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Every writer finds inspiration in some some sort of real event or memory. It is the nature of the beast.
That is not to say that we use our lives in totality and turn every single aspect into a plot point or scene in one of our books.
No, not at all.
But, we need reference points, or at least, most of do. We do not all write about our lives and entangle it in our works. Though, I would be hard-pressed to say that I do not include tidbits of my world in my novels.
First person research.
It is one thing to pick up a book (surprise!) and read descriptions and information that you then decide to use as background or pieces of the puzzle to your writings.
It is another thing to dive headfirst into the weeds so to speak and get your hands dirty.
Well, for the last few weeks, I have been silent. Not a word written since my last blog post. That includes work on my #wips. I have been neck deep in research, activities, tasks, and utilizing my hands, all in the name of my craft to ensure that what I write about it grounded in knowledge and my own expertise tackling subjects I will use in my plots and stories.
It is something I have always done.
Surviving an Author Event. I did it! I managed to survive, although a bit mentally scathed, my very first author event. Talk about an invigorating, heart-pounding, palm sweating, life changing experience that I will forever cherish and remember. If you have never had one for your book, you need to do it!
I am beyond excited to announce that A Seat at the Table will host me for a limited time engagement for my first author event in celebration of World Down Syndrome Day on March, 21, 2022!
Now that Pandemic-19 is in the air, what now?
Well, that’s the million dollar question. Isn’t it? The work has just begun!
Greetings loyal readers! As I finish out the year, I wanted to take the time to sit and write as it has been some time since my last post. A lot has transpired, good and bad, that kept me from sitting down and putting words to screen. Like many of us, life occasionally throws wrenchesContinue reading “Ending 2021”
I do not like the word “said” at all.
There, I said it.
To me, it is the go to word utilized in writing when you just can’t find the right descriptive to use. That’s not to say I do not use it. I have and will in the future. It simply lacks any feeling or emotion. All it performs in my mind is to denote that a person spoke some dialog.
The plot location can make or break a story.
So, some people say.
There are different viewpoints on whether detailed locations add or distract from a book. Get into too much detail that it takes away from the actual story trying to be presented.
My humble opinion? I believe it all depends on you, the writer, and what you want to come across for your readers. Dive in and sell it so they feel like they are right there. Or, tease the descriptions with enough to paint an outline they can fill in themselves.
Editing sucks. There, I said it. It really does. No writer says, “I can’t wait to rip my book apart and edit the hell out of it!” If they do, check their head into an insane asylum.
I have decided to expand my reach and sharing capabilities and produce podcasts and videos! Come along for the ride. More will be posted once I get everything all se up.
Jason McDonald