Four Days Of Short Stories I

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          Four Days Of Short Stories is writing exercise/event I'm doing this weekend (Friday, Nov. 2 - Monday, Nov. 5) where I write an original short story everyday for four days. I'm going to post them here, in this post, and also here. I do not promise that the stories will good, just that they will be written in a day. The idea is to quickly come up with an original concept and run with, to experiment, and try out new styles. It's a learning and experimenting exercise.

          Also, anyone is welcome to write stories along with me and post them here as well; even if they cannot write all four days. If you plan on doing so please follow the few guidelines.

• An original unused concept (ideas you'll had but haven't written are fine)
• No sequels/prequels/continuations to any of your old/current stories
• Experiment
• Try to make it a full stand-alone story
• Must be posted by 11:59 PM of that day
• Have fun!

          Also, the stories should be between 1-4 pages (to be manageable) be can be longer. There isn't any set theme or motif, but if you're having trouble coming up with a story idea try this: The theme of boredom or try making the boring or ordinary event you can think of unique or strange.

          Lastly, note that it says Four Days Of Short Stories 'I,' I may do this again if this first one goes well. I'm doing this to improve my own writing ability and to get myself run with concepts less stressfully and to writing quicker (looking at you Elevator Music).


UPDATE 1 (11/2/12): Day 1 Story added below. Read it in all its unedited glory!

UPDATE 2 (11/3/12): Day 2 Story added below.

UPDATE 3 (11/4/12): Day 3 Story added below.

UPDATE 4 (11/5/12): Day 4 Story, the final story, added below.

UPDATE 5 (11/6/12): Day 0 Test Story added.

• Day 1 Story: [We're Closed So, Come Right In]
• Day 2 Story: [Ride]
• Day 3 Story: [Lowell O’well, the Flying Mechanical Whale]
• Day 4 Story: [Anderson Wicked]
• Day 0 Test Story: [Letter]

Elevator Music Can Be Good Music Too Update 9 ~ [10/28/12]

          Hey, guys. It's been awhile, huh? At least for Elevator Music after a bit of a hiatus. No video this update, but the Script has been updated from last month. It's still not complete. Progress has been slow because of school and me working on other projects. Expect progress to continue slow as school is my priority, but it will be finish prior to the new year. I promise. Hopeful by the next update.

          Speaking of the next update, I'll going to continue this format of writing more and have no video. Also, I think doing a month instead of weekly schedule for these updates makes more sense giving the slow progress. The next update will be at the end of November.

          So, what's been happening with Elevator Music the past month in terms progress? Actually more than you would think giving the break. The script has been giving a number of minor fixes as well as have scene 3 rewritten and so smoother transitions added in. On the non-physical side, some characters been more clearly defined. Neil is down. I took a look at some of the stories themes and am making sure they are well represented in the season and story overall. Changed, given, and/or built upon character themes. Season 1 is still giving me trouble, but a lot of thing a clear now. Now I need to focus on finishing episode 1.

          The Script is right below. Please take a look and comment. See you next time.

Script for First Floor (Season 1; Episode 1 - Pilot) [Partial-10/28/12]: Here
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Next Update: Sunday 11/25/12

Do You Want More 'Elevator Music Can Be Good Music Too'?

          Do you guys want to see more of Elevator Music Can Be Good Music Too, the audio drama that I'm working? If you do please tell me by leaving comments under this post. To tell you the truth, school is really kicking my butt right now and I'm feeling very unmotivated. A little word that someone wants to see this project continue would really go a long way right now. Since the last update I haven't done much on the project, because of school and other things, but the last few weeks I have been review the script of the first episode and making notes and corrects. Other than that, I've been working on flushing out the main characters more as well as making the whole story align with the themes I want to convey overall and for each season.

          After reviewing the first episode's script on my own I've found problems, but really holds up. Tweaking more than rewriting seems to be all that it really need (though there are obviously some scenes that will be rewritten). I'm more or less happy with what I have so far.

          If you have been following the the progress of Elevator Music Can Be Good Music Too, I would like to thank you. I really appreciate interest you are giving to my project, especially when all I have to show is an incomplete pilot script. Thank you very much. 

          I do not really know why I decided to make this post, but I feel it is a need post to make right now. Again, I ask that if you want to see more of this project that you let me know by commenting below. Until next everyone. 

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Virtual Gaia Network Is Taking Some Down Time

          Hey, everyone. Virtual Gaia Network (including Virtual Gaia, Virtual Gaia Games, and Virtual Gaia Projects) is going to be taking some down time while I take care of my duties at college. College should be my top priority and I really need to focus on that. So for the time Virtual Gaia Network won't be update as frequently. I usually at least update Virtual Gaia weekly with Best Quote of the Week, but as of right now everything not school related is going to take a back seat for away. Thanks for reading. See you next time.

Elevator Music Video Update 8 ~ [9/17/12]

Elevator Music Video Update 8 from Thaddeus Coleman on Vimeo.

