Hailey Woerner's Blog, page 3
September 25, 2015
The Difference Between Showing and Telling
We’ve all heard it. You know it’s true.
“You’ve got to show them your story, not tell them!”
“Show how angry they were, don’t just say they were angry.”
“Slowly? Can’t you use a more descriptive word? Show me how slow they moved.”
“Show. Don’t tell.”
But how true are those statements? And is it always better to show…should you never tell? To answer your question, look at this short clip of a story, written by Megaguirus on a forum I was visiting (I was granted permission to post their work...
September 24, 2015
Seirra (Writing Prompt Result)
So here’s my first short story that I wrote from using a writing prompt. It was fun, and I have done a few others since…not all of them are great, but I plan to share all of my completed writing prompt results with you guys.
The writing prompt said:
“Write a story that involves a countdown starting at 10 and ending with 0.”
Here is my resulting piece, “Count Down.” (such a creative title…I know…)
Count Downby Hailey Woerner
“Ten.”
Sierra closed her eyes, her breath coming in short, raspin...
Three Steps to Set a Writing Goal to Accomplish More
We all have those days, right? Those days where you just don’t feel like writing. Those days when life gets in the way. Those days where your favorite tv show seems more important than your writing.
You do have those days, right? It’s not just me?
Whether you do or you don’t, I’m going to share with you how to set a writing goal that will help you get more done, faster. If you have a busy life, this step-by-step post is just for you. If you’re just not up to writing, this can help you too.
S...Jaëver
Age: 22
Height: 6’0
Description: Thick dark brown hair, sky-blue eyes, clear tan skin, scar that runs from right ear down to his right cheekbone, muscular, no facial hair.
Where he’s lived: Sha-Pere
Brief backstory: Was born to Rhoden, one of the seven leaders of Sha-Pere during his time, and Azure. His mother, Azure, died when Jaever was eight, and shortly after, Rhoden died of the Illness. From a young age, Jaever had been training to be the Stealthfoot, but just when the rebels needed him...
Losaun
Age: 38
Height: 6’5
Description: Bald, tattoos that climb up his arms and legs, and form patterns on his bald scalp, very muscular and fit, brown eyes, intimidating, tanned skin.
Where he’s lived: Has lived his whole life in Sha-Pere.
Brief backstory: Was born into a low-ranking rebel family, and lived as an only child. When he was young, he wasn’t content with living in the low-ranking side of the city, and for much of his life he strove to prove himself to the rebel leaders. He grew fond of...
Iales
Age: 50
Height: 6’2
Description: Long unruly redish-brown hair, thick leathery skin, deep brown eyes, stocky and large, but not fat, very strong, nose that is twisted, scarred hands, long red/brown beard and mustache.
Where he’s lived: Yonvala, Sha-Pere
Brief backstory: Iales grew up on the shores of Lëv, in a city called Yonvala with his parents and grandparents. When he was nineteen, he set out on his own, and found himself running from the law. He then stumbled into the rebels, who welcome...
Xëno
Age: About 23 in Jaded book 1, and 26 by end of book 3, though because he is a Kal’xane, he will not age, and cannot die of old age.
Height: Average 6’1.
Description: Jaw-length, coal black hair, pale complexion, intense silver eyes, strong but not muscular, fit, flawless skin without scar or blemish, no facial hair.
Where he’s lived: Arathane.
Brief backstory: N/A due to plot spoilers. Quite a mysterious character background.
Temperament: Calm, cauculating, almost always stays composed. When...
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August 10, 2015
Short writing prompt result
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Here's my result:
Everyone knew there was something strange about the Drifting Islands, how they moved like whales in the sea. How they disappear and reappear at will.
Some say the islands don't exist...others go into a deep study, searching for signs of their existence. All of them have failed.
Not me though, I don't belong to either group. I know they exist, and why they move. Because I've been on them...and I know the truth.
July 24, 2015
Poll
Poll
Which anthropomorphic fantasy book/series is the best?
Warriors series by Erin Hunter
The Survivors series by Erin Hunter
Swordbird by Nancy Yi Fan
The Sight & Fell by David Clement-Davies
Fire Bringer by David Clement-Davies
Bambi: A Life in the Forest by Felix Salten
"The Named" series by Clare Bell
The Wolf Chronicles by Dorothy Hearst
Tailchaser's Song by Tad Williams
A Dog's Life: The Autobiography of a Stray by Ann M. Martin
Redwall series by Brian Jacques
The Wild Road by Gabriel King
The Plague Dogs by Richard Adams
The Seekers series by Erin Hunter
The Wolves of the Beyond series by Kathryn Lasky
The Mistmantle Chronicles by Margaret McAllister
Margaret McAllisterThe Guardians of Ga'Hoole series by Kathryn Lasky
The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling
Neversink by Barry Wolverton
Barry WolvertonWatership Down by Richard Adams
Charlotte's Web by E.B. White
