We Write discussion

Okay, we kinda need an idea first, any ideas?

I don't really write romances, wouldn't know how to start.

Okay, what should it be about?

Wait! You know on my writing list, The Secret Diary of Emily Carlton? We might be able to do that. Or we could just write something entirely different. Up to you.

Either that or make up something...in which case we should be brainstorming...

Okay, let's use it. I know I wanted it to secretly be fantasy, but if you don't that's fine.

Okay, I think that we should make it third person and switch between Lisa and Caren for each chapter. That way we could each write something without really needing the other person to be on. I wrote a bit of a prologue a while ago, but it's not finished, we can still use that too, if this is okay with you.

Yup. I think that we should probably create a character sheet for our character based so the other knows what they look like(does that makes sense?)

We can just do it by ourselves and post it here. Also, feel free to change Caren's name completely, that was just what I came up with.

I was thinking like around 16 but you can make her older/younger if you want.

Hey, I was thinking about making a cover for this. Random I know. But anyway, what would you want your name to be?

It was depending on how you want yours. I'll probably use Kelsie M.

Kay, how's this look. I'm no Carina, but is this do-able?

Oh, I think I like this one much better: What do you think?

Tis awesome, is it not? lol Glad you like it. Now we just have to write it. lol. We still need to finish the prologue too, what I sent wasn't finished, they were supposed to find the diary at the end, and take it with them...

Well, I better post Lisa's profile. I'm still looking for a pic.

Name: Lisa Isobel Benson
Age: 16
Birthday: May 13
Parents: Maria and Fred Benson
Friends: your character, others that haven't been named
Siblings: Jennette and Victoria
Hobbies:
Job: Waitress
Intrests:
Confidence Level: fairly high
Personality:
Looks: Dark brown hair, that is about shoulder length. 5'4". Hazel eyes. Hispanic herritage.


Will finish later, can't think of much right now...brain is fried. Hate coming up with ideas for Christmas...

Cool, so much for sticking with the letter 'c' lol. I like her, she's pretty. Think you could help me find a pic for Lisa? I can't really look, I'm trying to get ideas for Christmas.

Well, I've never watched that, so I wouldn't know. Thanks. Also, do you have any ideas that I could give people what to give me for xmas. I've got virtually nothing...and that's not good.

I'm sure a lot of people watch it at my school too, I just don't. I'm a very weird teenager.

I can't really ask for jewlry, I've been to multiple jewlry parties for Lia Sophia and have a crap ton of it now. As for books, I can't really ask for them, I've got an ereader so my mom wants me to use that instead.

Kelsie! Kelsie! Kelsie! KELSIE!!!!!! I finished the prologue!!!!!!!! What do you think, anything need edited? I know I kinda put dialog between our characters, so if you think Piper should sound different or act different, just say the word and it'll be edited.

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Lisa Benson and Piper Styles stood at the top of the stairs. The girls look at each other, both of their eyes filled with sadness and regret. Neither wanted to go through with this, but they had no choice.

The girls sighed in tandem and walked into a room that was so familiar, so unchanged, that it was nearly impossible to believe that Emily was dead. Just the sight of Emily's old room was enough to get Lisa crying. She tried to stop by blinking rapidly, but ended up sobbing harder. Piper wasn't far behind, silently crying beside her only best friend.

"I know this must be hard for you two, but I really appreciate it." Emily's mom said, walking into the room. Her eyes were filled with tears. She was carrying boxes of tissues, cardboard boxes and garbage bags. The girls nodded, taking some tissues to dry their tears.

"Don't mention it. How are you doing?" Piper asked.

"I don't know, honestly. Sometimes I feel like I'm going to see her walk through the door laughing at some text she got, or something. But then I realize that that'll never happen again...My therapist says that it might be best if I move, but I can't bear to leave this place. Perhaps after we clean out her room..." Mrs. Carlton started crying uncontrollably. Both girls tried to console her, but could only try to keep from crying again themselves.

"It's okay. Why don't you go downstairs, we'll take care of this." Lisa said, handing Mrs. Carlton a box of tissues. She nodded, taking the box, and walked out of the room. The girls looked at each other, then around the room. Sighing, they each opened a drawer.

Two hours later, the girls were finishing up. There were piles of clothes, jewerly, makeup, and almost everything else in the room, packed neatly into boxes. There was still one drawer in the dresser left to clean out. It was filled with belts, scarves, a few hats, and, hidden in the very back, a book.

