Post by Deleted on Oct 17, 2011 20:02:38 GMT -5
It's not exactly a novel. If anything, it's a collection of short stories, all of which will, some way or another, weave together to give a collection of effects. See, lately in school we've been studying short stories in lieu of full-length novels. I've never been good with writing in quantity. Or quality, for that matter. So, I thought it would be good for me to practice writing by going at it short story-style.
The main cast:
The stories:
Details to come!
The main cast:
Name: Elizabeth Kirschke-Rosenfeld
Nickname: Ellie, Ellu, Lulu
Age: 14
Sex: Female
Blood type: AB
Nationality: American
Ethnicity: German
Race: Caucasian
Sexual Orientation: Asexual
Current status: Nonchalantly skipping classes
Political Party: Independent, leaning towards libertarian
Police/Criminal/Legal record: None
Socioeconomic level as a child: Middle class
Birth date: June 18th, 1997
Birth place: Somewhere in the heart of Connecticut
Current residence: Connecticut suburbs
Occupation: Student
Hobbies/Pastimes: Writing, reading, studying independently, skipping school
Past History
Hometown: I'm too lazy to pick a Connecticut suburb.
First Memory: At age three, somehow waking up at the crack of dawn and creeping into the playroom to "throw a party" with her stuffed animals, in which she sang nursery rhymes and made an adorably bad attempt at dancing.
Most important childhood event that still affects him/her: ...
Why/How?: ...
Other memories/events that still affects him/her and why/how:
Past failures s/he would be embarrassed to have people know about and why: She was an enormous bully when she was a child, all throughout elementary school. She'd rather nobody know this because then they'd have more dirt on her.
Biggest role model: Sylvia Plath.
Why?: She really, really likes her writing.
Biggest disillusions from childhood: ...
Backstory: ...
Physical Characteristics
Height: 5'7''
Weight: 148 lbs
Posture: Good, though sometimes it appears stiff.
Build: Average
Skin: Fair, though oddly pink.
Hair: Dirty-blond bob.
Widow's peak?: Nope.
Ears: Normal.
Eyes: Pretty round, somewhat wide-set. Brown.
Nose: A little pug nose-ish.
Face shape: Round.
Describe their smile: Sheepish.
Left/Right handed?: Right.
Distinguishing features: Port-wine stain on cheek.
Who does s/he take after; mother or father?: Mother.
Style (Elegant, shabby, etc): Plain and thrift-shop-y.
How does s/he dress or what do they typically wear?: T-shirt over a thin long-sleeved shirt, plus jeans. Plus a scarf if she ever gets the chance.
Jewelry: Hardly any.
Weapons: A pen.
Health: Decent, though she doesn't eat very healthily.
Hygiene: Inconsistent, depending on her mood.
Characteristics
Are they generally balanced or clumsy?: Balanced
Describe their walk: Typical
Habits/OCDs/Obsessions: Running her fingers through her hair and picking at a scarf, if she's wearing one. (This is probably why she wears scarves.)
Unique phrases/words: Her catchphrases seem to be "okay", "just don't", and "shut up".
Do they curse, and if so, to what extent?: She does, though it's moderate for a teenager.
Write a piece of dialogue that this character might say (can be between someone else): "Don't worry, I see you. I'm just ignoring you. I have other things on my mind, okay?"
Describe their laugh: Bubbly.
Describe their sleep patterns: All over the place.
Describe their bedroom: Shared with her sister, Siobhan. Mostly neat, save for the papers everywhere. She has a bookshelf near her desk with tons of composition notebooks in it, each containing a past story. There's a corkboard above the desk cluttered with sticky notes and strings connecting it all. It's like the work of a madman.
Describe their daily rituals: Write for two to three hours, slip into school for English and History, then slip out once Math and Science come 'round. Go to the park to hang out with Anthy, Dred, and Margo.
