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- September 25th, 2012, 1:18 am
- Forum: Writing
- Topic: I've been working on my synopsis and,
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3737
Re: I've been working on my synopsis and,
Good questions and good thoughts. Hang in there =) I wondered, how do you get from synopsis to full length novella? I think this takes a different route for everybody and you'll have to stumble across your own. My stories stretch into novels when I write characters who I love and who do things that ...
- September 19th, 2012, 3:11 pm
- Forum: Procrastination
- Topic: Re: All time Favorite movies
- Replies: 22
- Views: 18588
Re: All time Favorite movies
I can't choose A favorite movie. These are all my favorites, depending on my mood: 1776 (usually the answer I provide for a "favorite" movie) The Rocky Horror Picture Show Casablanca The Thin Man The Godfather Willow The Lord of the Rings Beauty and the Beast Toy Story (all of 'em) Spirite...
- September 19th, 2012, 3:06 pm
- Forum: Books
- Topic: Guilty Pleasure Books
- Replies: 10
- Views: 18277
Re: Guilty Pleasure Books
My guilty pleasure would be the Shojo Beat magazines I got in high school and have kept ever since. Full of girly manga with teenage drama, I never read them in public. These mags are best devoured in privacy, preferably with a side of hot chocolate. It's as close to chick-lit/chick-flicks as I ever...
- September 19th, 2012, 2:55 pm
- Forum: Writing
- Topic: The hardest part of the novel
- Replies: 26
- Views: 12719
Re: The hardest part of the novel
Beginnings! Those first 80 pages where I have to set up the world, the characters, the backstory, the paranormal elements....gah! It's a lot of information to convey in a concise, readable manner. I am also painfully aware of how much my writing sucks during beginnings, because my push to introduce ...
- August 29th, 2012, 9:17 am
- Forum: Writing
- Topic: Dear Reader - Meet my friend. Exposition...
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5511
Re: Dear Reader - Meet my friend. Exposition...
I think using the insider can work beautifully when it comes to sharing your world. Personally, I have grown a bit tired of reading outsider characters seeing the world for the first time. An insider character gives a great example of what is strange and what is ordinary in the setting. This is espe...
- August 29th, 2012, 9:09 am
- Forum: Writing
- Topic: The Most Random Thing that's Helped your Writing
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3836
Re: The Most Random Thing that's Helped your Writing
One big influence for me is horseback riding. Not just because some of my characters spend time on horseback and it helps to know what I'm talking about, but because I employ a lot of body-centered writing. When riding, I need to be aware of what various parts of my body are doing, where my center o...
- July 1st, 2012, 3:40 pm
- Forum: Writing
- Topic: Weird Writing Habits
- Replies: 31
- Views: 11290
Re: Weird Writing Habits
I need privacy when I write. Not only am I paranoid about others reading over my shoulder, but I'm distracted by people. So coffee shops and libraries are a no-go. I usually listen to music to drone out any background noise and get myself in the zone. I made a playlist of writing songs that usually ...
- June 23rd, 2012, 7:09 pm
- Forum: Procrastination
- Topic: Favorite misheard song lyrics
- Replies: 33
- Views: 37290
Re: Favorite misheard song lyrics
She's got a chicken to ride, and it's in my hair! ("She's got a ticket to ride, and she don't care" ~Beatles)
- June 23rd, 2012, 7:03 pm
- Forum: Writing
- Topic: Other Forms of Expression
- Replies: 13
- Views: 5253
Re: Other Forms of Expression
I'm a reasonably creative person and always manage to find a way =) I played the piano for many years, but have not been able to haul one up to my studio apartment, so that passion is on the fence. Otherwise, I love baking and the satisfaction I get from making something tasty with my hands. I also ...
- June 23rd, 2012, 7:00 pm
- Forum: Writing
- Topic: Description Tips and Tricks
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4624
Re: Description Tips and Tricks
I'm a bit late to the party. However, it seems like such a fun and inviting party that I don't mind barging in late =) By no means am I perfect at this, but here are some description tricks that have worked for me: 1. Describe through the lens of the viewpoint character. Two characters walking throu...
- June 3rd, 2012, 11:01 pm
- Forum: Writing
- Topic: Starting a Novel
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4146
Re: Starting a Novel
Since I've been writing about my main character since 2001, I haven't had to write a start-from-scratch beginning in quite awhile. Granted, each draft is something new and different, but having a foundation in the characters helps chart those foreign waters. I would say that I am half-pantser, half-...
- June 3rd, 2012, 9:43 pm
- Forum: Excerpts
- Topic: Sacrificial Kingdom - Epic Fantasy
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5884
Re: Sacrificial Kingdom - Epic Fantasy
I think you're doing well! I don't see purple prose; in fact, you're pretty succinct. The tone is good, the setup is good. The thing I think you do best in this excerpt is revealing information over time. (I am prone to infodumping, so I envy and applaud you.) You unfolded information about the man,...
- June 3rd, 2012, 9:35 pm
- Forum: Writing
- Topic: The guilt of being a non-published fiction writer
- Replies: 16
- Views: 9681
Re: The guilt of being a non-published fiction writer
This is one reason why I don't tell many people that I'm a writer. =P I'm immensely private about my work, so being (kindly, and with good intentions) asked what I've written, what I'm writing, and if they can read it...feels intrusive. The thing to remember that being a writer is not defined by bei...
- June 1st, 2012, 1:23 pm
- Forum: Procrastination
- Topic: Combine the Last Movie You Saw and the Last Book You Read
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3542
Re: Combine the Last Movie You Saw and the Last Book You Read
I last watched the 70s version of "The Great Gatsby," and I just reread "Tigana." Both were excellent. =)
- June 1st, 2012, 1:21 pm
- Forum: Writing
- Topic: The Coffee Shop - JUNE
- Replies: 115
- Views: 33414
Re: The Coffee Shop - JUNE
What a great thread idea! I work full-time at a coffee shop/cafe and I'm taking two classes on top of that. My work schedule alternates opening and closing, so three times a week I lock up at 10pm, go to bed at 11pm, and wake up at 3h30am so I can open at 4h30am. I'm also taking two classes in my sp...