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by WriterFearNot
Wed Feb 19, 2014 9:15 pm
Forum: Jan's Writing Basics
Topic: Be a Better Writer--CHARACTERIZATION
Replies: 22
Views: 21433

Re: Be a Better Writer--CHARACTERIZATION

Hello Jan and Rachel M! While reading through this lesson, I kept thinking of the different characters in my novel-in-progress. Some of these characters are more rounded than others, but I'd have to say that my main character, Kristen, is the most rounded of all of them. A lot of factors went into t...
by WriterFearNot
Mon Jan 20, 2014 11:24 pm
Forum: Jan's Writing Basics
Topic: Be A Better Writer--ANTAGONISTS
Replies: 28
Views: 33967

Re: Be A Better Writer--ANTAGONISTS

Okay, here's one with a flat antagonist: http://www.faithwriters.com/wc-article-level4-previous.php?id=44721 This antagonist is mean just to be mean because, well...he's the devil's advocate. Reading this piece now, I can see how flat he is! In this case, how would you suggest I give him more dimens...
by WriterFearNot
Mon Jan 20, 2014 4:37 pm
Forum: Jan's Writing Basics
Topic: Be A Better Writer--ANTAGONISTS
Replies: 28
Views: 33967

Re: Be A Better Writer--ANTAGONISTS

Antagonists, yay! Great subject :D In the novel I'm writing, I've chosen to write out the details of the antagonist's parts last because I know he's going to be the hardest. I want him to come across as worthless and horrid, but I don't want him to be a cliché. I still need to put a lot of thought i...
by WriterFearNot
Thu Jan 16, 2014 11:16 pm
Forum: Jan's Writing Basics
Topic: Be a Better Writer--Devotionals
Replies: 87
Views: 204116

Re: Be a Better Writer--Devotionals

I said I would post my Challenge entry for this week after it went live, so here it is. It is nonfiction. I don't believe it falls into either a devotional or a Bible study, even though it does connect with God. Like I mentioned, this is my typical style of nonfiction, which is basically me pulling ...
by WriterFearNot
Mon Jan 13, 2014 5:38 pm
Forum: Jan's Writing Basics
Topic: Be a Better Writer--Writing on topic
Replies: 44
Views: 61388

Re: Be a Better Writer--Writing on topic

Thanks for your feedback on the Vilfred piece, Jan. Yeah, my writing is all over the board: nonfiction of many sorts, inspirational fiction, romantic fiction, humorous fiction, and yes, fantasy. The character Vilfred the troll has been with me since I began writing. Someday, it might just turn into ...
by WriterFearNot
Mon Jan 13, 2014 2:49 pm
Forum: Jan's Writing Basics
Topic: Be a Better Writer--Writing on topic
Replies: 44
Views: 61388

Re: Be a Better Writer--Writing on topic

Jan, I read your "yellow" piece. To me, the "high yellow" connection was very on topic and I'm thinking that is all you needed to be on topic. The shawl and flowers could have been any color. With the dress, shawl, and flowers being yellow, the jaundiced eyes felt like just anoth...
by WriterFearNot
Fri Jan 10, 2014 3:37 pm
Forum: Jan's Writing Basics
Topic: Be a Better Writer--Devotionals
Replies: 87
Views: 204116

Re: Be a Better Writer--Devotionals

Jan, After reading your devotional, I realize I'm a scripture skimmer. The fact that I know I need to get to the store before the kids get home might have something to do with it, but I skimmed the second scripture and ignored the third altogether! Loved the devotional, though, how all your thoughts...
by WriterFearNot
Mon Dec 02, 2013 2:47 pm
Forum: Page Turner Writing Contest
Topic: Winners - 2013 Fiction Page Turner Contest
Replies: 8
Views: 13911

Re: Winners - 2013 Fiction Page Turner Contest

Wow. I'm honored and floored. When I saw my name included with the list of finalists, I was humbled. I recognized many of those names, and I've seen their writing. There was so much talent in that list, I was delighted just to be a part of it. All I can think of now is that I didn't get here on my o...
by WriterFearNot
Tue Aug 13, 2013 3:43 pm
Forum: Jan's Writing Basics
Topic: Jan's New Writing Lessons -- COMMONLY MISUSED WORDS
Replies: 66
Views: 71357

Re: Jan's New Writing Lessons -- COMMONLY MISUSED WORDS

Jan, thanks for the clarification on "awhile" versus "a while." I've written it down on a Post-it note for future reference.

If there was a Jan App, I would replace my dictionary app with it in a hot second.

Theresa :thankssign
by WriterFearNot
Mon Aug 12, 2013 4:10 pm
Forum: Jan's Writing Basics
Topic: Jan's New Writing Lessons -- COMMONLY MISUSED WORDS
Replies: 66
Views: 71357

Re: Jan's New Writing Lessons -- COMMONLY MISUSED WORDS

The correct use of blond and blonde surprised me. I have always been confused with that extra "e" and had, until now, assumed it was an English/British thing. :lol: It seems that almost every day I'm writing, I run into trouble with figuring out the proper use of words. I have the Dictiona...
by WriterFearNot
Sat Jun 15, 2013 1:53 pm
Forum: Contests, Writing Tips, Tools, and Freelance Opportunities
Topic: Writing Software
Replies: 8
Views: 18671

Re: Writing Software

Technically, a writer can write without novel software. Heck, they can even write without a computer. The point of writing software is to make it easier in keeping track of things, especially big projects like novels. Most novel software (the good ones) will keep track of writing notes, projects id...
by WriterFearNot
Fri Jun 01, 2012 12:43 pm
Forum: Results and Highest Rankings
Topic: Highest Rankings for RISK
Replies: 6
Views: 6319

Re: Highest Rankings for RISK

Wow, 100 total entries!

:coolsign
by WriterFearNot
Tue Dec 13, 2011 12:14 am
Forum: Results and Highest Rankings
Topic: Bonus Prize - Download/Upload Challenge
Replies: 8
Views: 7208

Re: Bonus Prize - Download/Upload Challenge

Congratulations C.D. Swanson, and thank you for the many lovely comments you've left on my entries!

WFN
by WriterFearNot
Tue Nov 15, 2011 1:02 pm
Forum: Results and Highest Rankings
Topic: Bonus Prize - Blog Challenge
Replies: 13
Views: 13499

Re: Bonus Prize - Blog Challenge

Wooooot! Wooooot!

Congratulations Shann :coolsign

:superhappy :clap :superhappy :clap :superhappy :clap :superhappy :clap

WFN
by WriterFearNot
Mon Oct 31, 2011 2:18 pm
Forum: Page Turner Writing Contest
Topic: 2011 Page Turner Entry Tally
Replies: 81
Views: 100426

Re: 2011 Page Turner Entry Tally

Whew! Just turned mine in, with HOURS to spare :wink:

Theresa

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