Let's see how this is. Hopefully a better proof at least, though I could still use an actual pre/proofreader.

The more I think about things and fiddle with the overall story arc, the more I like this world, and want to finish it. Of course I tend to write ridiculously non-linearly--aided in my madness by the awesome that is Scrivener--so there are some entire later chapters already done, but it will be a while before we get to them. The ending is actually basically written.

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You know, I think it could work. *storyboards*

So this writing analyzer thing is going around, causing angst. Though I've yet to post anything, I've got a few bits and pieces around, all in different styles, so let's see...

A single-person chapter intro, with internal thoughts? David Foster Wallace.
Hmm...I keep meaning to read Infinite Jest. Interesting.

A running fight scene aboard a spaceship? Arthur C. Clarke.

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Well, here I am. Yes. I've never kept a diary or anything like this, but I suppose for now I'm just writing to myself, for myself, trying to work out why I'm doing what I'm doing. What am I doing? I'm writing a novel. It has pastel ponies in it. Humans too. Having put those words to 'page' now, I feel mildly insane...but that's okay. Writers are allowed to be insane, right? I also want this to be here, in case the day comes that someone reads my drivel, and is like "wtf is your deal,

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