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February 14, 2016
Characters or Plot… That’s the Question
2016 #ROW80 Round 1: Check-In 12 | 10 Minute Novelist: Update 6
The validity of character driven versus plot driven stories is as old as fiction writing. In my case, I prefer character driven because I fall in love with them before I know what’s going to happen.
This week, I’m working with a new WIP in which the setting has to be as important as the rest of the story. I have a three-page synopsis, chapter outline, and my main characters. The only problem? I’m not in-love with my boys, yet, be...
February 13, 2016
#RAINBOWSNIPPETS *~* FEB 13-14, 2016 *~*
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Have a Happy Valentine’s! Since it’s the celebration of love and friendship, here is one of Lucas’s and August’s first interactions. And don’t forget to visit the inspiration board for Prescribed Discipline.
“And who said I wanted to buy this picture?”
“You were paying so much attention to it you didn’t realize I stood behind you until I talked. I think the picture calls to you as much as you call to me.
“Pretty sure of yourself, Mr…”...
February 10, 2016
Captivating Your Readers
2016 #ROW80 Round 1: Check-In 11
In addition to the outlines and the planning I mentioned on my previous updates, I started two stories this month. They both sit at a little over five hundred words. Generally, a reader decides if a story is worth it within the first couple of pages. There are two cliches I don’t like to use when starting a story. First,using one of the characters’ names as the first words in the opening sentence, and secondly, starting with dialogue.
Those are my preferences....
February 7, 2016
Characters Gone Bad
2016 #ROW80 Round 1: Check-In 10 | 10 Minute Novelist: Update5
For the last couple of days, I had been trying to work on a second book proposal. I had the main ideas, the characters, and the setting picked. I just needed to plot a couple more scenes before diving into the synopsis, but for some reason I couldn’t. It felt as if the story was missing something, so I did some inspirational research, Pinterest in other words, and found the missing part.
It was another MC. As I worked on the plot,...
February 6, 2016
#RAINBOWSNIPPETS *~* FEB 6-7, 2016 *~*
As promised, this month’s snippets would be from Prescribed Discipline; book #2 in the Exhibits Series. You will meet two men important to West, the genderfluid Dom in Graphic Exposure. His father, August and West’s best friend, Lucas. I completed the first draft for #NaNoWriMo 2015 and it’s in queueto be edit during late Spring. It’s raw, so I apologize in advance for any grammatical/orthographical horror [error].
He wanted to bring him close and lose himself on those stormy eyes, but the ma...
February 3, 2016
Wondering Brain… and Shiny Things
2016 #ROW80 Round 1: Check-In 9
I think my reading binge is coming to a more normal pace. Yes, I had read three books in the last three days, but I can feel my brain calming down. I get flairs of creativity, and when I crash down, the only thing I want to do is read. In those moments, my concentration is shot, and I can’t control how fast it’s working. It’s almost like an adrenaline rush in which I want to do so much that I can’t concentrate on a single thing. And reading, is the only thing t...
January 31, 2016
January ’16 Recap
2016 #ROW80 Round 1: Check-In 8 | 10 Minute Novelist: Update 4
As the first month of the year ends, I need to go back and see how far into my writing resolutions I am. In the first post of the year, I outlined my plans for 2016. Looking into it now, I can say I didn’t meet any of my January’s goals. But only because they morphed into something else.
Overall, I think I had a good month. What did I accomplish:
Read 25 books Reviewed 22 books Wrote 15 blog posts (including this one) Wrote a boo...January 30, 2016
#RAINBOWSNIPPETS *~* JAN 30-31, 2016 *~*
Okay, one last snippet, from Graphic Exposure, before moving on. Perhaps next week, we would start with book #2, Prescribed Discipline.
“Give me the house keys, boy. Then, sit back down and remove your shoes, socks, and pants. I want everyone to see you doing the walk of shame back into the house, wearing only my belt and leash,” Sir murmured in Shaun’s ear.
“Yes, Sir,” Shaun panted as he did as told.
When he was done, West placed the rest of Shaun’s items back inside the car. He removed a th...
January 27, 2016
Learning Writing by Reading
2016 #ROW80 Round 1: Check-In 7
I had read 22 books this month, and by the end of January, that number may be 25. Every writing advice I had seen always mentioned that writers need to continue reading. In my case, reading is as important as writing.
I have two college degrees, but they are not related to writing or literature at all. Everything I know about writing, I had learned by reading. Some say we should not read in the same genre or style to avoid copying other writers, but I prefer to...
January 24, 2016
A Bit About Outlines
2016 #ROW80 Round 1: Check-In 6 | 10 Minute Novelist: Update 3
I had tried many outlines and read several reference books about how to plot, outline, and write over the last couple of years. Personally, my problem is not about coming up with ideas, or writers block. My main problem with writing is getting start it. Yes, procrastination is queen of my castle, as I had mentioned many times. I just deal with her until I can finally start writing. I can have all my ideas, characters, etc.but find...
