tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post7016285676876174556..comments2024-01-08T00:51:30.080-05:00Comments on Write Now: Stretching and PolishingKaren Langehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-29688835352882293262015-03-01T20:43:39.372-05:002015-03-01T20:43:39.372-05:00Hilary,
Good to see you back! Glad you are well af...Hilary,<br />Good to see you back! Glad you are well after surgery. :) Drifting aimlessly is a hazard for me too, but sometimes it yields good things, I'm thinking.<br />Take care,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-10756017559936400392015-02-27T03:38:58.511-05:002015-02-27T03:38:58.511-05:00Hi Karen - it's focusing and getting on with w...Hi Karen - it's focusing and getting on with writing - I must clear down and reset the start button ... so I can really progress and not drift aimlessly on blogging about things that interest me! Still I have an asset base ... take care and have a good 2015 - you've lots going on ... HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-46140079859234814952015-02-26T21:55:27.285-05:002015-02-26T21:55:27.285-05:00Kelly,
LOL - yeah, I think my neighbors might be t...Kelly,<br />LOL - yeah, I think my neighbors might be too, at least when the windows are open, anyway! :) Thanks a bunch.<br /><br />Nas,<br />I feel the same way. I think I need to do some reading this weekend. Hope you get to do so too! :)<br /><br />Yeesi,<br />You have been busy this past year. Your little one is a cutie. :) Best wishes on this new chapter of life! <br /><br />Happy writing,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-5182081260080638402015-02-26T21:50:35.554-05:002015-02-26T21:50:35.554-05:00This is an interesting piece. What a good reminder...This is an interesting piece. What a good reminder for me. I stopped blogging for a year or so. May be just 2 post in 2014. I have been busy being a mum and resolving other issues going on with me. <br />So when I started to blog my first post, I just couldn't a word although I had so much to write about. I thought after reading lots of baby and parenting books, I will be able to write a blog but I couldn't. I think that writing frequently is also one way to go. Thank you for the Tips :DYeesi7https://www.blogger.com/profile/11467144973125434745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-20983924028282619092015-02-26T17:00:00.698-05:002015-02-26T17:00:00.698-05:00I read. Reading helps me relax.I read. Reading helps me relax.Nas https://www.blogger.com/profile/08341843048288374472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-25125693101702509002015-02-25T15:46:44.007-05:002015-02-25T15:46:44.007-05:00Hehe...my neighbors must be getting irritated by n...Hehe...my neighbors must be getting irritated by now from all the reading aloud I do!<br /><br />But great post as usual. Kelly Steelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09030019966183220952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-7704929314936968392015-02-25T13:44:01.465-05:002015-02-25T13:44:01.465-05:00Susan,
Yes, let me know how you like this exercise...Susan,<br />Yes, let me know how you like this exercise. Wonder who one of those typos finding friend is? Hmm...:)<br /><br />Joylene,<br />Keep me posted as to what you think! :) Although after writing so many books, you are probably quite polished by now. :)<br /><br />Crystal,<br />Ah, now you bring up another good point. Summing it up can be harder than people think, right? As for flash fiction, I think you are getting pretty good at it. :)<br /><br />Keith,<br />Oh yes, I agree. Readers make better writers, without a doubt! :)<br /><br />Happy writing,<br />Karen<br />Karen Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-18136154859024797572015-02-25T11:59:18.974-05:002015-02-25T11:59:18.974-05:00I think reading is GREAT exercise for the creative...I think reading is GREAT exercise for the creative part of the brain :)Optimistic Existentialisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11507986337866049924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-11670405817818301812015-02-25T11:12:42.017-05:002015-02-25T11:12:42.017-05:00Nice. I always think if you can sum up your story ...Nice. I always think if you can sum up your story in just a few short sentences, you really know where you're going. (Thus my love of flash fiction.) Anyone can write a cajillion words, right? Crystal Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912469552483168148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-14162580785987521802015-02-25T10:16:31.845-05:002015-02-25T10:16:31.845-05:00I'm going to write down the first sentence in ...I'm going to write down the first sentence in each chapter and see if the story progresses properly. Joylene Nowell Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04497637513532136615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-91798154927914388742015-02-25T10:12:47.161-05:002015-02-25T10:12:47.161-05:00I'm going to give it a try. Excellent idea, Ka...I'm going to give it a try. Excellent idea, Karen!Joylene Nowell Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04497637513532136615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-4093156188610760562015-02-24T21:37:13.097-05:002015-02-24T21:37:13.097-05:00I'll have to try this. :)
At the beginning o...I'll have to try this. :) <br /><br />At the beginning of every writing session, I read several paragraphs or pages of what I'd written before. Usually, I'll pick up on typos, cliches (one of my friends is always finding them in my writing), and other bits that must be edited. It also helps me pick up the story thread and continue.Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-26275370827600904932015-02-24T19:25:38.753-05:002015-02-24T19:25:38.753-05:00Medeia,
Sounds like you have a good system. The wo...Medeia,<br />Sounds like you have a good system. The word count thing is a help too. Writing and submitting articles can help with that too. :)<br /><br />Victoria,<br />Let me know how it works out for you if you try it. Curious to see how you like it. Sounds like you have a good plan overall to stay on track! :)<br /><br />Happy writing,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-60536404591701931252015-02-24T19:12:53.708-05:002015-02-24T19:12:53.708-05:00I never thought to list the first few lines of my ...I never thought to list the first few lines of my stories to help me see the lines visually, to see if they do in fact connect. Great idea, Karen. I'll have to try it. I do much in your list of things to help polish my writing. I like to read my stories aloud to hear where I, or someone else, trips up and try to smooth those parts. Thanks for sharing this information with your readers.Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-29514072708611918192015-02-24T19:12:25.411-05:002015-02-24T19:12:25.411-05:00I also read my work aloud.
