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Quick Skills: POV in Storyworld example.

By on June 19, 2012 in Quick Skills, Susan May Warren, What is Storyworld, and how do I write it?

Yesterday, Sally and I talked about the importance of describing your Storyworld through the Point of View of the character.  I used an example from one of my favorite books, Wiser than Serpents. This scene is from the POV of the hero. See if you can pinpoint the way his attitudes are woven through the scene to give it more life. ***** He’d never eaten deep fried frog on a stick, but David Curtiss was a patriot, and he’d do just about anything for his country. “Shei Shei,” he said as he took the delicacy from the vendor, fished out a New Taiwan Dollar and dropped it into the vendor’s hand. He wondered what might leave a worse taste in his mouth, fried frog, or meeting a man who had […]

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Conversations: Putting Point of View into your Storyworld

By on June 18, 2012 in Editing Basics, Susan May Warren, Truth or Dare: Conversations with an aspiring novelist, What is Storyworld, and how do I write it?

Sally tossed her notebook on the table. “You’re tan. How fair is that? I’m still pasty white.” I gave her a smile. “I’m still white as a walleye compared to the Hawaiians, not to mention the native Hawaiians.. How is your storyworld writing going?” “It feels like a travel brochure. I don’t know how to make it interesting.” “It’s all about perspective, which is what I wanted to talk to you today. Every book, regardless of what kind – Suspense/Romance, Fantasy, Thriller, Historical romance – every book starts out someplace. In a world. At a moment. And, in today’s literature, with a person. Whether it’s a firecracker start to a book, or something that begins with a wide-angle view, drawing into the scene, it is viewed through the eyes of […]

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When Things Heat Up, Part 3: A Snowball’s Chance in a Really Hot Place!

By on June 16, 2012 in Life Coaching, Reba Hoffman, Writing, Writing Life, Writing Life Coaching

I know. Sometimes you feel that’s about all the chance you have of living your dream. The cursor on the blank screen haunts you and your Aunt Gertrude tells you to give up those crazy pipe dreams of being an author. After all, working at the Piggly Wiggly’s good ‘nough for her, it should be for you, too. And the momentum you’ve gained from the snowball rolling downhill begins to melt as things heat up. Soon, you’re left in a puddle of disappointment and despair. It’s enough to make never want to climb the cold mountain again. But can I tell you something? The greatest achievements in the world have occurred just beyond where people wanted to give up. It’s true! And, the greatest failures have occurred when people stopped […]

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Time on the couch with Your therapist

By on June 14, 2012 in Delivering Convincing Proposals, How do I Promote my book?, Writing

Over the past few weeks, some interesting questions have come my way from readers, up and coming writers, and published authors. I thought I’d take today’s blog to answer their questions publicly so we can all learn. Here we go: Q: As an unpublished author, am I shooting too high when I query well-established, wise agents? Should I instead look to get in on the ground floor with a newer agent? A: This is a great question. There is no reason for an unpublished author not to shoot for his or her dream agent. Or publishing house. Start at “the top” and see where you land. I had a saying when I started out, “Aim small, hit small. Aim big, hit big.” I figured if I shot for the stars […]

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