Here's me with the author when Kiersten was on book-tour for Paranormalcy in 2010. I'm holding the iPad.
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Thursday, July 19, 2012
"Endlessly" Rocks!
Just read the first 80 pages of "Endlessly" on the Harper Teen website. The full book release is next week (already pre-ordered on iBooks). Author, Kiersten White has outdone herself yet again, with a fascinating set-up for the last book in her "Paranormalcy" trilogy. Definitely a must-read for all pre-teen and teen (ok, MG and YA) sci-fi fantasy writers. Visit KierstenWhite.com to get the latest details on her writing.
Here's me with the author when Kiersten was on book-tour for Paranormalcy in 2010. I'm holding the iPad.
Here's me with the author when Kiersten was on book-tour for Paranormalcy in 2010. I'm holding the iPad.
Friday, March 26, 2010
It's Not Half Bad
...considering that I had mono when I started writing it. Need to fix some of the flow and some of the character names. Flashback memories need to be added. Some forshadowing (foreshadowing?) needs to be added, so that the climax of the story flows better.
As a 100-page outline, it's pretty good. The basic plot and sub-plots flow well, and it's (in my opinion) a very good story.
What can make the tedious job of an entire re-write seem more fun? Maybe some rewards--non-food, of course.
One thing that I need to work on is what comes before and after the story. Partly, in case I decide to write a prequel and a sequel, and partly so that the characters all seem more real.
Per Foster-Harris, I need to add "movement and feeling." I also need to add "tags" that distinguish both appearances and mannerisms, force and resistance.
So, I'll be putting in a lot of desk-time over the next several weeks. Am I ready?
As a 100-page outline, it's pretty good. The basic plot and sub-plots flow well, and it's (in my opinion) a very good story.
What can make the tedious job of an entire re-write seem more fun? Maybe some rewards--non-food, of course.
One thing that I need to work on is what comes before and after the story. Partly, in case I decide to write a prequel and a sequel, and partly so that the characters all seem more real.
Per Foster-Harris, I need to add "movement and feeling." I also need to add "tags" that distinguish both appearances and mannerisms, force and resistance.
So, I'll be putting in a lot of desk-time over the next several weeks. Am I ready?
Friday, March 19, 2010
They asked for a sequel!!
Well, this is some good news! Not only do my kiddos like my book, they want me to write a SEQUEL!!! How cool is that?!?!
The most difficult step comes next. I actually have to read my first draft myself, and plan out the revision. Maybe this comes easily for some people, but re-writes have not been my strong point.
In the business world, I'm always trying to remember the rules and find less confrontational language. In the sci-fi author world, I'm wondering if I need to follow any rules other than those outlined by Foster-Harris?
Probably not!
The most difficult step comes next. I actually have to read my first draft myself, and plan out the revision. Maybe this comes easily for some people, but re-writes have not been my strong point.
In the business world, I'm always trying to remember the rules and find less confrontational language. In the sci-fi author world, I'm wondering if I need to follow any rules other than those outlined by Foster-Harris?
Probably not!
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