          First thing first. The Script for the first episode has been updated. I'm nearly finished. Also, I spent the week making a sort of guide as to what will need to be done with this Script once I finish. There is going to be some revising. Along with that I made a Thematic Outline--what I want to accomplish with each episode of the season story and theme wise.

          Next, I'm taking a bit of a break. What I mean by this is that I really need to focus on school and I can't spent part everyday trying to find time to write everyday... or worrying about that. I'm not stopping but the schedule is going to be more lax. This also means I'm not going to be doing these video updates every week. I was thinking about doing it on a monthly based, but we will see for now. As of right now I have the next update scheduled for the end of October. I need to focus my self on school.

          Anyway the Script is right below. Please take a look and comment. See you next time.

Script for First Floor (Season 1; Episode 1 - Pilot) [Partial-9/17/12]: Here

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Background Music: My Country by Tune-Yards from the album WHOKILL

Next Update: Sunday 10/28/12 (?)

Elevator Music Video Update 7 ~ [9/9/12]

Elevator Music Video Update 7 from Thaddeus Coleman on Vimeo.

          Sorry I didn't have the video part of the video update up last week. It's been very hectic since school started. The good thing is that I done coding Still Here After Wednesday Night version 5.2.0.0., this means I have more free time however that free time will be mostly used for school until I get everything in order. No Script update this week, but expect one next Sunday. Seeya then.

Undertow by Ivy from the album Long Distance

          Another thing. Check out this post from the Main Site if you haven't already: A Girl And A Tiny Portal Need Our Help. It a really unique and interesting film project that is trying to get Kickstarted. It's almost at its goal (and end of its time) but they need our help. Check it.

Script for First Floor (Season 1; Episode 1 - Pilot) [Partial-9/3/12]: Here

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Next Update: Sunday 9/16/12

Elevator Music Video Update 6 ~ [9/3/12]

          Keep ya waiting, huh? This update contains the an update to the Script. Please read and comment on the progress. Sorry about delay. As always the video will be up later.

Script for First Floor (Season 1; Episode 1 - Pilot) [Partial-9/3/12]: Here

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Next Update: Sunday 9/9/12

Video Update 6 Delayed Till Monday

          Sorry, everyone the next update is going to be delay until tomorrow. I thought I would get it up late today but I fail. Expect an Update to the Script along with the update Monday Afternoon. Evening at the latest.

UPDATE 1 (9/3/12): You can find the new Update Here.

Elevator Music Video Update 5 ~ [8/26/12]

Elevator Music Video Update 5 from Thaddeus Coleman on Vimeo.

          In this update I'm update the Script (finally--at the bottom of this page), however it is only of the next two scenes as I've been busy finishing the programming for Shoy Schot's update (a.k.a. Still Here After Wednesday Night 5.2.0.0). I plan on finishing it in the next few days hopefully. With the extra time I update Script throughout the week.

          Over the the past week I've been writing and rewriting the unscripted scenes for episode 1 as well as writing a couple of scene for episode 2. I trying to nail down Collis' character and also improve the pacing of the Script (ep 1). The former I'm getting better at and the latter I won't be able to until I have a completed draft in of me.

          The problems I'm facing with the Script right now are as follows: Looking to be too long (I actually prefer this to being short, but it is pass the comfortably over length point). Some scenes go on for too long while other's aren't long enough. Because of this the pacing is thrown off. Also, a major concern is that this series is both a comedy and drama; the first episode should be teaser for the overall series, provide samplings of most of the main points (within reason)--I'm hitting the comedy but not so much the drama. Now this will come in later. I already have some scenes written for later in the season that have drama/character development and I even have these scenes in the first episode but the pacing is a bit messy. These are the problems I'm looking to fix as I go on.

          Lastly, I start back college tomorrow--what does that mean for Elevator Music? Mostly nothing that will hinder my writing as it's already been hinder with my programming. Actually, this is a good thing. I'll have down time to writing more at school and also--the biggest thing--I can use the school's internet to upload videos, which means I can make longer more in-depth video updates if I need to. Also, I can practice speaking on camera. All in all, this is good.

          O.K. guys, this will be it for this update. I felt you deserved a meatier update since the video won't be here till later and the Script didn't receive as big an update as I promised. Seeya.

Cilla Black's Step Inside Love

          One more thing I want to share with everyone besides random music is this article by Roses from PusingUpRoses.com. It is a very touching and powerful article about an experience in her life that change entire outlook on life after she saw how affected those around her. I really recommend giving it a read. You can a direct link to article here: Resilience and Asshole EMTs

Script for First Floor (Season 1; Episode 1 - Pilot) [Partial-8/26/12]: Here

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UPDATE 1 (8/27/12): Video Added. It's abysmally dark. Apologies. 

Next Update: Sunday 9/2/12

Elevator Music Video Update 4 ~ [8/19/12]

Elevator Music Video Update 4 from Thaddeus Coleman on Vimeo.

          Another short update, no script this week. Sound may be weird since I'm outside in the middle of a forest. Script update next update and maybe a bonus scene sometime within the week.

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Next Update: Sunday 8/26/12