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Joe Love, it is not mundane at all. Writers should make it their business to do such things. I have been attending a literary festival and learnt so much
posted by
Azur
on August 7, 2005 at 9:50 AM
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May, your accounts of
the television writing workshop is very much appreciated. You might consider attending the workshop as commonplace or mundane, but from where I sit, I find it fascinating hearing about you seriously following your desired career.
posted by
Joe_Love
on August 5, 2005 at 9:59 PM
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Frankenkitty, you're welcome. I found this stuff helpful too. Now do get back to that manuscript sooner rather than later
posted by
Azur
on August 5, 2005 at 12:36 PM
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Thanks for sharing what you learned
posted by
Straightforward
on August 5, 2005 at 9:59 AM
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This blog was very useful,
since I have a 200 page unfinished manuscript sitting in my old office. It needs work. I haven't touched it months. If I had more time, like when I sell my company, I am definitely taking more courses on writing. Well, now I am intruged and am heading down to your previous blog! Take care and have a great weekend
posted by
Flumpystalls3000
on August 5, 2005 at 9:44 AM
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Great Lengths?
No...Blogging...sure...lol.
posted by
UsualSuspect
on August 4, 2005 at 7:41 PM
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Passionflower, I read it a long time ago
posted by
Azur
on August 4, 2005 at 3:23 PM
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Mayb...I love those type classes/exercises
They're lots of fun and you can learn so much. Do you have Stephen King's book on writing? It's like, a bible for many writers.
posted by
Passionflower
on August 4, 2005 at 3:21 PM
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Passionflower, very good idea. We did something a little like this at the workshop. The teacher showed us a film of hers and then we took it apart
posted by
Azur
on August 4, 2005 at 3:17 PM
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These are great suggestions...
Here's another one: Try taking a scene from some novel by a favorite author...something from one of the veterans like Hemmingway or Steinbeck. Then take the scene apart word by word and try to find out what made it work.
posted by
Passionflower
on August 4, 2005 at 3:14 PM
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I think no matter what you are writing, breaking it down into manageable bits is a good idea.
posted by
Julia.
on August 4, 2005 at 2:42 PM
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Good post on the overall picture for writing action.
Ann.
posted by
A-and-B
on August 4, 2005 at 2:40 PM
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Gee thanks, Tweeter, Girly-girl and Jimson Weed
posted by
Azur
on August 4, 2005 at 2:37 PM
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This is my second time here and I believe I will be following you closer..
Very good stuff, stuff to improve writing, thank you!
posted by
SomeoneElse
on August 4, 2005 at 10:35 AM
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MayB
As usual, you advice is awesome, thanks
posted by
Tweeter65
on August 4, 2005 at 8:23 AM
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I actually found this post very interesting.
You brought up some very good time saving points. And i am not even a writer!
posted by
buttsup
on August 4, 2005 at 7:42 AM
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Balls to the crummy workshop, tell us about the old flame! (I wouldn't dare if it was me though.)
posted by
_dave_says_ack_
on August 4, 2005 at 6:44 AM
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MayB,
Glad you went to the workshop. Although I don't believe in continually going from workshop to workshop, I DO believe in attending one every now and again. I think there's always something you can pick up. Now to the good part....I am intrigued! Tell us what happened with the past love!
posted by
NCwriter
on August 4, 2005 at 6:08 AM
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MayB
You mean you are going to write about your long lost love? Is this a good idea?
posted by
johnmacnab
on August 4, 2005 at 5:53 AM
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that really is great advice.... esp. the one liner.... thanks for sharing bits of what you learned.... and i am checking back because darn it, i am intrigued!
posted by
mmm-w
on August 4, 2005 at 5:43 AM
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