I've been explorin...I also read my work aloud.<br /><br />I've been exploring different genres and word counts. It's a way to stretch my writing. I'm also in a writing group. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-22189920627800101462015-02-24T18:40:31.269-05:002015-02-24T18:40:31.269-05:00Susan,
Thank you! Appreciate your endorsement. :) ...Susan,<br />Thank you! Appreciate your endorsement. :) Funny how a breakdown of things can help sort things out! <br /><br />Robyn,<br />Hugs and kisses back at you! Glad you found it helpful. Just helps me sort through things, you know? :) As for Holly's comment - yeah, all of us, right? LOL<br /><br />Lisa,<br />I know, it is beyond helpful, right? And it's an inexpensive editing tool! :)<br /><br />Happy writing,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-39180478811617448802015-02-24T14:37:58.469-05:002015-02-24T14:37:58.469-05:00I'm another one on the "read it aloud&quo...I'm another one on the "read it aloud" bandwagon. I've caught so many errors doing that!Lisa Ricard Clarohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15014582949326182166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-34349450581451083622015-02-24T13:51:54.770-05:002015-02-24T13:51:54.770-05:00I just read Holly's comment. Tickled me.I just read Holly's comment. Tickled me. Robyn Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17356555082768185840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-56933918758570757232015-02-24T13:51:16.003-05:002015-02-24T13:51:16.003-05:00Oh wow, amigo. LOVE this. I have never done this. ...Oh wow, amigo. LOVE this. I have never done this. But I will from now on. You are a veritable well of writing help. xoxoxoxoxoRobyn Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17356555082768185840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-7250221112733271412015-02-24T10:08:17.715-05:002015-02-24T10:08:17.715-05:00Karen, I like your paragraph assessment exercise. ...Karen, I like your paragraph assessment exercise. I do something similar and it never fails to work out the bugs. Informative post! Thanks. Susan Sundwallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17747706680849311882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-9338221705955775532015-02-23T21:05:20.725-05:002015-02-23T21:05:20.725-05:00Holly,
Me too! LOL Maybe someday again...:) I like...Holly,<br />Me too! LOL Maybe someday again...:) I like this method, kind of breaks things down for you, you know?<br /><br />Jess,<br />I am too - the reading aloud thing. :) It has been a huge help, and I try to get my teen students to do it. I've heard about the reading backwards thing and will do it once in a while. It was actually suggested in a copyediting class I took.<br /><br />Happy writing,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-3333300696122620842015-02-23T18:53:33.230-05:002015-02-23T18:53:33.230-05:00I am a big fan of reading aloud my work to help me...I am a big fan of reading aloud my work to help me edit and find errors. I like the idea you suggested. I have never tried that method, but it does sound like another good strategy. I have heard good things about reading backwards to find errors, but I don't think I quite understand how it works- yet. :) <br /><br />~JessDMShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04202502753961748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-23969376077700189872015-02-23T16:36:35.924-05:002015-02-23T16:36:35.924-05:00I remember when I could do a backbend...
Good ide...I remember when I could do a backbend...<br /><br />Good idea for looking at your project.H. R. Sinclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06715450637785127208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-31544303043853225152015-02-23T15:00:35.462-05:002015-02-23T15:00:35.462-05:00Kenda,
Thank you! Yes, I like that reading aloud t...Kenda,<br />Thank you! Yes, I like that reading aloud tip - such a good one that helps in so many ways. :)<br /><br />Lee,<br />It's amazing what hearing our words can do for the editing process, isn't it? And it's free too! :)<br /><br />Terri,<br />Yes, for sure, it helps a great deal! And the best part is that it isn't hard to do! :)<br /><br />Ceil,<br />Ah yes, I could do that once upon a time too. Not sure if I still can...:) Continuity is important, and we sometimes lose sight of that, don't we?<br /><br />Cecelia,<br />Now that's a good suggestion. It really does help us return with a fresh perspective, doesn't it? :) Good advice!<br /><br />Happy writing,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-18078205275872072782015-02-23T14:30:22.234-05:002015-02-23T14:30:22.234-05:00Karen: I don't have anything to add to your li...Karen: I don't have anything to add to your list except to let the writing 'perk'--let it lay for a day or so and then go back and read it. quietspirithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06086016141181470311noreply@blogger.com