Master Gray Wolf

USEFUL QUOTES:

"We don't reject writers; we reject pieces of paper with typing on them."

"Don't stay mad and decide you are the victim of incompetence and stupidity. If you do, you'll learn nothing and you'll never become a writer."

"Don't make the opposite mistake and decide the story is worthless. Editors differ, and so do tastes, and so do magazines' needs. Try the story somewhere else." Isaac Asimov (3 quotes)

"Even though I thought my work was pretty crappy, somehow it got picked up serialized in some really popular venues. So to all of you out there who wants to be comic artists, don't give up. You can do it." Takeuchi Naoko

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Message from 2015:

Hi guys.

The name is Doggie, the owner of this blog where I cover different topics on a whim, but mostly about video games. Additionally, I have another name, which I've used for many years as a pen name for fanfics and original works of historical fiction, scifi, and fantasy.

MGW, which is diminutive for Master Gray Wolf, based on a name from the Monster Rancher (Jpn: Monster Farm) series. I don't insist that I am a "master" in anything. I just held onto the name for a long time because of my fervor for the series, especially since I like the Tigers from said series.

I enjoy writing, and I try to improve each time. Fanfic wise, I am probably best known for writing from the Monster Rancher and Saint Seiya series. I am also one of handful of authors on FictionPress who does an original mecha series. I also do Ninpocho, inspired by Futaro Yamada novel series on ninja, and I'm a beta reader in Fanfiction.net and FictionPress.

I'm posting this here to give those who read my works a heads up on my current situation. As of Dec 2015, this is my new blog. I'm just letting you know that I am not giving up on any of my stories. Never ever. Not when I have so much that I want to do and finish.
It's just that I wish to devote more time onto something important. Both writing/storytelling and art are parallel, and both steadying my hands and diagram study has to do with what I'm shooting for. I've made a choice to return to school in the year of 2016, and I want to do this because I want to make up for my past negligence.

"Why pursue a BFA (Fine Arts)?" Something that is difficult with very competitive jobs in few places such as character artist/designer, digital media, and game/show producer?

Having an interest is a good first step. When you find something that you love to do, daily, and pursue through education, I don't think there'll be regrets, even if you suffer in finding a better wage job. I may be barking up the wrong tree, as I done many times and end up getting embarrassed and insulted only because I follow what I believed were good ideas. Still, I think I work best in the arts.

Now with work, school, and babysitting my niece, my time will be lacking. Of course, I can still blog. It is significantly easier, especially when its on a topic that I know well, or I am copying from an old entry that I did. There will be entries based on info on my works, such as updates or just tidbits.

I tried to balance writing and "school preparations" (please check out my Sketch a Day list), but I shouldn't focus on too many things in a day. Writing still requires for me to do a lot of research and planning, and when I do a chapter, it sometimes extends beyond expectations. For example, I try to go for 500 or 600 words, and then it ends up being over 800 or 1000 words (but that usually means I'm having fun). When it does, it takes more time; then there's the proofreading.

I also have the ordinary concern of having lack of funds. With work and watching over someone, I couldn't help but think about making money from home. It just popped into my head as I felt desperate. If I could make money from home, especially from writing, I think that would be fantastic. But I can't. Because I am ignorant. You make money for blogging about knowledge. I can't blog about parenting, about architectural services, how to fix your house or your car, American history, translating into English, etc.

Further desperate, I wanted to create a wider fanbase by uploading my stories elsewhere such as AsianFics and FictionPad. Therefore, I could find connections. Stupid or not, again, barking up the tree, I still went along with it. There is nothing that I have for myself. So because I am not of high scholarship or magna cum laude, I have to work extra hard to get awarded or a better living.

I am so determined now because I made the choice for myself and looked back, wanting to stomp on mistakes and see if I was doing the right thing this time. I am an ambitious type when I want to, maybe that's why I produce so many writing plans.

I want to show myself and others that there's always a bright future.

