Sowing The Seeds
exposed to the elements...21 total reviews
Comment from dmt1967
This is a very interesting and informative piece. I learned a lot. What about a trilogy, though. I have started my second book and have tried to keep a summary of the first book, chapter by chapter but I seem to be rewriting the first book in the summary. Any pointers as to what to remember and how to remember them. Thank you for sharing and have a great week.
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2022
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This is a very interesting and informative piece. I learned a lot. What about a trilogy, though. I have started my second book and have tried to keep a summary of the first book, chapter by chapter but I seem to be rewriting the first book in the summary. Any pointers as to what to remember and how to remember them. Thank you for sharing and have a great week.
Comment Written 26-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2022
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If you keep the salient plot points handy from the first book - the things that really matter - handy as a reference guide you should be okay. Each book should roughly follow the same basic principles. G
Comment from tfawcus
Thanks for this post, G. I'm doing a structural edit of my last novel at the moment and your suggestions will prove most useful. I appreciate the time and trouble you are taking to share your hard-earned knowledge.
By-the-bye, I was most interested and greatly entertained by your interview with Terry. Splendidly done.
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2022
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Thanks for this post, G. I'm doing a structural edit of my last novel at the moment and your suggestions will prove most useful. I appreciate the time and trouble you are taking to share your hard-earned knowledge.
By-the-bye, I was most interested and greatly entertained by your interview with Terry. Splendidly done.
Comment Written 25-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2022
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Hi tony,
doing the interview was interesting. I generally don't like to give too much away about myself! lol
Terry is pretty good though and asks specific questions tailored to the individual rather than the more generic ones.
Many thanks, my friend. G
Comment from Ric Myworld
My dad always used to say "Keep it simple stupid." Which has never been easy for me. I usually make everything so complex that even I can't understand it. Then, I ditch the whole thing and start over. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2022
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My dad always used to say "Keep it simple stupid." Which has never been easy for me. I usually make everything so complex that even I can't understand it. Then, I ditch the whole thing and start over. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 25-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2022
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It can be difficult keeping all the threads tight so everything doesn't unravel. there's lots of methods to do this but, as with everything, you have to find one that works for you. I tend to hold everything in my head. I'm a bit different though. lol Many thanks, Ric. G
Looking forward to your interview. G
Comment from Shirley McLain
What a great teacher you are! I learned a lot from this piece. In fact, I printed it out so I can use it as a reference when I need it. Have a wonderful day/evening. Shirley
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2022
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What a great teacher you are! I learned a lot from this piece. In fact, I printed it out so I can use it as a reference when I need it. Have a wonderful day/evening. Shirley
Comment Written 25-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2022
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Many thanks, Shirley. Always like to hear that. G
Comment from royowen
Although I've written short articles, my typing and imagination is at the very elementary level, poetry satisfies my particular skill of trusting whatever dwells in me, and together with God's help makes me a dictation receiver. But one of the reasons for writing was/is my songwriting abilities. Beautifully written G, blessings Roy
Typo : Where i(s) the town
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2022
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Although I've written short articles, my typing and imagination is at the very elementary level, poetry satisfies my particular skill of trusting whatever dwells in me, and together with God's help makes me a dictation receiver. But one of the reasons for writing was/is my songwriting abilities. Beautifully written G, blessings Roy
Typo : Where i(s) the town
Comment Written 25-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2022
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We should always play to our strengths! lol Many thanks Roy. G
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Yep
Comment from damommy
Wow! This is a lot to digest. I'm bookcasing this for future reference. Thank you so much for these lessons in writing. I'll keep trying to write a good story.
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2022
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Wow! This is a lot to digest. I'm bookcasing this for future reference. Thank you so much for these lessons in writing. I'll keep trying to write a good story.
Comment Written 25-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2022
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Many thanks, Yvonne. G
Comment from barbara.wilkey
Question about using a real place. I have before, but in the novel, I'm writing now, I'm worried about naming an actual place because of legal issues. Can that be a problem? Thank you for sharing this. It's a huge help.
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2022
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Question about using a real place. I have before, but in the novel, I'm writing now, I'm worried about naming an actual place because of legal issues. Can that be a problem? Thank you for sharing this. It's a huge help.
Comment Written 25-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2022
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Towns and places are completely fine. Where you might come up against issues if it is a specific shop or business, especially if viewed in a not so great way. Many thanks G
Comment from Katherine M. (k-11)
There is so much in this piece to learn from. You have obviously constructed it especially carefully. If I could have my three wishes, I would ask:
1) That you join Brett's Tips 'R club, to spread more of your wisdom
2) That I had a printer to make a hard copy of this post to stick on my "thoughts" board next to my desk
3) That you will enter the Harry Potter's Birthday contest (based on your initial example. The subject is obviously to the front of your mind)
Thank you very much for this great read (even though I am now not ready for my afternoon out). Kate xx
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2022
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There is so much in this piece to learn from. You have obviously constructed it especially carefully. If I could have my three wishes, I would ask:
1) That you join Brett's Tips 'R club, to spread more of your wisdom
2) That I had a printer to make a hard copy of this post to stick on my "thoughts" board next to my desk
3) That you will enter the Harry Potter's Birthday contest (based on your initial example. The subject is obviously to the front of your mind)
Thank you very much for this great read (even though I am now not ready for my afternoon out). Kate xx
Comment Written 25-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2022
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hi Kate,
I'll not be joining that particular club. In my experience some other folk mistake their opinion for fact and vice versa. Some folk take advice regardless and a lot of it can be bad advice, so I stay clear of those issues! lol
I hate Harry Potter!
All the best
G
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Opinion versus fact... an extremely interesting philosophical question that takes up a lot of my time. Except when I turn deliberately, I tend to deal in fact (at least it seems so. But it used to be a fact that the world was flat, so who knows what fact and truth is, really). Sorry to hear you hate HP, I find him very amusing, but not top of my list.
My latest research results tell me there should be a new post from you available now or imminently (must just write. At the beginning of the year you said you were aiming to post more this year - I think [opinion] the results have more than lived up to your declaration. Kate xx
Comment from Theodore McDowell
What a wonderfully thorough and educated post guiding the reader through the various elements and steps for creating an effective story. Very impressive. I learned a lot.
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2022
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What a wonderfully thorough and educated post guiding the reader through the various elements and steps for creating an effective story. Very impressive. I learned a lot.
Comment Written 25-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2022
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Many thanks for the great response. GMG
Comment from Tom Horonzy
Wow. Did you type and write this, or did you paste it from an earlier post? That's a lot of information and by golly I hope someone will be patient in reading the whole thing.
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2022
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Wow. Did you type and write this, or did you paste it from an earlier post? That's a lot of information and by golly I hope someone will be patient in reading the whole thing.
Comment Written 25-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2022
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Nope, all typed up. lol It's a bit longer than usual but was difficult to split so i left it whole. Many thanks, Tom. G