Edald Hopfield

  • Writing Reflection: Fortnight of the 13th July 2020

    So, I’m doing a double up again because I didn’t do my reflection last Sunday and didn’t think it worth writing one on Monday and so just post-poned it. The last fortnight has been busy-busy with returning to work (at… Continue reading

    Writing Reflection: Fortnight of the 13th July 2020
  • Designing Characters from Drinks

    Coffee She’s usually wrapped up in a coat, wears black jeans underneath and joggers, keeping her work shoes in her backpack as she scuttles around the city with her keep-cup in hand, warmed by her morning coffee and itching to… Continue reading

    Designing Characters from Drinks
  • The Queen of Bryggan

    She was one of the most adorable people I had ever seen, spreading a feeling of admiration and warmth that puckered at my lips in an unconscious smile. Her skin was a creamy mocha, her face decorated in freckles of… Continue reading

    The Queen of Bryggan
  • It’s Raining

    It has been rainy these past few days, mostly just showers and spitting. I love overcast and rainy weather. I feel right at home in it. But it’s not great for my sneakers. Apparently they have no tread. But normally… Continue reading

    It’s Raining
  • How I Write my Characters

    It depends, really. Sometimes the character writes itself and the story is written after and sometimes I have the story and the idea of a character and then need to work on fleshing them out. The Character Writes Themselves For… Continue reading

    How I Write my Characters
  • First Assignment Due Friday

    For my internship unit, my first assessment task is due this Friday. The unit is pass/fail so I don’t get marks or a grade that contributes to my GPA at the end of the semester. This unit is done in… Continue reading

    First Assignment Due Friday
  • What My Notes Look Like (Setting Structure) – I’ve Started Writing Something New… Again

    A lot of the time I’ll start drafting systems/countries that will support one of the integral parts of a novel. In this case, I’ve started writing a story based on a dream I had that surrounds a magickal dictatorship. There… Continue reading

    What My Notes Look Like (Setting Structure) – I’ve Started Writing Something New… Again
  • Semester 2, 2020, Has Begun

    Semester 2 has officially begun (the teaching period, that is). I didn’t have any classes today but I did have to go in for work anway. I felt kind of drained today, quite sleepy and I’m not too sure why.… Continue reading

    Semester 2, 2020, Has Begun
  • Sunday Study Session

    I’m not too far into my study session with my younger sister and younger brother. I’ve been drawing up my assessment and class schedules and taking a look at what readings/work is already available to prep with. I’m wondering if… Continue reading

    Sunday Study Session
  • The Journal in the Walls

    Her bedroom was papered, covered in colourful sketches of flowers, fruits and herbs, each with little bits of details on the particular plant or food in small scrawly ink. The paper was wrinkled with oily stains, looking a messy upon… Continue reading

    The Journal in the Walls