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Plotting 4 Pantsers — Part VII
Posted on November 7, 2018 Leave a Comment
External character struggles revolve around character survival or solving a large problem. How will that problem be solved? That’s what the reader wants to know. #Plotting4Pantsers #ExternalCharacterStruggles #MeghansChoice @donnalhsmith @a3writers TWEETABLE
November Thankfulness—Part I
Posted on November 6, 2018 Leave a Comment
No life is perfect. No year is without some trial, error, and learning. This year, though very wonderful, I believe is only the beginning for me. My pastor calls it “convergence.” Where it all comes together. I’m very thankful, and I’m going to continue to cultivate that attitude of gratitude. When we cultivate thankfulness in […]
Plotting 4 Pantsers — Part VII
Posted on October 31, 2018 Leave a Comment
They are the glue that unites the internal with the external. The internal deals with our feelings. External deals with our relationship with others. Interpersonal struggles are the “bridge” between internal and external struggles. #Plotting4Pantsers #InterpersonalCharacterStruggles @donnalhsmith @a3writers TWEETABLE
Learn 2 Discern in October — Part V
Posted on October 30, 2018 Leave a Comment
We’ve been talking this month about learning to discern the different voices we hear in our lives. Sometimes, it’s like living in fog. How to tell them apart, and what their source is. Man’s voice only looks from an earthly perspective, but still has another source. God’s voice speaks of His love, mercy, kindness, and […]
Plotting 4 Pantsers — Part VI
Posted on October 24, 2018 Leave a Comment
Three kinds of struggles should come into play for your protagonist: Internal, Interpersonal, & External. Using all three makes your story richer without plotting a single scene. This week: Internal #Plotting4Pantsers #InternalCharacterStruggles @donnalhsmith @a3writers TWEETABLE
Learn 2 Discern in October—Part IV
Posted on October 23, 2018 Leave a Comment
What voices are you listening to? From where is that voice coming from? It all boils down to three sources: Man, God, the devil. Which one are you listening to? #Learn2DiscernOctober @donnalhsmith @a3writers TWEETABLE
Plotting 4 Pantsers — Part V
Posted on October 17, 2018 Leave a Comment
Choose from three types of story beginnings without plotting a single scene. The protagonist 1) has it all, but it’s taken away, 2) dangle what they most want in front of them, 3) make them face their greatest fear. #Plotting4Pantsers #StoryBeginnings @donnalhsmith @a3writers TWEETABLE
Learn 2 Discern in October—Part III
Posted on October 16, 2018 Leave a Comment
What voice do you listen to? The three sources of everything we hear on this planet are: the voice of man, the voice of God, or the voice of the devil? #Learn2DiscernOctober @donnalhsmith @a3writers TWEETABLE
Invitation to a Party! Join Me!
Posted on October 10, 2018 Leave a Comment
I’m privileged to be a part of Tamara Lynn Kraft’s Themed Facebook parties. This is your official invitation to join me and other authors in two days. My party time slot is Friday, October 12 at 7:00 p.m. Here’s the link Visit the page and say you’re coming. The grand prize is all the books you […]
Plotting 4 Pantsers — Part IV
Posted on October 10, 2018 Leave a Comment
We’ve looked at the four essential elements of every plot twist. Last week, we reviewed three types of plot twists. This week, we’ll learn of two more. If you’re a “pantser” — how do you “plot?” By using story techniques like plot twists, character development, and raising the stakes. #Plotting4Pantsers #PlotTwists @donnalhsmith @a3writers TWEETABLE
