tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2834185664941166322012-02-16T01:38:50.450-05:00Military dependant (BRAT) and aspiring author, Dominic pulls from his Human Resources background to help both groups better their careers, their lives, and their writing. In the process he explains a bit about himself.Dacula Domnoreply@blogger.comBlogger161100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-283418566494116632.post-17014127439427143132007-07-03T08:09:00.001-04:002007-07-03T08:32:05.940-04:00

A number of things to tell about today. First of all, I got my first comments on my screenplay draft. I admit they came from my wife, but she is a great help. She thought the flow was good other than two areas where I had question marks as well. Net result is that we are both feeling good about it. For now, I have put the file on both computers and onto a flash drive and will let it sit until

Dacula Domnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-283418566494116632.post-7587343883890057362007-06-28T08:17:00.000-04:002007-06-28T08:47:40.489-04:00

Well, it's official. At about 9:30 pm last night, I finished my first screenplay. Space Bugs is still the working title and I am very satisfied with how it turned out. My final word count is at 20,099 words, so just eked in. I know I created some gaps though which I will add to the script to fix. I'm going to fix the major stuff today and tomorrow and then put it up for a while. After my head

Dacula Domnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-283418566494116632.post-35734743525711472602007-06-27T08:05:00.000-04:002007-06-27T13:15:49.660-04:00

I wanted to list out a number of resources that I have found useful to date. This list is likely to change, but my intention is to keep it up in some form from now on.My first question was how to format this list. I could just do a data dump and let people sort through it, but that is not very helpful and can actually be annoying for myself and you. Instead, I can group them according to some

Dacula Domnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-283418566494116632.post-42603252080748814492007-06-25T08:08:00.000-04:002007-06-25T09:37:31.981-04:00

Been a hectic few days for me. First, my best news is getting confirmation that I have a seat in the Dragon*Con Basic Writer's Workshop. I'm still kicking around being part of the Advanced Workshop, but I'm leaning toward a 'no' at this point. My main reason is wanting to be sure that I digest the information from the basic workshop, but I'm also nervous about whether I will click with Ann

Dacula Domnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-283418566494116632.post-125133910217847562007-06-20T08:17:00.000-04:002007-06-20T09:07:56.740-04:00

I have changed the format considerably, but still want to keep everyone updated on my progress. Checks in the mail for the Writing Workshop in August. I don't have any idea when I will know something on that one. I'm guessing two to four weeks.My Screenplay is coming along nicely. We are two thirds through the month and I have about 10,000 words written so far. Although this might seem like

Dacula Domnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-283418566494116632.post-71699265118512126482007-06-19T07:59:00.000-04:002007-06-19T09:01:43.665-04:00

One element of writing is the need to have works poured over, critiqued, and then returned with appropriate doses of encouragement and guidance. There are many resources for this, including Writing.com, Critters, and NaNoWriMo. But I have also been searching for writing groups which would meet locally. I am a believer that we need to interact with each other and additionally need to have

Dacula Domnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-283418566494116632.post-24776279351788952932007-06-15T09:15:00.000-04:002007-06-15T09:19:04.398-04:00

Had some thoughts this morning which I would welcome your opinions on. I have seen few resources for Military Brats in my life. I have seen even fewer which attempt to help others relate to us. I am contemplating a book or a few books which would attempt to breach that gap. Maybe launch into some more indepth study as well. My mind is full of this idea, so I will work on that and get back to

Dacula Domnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-283418566494116632.post-55289045611008695132007-06-14T08:22:00.000-04:002007-06-14T14:49:59.849-04:00

All of us face promptings which strike us like lightning and which move us in directions which we seldom understand, but military dependents can predict one of their's frequently.What I'm talking about are the three year desires for massive changes. Personally this normally meant an intense desire to move, even if it was only to the next apartment. My wife just about killed me this year when the

Dacula Domnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-283418566494116632.post-31396493582567865122007-06-13T10:08:00.000-04:002007-06-13T11:11:49.526-04:00

For those who wondered, the blog will continue to address my writing and provide resources for those aspiring authors like myself. I am just going to add information for those military brat's like myself on transitioning to/coping with the civilian world.The major news today is my discovery that we have our very own writing workshop coming to Atlanta this fall. Dragoncon has put together a

Dacula Domnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-283418566494116632.post-39576554162664869832007-06-12T08:29:00.000-04:002007-06-12T09:16:27.437-04:00

Military brats face the same choices as every person. Many join the military since it is what they know and are comfortable with. Yet many decide that they want a change of venue. They are not necessarily sure what they are looking for, but they are sure they won't find it in the military. This is intended for those who are trying to find a way outside the military. Maybe you even tried to

Dacula Domnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-283418566494116632.post-65341612219106270452007-06-12T08:19:00.000-04:002007-06-12T08:28:44.882-04:00

Eventful week, although not as much to do with writing as elsewhere. We travelled to South Georgia to spend time with friends and family. Not much sleep, but a good time of catching up. We visited with some old friends who I had not seen since I went to college.Additionally, I read some information this week about making this blog better. Several things stood out to me, but the two main ones

Dacula Domnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-283418566494116632.post-53152234876592940552007-06-05T08:00:00.000-04:002007-06-05T08:22:00.906-04:00

Almost 3000 words done for ScriptFrenzy so far. Straightline math says that I need to have 2,667 words done, so I'm on track. I am aiming for having 7,337 words done by Thursday since I will be doing family things all weekend. Shouldn't be a problem after today. I generally have more time on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.Emailed with a professional writer that I know and got more

Dacula Domnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-283418566494116632.post-65101273182560654622007-06-02T19:48:00.000-04:002007-06-02T20:21:03.658-04:00

It is official. Writers of the Future posted their list of finalists to be considered by the final judges and my name is not there. On one side I am disappointed that I did not advance. On the other side of that thought is the realization that this is my first submission to this contest and it draws the most recognition among aspiring writers so I am not exactly the only talent submitting a

Dacula Domnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-283418566494116632.post-65786183761385138462007-06-01T07:58:00.000-04:002007-06-01T08:13:17.320-04:00

Bet you thought I had forgotten this little project.Not a chance. Just been dealing with life. But today is a 'must post' day. Today is the beginning of the first SCRIPT FRENZY!! Don' t know what that is? Check out the page at 'scriptfrenzy.org' for more information, but the basics are that almost 7,000 people in the US and abroad have signed on to write a 20,000 word screen or stage script.

Dacula Domnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-283418566494116632.post-18940879402992750002007-05-21T08:32:00.000-04:002007-05-21T09:26:48.518-04:00

I mentioned in the first post that my journey had begun a little while back. If you followed the chain of events, February marked my first story that was aimed at professional publication. That story is named Daughter-Debt and is being judged by the Writers of the Future (WotF) contest. I have submitted a few other stories to magazines which were entered in some contests although never

Dacula Domnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-283418566494116632.post-48657535079616195412007-05-18T08:17:00.001-04:002007-05-18T08:52:11.809-04:00

Welcome to both of us! For you, this is a new adventure (you hope as much as I do). For me, this is no less an adventure, although I have been in my journey for a little while now.What prompted me to begin a Blog? What is this Blog about? Why should you care? Who is Dominic? What makes him special? Why is there a government car out in front of your house now? Okay, so you might care about

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