BEES Update With Chapter Titles!

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2019-02-honebees-on-lacetop-cropWriting a book (for me) has multiple phases. As many of you know (from having heard me talk, or reading THE OUTLANDISH COMPANION books), I write (for a long time) in small, disconnected pieces and scenes. Eventually these start sticking together to form Chunks, and in the latter stages, the Chunks begin to line up along a sort of mental timeline (composed of histo...

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Published on March 05, 2019 14:22
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message 1: by Faith (new)

Faith Perry I love that Diana does this. I wonder if she could've been a drug dealer in a former life...give us enough to keep us hanging on. ;-) Thank you Diana (and team!).


message 2: by Kathleen (new)

Kathleen haha. I like that analogy Faith!


message 3: by Ambika (new)

Ambika Devi I go through the exact same process Diana often beginning with little stories that then group together in as you call them "chunks."
I adore your writing and am so happy to know I am using a similar technique! Thank you for sharing this with us!


message 4: by abbi✨ (new)

abbi✨ So exciting! We can't wait!


message 5: by Janet (new)

Janet Moore I start to get really excited when she hits this phase. Almost like watching a horse race.


message 6: by Karen (new)

Karen Horse race!! That’s exactly it and I’m exhausted by the time the book is out. I’m sure Diana is too. I really admire her stamina!


message 7: by Ingrid (new)

Ingrid Hi Diana, if you need help with French dialogue... I can help


Georgia McWilliams To me, anything written by M C Beaton is a fun to read book. Having a bad day, read one of her books!


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