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IWSG Wednesday

The first Wednesday of every month is officially Insecure Writer’s Support Group day. Members post about their doubts and fears, discuss struggles and triumphs, and offer words of encouragement to others who are struggling.
Settings
As writers, I believe most of us are always on the lookout for writing guides that help map and improve our creative journey. I've ran across a three part E series by Mary Buckham  on writing active setting that I found enlightening.  Have you read it?  If not you may find it helpful too. I must admit, that for the most part when I wrote settings, my motive was to bring the reader into the story by visualization and pull them into the story's location. But settings can offer so much more as shown in these three books.Writing Active Setting Book 1 deals with characterization and sensory detailWriting Active Setting Book 2--conflict and backstoryWriting Active Setting Book 3--anchoring, action, as a character and more.Whew. That's a lot to work into a setting. Buckham gives many examples and shows many different authors' styles. Some write a wonderful setting in a couple of sentences, others in a couple of paragraphs.  Setting is a wonderful tool than can be used to anchor the reader, give time and season, show foreshadowing, emotion, POV and more.This set has gone into my toolbox.  What about you? What writing guide have you found to be helpful? 

Do You C It?

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Look what arrived from Germany

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Thanks so much, Val.

National Acquarium

The last of the pictures.....

Is that turtle wearing his shoes backwards?

We are tied to the ocean. And when we go back to the sea, whether it is to sail or to watch - we are going back from whence we came. John F. Kennedy
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We are tied to the ocean.  And when we go back to the sea, whether it is to sail or watch - we are going back from whence we came ~ John F. Kennedy

The Weekend Starts Now

Wink and A Nod Thursday

Today's Wink and A Nod recipient is Janie at Janie Junebug  Righting and Editing.
Janie is an independent editor that loves reading, writing and dogs. Janie is part of the grammar police that serves and corrects:) Janie also shares stories of goings-on in her corner of the world. Looking for an editor? Check her out.

Wink, wink, Janie.

So many blogs. So little time.

Wacky Wednesday

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Mother Cat Snatches Crying Kitten From Toddler

National Acquarium

A few more pictures.....
Whale Skeleton                  
                          "In one drop of water are found all the secrets of all the oceans."
                                                             Kahlil Gibran

It's Friday and.....

Wink and A Nod Thursday

Today's Wink and A Nod recipient is Lee at Kitchen Connection.
Lee is an Aussie who always has an enjoyable tale to tell and delicious recipes to go with it. She is interested in current affairs, music, cooking and much more.  Lee has lived a fascinating life and is kind enough to share her stories.

Wink, wink, Lee.

So many blogs. So little time.