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| I'm hoping the novel I'm writing for my wife will be a torment for her and all who read it. It's (hopefully) an amusing tale about an avid reader whose reading habit turns her into a witch. I'm trying to make it a "can't put it down" book. The chapters so far vary widely in length. (Is that a good thing or a bad one?) I'm striving to make each one tell exactly what it needs to tell --- nothing more nor less. Plus, I'm trying to end every chapter with a cliffhanger, or at least a lead-in to the next chapter. That's why I say I want it to be a misery. I want the reader to reach the end of each chapter thinking, "I can't possibly keep reading right now, and I'm at the end of this chapter, but I absolutely must find out why this character just did [such-n-such and how the protagonist is going to handle this new development. Maybe I'll read just a few more lines to find out." |
| Offering humble apologies for mismatched words and unclosed square brackets. At present, am like runner making great speed toward finish line but tripping on each hurdle. |
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| The Enigma of My Mind Whence come my 'unusual' ideas? They just pop into my mind at random and at all sorts of odd moments. Here's a recent 'pop': We saw a woman at the ranch dressing by an open window of her cabin. |
| I'm writing a story which I hope will be a novel. It's a witch story for Bren, who is a fan of same. I'm deep enough now that I'm having to read back occasionally to refresh my memory on certain points. I have a backstory as well as a direction in my mind, but that's the only place these items exist. I have a few questions for my fellow WdC-ers. Do you actually write a backstory for your large works such as novels? If so, how elaborate? How do you keep track of your details? (To avoid things like the honey-blonde plain jane in chapter two morphing into a raven-haired beauty in chapter 13?) |
| I am a pantser - which is this style of writing - but I do have a hand-written series of notes about characters and things that happened. Names, details, dates - once it's in the story, it's in the note list. My biggest issue is remembering to change my list if I change something in the story... |
Well, I haven't written anything larger than 5600 words in years. My largest work so far features only three characters and one super long scene, so it was pretty easy to keep track of everything  "Tools of the Trade"  if you're interested  |
| I'm starting a novel. The first line is, "Zzzzzzz zzzz zzz zz zzzzz." I'm using the writing style "stream of unconsciousness." |
 on your promotion to Preferred Author! Keep up the great work! Kindest Regards, Lilli |
| Good morning, my Writing.com friends! I apologize for my absence and I thank you all for my promotion to Preferred Author status and for the many congratulatory notes you've sent. Accolades from the WdC community are particularly meaningful to me and I always feel very honoured when one is bestowed upon me. Am I supposed to make a speech? If you know how locquatious I can be, you should probably say "No," very quickly. Over the past few days, I've tried to log in here as oft as possible, but the truth is I've been unwell. It's nothing serious, but it has kept me pretty tired. Also, I have several friends in the 'real world' who are having difficult times. I've been trying to be as helpful to them as I could. I'm going to respond to as many emails and comments as I can today. Again, a very heartfelt Thank You for the emails, reviews (I see I have several), and especially for conferring upon me the status Preferred Author. I will do my utmost to justify the honour. |
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| My mind is too full and my heart is too empty. This isn't a good season for such circumstances. It feels like it has become a season of loss and mourning. Along with our recent losses here in the WdC community, my 'real life' family and friends are also dealing with sadness. Bren's mom passed away on Christmas Eve 1995. One of our dearest friends lost her sister on December 30, 2023. My daughter's family has lost several friends unexpectedly just since Thanksgiving. Yet, we needn't let life's darker events dim the season. Instead, we can let the season help lighten the shadows. Love is the brightest light of all, and this is the season of love. It's the season of forgiveness and generosity. With all the lights of love around us, can remembrance of loved ones absent, either permanently or briefly, truly be as dark? We cannot prevent shadows, but let us comfort ourselves with candles of remembrance lit with the steady flame of love. |
| I just awoke from a nap feeling a sense of true accomplishment! Three of us spent three hours last night (10 p.m. - 1 a.m.) decorating a rented venue for our grandbaby's third birthday party. Baby Shark was the theme. The party today went beautifully! I took quite a few photos and videos. After the party, we spent two hours undecorating and cleaning up. Then, I spent 45 minutes or an hour with my grandbaby and her mom, playing at an outdoor, holiday play area before walking home. I doubt I've ever spent a finer forty-eight hours! I love those two more than words could possibly convey. What gives you, my fellow WdC members, a sense of accomplishment? |
| I love books, especially real ones which require no power source but a reader. One type of book has always puzzled me though. I can't seem to find a use for 'idea books'. I can see a purpose for 'how-to books'. They teach things like how to use certain tools & materials. The idea of needing ideas is a bit foreign to me. If I were a millionaire and stepped into a small hobby shop for a respite from rain or cold weather, I would probably emerge penniless without browsing beyond the first aisle. |
| Oh goodness, yes. I love shopping at Hobby Lobby because it seems like the world of crafting is at my fingertips. The possibilities are endless. Unfortunately I dream about crafting and creating physical works of art far more than I ever actually do. But the dreaming and imagining is glorious. Which sounds really weird... |
| Just be thankful books aren't like today's video games. Imagine buying a book, but before you can read it you have to download an hour-long update to fix typos and plot holes that released with the book. If you want to hear the inner thoughts of the characters, you can purchase the battle pass. The book doesn't come with an ending, but you can purchase the Act III expansion pack to see how the story ends. And you can only ready two chapters at a time before you have to wait 30 minutes to recharge your Energy Crystals, or you can purchase the Savior's Pack bundle to get some Energy Crystals so you can keep reading. The bundle also includes Life Gems, which you can use to unlock flashback scenes, where all the character development takes place. |
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