It’s been a long time! But I love link round ups. WRITING I like Veronica Roth’s blog better than her books. She has a great voice. This post resonated with me because I also have a problem letting go enough to write first drafts. This is a cute post: 5 Things not to say to a librarian… Continue reading Souvenirs from my Internet Travels: Summer Edition
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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
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
NSWC Lesson #3: Getting to Know Your Character
Though I’ve done similar lists when developing my characters, a few of the prompts used during our character trait brainstorming exercise were not only ones I hadn’t used before, but they were also enlightening. What is your character’s most prized possession? There may not ever be a chance to reveal this in story, but I… Continue reading NSWC Lesson #3: Getting to Know Your Character
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