Psychological/Personality Attributes and Attitudes
Intelligence Level: Above average
Known Languages: English
Character's long-term goals/desires in life: Become a bestseller
Character's short-term goals/desires in life: Finish this gorram chapter
Secret desires: To be praised by everyone and always have someone to lean on.
How self-confident is the character?: She thinks she's self-confident.
How do they see him/herself?: Under-appreciated, skilled, and sane amidst stupidity.
How do they believe s/he is perceived by others?: Quiet and antisocial.
What is the character most proud of?: Her latest writing.
What does the character like least about themselves?: Her weight, though it's really not bad.
Is this character generally dominant or submissive?: Neither; it varies.
Patience level: Low around people (save for Monica) but high when it comes to animals and inanimate, intangible things like time and work.
Does the character seem ruled by emotion or logic or some combination thereof?: A combo. She likes to think she's ruled by logic.
Most at ease when: Alone in the park.
Ill at ease when: Forced into a social situation or forced to abide by a set of rules.
Describe their sense of humor: Dry.
If granted one wish, what would it be?: A group of friends who "put up with her".
Why?: She wants someone to rely on and to praise her. Not that she intends to give back.
Character/Personality/Mental/Social Strengths: Diligent, independent-minded, organized, surprisingly good at dealing with crises, and slightly brave.
Character/Personality/Mental/Social Flaws: Unwilling to follow others' rules (mix of good and bad), obsessed with her own sense of order, self-centered, killjoy, arrogant, self-righteous (she thinks of herself as a nonconformist), hypocritical, and blames others for her problems.
If they could be described with one of the seven virtues, which would it be?: Diligence.
If they could be described with one of the seven sins, which would it be?: Pride.
Optimist or Pessimist: Pessimist
Introvert or extrovert: Introvert
Greatest Fear: Getting into serious trouble and genuinely facing the consequences.
Other Fears/Insecurities/Phobias: Airplanes freak her out.
Emotional/psychological/social peculiarities: Arrogance and puritanical values.
Biggest regret: Falling out of favor with her teachers.
Other regrets: Bullying in elementary school.
Biggest accomplishment: Remains to be seen.
Minor accomplishments: Reading ginormous books and writing ginormous books.
Likes/Dislikes
Likes: Writing, reading, chilly weather, composition notebooks, English class, and music.
Dislikes: Humanity, rules, her sister, laziness, sexualization, hot weather, modern art, and "the popular crowd".
Favorite:
Color: Pink and orange.
Clothing: Scarves
Place: The park
Room in the house and why: The storage room in the attic. It has an amazing breeze.
Food/drinks: Espressos, sponge cake, beef, and lemonade.
Music genre: Indie rock
Songs and Singers/Bands: The Mountain Goats, Deerhunter, Kate Nash, Kings of Leon, The Airborne Toxic Event, Tori Amos
Subject in school: English
Animal: Leopard
Least Favorite:
Clothing: Skirts
Place: The kitchen
Food: Fish, pepper, lettuce, and vanilla ice cream.
Music genre: RAP MUSIC
Subject in school: Math
Simple Pleasures: Composition notebooks and listening to the radio.
Greater Pleasures: Writing.
Where does this character like to hang out?: The corner of the park near the tire swings.
Where is this character's dream place to live?: Venezia!
Mode of transportation: Feet.
Emotional Characteristics
Describe character's sense of morals: Somewhat puritanical.
What do they consider taboo (something they personally would never do): Have sex, drink alcohol, do drugs, or wear revealing clothing.
Describe character's etiquette: Barely passing as polite.
Describe character's sense of self-control: Structured but instinctual.
How does this character act in public?: Aloof and sour.
How does this character act in privacy?: Passionate and determined.
How does this character act around strangers vs. how they act around friends?: Ignores strangers unless circumstance demands it, acts snarky but oddly charming among friends.
How does this character act around family?: Whiny.
