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Greta replied to the topic Showing the Story in the forum General Writing Discussions 10 years, 1 month ago
@dbhgodreigns, Yes, I see what you’re saying. I completely agree about Tim Shoemaker’s books; they’re awesome!
We need to get @kate-flournoy and @daeus‘s thoughts on this topic. 😉
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Greta replied to the topic Showing the Story in the forum General Writing Discussions 10 years, 1 month ago
@zoe-wingfeather, Hmm, those are some interesting points. I’ve never really thought about using smell like that before. And names! Am I the only one who spends 30 hours looking at baby name lists just trying to find the perfect name for the MC? XD Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Chloe!
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Greta started the topic Showing the Story in the forum General Writing Discussions 10 years, 1 month ago
Hey, everybody!
I just got back from the Homeschool Convention in Cincinnati, Ohio. In one of the sessions I went to, an author (Tim Shoemaker) was talking about how to write fiction. He said that when you’re writing fiction, you need to show the story, not just tell the story. Let me give you an example of what I mean.Telling the story:
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BlueJay replied to the topic Anna's Savanna by BlueJay in the forum Short Story Critiques 10 years, 1 month ago
Thanks @aratrea. I really appreciate it. 😀
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BlueJay replied to the topic A letter for my story in the forum General Writing Discussions 10 years, 1 month ago
YES! YES! YES! and YES!
Ok, clarification: a jumper is what you American’s would call hoodies. *At least, I think* (Actually I had better change that as this is suppose to be an American story.) *the joys of different words which are for the exact same thing* 😉
You shouldn’t loathe letter writing. That’s great fun. 😀 (Alright, confession: I did…[Read more] -
BlueJay replied to the topic Where do you live? in the forum General Writing Discussions 10 years, 1 month ago
Thanks both of you.
(That’s ok @kate-flournoy, I had to ask my family not long ago, “What is Australia Day all about?” “And “What’s the capital of Australia?” *Some Aussie I am*) -
BlueJay replied to the topic A letter for my story in the forum General Writing Discussions 10 years, 1 month ago
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BlueJay replied to the topic Staying Interested in the forum General Writing Discussions 10 years, 1 month ago
@faithdk I’ve reached 7,630 words. Which takes my story out of the short story category and makes it a novellette. 😀 Now, it go back through and refine it. *Stares at story* This might take sometime. 😀 *Such fun*
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BlueJay replied to the topic Staying Interested in the forum General Writing Discussions 10 years, 1 month ago
Now I envy you @faithdk. All I can write are short stories. 😛
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BlueJay replied to the topic Where do you live? in the forum General Writing Discussions 10 years, 1 month ago
@daeus how close is Upper Arlington to Centerburg? or @kate-flournoy 😀
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BlueJay replied to the topic Writer's Corner in the forum General Writing Discussions 10 years, 1 month ago
I’ll be writing for 45 minutes if anyone else is interested in tagging along.
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BlueJay replied to the topic Where do you live? in the forum General Writing Discussions 10 years, 1 month ago
Yes @jadamae. I was tossing up between Pennsylvania and Indiana, and went with the later and forgot to remove your tag. Thanks anyway. 😀
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Greta replied to the topic Where do you live? in the forum General Writing Discussions 10 years, 1 month ago
@mas410, Really?!?! That’s so cool! You’ll have to refresh my memory; where have we met before? I’m sure I’ll remember…I’m kind of having a brain-foggy day. 😉
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BlueJay replied to the topic A letter for my story in the forum General Writing Discussions 10 years, 1 month ago
“Now what it the capital of Australia?”
“Um…” Chloe eyes glanced everywhere frantically. She hadn’t remembered studying anything about Australia. She didn’t even know where it was. She glanced at the boy in front of her. He was tapping the back of his jumper which had the names of all the students in her grade. ‘Sydney.’
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BlueJay replied to the topic A letter for my story in the forum General Writing Discussions 10 years, 1 month ago
“Now what it the capital of Australia?”
“Um…” Chloe eyes glanced everywhere frantically. She hadn’t remembered studying anything about Australia. She didn’t even know where it was. She glanced at the boy in front of her. He was tapping the back of his jumper which had the names of all the students in her grade. ‘Sydney.’
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BlueJay replied to the topic A letter for my story in the forum General Writing Discussions 10 years, 1 month ago
“Now what it the capital of Australia?”
“Um…” Chloe eyes glanced everywhere frantically. She hadn’t remembered studying anything about Australia. She didn’t even know where it was. She glanced at the boy in front of her. He was tapping the back of his jumper which had the names of all the students in her grade. ‘Sydney.’
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BlueJay replied to the topic HALP! (Blog Titles Are Literally the Worst) in the forum General Writing Discussions 10 years, 1 month ago
So I kinda want a title that plays off of the notecards and metaphors; preferably kinda short.
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BlueJay replied to the topic HALP! (Blog Titles Are Literally the Worst) in the forum General Writing Discussions 10 years, 1 month ago
Yay! So glad I could help Sarah. *Cries tears of joy*
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BlueJay replied to the topic HALP! (Blog Titles Are Literally the Worst) in the forum General Writing Discussions 10 years, 1 month ago
YOU MEAN WE MIGHT TAKE ALL THIS TIME TO THINK OF AN AWESOME IDEA TO HAVE IT NOT BE AVAILABLE????!!!! 😮 😮 😮 *FAINTS*
Um anyway, out of the two I think I like…*this is really hard*. I think I like notecards better, but I understand yours too. With notecards it kinda, might, sort of, drag the person in to your blog since they might be curious…[Read more] -
BlueJay replied to the topic A letter for my story in the forum General Writing Discussions 10 years, 1 month ago
Another question to think about: How would you start your letter? “Dear”; “Hi”; “Chloe;” “Nothing, let’s just get down to business.”
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