I am so excited right now! We’re getting all the arrangements for our end of the year book sorted out, I got my cover art, back summary, and dedication finished, planned out my hourglass story already and it’s so awesome, and I have received my T-shirt and hoodie! Thanks Mr. Gifford for everything! This week, I admit that I didn’t accomplish a lot of writing due to the immense amount of work that I have been putting into our end of the year book and I was cramming to finish the cover art in four days. This week from April 29 to May 6, 2007, I have written 1,293 words on Magic Pens and 206 words off for a total of 1,499 words. As for reading, I finished the last 77 pages or so of Great Expectations written by Charles Dickens and began with the first 5 pages of Timeline written by Michael Crichton.
What Next? May 5, 2007
May 5, 2007I would like to ask who comes by my blog and reads my stuff. I don’t know what to write right now and would like to ask my readers what they would like to continue reading. What are you most interested in right now? What can you not wait for? What do you not care so much about? What would you definately read if I posted it? etc.
End of the Year Book: Dedication
May 5, 2007As many of you know, Mr. Gifford has won the Dedication Poll, so he is most likely who we will be dedicating the book too. Here’s my version of the dedication.
Due to your encouraging words and thoughtful suggestions, we dedicate this book to you, Mr. Gifford, for giving us this chance and helping us to go forth.
End of the Year Book: Back Summary
May 5, 2007I am just thinking aloud right now…Please tell me what you think. I would like some suggestions and corrections.
End of the Year Book: Final Decisions
May 3, 2007Basically this is what we have for the end of the year book. These are now finalized.
End of the Year Book: Back Summary #1
May 3, 2007Here is what I have for the back summary so far. Please read and comment, giving suggestions, comments, fixing errors, etc.
The hourglass has been in use as early as the 11th century, usually consisting of sand that transfers from one glass to another through a narrow tube. This simple device is used to measure amounts of time reliably and is still in use today, but are there secrets of the hourglass that have not yet been discovered? Could this common item transport beings from one dimension to another or bond with the spirit of a dragon? Is it possible that the hourglass could have hidden, mystical powers? Or perhaps the hourglass is just another of the many items strewn across a desk…
End of the Year Book: Cover Art #1 – May 3, 2007
May 3, 2007How does everybody like it? I think that I am finished with it! Now to the dedication and summary…
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End of the Year Book: Dedication Poll
May 3, 2007We need to write the dedication for the end of the year book today becuase it is due tomorrow, so please tell me who you would like to dedicate it to as soon as possible, so I can write it up!
End of the Year Book: Cover Art #1 – May 1, 2007
May 1, 2007Here is what I have so far, but remember that this is just my basic outline and I am far from done. Please help me decide on colors, and tell me how you like it so far.
With colors, I have decided to color the dragon a deep maroonish-red, but am still unsure about the stomach scales and the webbing of the wings.
Mr. Gifford, I need to know the size of the cover art that we are choosing. Are we doing a full cover picture, a medium-sized one in the middle, or a large one taking up almost the entire bottom half?
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Story Idea #8
May 1, 2007Write about something that you find completely pointless in this world, or make up your own invention that serves no purpose.
Participators
Desirae Small’s Useless {sporks}
