Over the last few days I've spent a lot of time editing. Well, in reality I've spent a lot of time accepting or rejecting the edits that a beta reader made for When Life Hands You Lymes. As I work, I've discovered something funny: When the beta reader suggests a change for a scene that has … Continue reading Writerly Musings
Category: Writing Thoughts
Commitment: Making it Happen
One thing I've discovered is that after I've decided and committed to do something, it's so much easier to accomplish. All the guess work is taken out, and instead of wasting time thinking "should I or shouldn't I do this?" the brain power goes to figuring out the best way to get it done.For instance: … Continue reading Commitment: Making it Happen
Exclamation Points and Their Sneaky, Weasel-ly Ways
Confession: I was pretty pleased with myself.Back at the beginning of my writing career, I used exclamation points like they were going out of style. This slowly evolved over time until I not only abhorred them in books (except for when someone is yelling or cheering or such), but I rarely even use them on … Continue reading Exclamation Points and Their Sneaky, Weasel-ly Ways
A More Clear View
It's been fifteen months since I got my glasses, which in turn translates to the most fifteen headache-free months I've had in a long time. Glasses make my world clearer and therefore it's a lot more enjoyable to do activities like sitting in church, driving, and being in meetings since I can actually focus on what's … Continue reading A More Clear View
When Names and Writing Collide
There's a decided draw in my mind toward names. I find them intrinsically pleasing. God calls each of the stars by name, Adam was charged with naming the animals, down through the years billions of people have named their children, and now I get to name countless pets, characters, and places. Before I started writing I … Continue reading When Names and Writing Collide