Hang in there and please enjoy my stories and my blog. I still update my blog, twitter, and my profiles, telling you what I'm up to.

- MGW

Just making a sticky post and C&Ping from Wikia:



ABOUT ME AND NAME
Master Gray Wolf, or MGW for short, is the pseudonym of an amateur writer born and raised in Michigan, United States. Her first online fanfiction was based on Pokémon; later on, MGW would get introduced to the anime/game Monster Rancher and would develop a fan-series that is still in progress. MGW uploads works on both Fanfiction.net and Fictionpress.net, and also ArchiveofOurOwn.

MGW is named after a character from the anime/game "Monster Rancher". In Japanese, his name is Gingiraiga (ギンギライガー, 銀ライガー, Silver Raiga); "Raiga" is what Tiger is called Japanese. In the anime, he is the younger brother of Tiger / Raiga and is one of the Big BAD FOUR (English version) or 『ワルモン四天王』 (warumon shitennō, Evil Monster Four Devas/Heavenly Kings).

LITERARY STYLE
MGW has a tendency to write action/adventure or comedic stories for mostly young adults and young children. However, an exception to this rule is the fiction series Seishin Ninjutsu Chronicle, where some of the stories contain detailed violence and non-explicit sexual themes. The themes of teamwork, friendship, morals, and justice are frequent. Furthermore, because history, geography, sociology, and politics are a part of the author's interests, MGW likes to incorporate such elements into her stories and mirror real-life as close as possible.
MGW also prefers creating short chapters of around 1500-2000 words or less, but may make exceptions. This is for the convenience of herself and proofreading.

MGW is a long time fan of Monster Rancher. She enjoys both the game series and the cartoon, and the name "Master Gray Wolf" is derived from an animal character from the series. She sees her two stories Howl of Gray Wolf and Tiger of Freedom as her signatures works, and they are mostly based on the Monster Rancher games.

MGW likes the military and so far has created stories set in battle. United We Soar reflects her love of the Air Force and airplanes; Heroic Blaze SolAka is her first Science Fiction (super robot based) series. She also likes history and mythology, integrating both into Stalwart Silver and Seishin.

MGW has ambivalent views on fanfiction. Majority of her own fanfiction works are based on video games such as Monster Rancher (Farm) and Pokémon, and widely uses the monsters from the games with little to no connection from the TV and comic series. However, she has expressed disdain for fanfiction, especially those of NC-17 (Lemon)/MA rating, saying that it can ruin her image of the fandom. She primarily focuses on Howl of Gray Wolf and its succeeding stories, and has decided against creating fanfiction in 2009. However in late 2013, MGW has decided to create short Saint Seiya FFs, deeply inspired by the fans of Europe and Latin America.

MGW has developed two stories about Digimon, but they were removed from Fanfiction.net. One was possibly removed due to "original content" not derived from the animated or comic series. The remake of Pokefighters was canceled in 2011.

Blog entry. An update and something I just want to get out of the way.

I finally uploaded a new chapter of Howl of Gray Wolf and I'm going to finish JUMPING MONKEY (Seishin series) soon. Afterwards, I will work on Heroic Blaze SolAka.

While writing, I realized that I have been hard on myself. I don't like to proofread because I constantly edit my writing. I get impatient and I really kick myself, having little confidence in my style. So I strive for near perfection and a good story.

For Jumping monkey, I continued changing things around from the draft. That is what I'm supposed to do, and any smart writer should do. Who doesn't make mistakes? It just felt like it took forever. The new chapter of HoGW ended up longer; it was my intention, feeling that I might've stopped it somewhere unimportant.

For SolAka, I feared for the advancement of the plot. Little faith in myself, wondering if the storytelling will work out.

Maybe more later.

~ MGW

Combat stress reaction vs post-traumatic stress disorder. vs shell shock.

Also, nothing to report this week. No work on my drafts, but did a little reading and phone-calling to increase my confidence.

