Jessica Howard
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Novel writing
I have been writing my novel for 10 years as I have restarted so many times and I keep changing the story as I don't like which way the story is going or how I have written it, my first attempted at my novel it was all jumbled up and some of it didn't make sense I typed up on my laptop which wasn't the greatest idea so I decided to go old school and hand write a rough copy so that I could look back on what I had written when typing it up so I did not repeat myself and than I didn't like the way the story was going so I changed it many of times. I had no idea how much work it would be to write a novel when I sat down 10 years ago to write it I am now on my fourth attempt of writing and hopefully this time I will finish it I just struggled getting my novel going as my story and writing wasn't great on my first attempt and I lost the plot of my story so many times as I lost focus between my novel and my everyday life, on another attempt I got too quickly into my story and didn't stretch it out so many attempts and so many different problems but I won't go into them all now. I have always been a short story writer and it is very different when writing a novel you have to stretch out the story and brainstorm ideas and outline your characters and their background if you have ideas for the story later on it best to have a notebook to write it down I purchased a writing journal to help me outline my characters and my storyline it comes in handy too as there are pages to make notes so I can write down ideas I have for later in the story, my writing journal has been a great help. I have also read books about people and their writing novel adventure. My favourite novelist is Nora Roberts her novels inspired me to want to write a novel I even called my lead female character Nora. I still have a long way to go with not only my story but my characters as I haven't quite got their background and ideas on where I want them to go in the future. Wish me luck as I hoping one day to have a complete novel it doesn't matter if no one wants to publish it accomplishment to have eventually finish it, if you have written a novel I would love some tips in the comment section as it is of great interest to also hear about other people's novel writing their ups and downs, I have always loved writing short stories since I was a child and wanted to always write a novel to me it is adventure writing as you get really into your characters and that is what I hoping will happen with my characters in my novel that I will get into them and their lives. When I have read novels I have always gotten in to the characters and their lives that is what I want my novel to be to me and if it ever get published to whoever reads my novel I would love to here about other peoples writing experience as my has been a bumpy road and scary at times but for me writing is way into someone soul whether it is a short story or a novel, here I go back to writing my novel.
By Jessica Howard7 months ago in Beat
Days to come
What a world we live in these days it has changed much over time but it has changed a whole lot more since Covid 19 It has become a very expensive to live these days with rents sky rocketing and making it hard for families and single people to live I have been in a shared rental with 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 living room and no garage we do have a swimming pool and our rent has gone $100.00 in the time we have been there and it is way too much for what we have and we have to wait ages for them to approve anything to be fixed it is a crime if you ask me. Some people can't even afford a place to rent all because house owners are getting greedy and I have a feeling that is going to keep going up and up until we can't afford it and all be homeless I tell it it is just wrong.
By Jessica Howard2 years ago in Beat
Snowy weekend getaway
We drove up the snowy, windy road towards the cosy A- frame cabin, "this road is icy' Sarah sat nervously next to her husband "I know and with all this snow I can barely see the road" "we will make it" "don't worry sweetheart we will get get to the lovely cosy A frame cabin' Jacob said in a reassuring voice he didn't want to panic his wife he could she was already nervous. An hour later they arrived safely at the cabin "I knew we'd make it in one piece" Jacob smiled as he grabbed their bags out of the car "I hope there is some dry firewood inside we need dry firewood to start a fire" Sarah nodded. When they walked into the cabin Sarah looked over at the fireplace there was a basket next to the fireplace with some wood in it "that's not a lot Jacob" "it is enough to get it started I'll go out to the shed and see if there is more" Sarah took their bags from Jacob "you get the fire started and I'll take these into the bedroom "ok sweetheart" Jacob kissed Sarah sweetly on the lips.
By Jessica Howard3 years ago in Beat
My Fiction Story Part 3!
