Nicole Sager's Blog: Publishing Arcrea - Posts Tagged "writing"
Getting to know a character
For some time now I've been struggling to get my new book up and running. I've completed and published
The Arcrean Conquest
trilogy and now I'm moving on to a whole new set of characters. I feel like I'm surrounded by strangers!
So I've prayed that God would help me to "get to know" these characters - to become familiar with them as I was with the Arcreans.
Today I wrote for a lengthy bit of time, and completed two emotional scenes in the book. I felt as if I was a character in these scenes, feeling their emotions and nearly crying three times! It was an adventure!
I so appreciate the sweet comments and kind words I've received from readers! I'm so glad to hear that many are looking forward to the next book. Please pray for me as I write, that this next work would be pleasing to the Lord!
So I've prayed that God would help me to "get to know" these characters - to become familiar with them as I was with the Arcreans.
Today I wrote for a lengthy bit of time, and completed two emotional scenes in the book. I felt as if I was a character in these scenes, feeling their emotions and nearly crying three times! It was an adventure!
I so appreciate the sweet comments and kind words I've received from readers! I'm so glad to hear that many are looking forward to the next book. Please pray for me as I write, that this next work would be pleasing to the Lord!
Update on Project "Hebbros"
Just a quick update to share some news that, for me, is pretty exciting!
I've made it to page 100 and beyond in my current writing project!!
This is always a big marker for me and I'm so excited about this new book. Your prayers would be appreciated as I strive to write a story that brings glory to God and enjoyment to readers.
I've made it to page 100 and beyond in my current writing project!!
This is always a big marker for me and I'm so excited about this new book. Your prayers would be appreciated as I strive to write a story that brings glory to God and enjoyment to readers.
~ Memories in Writing ~
When I was much younger, Mom gave us kids a writing assignment for school: Write a short story entitled "The Day the Clock Stopped." The idea was to think about how our world would run if we had no clocks, however I heard the title and ran with a different theme...
The end results: I wrote a story about a little girl who became deaf and therefore could no longer hear the clock.
What was your favorite assignment in school?
The end results: I wrote a story about a little girl who became deaf and therefore could no longer hear the clock.
What was your favorite assignment in school?
Writing Reviews...
Becoming an author changed my approach to writing reviews for the books I read. It shocks me to see how many reviewers seem eager to attack an author using spoilers, harsh criticism, and negative personal opinions that are often irrelevent. Being the recipient of some of this has made me realize even more how unnecessary those things often are, even for a negative review.
I came across these great suggestions!
"-Review the book in front of you, not the book you wish the author had written. You can and should point out shortcomings or failures, but don’t criticize the book for not being something it was never intended to be.
-With any luck, the author of the book worked hard to find the right words to express her ideas. You should attempt to do the same. Precise language allows you to control the tone of your review.
-Never hesitate to challenge an assumption, approach, or argument. Be sure, however, to cite specific examples to back up your assertions carefully.
-Try to present a balanced argument about the value of the book for its audience. You’re entitled—and sometimes obligated—to voice strong agreement or disagreement. But keep in mind that a bad book takes as long to write as a good one, and every author deserves fair treatment. Harsh judgments are difficult to prove and can give readers the sense that you were unfair in your assessment."
(source: http://writingcenter.unc.edu/handouts...)
Keep in mind, there is a person (their heart, time, and effort) behind every book you are reviewing. Even if you have nothing pleasant to say, it can always be said with a bit of grace!
Happy reading (and reviewing)!!
I came across these great suggestions!
"-Review the book in front of you, not the book you wish the author had written. You can and should point out shortcomings or failures, but don’t criticize the book for not being something it was never intended to be.
-With any luck, the author of the book worked hard to find the right words to express her ideas. You should attempt to do the same. Precise language allows you to control the tone of your review.
-Never hesitate to challenge an assumption, approach, or argument. Be sure, however, to cite specific examples to back up your assertions carefully.
-Try to present a balanced argument about the value of the book for its audience. You’re entitled—and sometimes obligated—to voice strong agreement or disagreement. But keep in mind that a bad book takes as long to write as a good one, and every author deserves fair treatment. Harsh judgments are difficult to prove and can give readers the sense that you were unfair in your assessment."
(source: http://writingcenter.unc.edu/handouts...)
Keep in mind, there is a person (their heart, time, and effort) behind every book you are reviewing. Even if you have nothing pleasant to say, it can always be said with a bit of grace!
Happy reading (and reviewing)!!
