you can play, courtesy of Google.
1) Atari Breakout
Go to Google Images> Search Atari Breakout
2) Zerg Rush
Go to Google and Search Zerg Rush
*Links lead out to the search (hopefully).
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Monday, June 15, 2015
Wednesday, April 1, 2015
Writing Wednesday
Well, I was trying to think of something April Foolsy for today, but I got distracted by the Google Maps April Fools Day "celebration." maps.google.com
If you search an address, you can turn the streets into paths for a game of Pac-Man. I played a few games and was reminded why I don't play Pac-Man that much.
So, a topic that came up during one of the many Twitter parties I was participating in asked if you plot your writing or if you make it up as you go along.
My first MS was at least a year of planning in my head. Like I mentioned before, I didn't know what I wanted the story to be. A comic? A script (not really)? So, I would just figure out the events in my head. Then, I outlined the story multiple times. I had a general outline, with just the major plot points. Then I outlined from one point to another (to help with pacing and to make sure the words I used were actually progressing toward something).
My second MS, which I finished drafting last week, was less planned. And it shows. Round 1 of editing is going to be killer. Not only is my word count short (not something I worry about because I know a few scenes that weren't written yet), but it is out of order. I'm going to have to rearrange everything and make sure references to events occur at the appropriate time.
I started planning another book, using post-its of many, many colors, mapping plot points, character introductions, reveals, and everything else imaginable. I like to have a plan when I'm writing, but I also like the characters to dictate what really happens (I mean, it's their story, right?)
I have notebooks full of scribbles, ideas, facts, and everything imaginable for the stories I'm working. I call my progress "organized chaos." :)
If you search an address, you can turn the streets into paths for a game of Pac-Man. I played a few games and was reminded why I don't play Pac-Man that much.
So, a topic that came up during one of the many Twitter parties I was participating in asked if you plot your writing or if you make it up as you go along.
My first MS was at least a year of planning in my head. Like I mentioned before, I didn't know what I wanted the story to be. A comic? A script (not really)? So, I would just figure out the events in my head. Then, I outlined the story multiple times. I had a general outline, with just the major plot points. Then I outlined from one point to another (to help with pacing and to make sure the words I used were actually progressing toward something).
My second MS, which I finished drafting last week, was less planned. And it shows. Round 1 of editing is going to be killer. Not only is my word count short (not something I worry about because I know a few scenes that weren't written yet), but it is out of order. I'm going to have to rearrange everything and make sure references to events occur at the appropriate time.
I started planning another book, using post-its of many, many colors, mapping plot points, character introductions, reveals, and everything else imaginable. I like to have a plan when I'm writing, but I also like the characters to dictate what really happens (I mean, it's their story, right?)
I have notebooks full of scribbles, ideas, facts, and everything imaginable for the stories I'm working. I call my progress "organized chaos." :)
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