The Thoughts of The Thinker

Peta Karakter vs Plot

2012-02-27T14:25:00.002+07:00

Ada 2 cara yang bisa menjadi alat bantu dalam mengembangkan cerita.

Do you know mindmap? Cara yang dikembangkan oleh Tony Buzan ini bisa dijadikan salah satu cara untuk mendeskripsikan karakter kamu dalam cerita. Cara ini cocok buat kamu yang suka membuat plot sedetail mungkin.

Dan pada setiap 'akar' dari mindmap yang kamu buat, bisa kamu bikin turunan plotnya. Misalnya, pada bab 1 kamu ingin karakter melakukan aktivitas apa saja? Tulis di setiap 'akar'-nya. Setelah selesai, lanjutkan ke bab 2, dst.

Dari turunan Karakter vs Plot ini, kamu bisa dengan mudah melihat peta cerita kamu. Kamu bisa tahu mau ke mana arah cerita kamu sampai bab terakhir.

Kalau sudah menulis sampai tengah cerita terus ingin diubah gimana? Gak masalah. Ubah petanya. Kamu akan tahu 'akar' mana saja yang mesti diubah, yang berpengaruh pada jalan cerita.

Cara yang satu lagi adalah dengan membuat bagan/diagram.

Cara ini efektif kalau kamu tidak mau repot membuat detail, tapi cukup dengan membuat garis besarnya saja. Satu bagan diwakilkan satu action, misalnya. Atau satu bagan diwakilkan satu setting. It's up to you.

Kedua cara ini bisa kamu lakukan kalau kamu tidak suka membuat plot dengan hanya membuat jajaran-jajaran kalimat, tapi dengan gambar. Aku sendiri lebih suka dengan cara bagan/diagram karena buatku, alur cerita lebih 'terlihat' dan dari setiap bagan, bisa aku 'zoom in' atau 'zoom out' dengan cara membuat bagan baru tersendiri.

Semoga saja cara ini bisa membantu. Selamat mencoba ya! :)

Kerangka Di Balik Kerangka

2012-02-27T14:22:00.002+07:00

Maksudku, ada kisah di balik cerita kita. Diibaratkan dua buah papan puzzle yang berhadapan, kedua puzzle itu mempunyai gambar yang berbeda namun berhubungan. Jika satu gambar tidak disatukan, satu gambar lagi juga tidak bisa diselesaikan.

Penerapannya ke novel kita adalah kalau kamu mau membuat sebuah cerita, tentu ada alasan kenapa sang tokoh utama yang terpilih. Sang tokoh utama di sini menjadi tokoh yang dengan rajin kita 'jatuhkan' berkali-kali yang pada akhirnya, tentu saja, menjadi 'pahlawan'. Alasan kenapa dia bisa terpilih itulah yang menjadi kerangka 'terselubung'. Dan kisah dia yang ada di novel kita itu yang menjadi kerangka yang 'terlihat'. Yang membuat kerangka 'terlihat' itu menjadi kokoh adalah kerangka 'terselubung' ini. Jika kerangka 'terselubung' kita lemah, maka kerangka 'terlihat' akan kelihatan sangat biasa, pembaca bahkan cenderung kurang greget.

Jadi, buatlah kerangka 'terselubung' sedetail dan serapi mungkin, urutan karakter, plot, timing, setting, dan elemen-elemen cerita lainnya, supaya kerangka 'terlihat' kita jadi berdiri tegak dan bikin pembaca penasaran.

Potongan-potongan gambar puzzle kita yang ada di kerangka 'terselubung' ini yang nanti melengkapi gambar di kerangka 'terlihat' kita. Makanya, sekali lagi aku ingatkan, jangan lupa elemen-elemen cerita tadi dirapikan, dibuat sedetail mungkin. Aku yakin cerita kamu jadi semakin menstimulasi keingintahuan pembaca.

Letakkan kepingan-kepingan puzzle dari kerangka 'terselubung' tadi di kerangka 'terlihat'. Terserah kamu susunannya bagaimana. Tapi yang jelas, di akhir cerita, potongan-potongan puzzle dari dua kerangka kamu harus sudah bersatu dan utuh.

