NaNo is coming, which means it is time to get ready. I need to come up with an idea (check), outline my plot (working on it), come up with characters (a-yep), actually name the characters (some of them are done), make a playlist (three songs so far!) and do research.
Reading these totally counts as research1 you guys. It totally does.
Shiny New Idea: Hi Catherine! I’m Shiny New Idea. Aren’t I awesome?!
Catherine: Oh man you are awesome, Shiny New Idea. You make me want to work on you right now.
Shiny New Idea: I know I am awesome but you have enough projects for now. Plus you need to let me simmer for a while.
Catherine: That is true. I wish I had the St. Trinian’s movie to watch right now since you make me think of that but I don’t. I shall just have to listen to the soundtrack instead.
Shiny New Idea: Oh, you know what you could do? You could make a playlist for me, that always helps ideas simmer for you.
Catherine: Great idea! And I know just the sound it’ll have: Spice Girls, Lily Allen, Stefy, The Veronicas and more! “One Way Or Another” would be great for it but the sound of the original doesn’t quite match – maybe there’s a cover?
Wikipedia: Did you know that Sophie Ellis-Bextor did a cover of it for some movie?
Catherine: Oh, Sophie Ellis-Bextor. She would be perfect for this project.
Grooveshark: Here, have a listen to her version.
Catherine: *listens* Oh that’s perfect! Now where can I buy a copy of the song?
Google: iTunes has it.
Catherine: iTunes, I have money which I would like to give you in exchange for a song.
iTunes: This song is not available for purchase in your region.
Catherine: But… I have money. I want to give you money. Why don’t you want my money?
iTunes: This song is not available for purchase in your region.
Catherine: ARGH. WHY DO SO MANY PLACES NOT WANT MY MONEY?!
Meanwhile politicians continue to wonder why New Zealand might have a piracy problem. Sigh.
This is the blog and personal site of Catherine, a writer and blogger from New Zealand. She loves mythology, young adult novels and superhero comics, and one day wishes to write all three.
