March Pico 2018, Day 6

[wiseheart.livejournal.com]

I found an available computer at work, so I thought I'd put up today's post a bit earlier.

Here is the place to talk about your progress (or the lack of it) and share bits with us.
May the magic be with us all!

BTW, I need someone to make tomorrow's post. I'll be at work all day, and it's doubtful that I would get this chance again.

Comments

[elmey.livejournal.com]

I managed around 30 minutes this morning. I was working on dialogue, basically a phone call. Just lines back and forth right now, no attempt at descriptions fleshing the scene out. A few lines below; this is all part of setting up the plot. Speakers are Waverly and an old friend and former colleague. The old friend line is a bit weak, it's filler right now till I come up with something better.
(It looks like you have a volunteer for tomorrow's post. But if necessary, I can step in too)


I already talked to Julian. I was waiting for your call Gabhail, I could almost have set my watch by it.

We've known each other too long Alexander.

They do say the best mirror is an old friend.

And are you coming?

I don't know, getting away for a week is difficult...

It's 1970 Alex. There are satellites, communicators, telephones. And you do have a minimally competent staff. The organization will survive. I think it'll be good for you--and it will be good to see you.

[artemis10002000]

I iike it!

[elmey.livejournal.com]

Thanks :) It always helps to get the ideas down!

[spikesgirl58.livejournal.com]

Oh, Alexander, he should have know better. That excuse wouldn't have even flown with my mum!

[akane42me.livejournal.com]

Writing just the dialogue is such a great way to lay the foundation of a scene.

Is this for your Egg? I really should zip through the previous pico posts to get a feel for what folks are working on!

[elmey.livejournal.com]

This is not the Egg. The egg shall remain a secret except for some grumbling and suchlike ;)

This is the same wip I was working on for a while in November. I agree with you, a few lines of dialogue are a great way to work your way into a scene!

[akane42me.livejournal.com]

Yeah, well, I thought I'd ask;) Beginning next week, we could designate Wednesdays as Whining Day!

[vysila.livejournal.com]

Dialogue is always so beautifully character-driven. The personalities just shine.

I'm glad you're getting words down!