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Comment on Writing Lesson 33 – A Checklist for Revisions by Alassiel

Alassiel — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 23:23:54 +0000

Thanks for this list. I checked the weasel words and filters in my work and found a bunch of things that needed changed. I wouldn’t have thought of that on my own. Now sometime I need to go through the rest of the list.

Comment on Writing Lesson 33 – A Checklist for Revisions by skmayh

skmayh — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 18:55:35 +0000

You guys are amazing. I learn so much every time I read your posts.

Comment on Writing Lesson 29 – Showing Actions and Emotions by lynn

lynn — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 20:19:54 +0000

Great way to show shyness, homesickness, that out-of-place feeling we all dread. And you did it without naming a single emotion.

Writing in first person as you have done makes it easier for some writers to convey emotion. Sometimes when I’m writing a difficult passage, I’ll write it in first person so that I can concentrate on how I would feel if I were the character. Then I can edit it into third person by changing the pronouns as needed.

Comment on Writing Lesson 29 – Showing Actions and Emotions by skmayh

skmayh — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 20:40:46 +0000

I sat quietly in the corner with my eyes cast to the ground. How could they make me move here? Didn’t they understand I didn’t want to leave Memphis. My chest grew heavy, like the air had all been sucked out of it. Don’t call on me, I begged Mr. Druff, with my eyes. I hate that everytime I speak I’m supposed to be brilliant. I hate that everytime I speak they all know I’m new to the north. I could try and blend in, but I don’t want to. I’d rather just sit in silence and hope to move back home.

Comment on Writing Lesson 28 – Randomness by lynn

lynn — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 04:31:44 +0000

This really is a fun way to get the juices flowing and make yourself think “outside the box.” It generates lots of ideas quickly. After you comb through the possibilities, you can decide which options seem most appealing.

Comment on Writing Lesson 28 – Randomness by Alassiel

Alassiel — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 19:18:26 +0000

Thanks for this cool idea. I read your post this morning. Then this afternoon when I was writing and needed a profession for a character, your suggestion came back to me. I was originally going to make him a cloth merchant carrying a shipment of fabric, but decided instead on the owner of a diner carrying a load of specialty foods. Much more interesting.

Comment on Writing Lesson 26 – Honesty is the Best Policy by Alassiel

Alassiel — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 19:13:16 +0000

I tried again. I think it worked, but I’m not sure. I guess I’ll wait and see. Thanks!

Comment on Writing Lesson 26 – Honesty is the Best Policy by lynn

lynn — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 06:23:58 +0000

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Comment on Writing Lesson 26 – Honesty is the Best Policy by lynn

lynn — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 22:26:02 +0000

Hmmm…I’m honestly not sure, but I’ll check into it. Thanks for letting us know. Please give me a few days and then try again?

Lynn

Comment on Writing Lesson 26 – Honesty is the Best Policy by Alassiel

Alassiel — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 20:54:38 +0000

This is my first time on this site, and I tried to subscribe by email, but it gives me a message that says, “The feed does not have subscriptions by email enabled.” What do I do?