It looks like that I might be moving at around two months or less. So, I am sad; I am not financially secure and I just don't feel like an "adult". In other words, I am once again not accepting myself as a good person.

Still, aside from this, I think this has been two good weeks when it comes to maintaining focus and a positive attitude.

As for writing, I want to pick a day when I just stay up without hindrances and just type what I want. Not on the weekends.

I have to keep going, and write the story.

By the looks of things,

IRL pressure may not relax until around the Summer. I'll go update FF and FP profile. Also, don't forget ArchiveofourOwn

Since my confidence is still lacking, I'm going to look over my stories and see if I have any spelling and grammar errors. Basically, a widespread proofread.

One thing that prompted me to do this is noticing a significant typo on one of my stories when I uploaded it on Archiveofourown.org.

Will post results.

Just a report on current status.

Been having lack of time. Family health trouble again and also constant babysitting.

Plus, I stunk at a job interview and my confidence is still lacking.

The Hanzo, or any short story, really shouldn't give me trouble...really. I worked on it a little yesterday, but I haven't been feeling happy about it and kept editing. Again, not much confidence. I try to read it in my head and it doesn't seem like an intriguing story just yet. And I mean in terms of how I use my writing style.

If that makes sense.

LINK: http://iplaw.wikia.com/wiki/Take_Action_Now

"Imagine a World without free knowledge".

First, I'd like to say that I am sorry for not uploading anything last week or this week. I'm still surprised that is Wednesday. I was feeling under the weather. I had Rhinorrhea for some dumb reason too.

Anyways, this SOPA (Stop Online Piracy Act) and PIPA (Protect IP Act; Internet Piracy) business has gotten serious, so I'm just taking time to reflect and ramble.

My icon is more of a thoughtful or "hmm?" face rather than angry.

Ask yourself, are you committing piracy?

Today, on my Wiki, in response to the protest, I wanted to type why I think Wikia can be useful. I was an amateur editor for Wikipedia and wanted to learn how to use the editing system. Because of that, BOOM, made my own database. It first started off as as experiment on PBworks, but it was difficult to work with so I used Wikia.

Today, I also want to honorably mention the LJ comm stop_plagiarism, where the members commit themselves to fighting piracy. It is backed with facts and I appreciate the hard work. Surprises how people just indiscriminately copies from another.

Which makes me think: Would parodies on youtube fall into the piracy category?

I had more to say but I forgot. Again, it's a ramble, and looks like there is little to no point.

Follower from Mibuno is finished. I also added Mibuno II. How is it?

United We Soar may be next.

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Today, I did a little reflecting.

Back in Elementary school, I took part in a book club where I had to finish reading a book in I think a month? Either a week or a month, then I had to do a quiz on what I read. While I was good at reading, I had trouble remembering things. I found myself remembering narrow plot details and scenes, but I would often forget dialogue, composition, and sometimes the names of the characters. I don't think my comprehension is toobad.

It is difficult to explain. Maybe this is what brings me frustration when I read, and why I reading enjoyment lacking. Or am I depreciating myself again?

Anyways, I need to use my notebook and make notes for Howl of Gray Wolf.


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Here's an aircraft video for your enjoyment and mine, totally!. Lots of the aircraft look like F-14 F.Falcons and F-15 Eagles. Aren't they great? Also, an A-10!

Despite my insecurities, I don't want to stop writing. If I stop and over think things, I'm going to enter my slump again. If I continue to beat myself over what I supposedly can't fix in quick time, and over what my pet peeves and tendencies are, I probably should just give up writing in general.

I think one thing is important: Sometimes, I do get happy at what I finish in my literature projects, whether it's a chapter or a full story.

On my FictionPress profile, I mentioned that I am working on "Follower of Mibuno" (introducing Kai) The chapter is short but it is a start.

Just to get my motor running.

In one hour it'll be Tuesday. Through out the week, I should work on staying positive and focused, and on appreciating literature.

MGW, don't be so hard on yourself.