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The purpose of the group is
* to share and encourage.
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August 5 question - Quote: "Although I have written a short story collection, the form found me and not the other way around.Don't write short stories, novels or poems. Just write your truth and your stories will mold into the shapes they need to be."
Have you ever written a piece that became a form, or even a genre, you hadn't planned on writing in? Or do you choose a form/genre in advance?
Answer: I usually outline my short stories and novels so I have an idea of what genre I will use.
I enjoy freewriting when I don't plan out anything and just write. Most of the time the topic I start with is not the topic I end with!
Try it. Start with setting a timer for 5 minutes or 10 minutes and don't let your pencil leave the page or fingers leave the keyboard. This is the perfect exercise if you struggle with writer's block.
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Note: Thanks for stopping in today. I am scheduled for cataract surgery this morning, so I won't be able to reply to your comments or visit your sites until later.
Happy IWSG Day to all!
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7 comments:
Good luck with your surgery. I like your exercise. I'm going to try it with my manuscript on days I don't want to write.
Hey, JQ. Hope the surgery has gone great. What an intriguing questions. One that surprised me because I've always written romantic suspense novels in 3rd person because that's what I like to read. I've considered adding a paranormal piece because I enjoy reading that, too. And my books have a tinge of women's fiction about them, but I'd never write just a woman's fiction. (and of course, we all know it's not a good idea to say never! LOL) I love the combination of the romance and the suspense. But you've certainly caused me to think. As you most often do. I've shared. :)
I hope the surgery went well.
Good luck with today's surgery. Both my sisters have had great success with it. Free writing was something that always terrified me! I'm OCD so I need a firm path to follow. It wasn't until I visited a group of NaNoWMO friends that I discovered the power of Just Let Go and Write. Still not for me (too much of a control freak!) but it works!!
You're so smart to outline. I wish I could do that. Every time I try, I get about three lines in and throw up my hands in despair.
Second time that's come up today which means I'd better give it a shot. hehehe
Anna from elements of emaginette
Good luck with the surgery. I'm so glad I got mine done. I, too, like your exercise. Thanks.
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