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by RachelM
Mon Mar 28, 2016 11:15 am
Forum: Jan's Writing Basics
Topic: Finger Pointing
Replies: 8
Views: 12434

Re: Finger Pointing

I write a blog that tends to be very personal. I don't do a lot of devotional pieces, but when I do, I work very hard at making them non-preachy. I'm so sensitive to preachiness that I'll often stop reading at the first sentence if a piece has a "holier than thou" air to it. I'm afraid it'...
by RachelM
Sun Mar 06, 2016 9:52 pm
Forum: Jan's Writing Basics
Topic: Realistic Dialog
Replies: 5
Views: 7233

Re: Realistic Dialog

This is a great lesson, Jan! I'm not sure if I'm unusual in this, but I "hear" my characters and write down what they say and how they say it. I imagine the scenes as I write them, and I can hear their distinct voices (deep, hesitant, nonchalant etc.) Maybe it's just an imagination on ster...
by RachelM
Thu Dec 17, 2015 3:27 am
Forum: Page Turner Writing Contest
Topic: 2015 Page Turner Feedback - All Sent
Replies: 2
Views: 7153

Re: 2015 Page Turner Feedback Heading Out

Yay!!! I was just asking myself why I'm constantly checking my email, and as soon as I saw this post I realized it's because I'm so eager to receive the feedback!
by RachelM
Sat Dec 12, 2015 11:04 am
Forum: Jan's Writing Basics
Topic: Be a Better Writer--Cliches
Replies: 6
Views: 9636

Re: Be a Better Writer--Cliches

"take the bull by the horns" to "look the dragon in the eye" I find it's always challenging to replace a cliche, because the reason they're cliches is they're good. Of course they're also tired and lost their meaning, but it takes time to come up with fresh metaphors. This lesson...
by RachelM
Mon Dec 07, 2015 10:47 pm
Forum: Jan's Writing Basics
Topic: A week off, and a question
Replies: 15
Views: 18945

Re: A week off, and a question

Jan, What about a general lesson on scenes? Current novel-writing advice seems to recommend cutting in and out of scenes as close to the action as possible--more like a movie. I like how it makes the writing more immediate and intense, but I think it leads to choppiness and some scenes that are too ...
by RachelM
Tue Dec 01, 2015 12:58 am
Forum: Page Turner Writing Contest
Topic: Winners - 2015 Page Turner Contest
Replies: 6
Views: 10342

Re: Winners - 2015 Page Turner Contest

Congratulations Debbie and Harriett!!! :superhappy

A huge thank you to Deb and all the judges and staff that make the Page Turner possible! You're nurturing authors. :D :grouphug2
by RachelM
Sun Nov 22, 2015 2:25 am
Forum: Jan's Writing Basics
Topic: Be a Better Writer--MAN VS. NATURE CONFLICT
Replies: 3
Views: 7001

Re: Be a Better Writer--MAN VS. NATURE CONFLICT

The movie Gravity was a man-vs. nature conflict. Most of the movie had only one character on screen--Sandra Bullock's character, but the movie was deeply emotional and riveting as she fought overwhelming odds to make it back to earth. My novel's main conflict was originally man vs. self, but then I ...
by RachelM
Sun Nov 22, 2015 2:16 am
Forum: Jan's Writing Basics
Topic: Be a Better Writer--TRANSPARENCY
Replies: 10
Views: 11539

Re: Be a Better Writer--TRANSPARENCY

Great lesson! It's fascinating that when we get more specific about our own trials, that it actually resonates with more people.
by RachelM
Sun Nov 22, 2015 1:07 am
Forum: Christian Writers' Groups
Topic: General writing Accountability group desired to start
Replies: 28
Views: 34103

Re: General writing Accountability group desired to start

Is this group closed? There was a mention of 6-8 people max at the beginning of the thread. Just let me know if the group is getting too big! :D I'd love some accountability. My life is very, very busy with raising my six kids and homeschooling 5 of them. I also work as a birth doula from time to ti...
by RachelM
Sun Nov 22, 2015 12:25 am
Forum: Page Turner Writing Contest
Topic: Top 15 Finalists - 2015 Page Turner Contest
Replies: 12
Views: 17147

Re: Top 15 Finalists - 2015 Page Turner Contest

Rachel, I was excited to see your name I'm on the finalists! You're writing is amazingly clean. I'm a big fan :-) congrats! Wow, thank you! Congratulations to you too! Great title for your book. Sounds like something I'd enjoy. :D Congrats to all of the finalists! I hope many of these books are one...
by RachelM
Sat Nov 21, 2015 9:47 pm
Forum: Page Turner Writing Contest
Topic: Top 15 Finalists - 2015 Page Turner Contest
Replies: 12
Views: 17147

Re: Top 15 Finalists - 2015 Page Turner Contest

How exciting!!! I've been working so hard these past three years to become a Page Turner finalist. :D
by RachelM
Sun Nov 01, 2015 6:44 pm
Forum: Page Turner Writing Contest
Topic: 2015 Page Turner Entry Tally
Replies: 27
Views: 29766

Re: 2015 Page Turner Entry Tally

Theresa's book looks amazing!!! I can't wait to read it! What an amazing opportunity!
by RachelM
Mon Oct 19, 2015 11:47 am
Forum: Page Turner Writing Contest
Topic: The 2015 Fiction Page Turner Contest
Replies: 16
Views: 22197

Re: The 2015 Fiction Page Turner Contest

Hard to believe it's Page Turner time again! I just submitted my entry, and I'm having those fears that I accidently sent an empty document or I missed a typo in the first sentence. All part of the adventure. :D I just want to encourage anyone who's on the fence to enter. The feedback that I receive...
by RachelM
Mon Nov 24, 2014 3:31 pm
Forum: Page Turner Writing Contest
Topic: Top 15 Finalists - 2014 Page Turner Contest
Replies: 10
Views: 15370

Re: Top 15 Finalists - 2014 Page Turner Contest

Congratulations to all the finalists!!! Only seven more sleeps! ;) And congratulations to all who entered! I really believe that success in this industry is going to come from a willingness to try, try, and try again. FaithWriters is teaching me to be resilient, and the feedback we receive will help...
by RachelM
Thu Oct 30, 2014 11:11 am
Forum: Results and Highest Rankings
Topic: Winners FANTASY/SCI-FI GENRE Challenge
Replies: 7
Views: 6519

Re: Winners FANTASY/SCI-FI GENRE Challenge

Wow!!! I wasn't expecting that at all! I'm so grateful to FaithWriters for motivating and challenging me to grow as a writer! :loveyou

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