Hello Lovelies!
I'm back in the writing trenches post graduation! Woo. Some of you may remember me asking followers about their writing methods a few weeks back. I've finally chosen one to try out! I have never had a CP read over my manuscript chapter by chapter as it's written, but it seems like a very interesting idea. Plus a great way to catch any issue before it gets out of control! :) The lovely Kelly Hashway also mentioned writing out a full blown synopsis for your book before writing anything down. (I've never been a HUGE plotter but figure I'm doing so many new things in my life post graduation (I learned how to shuck oysters and got to actually drive an ATV--rather than ride as a passenger) that I may as well tackle my writing from a new point-of-view. Which is exactly what I recommend. In life our writing, relationships, work-life etc. can become stagnant. Sometimes we just gotta shake things up a bit. Just taking a side step and looking at life or our books from a different POV can mean everything and can get our mojo's flowing.
Here's some great insight into the The Three Act Structure that I received from Beth Fred. Thus far, it has been quite helpful! :)
1 inciting incident—Pool/ring scene
2. Call to Action—She has to go on
dates and gets dumped.
3 Midpoint--Can be a reversal of
fortunes where it looks like things were going to work out and they blow up--or
things can just get even worse
4. Even Worse
5. The last straw--whatever happens
here has to catapult you into the climax
6. Climax--Yeah, u know this one
7. Resolution.
The End.
Cheers!
~Liz
Isn't it great when you get to learn something new? In your case, it's the writing style and driving ATV. I can only give you a few techniques for the latter: 1) Do a pre-ride inspection so you're assured it's in good mechanical condition; 2) Keep a proper posture when maneuvering for an easy operation of controls and; 3) Don't forget to wear safety gears for precaution!
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