Day in the life as a writer #002
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Day in the life as a writer #002
I am trying. Already on chapter four, but I had to leave my phone in the other room to get work done.
Draft 3, chapter 3 snippet
I avert my eyes, examining the tree. It is wide and the roots sprawl out from the ground like snakes weaving in and out of the grass. Vines grow up the trunk, swirling around it. It is truly a magnificent (and dreadfully old) tree.
“It is quite beautiful,” Audra says, carefully replacing her glove.
“It has grown more beautiful over the years,” I say.
Nicolas looks off in the distance. “You and Audra have that in common.”
Day in the life as a writer #001
ME: Wow, I am so excited to start working on my book. ALSO ME: Well, first I have to update my calendar. ME: ... ALSO ME: Not to mention, I have to write my friend. ALSO ME: Don't forget me getting distracted on social media. ME: Maybe tomorrow.
One more thing
I keep seeing the flesh cowboy tubi ads and it is really creeping me out. Blocking them doesn't work, ya'll. :(
Look what IIIII made. Song for my science fantasy project, Project Crest <3
Some nation flags for my science fantasy planet, Corsuth. Really excited about this design.
My characters: *having a peaceful moment*
Me, whipping out my laptop:
March 18, 2020 – Birth Pangs Good point that my mother made on the family farm blog.
The Crowne of Ilix Reboot | Daily Writing Update #24
The Crowne of Ilix Reboot | Daily Writing Update #24
It seems that it has been awhile since I wrote a daily writing update. I know that sometimes, I won’t be able to update daily, but hey! I’ll try. I’m on Winter Break like I mentioned in the last post. I’m on my last 5 days of work before I go searching for another job elsewhere. But before work today at 4, I decided that I want to write some. I want to finish this book before this time next year.…
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Daily Writing Update #19
Daily Writing Update #19
I didn’t write today since I’ve been sick. Also, there was flood and tornado warnings where we lived. Usually the flood warnings don’t mean anything since we live outside of town, but both roads to get anywhere were covered in water, making us stuck on our property. Also, a tornado touched down not very far from our house. It was in our area since my mom heard a weird train noise and the nearest…
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Daily Writing Update #5
Daily Writing Update #5
Woke up at 6:30 to write. I finished chapter two and started chapter three. I even procrastinated and watched a Studio C sketch (I am sharing the link because it is so funny).
But I went to the store, and ran some errands in town. I came home, realizing I’ve spent almost 3-5 days straight with just writing and planning my book so I took a couple hours of me time and decided to watch sketches…
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An Old Elemental Nursery Rhyme | Writing Update
How do I remember the order of the magic types in my world? Find out in this post!
Hello, fellow campaigners in the writing world! It’s A. F. Kopp and I am here with a short and sweet (and weird/funny) blog post! it is about a nursery rhyme in my universe.
Adventure further…
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I changed my Blog Theme?
I changed my Blog Theme?
Hello, fellow campaigners in the writing world! It is A. F. Kopp, and this post is about why I changed my Blog Theme…
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My New Year Resolutions | Life Update
My New Year Resolutions | Life Update
Hello, fellow campaigners in the writing world! I am A. F. Kopp and welcome back to my blog, Never AFK. This post is about my resolutions for 2019! Some are writing related and some are not, so bear with me!
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Writing a character who becomes severely malnourished/dehydrated/sleep-deprived?
Here’s what you’ll need to know! Learn all about the wonders of the human body and add scientifically-accurate drama to your stories.
MALNOURISHMENT
DEATH: average - 21 days (3 weeks), max ever recorded - 70 days (2.3 months)
6 HOURS: grouchiness and hunger due to lack of glucose.
24 HOURS - 48 HOURS: hunger very apparent; pains in stomach; body has entered ketosis and is using fatty acids as energy.
72 HOURS+: muscles begin to get broken down for energy.
You will become: increasingly depressed, irritable, hysteric apathetic; decline in concentration, comprehension and judgement; social isolation and withdrawal; possible self-harm.
