tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post2191033096272011011..comments2024-01-08T00:51:30.080-05:00Comments on Write Now: A Call for HelpKaren Langehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-47052130623828568802009-10-15T22:13:46.560-04:002009-10-15T22:13:46.560-04:00Hi Maria, thanks so much for your thoughts. Will h...Hi Maria, thanks so much for your thoughts. Will have to share this too. Blessings!Karen Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-29608215552868912192009-10-15T21:28:56.447-04:002009-10-15T21:28:56.447-04:00Your homeschoolers may enjoy being challenged to w...Your homeschoolers may enjoy being challenged to write about what God is teaching them in their personal quiet times. Something their peers could relate to! Talk about taking a stand and being a great role model! What an opportunity!<br /><br />I've taken the same idea (from an adult's perspective!) and adapted it to my blog. I'd love your feedback:<br /> <br />www.mariaimorgan.blogspot.com <br /><br />I'm constantly amazed at what God is teaching me and how He is using it!! <br /><br />God Bless.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11475395753533265087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-13592450241871132932009-10-14T22:08:08.949-04:002009-10-14T22:08:08.949-04:00Terri - Yes, this is so important! Thanks for shar...Terri - Yes, this is so important! Thanks for sharing; I will pass this along:)Karen Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-44254108695535439752009-10-14T16:10:47.011-04:002009-10-14T16:10:47.011-04:00Probably one of the best parts of writing I found ...Probably one of the best parts of writing I found to perfect was the art of showing and not telling. When a writer grasps that concept, it changes everything for them--it makes their writing stand out and pulls the reader in.Terri Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07771622379178654235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-70419133655864188992009-10-13T19:40:39.160-04:002009-10-13T19:40:39.160-04:00Thanks, Carol! This is great advice, and something...Thanks, Carol! This is great advice, and something I try and practice all the time. I will be passing this along:) Blessings!Karen Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-5359629049412262982009-10-13T15:17:32.108-04:002009-10-13T15:17:32.108-04:00Hi Karen,
Your students may ask, "What does k...Hi Karen,<br />Your students may ask, "What does keep my writing tight mean?" Read each sentence and ask yourself, "Does the reader need to know this?" Read each word and ask, "Does the reader need to know this?"<br />I'm following this technique right now to cut a story that is over 700 words down to the 400-600 word limit.<br />Hope this helps.<br />CarolHome Instructed Studentshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14499078929352419868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-64402659824182372282009-10-12T21:12:06.112-04:002009-10-12T21:12:06.112-04:00Susan,
That's a good one! We were discussing ...Susan, <br />That's a good one! We were discussing dialogue recently in a lesson. Thanks so much:)Karen Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-40703717116619588182009-10-12T21:10:23.729-04:002009-10-12T21:10:23.729-04:00Great idea, Cecelia! Thanks for sharing that. I wi...Great idea, Cecelia! Thanks for sharing that. I will definitely pass that on:)Karen Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-22333214689992473112009-10-12T21:01:31.681-04:002009-10-12T21:01:31.681-04:00Karen:
One way to keep writer's block at b...Karen:<br /> One way to keep writer's block at bay is to have a 'job jar' with writing prompts in it. Draw one out and write whatever comes to their minds We do this at each writing group meeting. We write for about 15 minutes.quietspirithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06086016141181470311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-51554420776037651582009-10-12T20:58:54.499-04:002009-10-12T20:58:54.499-04:00Hi Karen -
When writing dialogue, it's import...Hi Karen -<br /><br />When writing dialogue, it's important to put the action first. Then write what the character says.<br /><br />Example: Mary threw the book at his departing back. "Take that, you jerk."<br /><br />Get the idea Mary is a little bit mad?<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-49384107816096160222009-10-12T18:13:32.894-04:002009-10-12T18:13:32.894-04:00Thanks, Eileen, great tip! I will put it to good u...Thanks, Eileen, great tip! I will put it to good use:)Karen Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-12766493770631967392009-10-12T17:54:44.845-04:002009-10-12T17:54:44.845-04:00Karen, one of the best pieces of advice I received...Karen, one of the best pieces of advice I received early on was to keep my paragraphs short. That means making use of every word, and cutting, cutting, cutting. It sure makes the read go faster!Eileen Astels Watsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11098531184044931737noreply@blogger.com