Siapkan dua kerangka kamu dari sekarang, gerakkan pulpen kamu, dan susun rapi barisan mereka! Kamu akan takjub dengan hasilnya. Siapa yang mengira puzzle-puzzle itu dilahirkan dari otak kamu? :)

Afterthought ~ "Heart"

2011-04-22T12:14:00.006+07:00

Your heart is like a piece of glass

When you're in love, it sparks

When you meet someone who loves you back

It even shines brightly

But when someone breaks your heart

It shatters and darkened

Even though it heals, its shape would never be the same

Your heart is like a piece of glass

What matters in it, no one can take it

No matter who you are, or what status that tags you all along

It's a see-through thing

It cannot lie

And you can see it right through it

for whom your love is for

Your heart is like a piece of glass

Be careful with Hate

Because your heart does not contain borders

When it's filled with Hate

It can easily blend with Love

And your heart won't decline the actions

Be prepared with the result

Your heart is like a piece of glass

It's a great partition to all dangers out there

Yet it's a vulnerable thing that no one can protect

Except yourself

Your heart is like a beautiful little home

which made from a piece of glass

It has doors, windows, and most importantly, a key

When you find someone who holds your key to your heart

and dying to protect it also

Then you have found your other piece of glass

which completes your Heart

Recording

2011-01-23T20:55:00.003+07:00

I've just done my recording session today. And it was so exhausting. Or maybe it's because I was the one who exhausted. Actually, I am not feeling well today.

But that's okay, I plan to get to bed early tonight.

The recording was taking 2 hours but it was a quite satisfactory. My father helped me into getting the solo and in editing session. (Thanks Pap!) The song is now well heard.

I cannot believe that I have lost my touch in piano and keyboard. Well, yeah, the last time I played my piano was like years ago.

I think I should start practicing it again. Both. Keyboard and piano. If I want to make my skill better, then I should get my discipline back. No exception.

Writer's Block

2011-01-22T22:13:00.003+07:00

I have this one novel, which has been abandoned since 2004, and currently I've been meaning to finish it up.

Yet now I have this writer's block phase. Didn't see that one coming. Dang.

Today I've spent my day by reading Torment (Author: Lauren Kate), and I found out it could trigger my muse, my idea. Now I know why so many authors suggest to read as many books as you can so you'll be able to write a book, a good one. Because it can give you so many ideas and inspirations.

To all authors in the world, I'd say: Thank you, Guys!

I'm still holding up my novel, in order to refresh it. I don't want to force myself into writing it, because I'm afraid the story line would be screwed. And I don't want that happen.

Well, I'll get back to my novel as soon as I can pass this writer's block phase.

Wish me luck!

My Room is Stuffed with New Books!

2011-01-21T20:44:00.006+07:00

Okay, now I admit that I really am a bookshopholic. (Oh no! Is that a bad news??)

Why?

I think it's because:

Books are my babies, I love them deeply.
Every time I see a book with a discount, I can't help myself for not buying it! It's so tempting! Although I don't know what that book is all about. I don't care. What I do care is it has a discount! How many times you have a chance in your life to buy a book with a discount??
I love collecting them. Yes, I'm well known as a book collectors. If I have a chance to buy a library with all my books in it, I'll take it :)

And now, I have several books lining up in every corner of my room, waiting to be read, such as:

Mini Shopaholic by Sophie Kinsella. I've been waiting for so long to read this book. Welcome back Becky Bloomwood!
The Iron King by Julie Kagawa. Actually, I don't know why I bought it. The cover seems interesting.
Hush, hush by Becca Fitzpatrick. Another story about Nephilim (I think). I've read a review by Jessica Day George, and she rated one star to this book. She said something's not good about this novel. And I'm eager to find out by reading it myself anytime soon.
Torment by Lauren Kate. I am now reading this book. From the first book (Fallen), I have fallen in love with Luce! And her strong feeling to Daniel, to me, it feels so romantic. Another thing which I mostly like is, Luce and I have some many things in common.

And that's it for now, guys. I think I'll carry on my reading.

Until then! ;)

iPad

2011-01-18T21:08:00.004+07:00

Yup. I am now in the middle of process for buying an iPad. My father helps me into getting it by using his credit card. And I will pay the specified amount to my father (transfer to his bank account) every month (until 6 months!).

Actually, I was intending to buy it. But then I hesitated and decided to buy a Netbook instead. But then again, my father suddenly offered me the iPad. I still didn't get a chance to buy a Netbook.

I got into this dilemma phase again. But then one of my friend suggested to buy it, just to try the keyboard in order to do my writing. So, here I am. Getting my iPad. Hopefully the iPad will come 5 weeks from now, that means at the end of February 2011.

Well, let's see, then... :)

Year of 2011!

2011-01-16T21:40:00.004+07:00

Oh my God! It's 2011 already!

And do you know what I experienced by the time people were celebrating the New Year's Eve? I got high fever! I got hospitalized! And it turned out, I got measles all over my body! Can you believe it?

I'm 28 and I still got measles?

Well, the story began from the day my brother was arrived from Bandung. He'd complained that he'd been sick for several days, he'd got the high fever, he'd already drank the medicine, and the high fever kept coming back!

And I was the one who accompanied him to a doctor. And that was the day where I got infected.

I was hospitalized on January 3rd, and got out on January 9th. The high fever was so killing me! I got heavy cough and flu! I couldn't eat properly as I had the inside of my mouth infected by fungus and friends. And the red dots all over my body? It was really so horrifying!