The girls stared at it. There was absolutely no reason for a book to be hidden in the back of her drawer. Especially one that looked so old and worn out. It seemed like it would turn to dust just by being touched. But it didn't. They opened the book and read the first page.

Dear Diary,

I don't know why I'm even bothering writing this down. But I just have this feeling that if I don't...I don't know, it's stupid. But I've already got this book, so I might as well use it. Not that it really matters, it's not like anyone besides me is going to read this. Anyway...

The girls started flipping through the pages, surprised to see that the book was nearly filled up. Each page starting the same way.

"How's it going girls?" Mrs. Carlton yelled from the stairs. The girls quickly shut the book and put it in Lisa's bag, as though they'd been doing something terrible.

"Good, we're almost finished." Lisa yelled, trying to sound calm. For some reason, both girls were very on edge after opening the diary. The girls finished boxing up the items in the drawer, and put the book on the bed. "What do you think we should do? Keep it or give it to Mrs. C?" Lisa asked.

Piper shrugged, "I don't think It's such a good idea..."

"But, this might be it. All that we could ever find to remind us of Emily."

"But, it was hidden like that. If we were supposed to have it, then we would have known about it, don't you think?"

"Yeah, but I still think we should keep it. Sort of a last goodbye from her. We could share it. If you want." Lisa said. Piper nodded.

So without knowing what they were truely getting into, the girls took the book home with them. But little did they know, that there was a reason they felt like they were doing something wrong when they read the first page. That as soon as they opened the book, they were thrown into a world that they couldn't even imagine.

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I was thinking that somewhere in most of the chapters, there could be a diary entry, the last one being on the day that Emily died. Also I thought we'd secretly sneak a bit of fantasy in here and have Emily have powers that she wrote about in the book. What do you think?

Kay, editing in process [insert the woshy noise]...oh dear, I'm reading too much of Nate's stuff.

Glad you like that. It has been edited, what do you think?

Now shall we both post it, or shall only one of us, and if so, which one?

So it'd I'd post it and you'd post it too. Do you think they check for things with the same title?

Yes prologue and how about Teen, novel, mystery? any other tags you can think of?

Yeah, do you have the actual description too?

I wrote this a while back, how is it, usable?

Emily Carlton had everything coming to her. She was a child prodigy. Had great friends. Everything a girl could ask for...Until the car accident that killed her.

A few monthes after the accident, Lisa and Piper--Emily's two best friends--were helping her mom clean out Emily's room. While cleaning, they found a diary hidden in the back of one of her drawers. They started to read it and realized that Emily's life was far from perfect, and the accident was probably just the opposite.

I said above how about teen, novel, mystery

will those work?

Perhaps it should be 'is being co-written by' considering we're still working on it. Other than that it's perfecto

Oh, also, you forgot to italize the diary entry.

Nope, not really, maybe a diary entry somewhere.

Doesn't matter, you can create your own or use that one and add more, or whatever.

Oh no, what?????

Oh, I'm soo sorry. I usually write in my yahoo account, because it'll save automatically after so long. But, sometimes, even better chapters come from losing what was a good chapter, I'm sure you'll get it. You're an awesome writer as it is.

You'll get it, don't worry.

Wait, are you writing in 1st or 3rd POV?

No, I didn't care, but I figured we should be consistant, and I was about to start my chapter, so I wanted to know.

Kay kay. Looking forward to it.

Hey, I think we should make a profile for Emily. I think there'll be a flashback in my chapter, so I need to know what Emily should look like and such.

Okay, works for me.

I need help with a flashback.

School, a few months back, Em almost told them, but didn't. Can't really get how Em or Piper would react. Also I thought of a nickname for Lisa only I'm not sure if I should spell it Li or Lee. Which do you think?

No, I mean like she decides not to tell them. She almost does but doesn't. Okay, I'll use that, I just wasn't sure people would know what that was/how to pronounce it.

Wait, I think I got some insperation. I'll be back in a moment...hopefully with an almost complete, if not complete, chapter.

Yeah, now I just need to find the right words. I know how it's gonna end--well at least the flashback--I just need the begining. I'm working though, slowly but surely.

I am. I might need either a slap in the face or some cold water thrown on me though lol.

I need a teacher name. Got any ideas?

Yeah

Yeah, if you want it to be.

Okay, so what do you need help with?