To commemorate a new year and to give a sense of professionalism to this blog I'm going to develop a mission statement here for 2012. In no particular order here are the things I wish for not only in my own work but others involved in the storytelling arts.
1. Take 3 to 6 months to produce a novel rather than 3 to 6 years like my last endeavors. No writing is ever wasted but I finally feel I have a voice I actually like and, at least with this current project, a set of characters I love and genuinely surprise me now and again.
2. Stop breaking your own rules when telling your story. I see this in all genres and my own writing from time to time but let this example serve best. How does a telepathic mutant suddenly develop diamond hard skin as a "secondary mutation?" (This is Emma Frost, from the X Men, by the way). What? Being a telepath wasn't interesting enough?
3. If a video game requires a narrative (beyond being an obstacle course) get us emotionally involved to drive the narrative.
4. Finally, remember if it isn't working for you, it's not going to work for others.
If I stayed true to my convictions, hopefully this blog will look a little more active in the coming year. Regardless, see something awesome, experience an electrifying emotion, and never stop creating.
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