Young Writers Society

July 9, 2020
Word Count: 302
Total Words: 3,113

Abby talks a tad more and takes a walk with Martin (the mysterious dude) to the platform where his imaginary train would come in. They get to the station, Abby’s like “there isn’t a train, if there was i would take it,” and then Martin’s like “then why don’t you” and BAM! pulls out another ticket.

I’m going to write more (I need 340 words to reach my goal for today) and then create a collage with Martin Flinnbaker included in it. Yeah, so, look forward to getting notifications for that soon.

July 9, 2020
Word Count: 200 (no, that was not on purpose)
Total Words: 3,313

So there is a train! And Martin says something along the lines of "i told you so" and Abby is like "wtf" and is looking at all the schedules and all the schedules say there isn't supposed to be a 12:30pm train and Abby is very bamboozled.

Another post is coming soon because I have to hit my goal and I'm creating another collage. Also, I want you all to know that my book is written way better than these brief descriptions, just incase you thought my book was written as bad as these.

New Collage! Same thing as the last one!

Brunette = Ruby (not introduced as of 7/13)
Blonde = Abigail (introduced)
James Norton = Dennis (not introduced)
Striped Shirt = Martin (introduced)

Time for the boys' character profiles!

Name: Dennis Julius Bonham
Age: 20 (nearly 21)
Gender: Male

Looks: Basically just young James Norton (because I'm lazy), but with several tattoos (none bigger than the palm of his hand).

Personality: Has a good mix of Ruby and Abby's personalities. Quite the party animal, isn't the smartest (average) person, but did get into NYU on a football scholarship. Dennis is a good cook, but can't memorize anything. Is studying to become a biochemist.

Skills: Cooking, chemistry, making different kinds of drinks (mixology), video games.

Other: Is Ruby's cousin.

Yes, I know, I was quite lazy with his description. Here's Martins:

Name: Martin Flinnbaker
Age: 39
Gender: Male

Looks: Martin looks young (around 20 something) Martin as fair to pale skin and brown hair with dark brown eyes. He has a mole on the right side of his round face. He doesn't have any notable facial hair but usually has a five-o-clock shadow. He's the same height as Abby at 5'7".

Personality: Very creepy. Martin stays to himself most of the time. He's always working on some mysterious science project and sometimes illegally tricks people into testing his projects. That being said, he is a genius who graduated highschool at 15, went to Harvard, and has two PhDs. Martin is an optimistic person and is kind only to a few people, mostly those he's experimenting on.

Skills: Anything related to science, math, writing factual things, conning people into things.

So, yeah! These are the characters! Be prepared for another update later today!

July 10, 2020
Word Count: 634
Total Words: 3,947

Woo! So, today's writing was interesting. Abby hesitates to get on the train, but because Martin is so dang charismatic, she agrees to go with him. Some other people get on the train, but Abby notices they're glowing. Spoiler alert:She points this out to Martin and he's like "wtf are you ok?" and when Abby looks back they aren't glowing. Spoiler alert: And then they talk about how Martins going to New York to see his best friend's wife who has cholera. Spoiler alert:

I still need to write 125 words to reach my goal, but that probably won't happen. But I am still proud of myself! And I think I can finish off this chapter in 1,000 words (one or two days) and finally introduce Ruby! I think I'll wait to chapter four or five to introduce Dennis, though.

To clear somethings up if you read the spoilers:

July 11, 2020
Word Count: 109
Total Words: 4,056

Woo! Past 4,000 words! I didn't write much at all (I probably won't write more), it was all just conversation. I'll get to the time travel tomorrow or the day after!

July 12, 2020
Word Count: 368/797
Total Words: 4,424

Alrighty! So, basically today was the start of the time travel scene. Abby gets deep into describing something, and Martin checks his watch, and he's like "oh shoot its 1pm and the trains only going 90mph it needs to go 110mph". He excuses himself and rushes through the empty passenger car in front of them, the fake coal car, and then into the front engine (which has no conductor). He then uncovers the electronic controls and is going to try to override the time machine and make it go 110mph.

Meanwhile Abby's just sitting there and she sees the guy from before, "oh shoot he's glowing again wtf" and she goes to find Martin but discovers he's not talking to a friend in the other passenger car LIKE HE SAID HE WAS (*gasp*). And then she starts searching for him and that's as far as I got.

July 12, 2020
Word Count: 123
Total Words: 4,547

Not much, just Abby returning to her seat and Martin getting ready to speed up!

July 13, 2020
Word Count: 213/813
Total Words: 4,760

And that brings chapter 2 to an end! Abby is officially on her way to 2019 (but she doesn’t know it yet)! Basically, Martin says over the intercom “this’ll be a bumpy ride blah blah buckle up and hold on” and Abby’s like “wtf is a seatbelt is this a seatbelt?” and then she tries to take off the seatbelt and it doesn’t work.

And then they go uphill and keep gaining speed and the other passengers keep getting brighter and brighter until... everything stops. The birds stop flying, the leaves stop doing leave things, everything. And just as soon as everything stops, there’s a huge blue flash, and everything goes black.

Next chapter I’ll start off by introducing Ruby and yada yada.

Thank you to everyone who actually reads these, and I promise you, the book is better written than my updates! I’m going to write some more today and maybe find an apartment floor plan for Ruby.

Alright! Hello everyone reading this. I need your help deciding on something for my book! I've picked two apartments to base Ruby's apartment on for you guys to choose from! The options are below, please look at them, and then post a message in this thread saying which option you want!

OPTION ONE

OPTION TWO

Ooh I think I like the second on best.

Hmm. I like them both! The second one is very charming too though ^^

Thanks for the votes so far, guys! I appreciate it!

July 13, 2020
Word Count: 201/600
Total Words: 4,961

So, I started Chapter 3 with Ruby working at the library. She hates social interaction, which led to her choosing being a part-time librarian (outside of school at NYU), but today there's some childish dude wanting to check out 23 books when you can only check out 20. She tells him to stop, he's like "NOOoooOOOooo", she calmly takes the three extra books away from him.

He tries to take the book back, but unfortunately for him, Ruby is much stronger than him (she plays softball for NYU) and takes the books back. She smiles and turns away and that's all I have for now.

I also like the second one!

I like the layout of the first better but the feel/decor of the second one better!

(And having been in NYC apartments, know that while the pictures make them look nice and cute, they are SMALLLLLL. And if it's an old building it probably has bugs.)