Brainstorming Breakthrough

I've decided to take a little break from my novel and work with this new idea I had. But I came upon a problem. I had Great characters with awesome backstories nad motives and a dynamic setting that's pregnant with change. The problem was I couldn't think of Plot! I had to use a mind map to think things through but I still couldn't think of anything. Until I remembered something I learned in 7th grade. Conflict is Man vs. Man, Man vs. nature, Man vs. Society, or Man vs. Self. I wrote each of these on a paper and started thinking of things that could happen and BOOM! Brain lock fixed. But I am getting a little light headed from this cherry scented expo marker.

Useless thins I've started doing sence becomming a writer

Over the last month of 2010 I've noticed I've gained some rather intresting skills and habitsSence becomming a writer. Dare I say I've started a wild thing called Pen Spinning. It's really as easy as it sounds but I've taught myself some pretty impressive tricks while sitting there with a pen in my hand. It's kinda odd seeing hundreds of youtube videos of people spinning but they all are way better than me. Along with that I've noticed I can pretty much do anything with a pen in my hand.( I spent half of an Orchestra class doodeling in my music between playing)I've also taught myself to type with one hand. It's not easy on a qwerty keyboard but I refuse to go get one of those stupid onehanded keyboards. I don't nessicarlly use this when I'm writing so much as looking things up and IMing. Oddly I've noticed I've become much more organized sence becomming a writer. I'm not losing things as much although I did lose my flashdrive with all my writing on it onece and I seriousley cried. I've got to get my own computer to eliminate the threat of losing my work on a thing smaller than my ipod. Love to hear about your was of keeping up with your writings and I'd also love to read some example works but I can't say I'll be able to give much feedback. Shoot me an e-mail at follow.the.journey.now@gmail.com Till next time:)