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Monthly Archives: September 2012
Dialogue vs. Scene
When does dialogue constitute a scene? If two or more characters are talking to one another about elements of the story they’re featured in, is that a scene? And if it is a scene, how much of it can we … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Strongly Held Beliefs, Tankborn Origins, The Writing Life, Writing Craft
Tagged action, dialogue, james rollins, karen sandler, map of bones, scene, talking heads, TANKBORN
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RTW – Best Book Read in September
As it’s the last Wednesday of September, YA Highway asks what’s the best book we’ve read this month. It’s a bit of a blur as to what books I read in September. I might have finished a Lois McMaster Bujold … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Cool Science
Tagged awakening, catholic, james rollins, karen sandler, map of bones, revolution, sigma force, TANKBORN, vatican, ya highway
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RTW – Fairy Tale Remake
This week, YA Highway‘s blog prompt is to name a fable or story we’d like to see a retelling of. We’re also encouraged to be creative and come up with our own version. I have always been fascinated with fairy … Continue reading
Posted in Books, The Writing Life
Tagged fable, fairy tale, his make-believe wife, karen sandler, kayla russo, retell, TANKBORN, the in-between, unforgettable, ya highway
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Oh, Microsoft Word, How I Love and Hate You
This week, YA Highway’s Road Trip Wednesday prompt is, What word processing program do you use to write your manuscript, and can you share one handy trick you’ve learned in that program that has helped you while you write? As … Continue reading
Posted in Books, The Writing Life
Tagged awakening, chapters, intuitive, microsoft word, re-writing, TANKBORN, tricks, writing
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My Father’s Daughter
Years ago, my mom told me a story about my dad that was both funny and telling. Early in their marriage, my dad decided to paint the picket fence surrounding the house they lived in. The thing is, he didn’t … Continue reading
Posted in Cats Horses and Other Pets, Family, Old Memories, The Writing Life
Tagged awakening, carpal tunnel, cats, developmental edit, edit, ergonomic, re-write, TANKBORN, wrist guards
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