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Encouragement #1

I think I'll do posts that contain quotes or thought-provoking phrases, that can encourage (or else convict) us in our journeys as Christian writers. They can be called "Encouragement #" and then just number them in order of when I post them. This is post #1.

Ultimately, being a Christian is what defines us. We are God's children. What sort of Christian do you want to be?

So hard.

I think I am an expert at procrastination when it comes to writing. :(

Don't Use First-Person Unless...

We get another K.M. Weiland video. (Can you tell I like these?? :) This time she's talking about using first person vs. third person.

 

Different Types of Writers

When I say I'm a writer, I mean that I write fiction books. But there are so many other types of writers out there besides fiction writers or novelists. Here is a list that I came up with.

Journalist

Comedian (they sometimes write their own scripts)

Biographer

Scriptwriter

Poet

Columnist

Songwriter

Non-fiction Writer

Freelance Writer

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow was a poet.

And here are a few more I found digging around on the web:

Academic Writer

Article Writer

Copywriter (how could I forget this one??)

Game Writer

Ghostwriter

Reviewer

Speechwriter

Translator

Technical Writer

Typewriter (heehee. Okay, I know, I know. I just had to throw this one in there. :)

What type of writer do you want to be?

I think it would be fun to write scripts, besides writing novels. Maybe write a script based on a novel I write? :D

Trick Endings

Today we get a video of K.M. Weiland talking about trick endings. Enjoy. :)

A Challenge of Print

This week's challenge:

1. Write a minimum of 100 words by hand or type them on a typewriter. The key is to not write it on a computer or mobile device.
2. Your 100+ words can be a story, blog post, poem, or whatever.
3. After you've typed or written your 100 words, post a picture or scan of it on your blog, and then come back here and link up so we can see your work! :)

So much is done electronically these days. While electronics are very valuable, there is something unique and special about something that was handwritten or typed out on a typewriter. You see, these two methods of writing are not done on a device that immediately connects to the internet. There is of course a benefit to this - not being distracted by the web!

courtesy of pinterest.com

People used to write entire books by hand, and some still type out entire books on a typewriter, even today. I do not necessarily endorse the following authors, but I am using them as examples.

J.K. Rowling writes out her entire first drafts by hand with paper and pen. Stephen King has written at least one whole novel using a fountain pen. David McCullough still types out all his books on a typewriter. E.B. White wrote Charlotte's Web on a typewriter. Margaret Mitchell (Gone with the Wind), wrote on a typewriter.

This challenge is pretty easy. There are no winners, so it's not a contest. It's just a way to challenge ourselves to take the time to do something writing-wise that we don't usually do. I'll be doing it too, and I'll post my picture or scan on my blog, and link it below, same as you. :)

*Note: There is something going on with the linkup so I can't lengthen the time it is open. So if you would like to share your link, please do so in the comments. I'd love to read your posts!*

Ouch - A Wordplayer's Manifesto

You may have noticed that I put this over on the sidebar. But if you did (and even if you didn't), here it is. Read it again. :)