The birth had not been smooth there had been complication for me not my baby girl she was beautiful and healthy I watched as Logan cradle her in his arms 'are you okay?' 'I am feeling much better Logan' 'I was so scared I was going to lose you' 'you didn't I am still here' I smiled weakly. Logan placed our daughter into the crib and came over to me 'Tess I don't know what I would do if I lost either of you' 'that is not going to happen I am not going anywhere' 'I love you Tess and I...' I put my finger to his lips 'no not now I need to get my strength back and be a mother to my baby girl we will talk about this later' 'you're right rest now' Logan kissed my forehead. The time had come for me to go home with my baby girl and I knew Logan would be waiting on my decision about our relationship the only problem was I didn't have one I knew I loved Logan but I didn't know whether I was ready. I sat in the rocking chair that Logan had made while I feed my baby girl Lily I felt Logan's presence I knew he was standing in the door frame 'Logan' 'yes' 'you just going to stand there and watch' 'yes I am it is a beautiful sight' I sighed. I placed Lily down in her bassinet I felt Logan behind me 'I need to sleep while Lily is sleeping' 'Tess' 'not now Logan I am tired' 'you can't keep me waiting forever' he sounded so angry but I couldn't turn around I heard him leave the room.
By Jessica Howard3 years ago in Beat
My Favourite Summer Food
Summer Time is a hot season and eating is something I do little of The thought of turning on the stove or oven does not appeal to me and not being much of cook as it is in any season making a greek salad doesn't involve cooking there is nothing nicer than a greek salad you have thrown together yourself and a nice cool drink and no not talking about an alcoholic drink I am talking about a nice glass of coke or pepsi with ice.
By Jessica Howard4 years ago in Feast
My fiction story, part 2!
I knew moving in with Logan had not been a good idea being around Logan was proving to be difficult my hormones were raging due to being pregnant and finding it difficult to hold down my sexual urges towards Logan I didn't want to throw myself back into our relationship when I still didn't completely trust Logan so being in the same house as Logan was proving to be difficult. I couldn't avoid him when we were setting up the baby's nursery 'we need a neutral colour no pink and no blue' 'how about green?' 'green really Logan' 'well what do you suggest' 'what about wall paper with a pattern on it that would suit a boy or a girl' 'so wallpaper shopping it is then' I got up from the spot I had been sitting on the floor I groaned 'what's wrong?' 'stiff joints' 'you're working too hard' 'Logan stiff joints are part of pregnancy whether you are taking it easy or working' 'no need to snap Tess' 'sorry but you are fussing too much' 'you're pregnant I can't fuss' 'you can fuss but you are fussing too much and it is driving me crazy' 'sorry I will easy back a bit' 'thank you' I rubbed lower back. Logan stepped up behind 'can I at least help you with your lower back pain' 'yes please' Logan worked his fingers into my lower back 'is that helping' 'so much' I moaned and leaned back towards Logan I felt his lips graze my neck 'Logan' I turned my head slightly towards him 'Logan' 'mm' 'someone is at the door' 'what?' 'the doorbell' 'dam' Logan moved away from me and went downstairs to answer the door.
By Jessica Howard4 years ago in Fiction
Ice Riverville and Jack
I held Holly's hand as we waited outside the hotel for Jack and Sarah I was nervous I looked down at Holly she was excited she loved the zoo as she loved animals Marie had been happy for me to take Holly with me as she knew it would help me be more comfortable with going out with Jack and Marie was even more happy to have some alone time with Trevor for the first time in quite a long time Marie and Trevor didn't like to go out and leave Holly as they adored her, I saw Jack and Sarah approaching and I started to feel sick was this mistake.
By Jessica Howard4 years ago in Beat
My Fiction Story
This guy just didn't get that no means no I have tried to get away but he keeps following me seriously some guys are just morons 'how about that dance' 'I have said no and that I am not interested' I try to walk away but he grabs my arm 'come on sweetheart I can show you a good time' 'no thanks' I try to pull away but his grip tightens 'I believe the lady said no' 'buzz off loser' the guy gets pulled away from me I looked to see who came to my rescue and roll my eyes it is my ex boyfriend Logan 'typical' I mutter and weave my way through the crowd to get away from both of them. Logan and I broke up months ago and he still being my knight in shining armour why can't he get the message that we are so over, I step outside and breath in the fresh air but I know I am not alone I can feel Logan behind me I don't turn around 'are you okay?' I don't answer 'Tess' I turn on him 'seriously Logan what the hell' 'why are you angry?' 'why can't you leave me alone we are broken up so stop being some crazy white knight I don't need your help' 'Tess' he looks hurt but I don't feel sorry for him 'just leave me alone' with that I walk away and don't look back.
By Jessica Howard4 years ago in Humans
