What is the purpose of this blog? Not so much for others as it is for myself (who knows if anyone will ever read it? And I'm fine with that). I've been moaning for years about my desire to be a writer, and not doing a thing about it. This is where I start.
I thought it'd be fun to write a bit about the games I'm playing or have played, reflect on my life as a "gamer's girl" (my boyfriend works in the gaming industry), and maybe dabble with some game fanfiction (before moving on to original pieces). I used to be an avid fanfic writer when I was little. It's a shame it didn't grow into more. I wonder if I became more self-conscious, and that's why the well dried up?
Why bring gaming into this at all? I know I could do a general writing centered blog. I just found myself suddenly very interested in game writing. I mean, I've loved games since I was little, but I'd never thought about working in the industry. I did start out majoring in computer science in undergrad, but I found it unpleasant.
Anyway. So, game writing. I suppose it'd been in the back of my mind for a few years, but it was the recent Bioware game Dragon Age that really piqued my interest. I found myself very affected by the dialogue between my character and my companions. Probably more affected by it than by any book I've ever read (or game I've ever played). It was the interactive component, of course (coupled with fantastic writing); I was pulled in deeper. And then I thought to myself "wow, I'd like to affect people that way!" And then I thought to myself "I would love to be able to work in the gaming industry without having a talent for art nor knowing a thing about programming!" ;)
My current career path involves a writing component, but it's very different than the type of writing that stirs me. It's the kind of writing that puts people to sleep. I'm on my way to becoming a lawyer. As the days tick by and graduation moves closer, I've felt a kind of desperation creeping upon me. "I have to find a way out!" I'm not under any illusions; I know I'll likely have to work as a lawyer for many years (assuming I get a job!)... at least until the loans are paid off. But I'd like options. I have a lot of friends who are very artistic. They have a main job, and then dozens of little things that they can do on the side - painting, beading, modeling. I'm not talented like that. I don't know if I'm talented when it comes to writing, but I'd at least like to give it a shot. At the least, it'll be enjoyable.
For anyone who stumbles upon this blog - I hope it's enjoyable for you as well. :)
