New Episode
Hope it is enjoyable. Unfortunately, it is a transition epiosde for the Jake/Ham storyline so not a lot gets resolved. But, as always, let me know what you think!
Later,
Estee
I’ve been busy…
Pre-requisite knowledge: I teach algebra at a high school.
A lot of the time when I think I’ve been too busy to write, it’s really that I’ve just been busy doing other hobby type stuff, but these past few weeks, I’ve just genuinely been busy. The new school year has started and I finally got my own classroom (I’ve been a traveling teacher which is no fun). The downside is someone else is in my room during my planning period so I can’t use my computer, which I typically use extensively in my plans so I’ve had to stay late to do what should have been done during my planning period. Plus, I’ve been working on a website and wiki for my students and they are slowly beginning to use it. But. It requires tons of upkeep like posting up HW assignments and uploading my notes files every day. So, yeah, it’s been a crazy, busy start.
That said, I do have one episode almost in the can to be released on schedule on August 30, and I have a pretty good idea of where I am going after that. I think I’m somewhat procrastinating outlining it because of some tricky logistics that have to be worked out for the Jake/Hamilton storyline. I’ve also been put off slightly at writing the next episode because of comments people made over at FF about only reading the Jake/Ham parts. I mean, I know it’s the most interesting storyline, but, at least lately, I don’t see the other storylines and Jake/Ham filler. I think if they were plots on an actual, watchable show, they would come across quite nicely. I mean, I’m glad people like the Jake and Hamilton parts, but I put time and effort into the rest, too. So now I’m thinking about the episode as a whole and find myself very put off by the idea of writing pages and pages that people don’t want to read. Even if people read it, but only because they feel that they have to…well, that’s not good either. So, yeah, I’m somewhat unmotivated.
I also started working on an original series for my algebra students which mixes math with teen drama. We’ll see how it turns out. I’m creating a “series bible” for it. My biggest problem with creating original characters is making people care about them so we’ll see how I do. Oh, and at this point, I’m definitely working on a “Jake Pratt meets Hannah Montana” storyline in the form of a character named Casey Parker. We’ll see how I do with that. I’m kind of going for something that could air on ABC Family. Drama without profanity or sex. You can certainly check out what I have so far…
http://pc.celtx.com/project/HeY9UnTRnkft
It’s not much and I haven’t worked on it in awhile, but I am excited by the prospect of creating something myself.
