Eva Pasco's Blog - Posts Tagged "guiding-principles"
Eva’s Byte #251: My Reeling Thoughts
What principle guides your creativity from conception to completion?
A published author, my guiding principle is that of writing books I’d like to read. My preferred genre is Contemporary—distinguished for character-driven plots featuring flawed and feisty female protagonists over forty who come to terms with their drama, demons, and dilemmas along life’s precarious day-to-day journey.
Just how did I arrive at this guiding principle?
Simple!
My acquired taste for writing lit with grit incorporating intricate plot twists and turns, compelling characters, realistic outcomes, relatable themes, and snappy dialogue was honed from the reels of film noir.
Citing just a few flicks to give credit where due:
Casablanca (1942) – for its theme of heart-wrenching sacrifice.
Detour (1945) – for its cynical dialogue. A line spoken in character by Al Roberts, portrayed by Tom Neal—“That’s life. Whichever way you turn, fate sticks out a foot to trip you.”
The Big Sleep (1946) – for the plot’s escalating complexities.
On the Waterfront (1954) – for the protagonist’s struggles to heed his conscience.
Oftentimes, reader reviews substantiate what a writer has painstakingly set out to achieve. Humbled, I have copy/pasted a review excerpt for An Enlightening Quiche (2016).
Critiqued by a member of the Authors Talk About It team, awarding the book a 5-star badge:
A delicious quiche becomes the catalyst for profound epiphanies, insightful prose, and almost welcome enlightenment.
An Enlightening Quiche is far more intricate than it may seem to be; while a book based around baking a quiche may not sound like a page-turner, this book is so much more than that. Both main characters were complex and engaging, with detailed backstories and overwhelmingly believable narratives. To put it simply, they felt almost real. The plot itself was incredibly intriguing, littered with witty quips and fascinating social commentary. Although a bit too wordy at times, it was enjoyable from the first page to the last.
Eva Pasco crafted a real gem in An Enlightening Quiche. Her style of writing is uniquely fresh, while still maintaining a level of intelligence that is beyond impressive. Pasco hit the nail on the head with a winning combination of love, loss, friendship, humor, and a profoundly deep introspection that will surprise any reader. Just as Augusta and Lindsay did, An Enlightening Quiche's readers will get far more than they bargained for in this novel.
I’m reeling in gratitude!
Eva’s Authors Den Page: https://tinyurl.com/yycm7d2w
A published author, my guiding principle is that of writing books I’d like to read. My preferred genre is Contemporary—distinguished for character-driven plots featuring flawed and feisty female protagonists over forty who come to terms with their drama, demons, and dilemmas along life’s precarious day-to-day journey.
Just how did I arrive at this guiding principle?
Simple!
My acquired taste for writing lit with grit incorporating intricate plot twists and turns, compelling characters, realistic outcomes, relatable themes, and snappy dialogue was honed from the reels of film noir.
Citing just a few flicks to give credit where due:
Casablanca (1942) – for its theme of heart-wrenching sacrifice.
Detour (1945) – for its cynical dialogue. A line spoken in character by Al Roberts, portrayed by Tom Neal—“That’s life. Whichever way you turn, fate sticks out a foot to trip you.”
The Big Sleep (1946) – for the plot’s escalating complexities.
On the Waterfront (1954) – for the protagonist’s struggles to heed his conscience.
Oftentimes, reader reviews substantiate what a writer has painstakingly set out to achieve. Humbled, I have copy/pasted a review excerpt for An Enlightening Quiche (2016).
Critiqued by a member of the Authors Talk About It team, awarding the book a 5-star badge:
A delicious quiche becomes the catalyst for profound epiphanies, insightful prose, and almost welcome enlightenment.
An Enlightening Quiche is far more intricate than it may seem to be; while a book based around baking a quiche may not sound like a page-turner, this book is so much more than that. Both main characters were complex and engaging, with detailed backstories and overwhelmingly believable narratives. To put it simply, they felt almost real. The plot itself was incredibly intriguing, littered with witty quips and fascinating social commentary. Although a bit too wordy at times, it was enjoyable from the first page to the last.
Eva Pasco crafted a real gem in An Enlightening Quiche. Her style of writing is uniquely fresh, while still maintaining a level of intelligence that is beyond impressive. Pasco hit the nail on the head with a winning combination of love, loss, friendship, humor, and a profoundly deep introspection that will surprise any reader. Just as Augusta and Lindsay did, An Enlightening Quiche's readers will get far more than they bargained for in this novel.
I’m reeling in gratitude!
