tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post5021776477149587341..comments2023-06-20T06:22:38.967-07:00Comments on Eileen Astels <em>-- Writing Faithful Romances To Grow With</em>: A Little ReviewEileen Astels Watsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11098531184044931737noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-62897366623663451362009-03-18T06:37:00.000-07:002009-03-18T06:37:00.000-07:00Self Editing for Fiction Writers is a must have fo...Self Editing for Fiction Writers is a must have for all writers in my opinion. If you don't already have the book, I'd highly recommend adding it to your wish list. The examples and indepth descriptions are priceless to a writer.Eileen Astels Watsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11098531184044931737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-47528407590468682132009-03-17T09:47:00.000-07:002009-03-17T09:47:00.000-07:00Oh my gosh! That is more like a cheat book! LOL Ve...Oh my gosh! That is more like a cheat book! LOL Very intimidated here. Sigh. So much to learn, so little patience.<BR/>Thanks for posting this Eileen. I think I'll copy and paste it for when I'm more brave.Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-68669309043791578212009-03-17T05:40:00.000-07:002009-03-17T05:40:00.000-07:00Jess, I'm so glad this book helps. It's wonderful ...Jess, I'm so glad this book helps. It's wonderful for the basics that we all need to be reminded of every so often. <BR/><BR/>I'm working through a new one that I hope to create another cheat sheet from to share. Might take me another month or two, but I will post it once I get my act together. It's called Don't Sabotage your Manuscript.Eileen Astels Watsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11098531184044931737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-5615992966626830722009-03-16T16:25:00.000-07:002009-03-16T16:25:00.000-07:00I bought that book because of you, Eileen, and I'v...I bought that book because of you, Eileen, and I've never regretted it. Never, shall we say, RUE'd the day.<BR/>Thanks for a great post.jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15944890865713448628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-38140408364574246242009-03-16T06:31:00.000-07:002009-03-16T06:31:00.000-07:00Hi Eileen,I had two blog posts with tips from this...Hi Eileen,<BR/><BR/>I had two blog posts with tips from this very same book!! I love it! It has been one of my favorite books for practicality. It's definitely one to constantly keep reviewing.<BR/><BR/>Have a great week with your family!Jody Hedlundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424307540530719614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-89065944286229919342009-03-16T06:06:00.000-07:002009-03-16T06:06:00.000-07:00Aahhh. Got it. Thanks for the explanation! You ...Aahhh. Got it. Thanks for the explanation! You explained it very well. <BR/><BR/>It shouldn't hurt my writing day. I am just hoping I am not too tired at the end of the day to write. We are cleaning out the attic as a family to get ready for a garage sale. A nightmarish affair, to say the least. And so much for for spring break, don't you think?Sherrinda Ketchersidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07581676437345249386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-74088290828449988552009-03-16T06:00:00.000-07:002009-03-16T06:00:00.000-07:00Good Morning, Sherrinda!Easy beat? Instead of sayi...Good Morning, Sherrinda!<BR/><BR/>Easy beat? Instead of saying "Sherrinda said." an easy beat would be something like: "Sherrinda shifted her weight, contemplating where she wanted this to go." It notifies the reader of who the speaker is in an informative way between a string of dialogue usually.<BR/><BR/>R.U.E.? Resist the Urge to Explain. Often writers over explain when something is quite obvious. When we R.U.E. we lessen the chance of insulting our readers.<BR/><BR/>And, yes, Sherrinda, you're totally on the mark with all these rules stifling creative writing. It's best to file this list and once your story is down on paper go through it with your story in the editing phase. Although, having some of it handy in your head as you write can help lessen the amount of fixing needed in the end. It's that whole balancing thing. Apply what comes easy as you write, and save the rest for the editing phase.<BR/><BR/>I sure hope this doesn't ruin your writing day. Just ignore it for now, keep writing and then if you like, make use of it when the time is right.Eileen Astels Watsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11098531184044931737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-318224450933756542009-03-16T05:46:00.000-07:002009-03-16T05:46:00.000-07:00Wow...nice list and very thought provoking, but I ...Wow...nice list and very thought provoking, but I have a couple of questions. What is easy beat? And what is R.U.E.? <BR/><BR/>As a newbie, I find this kind of list extremely intimidating! I am just trying to get my story down first and then go back with the hard work of making it right. I have read so many books and blogs on writing, but find that I get discouraged in thinking of all the rules that it paralyzes my writing. Did you feel that way when you started to write?Sherrinda Ketchersidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07581676437345249386noreply@blogger.com