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- Mon Mar 28, 2016 11:15 am
- Forum: Jan's Writing Basics
- Topic: Finger Pointing
- Replies: 8
- Views: 13564
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'...
- Sun Mar 06, 2016 9:52 pm
- Forum: Jan's Writing Basics
- Topic: Realistic Dialog
- Replies: 5
- Views: 7543
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...
- Thu Dec 17, 2015 3:27 am
- Forum: Page Turner Writing Contest
- Topic: 2015 Page Turner Feedback - All Sent
- Replies: 2
- Views: 9628
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!
- Sat Dec 12, 2015 11:04 am
- Forum: Jan's Writing Basics
- Topic: Be a Better Writer--Cliches
- Replies: 6
- Views: 9976
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...
- Mon Dec 07, 2015 10:47 pm
- Forum: Jan's Writing Basics
- Topic: A week off, and a question
- Replies: 15
- Views: 20411
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 ...
- Tue Dec 01, 2015 12:58 am
- Forum: Page Turner Writing Contest
- Topic: Winners - 2015 Page Turner Contest
- Replies: 6
- Views: 13154
Re: Winners - 2015 Page Turner Contest
Congratulations Debbie and Harriett!!!
A huge thank you to Deb and all the judges and staff that make the Page Turner possible! You're nurturing authors.
A huge thank you to Deb and all the judges and staff that make the Page Turner possible! You're nurturing authors.
- Sun Nov 22, 2015 2:25 am
- Forum: Jan's Writing Basics
- Topic: Be a Better Writer--MAN VS. NATURE CONFLICT
- Replies: 3
- Views: 7432
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 ...
- Sun Nov 22, 2015 2:16 am
- Forum: Jan's Writing Basics
- Topic: Be a Better Writer--TRANSPARENCY
- Replies: 10
- Views: 12280
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.
- Sun Nov 22, 2015 1:07 am
- Forum: Christian Writers' Groups
- Topic: General writing Accountability group desired to start
- Replies: 28
- Views: 38408
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...
- Sun Nov 22, 2015 12:25 am
- Forum: Page Turner Writing Contest
- Topic: Top 15 Finalists - 2015 Page Turner Contest
- Replies: 12
- Views: 20126
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...
- Sat Nov 21, 2015 9:47 pm
- Forum: Page Turner Writing Contest
- Topic: Top 15 Finalists - 2015 Page Turner Contest
- Replies: 12
- Views: 20126
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.
- Sun Nov 01, 2015 6:44 pm
- Forum: Page Turner Writing Contest
- Topic: 2015 Page Turner Entry Tally
- Replies: 27
- Views: 34013
Re: 2015 Page Turner Entry Tally
Theresa's book looks amazing!!! I can't wait to read it! What an amazing opportunity!
- Mon Oct 19, 2015 11:47 am
- Forum: Page Turner Writing Contest
- Topic: The 2015 Fiction Page Turner Contest
- Replies: 16
- Views: 26462
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...
- Mon Nov 24, 2014 3:31 pm
- Forum: Page Turner Writing Contest
- Topic: Top 15 Finalists - 2014 Page Turner Contest
- Replies: 10
- Views: 18567
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...
- Thu Oct 30, 2014 11:11 am
- Forum: Results and Highest Rankings
- Topic: Winners FANTASY/SCI-FI GENRE Challenge
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6690
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!