Finding Time in the ‘Busy’
Posted on November 14, 2017 Leave a Comment
This week is an extremely busy one for me. I’ve had a busy Fall. I have appointments, assignments, and activities I’m involved in. I love it, yet I know there always needs to be “down” time in my day. For me, that’s usually first thing in the morning and the last thing at night before bed.
Writing Your Story from the Middle––Part IV
Posted on November 8, 2017 1 Comment
We’ve been discussing writing your story from the middle, by pinning down the protagonist’s “mirror moment.” It’s a moment of self-reflection to determine what their next move is. They consider where they’ve come from, so they can plan where they’ll go from here. Click to Tweet #amwriting #writefromthemiddle
Attitude Check
Posted on November 7, 2017 2 Comments
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When I compare this Fall with last Fall, there’s so much difference, it’s hard to explain. Last year, I had one disappointing circumstance after another. When I look back, there was only one or two really “good” things I could point to that brought me joy.
I was frustrated. When things don’t go the way we’d like them to, we feel unsatisfied. That was the story of my life last year.
Writing Your Story from the Middle––Part III
Posted on November 1, 2017 Leave a Comment
Writing your story from the middle can be challenging. It’s not the normal way we think of writing our story. We think of the beginning, and how it will end. What will the climax be? But writing from the middle can open up your writing to a number of different scenarios you may find intriguing. Click to Tweet #amwriting #writefromthemiddle
A Dying Grace
Posted on October 31, 2017 Leave a Comment
Because I believe in the grace of God for all occasions, then there must be a grace for dying…for leaving this world and getting ready to enter the next. I have a friend who I believe has this grace on her right now. If you follow me on Facebook, you will have read about an amazing conversation I had with this friend last week.
Writing Your Story from the Middle––Part II
Posted on October 25, 2017 Leave a Comment
Why should you start your story from the middle? Last week, we talked about the middle being Act II of the three-act structure. What goes on in Act II? Act II is the escalating, rise and fall, of conflict in a story. Click to Tweet #amwriting #writefromthemiddle
Square Dancing with Jesus
Posted on October 23, 2017 Leave a Comment
An incredibly uplifting and inspirational post from a good friend of mine. Thought you might want to see it again. 🙂
This is the first of a series of guest posts by friends of mine. These posts will be inspirational and encouraging. This one’s very sweet. #MissingGrandpa #SquaredancingwithJesus
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Writing Your Story from the Middle––Part I
Posted on October 18, 2017 Leave a Comment
It’s a radical concept. Generally, the middle is the hardest place to write through. I’ve already talked about keeping the middle from “sagging” in your story. But did I once ever discuss this radical concept I’m about to introduce? I don’t think so. It doesn’t matter whether you’re a plotter, a panster, or something in-between. This new approach will bring depth and richness to your manuscript. Click to Tweet #amwriting #writefromthemiddle
How to Make a Difference Right Where You Are –– Part III
Posted on October 17, 2017 Leave a Comment
Oh my goodness! In trying to find what I posted on last week, I came across an old post from a little over two years ago…from the day after my birthday in 2015. The post was called “God’s Timing is a Platitude.” Oooooo! Was I cynical! I was hurt, disappointed, and felt in limbo. My, how things have changed. #makeadifferencerightwhereyouare
Writing Romance 101––Part V
Posted on October 11, 2017 Leave a Comment
We’re still building a heroine named Susie. We don’t know too much about her yet. Here’s a good tip: use little flaws or imperfections to make your heroine someone your readers can identify with. Click to Tweet #amwriting #writingromance101 #craftingtheheroine
Donna L.H. Smith 