Sometimes (okay, more like often) you find you just can't say the same thing better than someone else already has.
Go read this. Seriously. Then bookmark it and read it again. I know I will :)
...and now I'm off to see the doctor. Think I've got a throat infection. Fuuuuuuuuun stuff. Thanks for all the well-wishing, you guys. I'm notorious for getting sick. It's like my immune system hibernates from the beginning of October until the end of February, so I'm usually fighting off colds and flus for five straight months.
hmmm... funny how I started feeling bad the morning of October 1st... guess my immune system is really serious about keeping it its schedule.
yeah I do something like that. Am writing a chapter for my kids story. Now going back to add the beats and ambiance This chapter is mainly dialogue and set up for future scenes. You do find the best articles!
ReplyDeleteThat's a pretty good article. Lulls in the story are so NOT wanted by readers and as writers, learning how to pace the action is pretty helpful.
ReplyDeleteGreat article on writing. I hope you feel better soon.
ReplyDeleteThis might be just what I need. Sorry you're still poorly :-(
ReplyDeleteThanks for the link! I love Janice Hardy's blog--it's always so useful. :)
ReplyDeleteFeel better!