Okay, so I’ve been messing around with this idea for a while, and I finally decided to just go for it. It’s this “girls-boarding-school” thing, and I wanted to keep track of how it all went down.
The Initial Spark
It all started with… well, I’m not even sure what it started with, to be honest. Just a random thought, I guess. I wanted to create something, and this idea just popped into my head. I’ve always been a bit of a daydreamer, and this felt like one of those daydreams I could actually do something with.
Getting Started (and Getting Stuck)
First, I just started brainstorming. Like, everything. What kind of school? Who are the girls? What’s the vibe? I filled up a bunch of notebook pages with random ideas, most of which were probably terrible. It was a mess, honestly. I spent a good few days just scribbling down anything that came to mind.
Then, I hit a wall. I had all these ideas, but no clue how to organize them. It felt like trying to put together a puzzle without the picture on the box. Super frustrating.
Finding a Rhythm
I decided to try a different approach. Instead of trying to figure everything out at once, I focused on one small part. I started with one of the girls. I imagined her whole day, from waking up to lights out. That actually helped a lot! It gave me a starting point, something concrete to work with.
- Waking up in the creaky old dorm.
- Grabbing a quick breakfast in the massive dining hall.
- Classes, classes, classes…
- Sneaking around after curfew.
Once I had that one girl’s day figured out, I started adding more. Another girl, a different personality, a different schedule. I started to see how their lives might intersect, how they might interact. It was like watching a little world come to life.
Building the World
The setting was next. I spent hours just visualizing the school. The old buildings, the sprawling grounds, the secret passages (of course!). I even drew some rough sketches, even though I’m a terrible artist. It didn’t matter, though. It was about getting the feel of the place, not creating a masterpiece.
The Long Haul
It’s been a slow process, I’m not gonna lie. There are days when I feel like I’m making no progress at all. But then there are those moments when it all clicks, when a new idea sparks and everything falls into place. Those are the moments that keep me going. It is so exciting!
Where I’m At Now
I’m still in the thick of it. I’ve got a bunch of characters, a rough outline of the setting, and a whole lot of ideas swirling around in my head. It’s still messy, still a work in progress. But it’s my mess, and I’m kind of loving it. I feel I have accomplished a lot. I keep recording my progress everyday.
It is really not easy for me, but I have overcome so much difficulties. This progress makes me feel so good.
