Break...

[twisted_sky]

I'm taking a break from livejournal. I don't want anyone to be worried about my dissapearence, but I'll be around. I don't know how long it'll take, but I'll be back one of these days. It could be tomorrow, or Monday or never

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[cheetahdave]

Starting with characters will definitely assist you in writing dialogue since then you can "hear" them. Setting the story in a location you have not seen is a little trickier. But between pictures and your research, you'll be ok. And I've been to England in 1976, 1980, 1984, 1987, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1995, and 1996 (why yes, I am showing off)so maybe I can fill you in on some parts.

Oh, and to show off even worse - I was a Japanese history major in college.

Don't I just suck? But I'd be pleased to direct you if you want it.

[twisted_sky]

Back in high school, my English teacher told me to start out by writing short stories which I haven't done. Do you think that should be the route that I take?

Your help would be appreciated it. You can start out by giving me examples of british names. Five male names, and five female names. That would be great.

I have a friend in England, and I'm going to see if she can send me maps of different parts.

[cheetahdave]

We oughta do this on email rather than here, because here's the problem. When you go British, you have the stereotype names that sound cool, like Trevor and Garreth, but sometimes it comes off like you're saying, "Hi, my character is British."

Think about Irvine Welsh. He can name a character "Mike" and make him totally Scottish.

Having said that, Gemma is a wonderful English girl's name.

[twisted_sky]

E-mail: sometimes.always@gmail.com. I need to read Trainspotting. I could use a source of inspiration, if only if I can interrpret the words.

Emma and Krista are two of my fave girl's name ever.

[andimonfire]

ill still be here if you want to talk!

[twisted_sky]

I'm not going anywhere; Did you misread something?

[andimonfire]

but you're taking a break from livejournal....

[cheetahdave]

He was being sarcastic, just like if he said he was taking a break from breathing.

[fever_head]

i could assist in your research by looking out of the window directly in front of me in case anyone chooses to walk by whilst smoking a fag.

or i could contribute directly by going out and smoking one myself.
yeah. i'll take one for the team.

[twisted_sky]

i could do research here by smoking one, too. oh many drags will it get to the filter? update on the tootsie roll pop of the 80's that went, "how many licks will it take to get to the center of the tootsie roll pop?"

Answer: 1-2-ah-3.

[twisted_sky]

*oh how many. god, i hate being scatterbrained.