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- Mon Oct 20, 2014 10:49 am
- Forum: Jan's Writing Basics
- Topic: Be a Better Writer -- SCIENCE FICTION
- Replies: 33
- Views: 28303
Re: Be a Better Writer -- SCIENCE FICTION
I'm going to try to write a dystopian novel for NaNoWriMo this November. It's going to have a familiar Bible story with a twist and will take place in the future. Just in time for next year's Fiction Page Turner contest. :D Yes! Now that I've submitted a Page Turner entry for this year, I'm looking...
- Mon Oct 20, 2014 1:47 am
- Forum: Jan's Writing Basics
- Topic: Be a Better Writer -- SCIENCE FICTION
- Replies: 33
- Views: 28303
Re: Be a Better Writer -- SCIENCE FICTION
I recently read a Christian sci-fi trilogy that starts with Firebird by Kathy Tyers, and I loved it. The story was very engaging, and the Christian message was subtle but intriguing. I'm going to try to write a dystopian novel for NaNoWriMo this November. It's going to have a familiar Bible story wi...
- Mon Oct 20, 2014 1:26 am
- Forum: Jan's Writing Basics
- Topic: Be a Better Writer -- FANTASY
- Replies: 17
- Views: 18718
Re: Be a Better Writer -- FANTASY
Thanks for this great lesson, Jan! Fantasy was one of my favourite genres before I became a Christian. I haven't read any (aside from some books that I've read aloud to the kids) for 17 years. I'd forgotten how much I loved it! I'm excited to try my hand at writing a story for this week's challenge.
- Fri Oct 17, 2014 5:29 pm
- Forum: Page Turner Writing Contest
- Topic: 2014 Page Turner Entry Tally
- Replies: 30
- Views: 40343
Re: 2014 Page Turner Entry Tally
There were 18 entries last year on October 17th. I wonder how many entries there'll be this year.
The feedback that I received last year was incredibly helpful. This is an awesome opportunity, platinum members!
The feedback that I received last year was incredibly helpful. This is an awesome opportunity, platinum members!
- Sat Sep 27, 2014 4:42 pm
- Forum: Page Turner Writing Contest
- Topic: Come one all you Page Turners!
- Replies: 4
- Views: 10939
Re: Come one all you Page Turners!
I should be ready to submit my entry within the next few days.
- Sun Sep 21, 2014 1:51 am
- Forum: Jan's Writing Basics
- Topic: Be a Better Writer--WRITING IN DIFFERENT TENSES
- Replies: 14
- Views: 17679
Re: Be a Better Writer--WRITING IN DIFFERENT TENSES
Last year, I wrote the rough draft of a novel. I started the book in 3rd person past tense, but when I got stuck about halfway through the manuscript, I decided to switch to 1st person past tense. I'm ready to go back and rewrite the novel, but I'm not sure which POV to go with. My gut says to go wi...
- Thu Sep 18, 2014 3:47 pm
- Forum: Jan's Writing Basics
- Topic: Be a Better Writer--USING IMAGERY
- Replies: 50
- Views: 58930
Re: Be a Better Writer--USING IMAGERY
What great advice! I can immediately see that removing those words makes the sentence more powerful. Thanks, Jan!
- Thu Sep 18, 2014 3:11 pm
- Forum: Jan's Writing Basics
- Topic: Be a Better Writer--USING IMAGERY
- Replies: 50
- Views: 58930
Re: Be a Better Writer--USING IMAGERY
What a fun thread! It's great to see the friendly debate between writer and editor! :D Here's a little piece that I wrote for a writing course that I took last year. It's probably overkill, since I had to write from all five senses about a quick walk outside. It was a great exercise, though. ~~~~ Th...
- Mon Sep 08, 2014 1:36 am
- Forum: Jan's Writing Basics
- Topic: Be a Better Writer--MEMOIR AND 1ST PERSON NARRATIVE
- Replies: 31
- Views: 132024
Re: Be a Better Writer--MEMOIR AND 1ST PERSON NARRATIVE
I'm not sure if this would count as a memoir--now that I've written it out and edited it down to 150 words! :D It's focusing on two separate incidents, but they are linked by chocolate. :wink: There wasn't any room for dialogue, but I tried to keep in mind the other points. ~~~~~~ Chocolate calls to...
- Wed Aug 13, 2014 12:23 am
- Forum: Jan's Writing Basics
- Topic: Be a Better Writer--LEARNING FROM CRITIQUE
- Replies: 7
- Views: 9221
Re: Be a Better Writer--LEARNING FROM CRITIQUE
I find these in-depth critiques very, very helpful especially when you include the judging criteria. I hope that you will continue providing these once in a while. I realize that these take a long time to craft, but you are welcome to use any of my challenge entries if you would like to. I purchased...
- Fri Aug 08, 2014 11:21 am
- Forum: Results and Highest Rankings
- Topic: Winners for SALT AND PEPPER Challenge
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3891
Re: Winners for SALT AND PEPPER Challenge
Congratulations on the great stories!!!
- Sat Aug 02, 2014 6:02 pm
- Forum: Jan's Writing Basics
- Topic: Be a Better Writer--THE FINAL JUDGING CRITERION
- Replies: 8
- Views: 19348
Re: Be a Better Writer--THE FINAL JUDGING CRITERION
Thank you for this lesson, Jan! I think this criterion is the one that I am most unsure of when I'm going over my entry. I took it to mean: Would this entry be likely to be published in a publication or anthology of its genre? But considering the readership of the FaithWriters anthologies is very he...
- Sun Jul 27, 2014 8:27 pm
- Forum: Jan's Writing Basics
- Topic: Be a Better Writer--DEALING WITH NEGATIVE CRITIQUE
- Replies: 48
- Views: 58973
Re: Be a Better Writer--DEALING WITH NEGATIVE CRITIQUE
I hadn't written since school, but then an idea for a novel came to me about 6 years ago, and I spent months totally preoccupied in writing my novel. I let it sit for about 4 years. I was afraid to show it to people and maybe find out that it was garbage--it was just so close to my heart. About 2 ye...
- Thu Jul 24, 2014 11:07 am
- Forum: Results and Highest Rankings
- Topic: Winners for DAY AND NIGHT Challenge
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6643
Re: Winners for DAY AND NIGHT Challenge
Congratulations to all the winners!!!
- Mon Jul 21, 2014 12:51 am
- Forum: Jan's Writing Basics
- Topic: Be a Better Writer--TELL, DON'T SHOW? WHAT?
- Replies: 42
- Views: 47616
Re: Be a Better Writer--TELL, DON'T SHOW? WHAT?
I've been working at adding more "showing" to my writing, because it really needed it. Thank you for pointing out those times when it's better to "tell" too. It's another area where balance is needed to create beautiful art. I think that an expert is someone who knows when to bre...