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Writing Advice
DIR By: Wolfy
Date: December 23, 2012, 3:41 pm
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HTML http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bw2KXX7WrOY
I could seriously listen to her talk all day about this stuff
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Re: Writing Advice
DIR By: Maggie Flannery
Date: June 4, 2013, 1:24 am
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Gah, I keep coming back to that Anne Rice clip you posted and
lord, that woman's amazing. ;D
I've actually come here to post about a bit of a pattern I've
noticed in my writing as of late, most of my stories have
something to do with a storm or series of storms setting in.
I've got no idea where the hell it's coming from and I've got to
ask, is it becoming too predictable? I'm sure I can find a way
out of it but I'm just curious. Perhaps I've gone and lost those
final few marbles that were rolling about. Cheers to you my dear
and have an awesome Tuesday! <3
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Re: Writing Advice
DIR By: Wolfy
Date: June 4, 2013, 4:58 am
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I had almost forgotten about that clip until now! :D
I didn't actually notice it had become a pattern within your
stories, so I think you're safe there. But either way, I really
like that you include things like that because it builds up
plenty of drama and makes way for swift changes in the
storyline. I find those things to be quite genius to be honest
and don't think it's a problem at all. A very happy tuesday to
you, too! <33
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Re: Writing Advice
DIR By: Wolfy
Date: July 1, 2013, 10:24 am
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HTML http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=jr5HN__jrNY
I really love listening to her talk about Lestat. Even now,
years after she had turned to Christian novels and somewhat left
the vampire world behind, she is still very much in touch with
him and I think that's beautiful. Her words about him recently
have been lovely. I honestly thought she had completely lost all
connections with him, but she hasn't and I would give anything
to be so in tune with one of my own characters when I'm writing.
I really look up to her and every time I watch these video's,
I'm given an enormous boost toward writing something that really
is worth reading.
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Re: Writing Advice
DIR By: Maggie Flannery
Date: July 2, 2013, 2:42 am
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I could seriously hug you for posting this! I think it's so very
very interesting how she still speaks of him. He's a part of her
and she's a part of him, they're almost conjoined if you will.
I'm with you on this on, I'd give my eyeteeth to be that in tune
with my characters, especially one as dynamic as dear Lestat. I
too thought she'd all but lost contact with him over the years
but it just goes to show a muse/character never really leaves
you. This woman's a true artist (as are you my dear, never sell
your works short) and I can see how it gives you a boost with
writing. It's helped me as well and for that I thank you!
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Re: Writing Advice
DIR By: Wolfy
Date: February 16, 2014, 4:59 am
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I was browsing through some writing advice pages earlier this
morning and stumbled upon something potentially beneficial. I
sometimes find that quotes from other authors, some we know very
well, tend to really speed things up and open new doors; to new
ways of thinking. I'll link the site below, but just wanted to
mention that I have been paying particular attention to numbers
3, 6, 13, 14, 15, 19 and 30. Others may pay more attention to
different quotes, but for me, those one's stood out and they
will shortly be pinned to my notice board.
HTML http://www.buzzfeed.com/expresident/writing-advice-from-famous-authors
HTML http://www.buzzfeed.com/expresident/writing-advice-from-famous-authors
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Re: Writing Advice
DIR By: Maggie Flannery
Date: February 16, 2014, 5:33 pm
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Lisa-Marie, I could seriously hug you for posting that link.
I've been looking for inspirational quotes from other authors
for months now and I've had bum luck. I've bookmarked that and
will be making great use of it. I really can't pin a particular
quote as I find myself identifying with each one.
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Re: Writing Advice
DIR By: Maggie Flannery
Date: March 12, 2015, 4:43 am
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I know it's been forever and day since I've posted in this
section of the board but I couldn't help myself. I'm honestly
not having any kind of hang ups plot wise or anything I just
think I might have done myself a tiny bit of disservice because
I've written out/know how my current piece is going to end and
it's not going to be a happy one. I'm a bit melancholic over it.
Perhaps I've fleshed my characters out in such a way that I feel
like I know them? Or perhaps I've gotten so attached to them
that the fact that they'll not be getting the usual happy all
neat and tidy ending I always do if I finish a piece? Maybe I'm
just having a moment or something. So, my true question is this,
have you ever experience this sort of thing while you're
writing? If so, how in the world did you work with it?!
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Re: Writing Advice
DIR By: Maggie Flannery
Date: June 15, 2015, 2:03 am
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Forgive me but I had to share this link. I haven't had the
chance to actually read Magnificent Vibration yet but I've
ordered it so fingers crossed. I've got to admit though, Rick's
got some pretty solid advice for budding authors out there...as
well as a bit of humor thrown in. I wouldn't mind picking his
brain for a few hours although I think I'd just end up staring
at him and trying to remember my own name and that breathing is
a vital thing humans need to do. Pardon me while I have a moment
to fangirl. :-[ ::)
HTML http://www.salon.com/2014/05/13/rick_springfields_guide_to_writing/
HTML http://www.salon.com/2014/05/13/rick_springfields_guide_to_writing/
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Re: Writing Advice
DIR By: Wolfy
Date: June 15, 2015, 6:08 am
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Okeii now that is a book I would be willing to read. I just read
the excerpt as well as the reviews and I'm massively intrigued
by everything. I also love the way he compares novel writing to
song writing — not many people can vouch for being able to do
both ++ so, his advice is all the more helpful. Thank you for
sharing this link! I'll be bookmarking that and the book he's
written for future reading!
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