Mister BS and I love art museums. Whenever we travel, we always try to stop at local museums, both large and small. His grandma purchased a membership to the Nelson-Atkins this year, and we finally got to see the World’s Fair exhibit last week, so even though we’re not going on a trip together this… Continue reading A Stroll Through the Gallery
Category: beyond books
Finding the Last Words First
I always begin with a last sentence; then I work my way backwards, through the plot, to where the story should begin. – John Irving (source) When I first read this, I was taken aback. I’ve often started a story with the idea of one important line. Sometimes it’s somewhere in the middle and often it’s a snippet of… Continue reading Finding the Last Words First
‘Sorkinisms’ and Recycled Dialogue
I went through this West Wing phase. I saw a few episodes when it was on air when I was in high school, but I was never much of a TV person. But I lived with a group of guys in this crazy party house in college, and one of them had an extensive TV… Continue reading ‘Sorkinisms’ and Recycled Dialogue
Hearts a Mess: Papercraft Postcards
Sometimes it’s nice to take a break from writing and remind myself that I have other hobbies. I love making homemade cards and scrapbooks and art journals and other paper crafts. I’ve been making a lot of headway on my WIP, but then I rushed so quickly on I hadn’t thought through some upcoming scenes.… Continue reading Hearts a Mess: Papercraft Postcards
Souvenirs from My Internet Travels June 3-24
I haven’t done a link roundup in a while because I’ve been trying to stay offline and actually write in my free time. But here’s a few I think shouldn’t be overlooked. I’m not a big Cassandra Clare fan. I’ve only read Clockwork Angel, which I enjoyed for what it was worth, but didn’t inspire… Continue reading Souvenirs from My Internet Travels June 3-24
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