A week after I got out from the hospital, the red dots were starting to disappear. Thank God!

Up until now, I have a few areas where the red dots still rule. But it's getting better each and every day.

I guess you cannot underestimate a virus called Rubella, can you?

Birthday!

2010-09-27T21:24:00.005+07:00

Yes, ladies and gentlemen, I just celebrated my 28th birthday about.... 4 days ago, 23rd to be exact :)

Well, nothing special, really. It's just... so sad that I still remember my ex, and, yes, he sent me a message via facebook, which made me even SADDER....

The point is, he just wished me to be more success in the future and may God repay my patience and efforts all this time to him. And, it hurts me...

Can you imagine this? I celebrated my birthday by remembering my ex! How horrible I was!

I don't want to talk about this any more. It hurts me, A LOT.

Hopefully, in this very new age, I can achieve many better new things in any ways... hopefully...

When in Rome :)

2010-09-19T21:05:00.009+07:00

I love it!

I love this movie, like, A LOT! :) I love Josh Duhamel an Kristen Bell got a chance to pair up in this movie, they're witty and uniquely romantic!

Kristen was so cute (well, she's always cute as she's petite!) and Josh was so gentleman and charming!

This is one of my favorite romantic comedy movies and I can't stop laughing every time I watch it! It feels so refreshing!

If you still believe in love, you should watch this movie! ;)

The Hiatus

2010-09-19T13:43:00.006+07:00

It's been 8 months since the last time I wrote this blog.

Where have I been? Well, I can't say those were my favorite days... Actually, I have some confessions to make:

1. I'm bored with my current situation, it feels like hell!

2. What's wrong with all my friends? I have one best friend -- well, now she's my ex-best friend -- has been acting so distant which I don't know what's all about! I'm tired for being patient regarding her weird acts. So, I'm trying to forget about her, from now on.

3. Is it by any chance that I can move abroad? I really REALLY need other various of experiences for my life!

4. I have lots of people surround me who keep dictating me, and it's annoying! I'm not a 5-year-old, for God's sake! Quit dictating me! Just let me have my own decision!

See? I told you my life's been like hell.

I need to get out of this. SOS!

The Hollywood Version of Sherlock Holmes

2010-01-02T20:10:00.009+07:00

Well...

I never thought the Hollywood version of Sherlock Holmes & Watson would be this interesting.

Let's see.

1) I never thought that Robert Downey Jr. would play the role as the Sherlock Holmes, considering he's an American. I mean, Sherlock Holmes is supposedly a British! And he also supposedly uses the old-fashioned detective hat as he always used at the book cover!

2) I never thought that Jude Law would play the role as Dr. Watson. I mean, yes, he IS a British yet he's too good-looking :( He is way too good-looking hence the viewers will be disappointed if he's really dead. And I don't think that he's the sarcastic type of person. He's a doctor, for God's sake! He's supposed to be friendly, NOT sarcastic. I don't know, I must have missed out several parts in the book. I should re-read all of them. I think.

3) This Irene Adler? How do I not know her? Again. I should re-read all of the Sherlock Holmes series books.

4) Professor Morierty. Well, he's the huge and an everlasting enemy of Sherlock Holmes. I bet this movie will have its sequel. I could feel my adrenaline pumped hard as I saw the end of the movie. It was totally cool!

Okay, then, I should wait until the next sequel.

I rate this movie for 5 stars out of 5 :)

You should watch it.

I mean it. Just watch it!

It Is Such A Miracle...

2010-01-01T16:31:00.003+07:00

.... that I still am alive to experience the 1st day of year 2010 :)

Nothing special, really.

I am currently in a "back-to-reality-lag" phase which is hard for me, to accept the reality that I am no longer have a boyfriend. And it is sad.

Yes, I'm still sad.

And I'm still expecting him to come back, even I don't know why.

I miss him so much. But there is nothing I can do.

I think it'd be better if I just get on my bed and take a nap instead now...

Case With Ex

2009-12-26T22:40:00.003+07:00

Dear all,

I found myself quite vulnerable these days. And I don't know why, but this thought has come to me today, as if it's speaking to me, "Would you mind to be friend with him instead?".

Suddenly I feel like it's not a bad idea after all.

I love my ex, really. It's just this whole I-don't-want-to-see-him-anymore thing has been keep bothering me. And I ask myself, "Why not?".

I mean, look at the bright side. I won't have to predict his current condition & situation. I can be at his side, though I'm just his friend. That is a suffice requirement ~ for me :)

Besides, I can still look and find other guys considering how my ex acts every time I contact him. Then, nothing would be a big deal.

I love him, no matter what.