Eva’s Authors Den Page: https://tinyurl.com/yycm7d2w
Eva’s Byte #347 – Humbugs Aside
We all have ‘em—one or two, a few or more. Just because Christmas is around the corner doesn’t mean our humbugs go away. However, one either succumbs or casts them aside in the spirit of renewing our grip on life. That’s what I’ve had to do, or else the incongruities of situations could get the better of me.
Choosing to focus on my many blessings, there are a couple of ways in which I plan on retaining the meaning of Christmas all year long. The same ways I always have. More than likely, pivoting from the same principles a lot of people do:
Being mindful of others.
While I don’t have the means to carry out full-blown philanthropy, giving someone the benefit of a doubt goes a long way in promoting good will toward folks of all creeds and color. Reserving judgement by looking at all the angles is no different than what writers do to tell their story.
Believing in one’s own potential.
The world may not be a perfect place, but there is nothing stopping one’s imagination to foster creativity. In my capacity of a writer, I just completed the draft for Chapter 3 of my Contemporary Work in Progress.
*As we round the bend toward Christmas, may each of us cast our humbugs aside for the betterment of life.
My sincere appreciation if you’ve read this far.
Eva’s Authors Den Page: https://tinyurl.com/yycm7d2w
Choosing to focus on my many blessings, there are a couple of ways in which I plan on retaining the meaning of Christmas all year long. The same ways I always have. More than likely, pivoting from the same principles a lot of people do:
Being mindful of others.
While I don’t have the means to carry out full-blown philanthropy, giving someone the benefit of a doubt goes a long way in promoting good will toward folks of all creeds and color. Reserving judgement by looking at all the angles is no different than what writers do to tell their story.
Believing in one’s own potential.
The world may not be a perfect place, but there is nothing stopping one’s imagination to foster creativity. In my capacity of a writer, I just completed the draft for Chapter 3 of my Contemporary Work in Progress.
*As we round the bend toward Christmas, may each of us cast our humbugs aside for the betterment of life.
My sincere appreciation if you’ve read this far.
Eva’s Authors Den Page: https://tinyurl.com/yycm7d2w
Eva’s Byte #374 – The Importance of Heeding Ernest
Hemingway.
Considering myself a minimalist who shies away from commitments and obligations which take time away from other facets of life, I devout a meagre amount of time and means to marketing my books. Because the writing process is intense for me, I find that one – two hours of composing per day is all I’m willing to give.
As Hemingway put it:
“The most solid advice for a writer is this, I think: Try to learn to breathe deeply, really try to taste food when you eat, and when you sleep, really try to sleep… Try to be alive. You will be dead soon enough.”
Other work ethics attributed to Hemingway which mirror my own, include:
“There is no rule on how to write. Sometimes it comes easily and perfectly; sometimes it’s like drilling rock and then blasting it out with charges.
“Write the best story that you can and write it as straight as you can.”
As for the importance of heeding Ernest, I’ve barely covered the tip of the iceberg. However, it’s enough to reinforce my way of doing things at my own pace. At this point in time, I’m setting things straight in chapter 14 (1561 words thus far) along my Contemporary work in progress.
*May our guiding principles fortify us to blaze trails along the arduous, creative journey we’ve chosen to embark on.
My sincere appreciation if you’ve read this far.
Eva’s Authors Den Page: http://www.authorsden.com/evapasco
Considering myself a minimalist who shies away from commitments and obligations which take time away from other facets of life, I devout a meagre amount of time and means to marketing my books. Because the writing process is intense for me, I find that one – two hours of composing per day is all I’m willing to give.
As Hemingway put it:
“The most solid advice for a writer is this, I think: Try to learn to breathe deeply, really try to taste food when you eat, and when you sleep, really try to sleep… Try to be alive. You will be dead soon enough.”
Other work ethics attributed to Hemingway which mirror my own, include:
“There is no rule on how to write. Sometimes it comes easily and perfectly; sometimes it’s like drilling rock and then blasting it out with charges.
“Write the best story that you can and write it as straight as you can.”
As for the importance of heeding Ernest, I’ve barely covered the tip of the iceberg. However, it’s enough to reinforce my way of doing things at my own pace. At this point in time, I’m setting things straight in chapter 14 (1561 words thus far) along my Contemporary work in progress.
*May our guiding principles fortify us to blaze trails along the arduous, creative journey we’ve chosen to embark on.
My sincere appreciation if you’ve read this far.
Eva’s Authors Den Page: http://www.authorsden.com/evapasco