If your character doesn’t eat for 5 consecutive days, they are at risk of Refeeding Syndrome. This is extremely dangerous and can be fatal.
recommended reading:
The Minnesota Starvation Experiment
Psychology of starvation based on the above experiment.
DEHYDRATION
DEATH: average 3 days; some live 8 - 10 days
for the calculations: TWV = total water volume in body; average adult loses 2.5 litres of water per day.
Assuming that your character does not eat, drink or absorb any moisture.
9 HOURS/2% TWV: thirst, discomfort, dry skin, loss of appetite; 50% loss of performance for athletes; elevated body temperature, rapid heartbeat, fatigue, dizziness when standing, decreased fluid secretion (sweat, urination, tears, etc).
24 HOURS/6% TWV: sleepiness, severe headaches, nausea, tingling in limbs.
36 - 72 HOURS/ 6 - 15% TWV: no urination, seizures, muscle spasms, shriveled skin, fainting, vision dimming, delirium.
72 HOURS+/15% TWV+: Organ failure.
recommended reading:
dehydration on the psychology wiki.
SLEEP DEPRIVATION
DEATH: not known, but can stay awake for 11 days; max chronic sleep deprivation ever recorded (until death) - 6 months.
NOTE: This does not mean you can stay awake for 6 months. It means you can survive that long with chronic sleep deprivation - going days without sleep and then sleeping once or twice.
24 HOURS: mental ability impairment of someone who has blood-alcohol content of 0.10%; everything is worse - emotional control, memory, attention, decision-making, hand-eye coordination.
36 HOURS: hormonal spikes everywhere; losing time; lack of motivation; head buzzing like you’re dehydrated.
48 HOURS: microsleep, regardless of what you’re doing (you fall asleep for 1-30 seconds and then become disorientated);
72 HOURS+: say goodbye to higher mental processes like decision-making and planning. Also, say good bye to saying goodbye because even simple conversations are hard.
80 HOURS+: … and hello, hallucinations!
recommended reading:
this article of a soldier’s experience with sleep deprivation.
Eleven Days Awake; The Experiment.
Well, that was unexpected
I thought I had everything planned out for this series I’m writing. But my first book is sort of eh. But now I have an idea that changes some information that was the same since the beginning of writing this story 9 years ago. Welp, that was interesting and unexpected.
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“Then I must do something,” Peter turns to me a dark look in his eye. “But didn’t they just tell you to stay put?” I ask, raising my brow at him. He looks to me aloofly. “Your the one who got me into this mess in the first place, so I recommend you to stay out of it,” Peter scowls with a sneer. I look at him skeptically and scoff. “Me? Why me?” I object in disbelief. Is he really going to blame me for his problems? “You woke me up early. Forty-three years early,” he snaps sharply. “You ruined the prophecy now I can’t save the world. Humans don’t realize that they are destroying themselves. And now I can’t save them.” “You realize you are human, too,” I remark, looking him in the eye. He stares back disdainfully. “I thought I was a vampire,” Peter retorts, stepping closer as he looks down at me. I stand up to face him even though he is a few inches taller than me. I will not stand down. Even if I may not remember this if they take away my memory, I want to let him know I’m not one to be pushed around. “I know your heart is as black as one,” I snap, clenching my jaw. He really thinks he is better than everyone and it is really getting on my nerves. “Ouch,” He says with disinterest. “Was that supposed to hurt? It seems my black heart can’t feel your pathetic insults.” “And you are supposed to be a hero and save the world?” I scoff, crossing my arms over my chest. “Because I am GLAD I released you earlier because the world would be doomed if you were their hero.” It is taking all my self-control not to slap him. “Well, it seems I wasted ten years of training just to have it all ruined by an idiot peasant girl who I wouldn’t save if her life depended on it,” Peter says coldly, causing Arthur, Alexis, and Tiffanny to gasp. Tears came to my eyes as I am blinded by my anger. “The world needs less clumsy girls who ruin the fate of everyone around them.” I slap him on the cheek in pure rage. So much for self-control.