Some summaries: She's an arrogant, immature teenager who "hates everyone". She's absorbed in writing, almost to the point of obsession, and is slightly OCD-ish. She enjoys studying, but she hates rules so strongly that she veers way off the curriculum and ends up with C's and D's. She does not care (yet). As far as she's concerned, she should be able to do whatever she pleases. The story includes the adventures that ensue as she skips school, as well as the consequences she faces.
Nickname: Ellie, Ellu, Lulu
Age: 14
Sex: Female
Blood type: AB
Nationality: American
Ethnicity: German
Race: Caucasian
Sexual Orientation: Asexual
Current status: Nonchalantly skipping classes
Political Party: Independent, leaning towards libertarian
Police/Criminal/Legal record: None
Socioeconomic level as a child: Middle class
Birth date: June 18th, 1997
Birth place: Somewhere in the heart of Connecticut
Current residence: Connecticut suburbs
Occupation: Student
Hobbies/Pastimes: Writing, reading, studying independently, skipping school
Past History
Hometown: I'm too lazy to pick a Connecticut suburb.
First Memory: At age three, somehow waking up at the crack of dawn and creeping into the playroom to "throw a party" with her stuffed animals, in which she sang nursery rhymes and made an adorably bad attempt at dancing.
Most important childhood event that still affects him/her: ...
Why/How?: ...
Other memories/events that still affects him/her and why/how:
Past failures s/he would be embarrassed to have people know about and why: She was an enormous bully when she was a child, all throughout elementary school. She'd rather nobody know this because then they'd have more dirt on her.
Biggest role model: Sylvia Plath.
Why?: She really, really likes her writing.
Biggest disillusions from childhood: ...
Backstory: ...
Physical Characteristics
Height: 5'7''
Weight: 148 lbs
Posture: Good, though sometimes it appears stiff.
Build: Average
Skin: Fair, though oddly pink.
Hair: Dirty-blond bob.
Widow's peak?: Nope.
Ears: Normal.
Eyes: Pretty round, somewhat wide-set. Brown.
Nose: A little pug nose-ish.
Face shape: Round.
Describe their smile: Sheepish.
Left/Right handed?: Right.
Distinguishing features: Port-wine stain on cheek.
Who does s/he take after; mother or father?: Mother.
Style (Elegant, shabby, etc): Plain and thrift-shop-y.
How does s/he dress or what do they typically wear?: T-shirt over a thin long-sleeved shirt, plus jeans. Plus a scarf if she ever gets the chance.
Jewelry: Hardly any.
Weapons: A pen.
Health: Decent, though she doesn't eat very healthily.
Hygiene: Inconsistent, depending on her mood.
Characteristics
Are they generally balanced or clumsy?: Balanced
Describe their walk: Typical
Habits/OCDs/Obsessions: Running her fingers through her hair and picking at a scarf, if she's wearing one. (This is probably why she wears scarves.)
Unique phrases/words: Her catchphrases seem to be "okay", "just don't", and "shut up".
Do they curse, and if so, to what extent?: She does, though it's moderate for a teenager.
Write a piece of dialogue that this character might say (can be between someone else): "Don't worry, I see you. I'm just ignoring you. I have other things on my mind, okay?"
Describe their laugh: Bubbly.
Describe their sleep patterns: All over the place.
Describe their bedroom: Shared with her sister, Siobhan. Mostly neat, save for the papers everywhere. She has a bookshelf near her desk with tons of composition notebooks in it, each containing a past story. There's a corkboard above the desk cluttered with sticky notes and strings connecting it all. It's like the work of a madman.
Describe their daily rituals: Write for two to three hours, slip into school for English and History, then slip out once Math and Science come 'round. Go to the park to hang out with Anthy, Dred, and Margo.
Psychological/Personality Attributes and Attitudes
Intelligence Level: Above average
Known Languages: English
Character's long-term goals/desires in life: Become a bestseller
Character's short-term goals/desires in life: Finish this gorram chapter
Secret desires: To be praised by everyone and always have someone to lean on.
How self-confident is the character?: She thinks she's self-confident.
