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June 21, 2017 at 1:57 pm #35612
@That_Writer_Girl_99 it’s really good, only I’m having some difficulty getting a handle on Blake. He just seems sort of vague and aimless; doesn’t know what he wants or really anything about anything that’s going on. I think a lot of that might have to do with the fact that none of his words or actions are really any more than generic human words and actions. They’re not particular to him; his way of doing things, his way of saying things.
Thoughts?
June 24, 2017 at 8:54 pm #35788I was afraid that would happen. @kate-flournoy You’re definitely right, and I wish I had a good answer, but the truth is…Blake doesn’t know where he stands. He knows what he wants, but he doesn’t know how to get it. And honestly, I don’t know how to get him to where I want. Dealing with Kara’s character arc is tricky enough, but I’m balancing a lot here. I’ll work on it.
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June 25, 2017 at 7:13 pm #35818@That_Writer_Girl_99 hmmm… yes. Writing can be a ticklish business. 😛 As always, I’m here if you think there’s anything I can do to help, but I really do have faith that you’ll be able to figure it out on your own.
June 25, 2017 at 9:14 pm #35820You have faith in me even when I don’t have faith in myself. @kate-flournoy You’re the best.
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June 25, 2017 at 9:16 pm #35822@That_Writer_Girl_99 I say no more than I mean and mean no less than I say. 😉
Worked with you I have. To know I ought.
June 25, 2017 at 9:16 pm #35823*pops head in* You got this!
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June 25, 2017 at 9:35 pm #35824Kate… *sighs* I don’t know. I don’t feel like I know anything about this. I’m in way over my head here. @kate-flournoy
- This reply was modified 7 years, 5 months ago by Elizabeth.
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June 26, 2017 at 1:25 pm #35839@That_Writer_Girl_99 welcome to the club. 😉
Remember, my dear— if it’s plot that’s got you down, let the characters take over and write the story for you.
If it’s discouragement and doubt… let God. He can write a story, remember? Surrender is easier said than done, but once done it’s so worth it. Because as long as it’s your story you’re going to stress over it because you have to get it right, and you can’t. But God takes good care of all that’s given to Him. If it’s His story, all you have to do is write it for Him. He’ll guide you because He knows how to do this so much better than even the most skilled writer ever can.June 26, 2017 at 1:31 pm #35841*sends love and warm hugs in your direction*
I think I’ve found my problem, and all I need to do to fix it is just…practice. @kate-flournoy
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June 28, 2017 at 11:09 am #35939Anonymous- Rank: Eccentric Mentor
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@that_writer_girl_99 Just wanted to let ya know I’m (finally) caught up on reading Prison and WHY WOULD YOU END IT LIKE THAT SHE CAN’T BE DEAD AHHHH! :(::: Talk about a cliffhanger. Points for that one. 🙂 Poor Kara. Anyway, good job and keep on writing! 🙂
June 28, 2017 at 11:39 am #35942@winter-rose Aha! I’m glad you enjoyed it. I’m not totally satisfied with the way chapter 5 turned out, but I need to continue on with chapter 6…thanks for the kind words!
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July 5, 2017 at 12:26 pm #36361@That_Writer_Girl_99 *appears in a poof of elvish stardust**adjusts Jedi robes* You wanted to talk about chapter seven?
July 5, 2017 at 12:31 pm #36362Yes. Once again I’ve no idea what to do… have you read chapter 6? @kate-flournoy
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July 5, 2017 at 12:32 pm #36363@That_Writer_Girl_99 don’t think so. Heading over there now.
July 5, 2017 at 12:38 pm #36366@kate-flournoy Okay. I won’t be able to chat on there right now because I’m doing it off my phone…
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