A Writer's Life

I put this photograph on FB, but for those who aren't on, I thought I'd share. :)

I feel a little guilty having this office for the past few days.

Believe it or not it was 26 degrees yesterday. Such a beautiful warm autumn day. I've been making the most of not only the weather. I've deleted 8.000 words from a manuscript. Urgh. lol... They had to go. It didn't do the story any justice, and I may delete more. This manuscript had 90.000 so I can play around with 20.000 words or so.

I'm still waiting to hear back from publishers. One publisher has had one of my manuscripts since last November. Fingers crossed. I've also finished another manuscript, and gearing up for the next one. I've got the plot sorted, the character sheets done in depth, and a basic outline.

So how's my office look to you. It's been nice. I won't be too impressed when the chill of winter arrives and that is so close. Oh well. I could sit in my car out of the cool winds and write. :)
 

Have a great weekend, I'm sure I will. :)

Happy Mother's Day

It's Friday again. Weeks fly by, don't they? I want to wish all the mother's a Happy Mother's Day for Sunday. Have a great day and I hope you get spoilt.


Have a great day. :)

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Defining Characters

Before you begin to write defining characters will help make them more true to life.  We have all read characters that we don't bond with, characters that did not appeal at all. We need to know what type of person he or she is. 

Are they headstrong, timid or aggressive, an introvert or extrovert? Do they have a passive aggressive personality, or are they independent or lonely?

By creating personality traits for your character, it gives you a much better sense and understanding of why a character is motivated to pursue whatever goals they have chosen.

Don't forget to create back story or their history. How did your characters grow up, and what formed them to be the person they are today? How were they raised, and what significant scenarios influenced their life? 

All this information isn't necessary to be included in your writing, but to know their back-story, the history of any character brings them to life, making them real people on the page, giving readers characters they care about. 

Fill out in-depth character sheets, in this way it is easy to find for reference. Don't forget personality descriptions, again, this is easy to find if you forget what colour eyes a character has. 


I'll make sure I practice what I preach. :)


Have a good week and don't forget smile.

Fair Dinkum Aussie Barometer

I found this in Echuca. Funny don't you think? lol