I know nobody would understand that. But this comes from deeply my heart. And what I know until now, I love him very much :))

Hurting Again ~~ What Else Is New?

2009-12-24T14:57:00.003+07:00

Again.

I feel like I am still disappointed enough.

He really don't want me back.

I hate this. I hate the reality that he don't want to fight for me.

I don't want to see him any more.

I don't want to see him for the rest of my life.

I don't know him any more.

Still Dying

2009-12-23T14:48:00.004+07:00

A part of me wants him back.

A part of me wants him dead.

A part of me wishes I was dead.

A part of me wants him out of my life.

A part of me wishes this didn't happen.

A part of me wishes could turn back time.

A part of me wants to run away, far from here.

A part of me doesn't want to see him any more.

A part of me wishes we both were never met and fell in love.

A part of me is still crying and crying and crying....

Avatar ~ I'm Clueless

2009-12-21T11:11:00.009+07:00

Ok. Not that I didn't understand the storyline of this movie. It's just... I still don't get it, what had they been searching actually? The flying stone? Or the Tree of Soul? I have no idea!

And also, I discovered that this Avatar thing. They are so rare. Unique. They have these white spots upon their faces. And those are not pimples.

See? I told you! Look closer to this image!

Still cannot see it?

Well, I guess it's not your luck, then.

This is Neytiri. The female Avatar also the Chief's daughter. I remembered one of the Sam Worthington's dialogue, "Okay, so who's gonna date the Chief's daughter?". And I bursted laugh out loud. Well, practically not so loud. I was giggling since I had lots of people around me.

Yeah. Okay. Maybe I still don't get what kind of object that the Sky People had been searching for. Instead, they destroyed the Pandora. No wonder the battle was happening.

That's is for now. Just let me know if you GET what kind of object they'd been searching for. Okay? This is out of my curiosity.

Brokenhearted vs Pride

2009-12-19T21:12:00.003+07:00

I love this song...

First time I heard it, I felt like I was within it..

Yeah, I kinda live a lie right now.. Because my ex did not even bother to try a bit harder what we've achieved for our 2-year-relationship.

He's just gone.. Just like that...

Nokia N97 - Another Wish List!

2009-12-18T11:35:00.002+07:00

This is goooooood.... :)

I have intention to buy it. And as usual, I would have some survey to do first.

Buying a cell phone is like buying food while you're fasting. It looks delicious and yummy, but once you taste it, there's only two results eventually. Either you like it or disappointed about it.

I therefore decide to have this thing in my wish list :)

This really looks tempting! :D

He's Not Perfect, But I Love Him -- And You Say As If He's Done Everything Wrong To Me

2009-12-14T21:52:00.004+07:00

I love my ex-boyfriend. The latest one.

I love him deeply.

He's not a bad guy and actually he's quite a decent guy even though we ended up not together (again).

I feel like when I told one of my best friend(s) about this, she kept convincing me that my ex only had been playing with my heart all this time. But I said, "No."

My ex clearly has a very huge issue and he cannot deal with it in a short time. He's a perfectionist and he doesn't like to be dictated. And I think he's not very certain about being with me forever since all we had was argue and fight and else.

Yet I still love him. And though now I'm separated from him, I'm having no doubt that deep inside, he's actually a sweet guy.

He's a sensitive person. He cried when we first broke up, how sweet is that? :)

I still care about him. But I just don't want to open the old pages of my life any more. I therefore keep moving forward and convincing myself that I have to find another better person to be my husband.

I love you, my honey bunny :)

And no matter what happens, I will always love you...

It's just maybe we are not meant to be together..

Then let this love stays in our hearts and brings happiness from the distance...

There is Hope, There is Pray

2009-12-13T20:45:00.005+07:00

I think I still love him. In any way.

I don't this is going to be easy, but at least I'm gonna try.

If we both are meant to be together, then he'll back.

My tears are keep falling apart. My eyes are keep getting bigger in each and every second.

I can barely shut my eyes every night, because all I can think is him.

What am I gonna do? I hope there's another way out just to get us together again. But I don't know, if that's possible.

Will love really conquer it all?

Will love find a way?

I don't know. Only God knows how it's going to be.

And all I can do right now is pray.

Hi!

2009-12-12T21:24:00.002+07:00

This is my new blog.

I think I might a little bit addict with this whole blog-designing thing. And the one that I just uploaded to you right now is one of the best! It's beautiful and I love it!

There might be a slight chance that I'm gonna be overwhelmed with taking care of two blogs on the way? Well, this could be frustrating, given the situation I have recently is not a very happy condition.

I thought this might be well to be just kept by me instead of babbling it in this blog :)

Well, enjoy my first writing!

It's nice to see you, guys, in my new clothes and I'm proud to be (once again) a part of you all.

Carpe diem!

riza prasetyaningsih