How do they see him/herself?: Under-appreciated, skilled, and sane amidst stupidity.
How do they believe s/he is perceived by others?: Quiet and antisocial.
What is the character most proud of?: Her latest writing.
What does the character like least about themselves?: Her weight, though it's really not bad.
Is this character generally dominant or submissive?: Neither; it varies.
Patience level: Low around people (save for Monica) but high when it comes to animals and inanimate, intangible things like time and work.
Does the character seem ruled by emotion or logic or some combination thereof?: A combo. She likes to think she's ruled by logic.
Most at ease when: Alone in the park.
Ill at ease when: Forced into a social situation or forced to abide by a set of rules.
Describe their sense of humor: Dry.
If granted one wish, what would it be?: A group of friends who "put up with her".
Why?: She wants someone to rely on and to praise her. Not that she intends to give back.
Character/Personality/Mental/Social Strengths: Diligent, independent-minded, organized, surprisingly good at dealing with crises, and slightly brave.
Character/Personality/Mental/Social Flaws: Unwilling to follow others' rules (mix of good and bad), obsessed with her own sense of order, self-centered, killjoy, arrogant, self-righteous (she thinks of herself as a nonconformist), hypocritical, and blames others for her problems.
If they could be described with one of the seven virtues, which would it be?: Diligence.
If they could be described with one of the seven sins, which would it be?: Pride.
Optimist or Pessimist: Pessimist
Introvert or extrovert: Introvert
Greatest Fear: Getting into serious trouble and genuinely facing the consequences.
Other Fears/Insecurities/Phobias: Airplanes freak her out.
Emotional/psychological/social peculiarities: Arrogance and puritanical values.
Biggest regret: Falling out of favor with her teachers.
Other regrets: Bullying in elementary school.
Biggest accomplishment: Remains to be seen.
Minor accomplishments: Reading ginormous books and writing ginormous books.
Likes/Dislikes
Likes: Writing, reading, chilly weather, composition notebooks, English class, and music.
Dislikes: Humanity, rules, her sister, laziness, sexualization, hot weather, modern art, and "the popular crowd".
Favorite:
Color: Pink and orange.
Clothing: Scarves
Place: The park
Room in the house and why: The storage room in the attic. It has an amazing breeze.
Food/drinks: Espressos, sponge cake, beef, and lemonade.
Music genre: Indie rock
Songs and Singers/Bands: The Mountain Goats, Deerhunter, Kate Nash, Kings of Leon, The Airborne Toxic Event, Tori Amos
Subject in school: English
Animal: Leopard
Least Favorite:
Clothing: Skirts
Place: The kitchen
Food: Fish, pepper, lettuce, and vanilla ice cream.
Music genre: RAP MUSIC
Subject in school: Math
Simple Pleasures: Composition notebooks and listening to the radio.
Greater Pleasures: Writing.
Where does this character like to hang out?: The corner of the park near the tire swings.
Where is this character's dream place to live?: Venezia!
Mode of transportation: Feet.
Emotional Characteristics
Describe character's sense of morals: Somewhat puritanical.
What do they consider taboo (something they personally would never do): Have sex, drink alcohol, do drugs, or wear revealing clothing.
Describe character's etiquette: Barely passing as polite.
Describe character's sense of self-control: Structured but instinctual.
How does this character act in public?: Aloof and sour.
How does this character act in privacy?: Passionate and determined.
How does this character act around strangers vs. how they act around friends?: Ignores strangers unless circumstance demands it, acts snarky but oddly charming among friends.
How does this character act around family?: Whiny.
Some summaries: She's an arrogant, immature teenager who "hates everyone". She's absorbed in writing, almost to the point of obsession, and is slightly OCD-ish. She enjoys studying, but she hates rules so strongly that she veers way off the curriculum and ends up with C's and D's. She does not care (yet). As far as she's concerned, she should be able to do whatever she pleases. The story includes the adventures that ensue as she skips school, as well as the consequences she faces.
The stories:
Details to come!
