tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post1719310176328349224..comments2024-01-12T00:48:48.031-06:00Comments on Go Teen Writers: C. S. Lewis on Word Choice Stephanie Morrillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13128389560727867719noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-35395541020420522082014-06-26T15:01:43.712-05:002014-06-26T15:01:43.712-05:00I love this! I was especially guilty of it when I ...I love this! I was especially guilty of it when I first started out. I always heard about using strong verbs so I dramatized everything. Baaad. It makes the characters seem overly…whiny. Not to mention, many of these phrases seem to be cliched. When I find myself falling into old habits, I take a look at my dusty manuscripts and tell myself, "See. This is why you need to be innovative with your writing." <br /><br />Great post! I'm so glad I found your site!Emilyhttp://www.yonderlyblog.weebly.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-37370562220912245362014-06-13T15:15:15.905-05:002014-06-13T15:15:15.905-05:00Thanks!!Thanks!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03728330713529858833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-86540860409300021202014-06-12T23:35:02.343-05:002014-06-12T23:35:02.343-05:00I'll miss you too, Leah. Hugs for everyone!I'll miss you too, Leah. Hugs for everyone!Jill Williamsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11943570354349667196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-70848306818259464102014-06-12T23:33:05.273-05:002014-06-12T23:33:05.273-05:00HahahahaHahahahaJill Williamsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11943570354349667196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-76125377169909998062014-06-12T23:32:53.247-05:002014-06-12T23:32:53.247-05:00You're welcome, TW! :-)You're welcome, TW! :-)Jill Williamsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11943570354349667196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-75381848153993666042014-06-12T23:32:35.105-05:002014-06-12T23:32:35.105-05:00You are very welcome. I over-exaggerate too. I try...You are very welcome. I over-exaggerate too. I try to catch it in the rewrite.Jill Williamsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11943570354349667196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-19501692921542938832014-06-12T23:32:01.430-05:002014-06-12T23:32:01.430-05:00Then I'm sure I'll see you, Michaella. Yay...Then I'm sure I'll see you, Michaella. Yay! I love conferences. :-)Jill Williamsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11943570354349667196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-54962279679146834412014-06-12T22:01:15.891-05:002014-06-12T22:01:15.891-05:00Actually, this was the first mention of it. I mean...Actually, this was the first mention of it. I meant to on Monday and totally dropped the ball! But, yes, we're taking the next two weeks off.Stephanie Morrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13128389560727867719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-74149143697883961062014-06-12T21:25:49.478-05:002014-06-12T21:25:49.478-05:00Oh, and a brilliant quote. So true!Oh, and a brilliant quote. So true!Sofia Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03703884443937255154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-10644757874816447772014-06-12T21:24:33.962-05:002014-06-12T21:24:33.962-05:00I don't know if I've used any of these. Pr...I don't know if I've used any of these. Probably will sometime. :)<br /><br />Where did I miss the news about the GTW vacation? Have a great time!<br />Wish I was going too.... :)Sofia Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03703884443937255154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-47145579263982615132014-06-12T21:23:36.582-05:002014-06-12T21:23:36.582-05:00Congrats on finishing your first draft!Congrats on finishing your first draft!Sofia Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03703884443937255154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-62957110760713727452014-06-12T21:13:11.381-05:002014-06-12T21:13:11.381-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Sofia Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03703884443937255154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-13922320816421455802014-06-12T15:10:37.774-05:002014-06-12T15:10:37.774-05:00Jacinta, you have to be a One Year Adventure Novel...Jacinta, you have to be a One Year Adventure Novel student to register, but here is the link if you're curious. http://oneyearnovel.com/workshop.htmlLeah E. Goodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13266134192771082815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-24711729626026187872014-06-12T15:09:14.882-05:002014-06-12T15:09:14.882-05:00Wish I'd be seeing you at OYAN, and I'll m...Wish I'd be seeing you at OYAN, and I'll miss you here on the blog. Give Hannah Mills and Rachel Garner hugs for me if you see them!Leah E. Goodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13266134192771082815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-91812627908954482932014-06-12T11:33:25.348-05:002014-06-12T11:33:25.348-05:00I think i used "Tears poured down her face&qu...I think i used "Tears poured down her face" once, and it fit the situation perfectly. The FMC, Amity, was talking with my MMC, Roan about a character who had just gotten killed. Amity was the one woth pouring tears, because she was supposed to have been killed. The girl who had just died, Anabeth, had taken her place. Emilynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-2215735496143665132014-06-12T10:56:19.280-05:002014-06-12T10:56:19.280-05:00I wish I was going! Maybe someday. :)
I'll hav...I wish I was going! Maybe someday. :)<br />I'll have to keep an eye open for those exaggerations... I know I purposefully exaggerate to help give the main chacacter voice, but other than that I don't know. Usually for tears I say, "rolled down her cheeks" "dripped from her eyes" or something. I'll have to look out for that though. Thanks for the post! :)Naomihttp://www.naomiandbooks.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-701194079192417692014-06-12T10:44:44.398-05:002014-06-12T10:44:44.398-05:00Wow that gives me something to think about!! Where...Wow that gives me something to think about!! Where and when is the workshop in Kansas? And how can I sign up? :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03728330713529858833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-46715733010137087802014-06-12T10:12:14.007-05:002014-06-12T10:12:14.007-05:00Great post! I shall definitely keep this in mind w...Great post! I shall definitely keep this in mind when I go back to edit the rough draft of the novel I just finished! <br /><br />And I'll see you at the OYAN conference in Kansas! :D Can't wait to hear what you have to say this year! :)Kristin Doddnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-77959127178541950762014-06-12T09:03:49.675-05:002014-06-12T09:03:49.675-05:00Oooooh...see what you mean there. Whoops. Never ev...Oooooh...see what you mean there. Whoops. Never even thought about that. Definitely something to look out for, or a few observant readers might notice and start getting a little annoyed, and we don't want that! ;)<br /><br />Two weeks?! Where did I miss this? Sniff, sniff...have fun, though!Amanda Fischernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-40803630137577970782014-06-12T08:29:57.496-05:002014-06-12T08:29:57.496-05:00I don't think I've done any of these, but ...I don't think I've done any of these, but I'll have to watch out for these, I'll miss you, Mrs. Williamson!! Have fun!Emilynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-46691910606656170032014-06-12T07:59:17.498-05:002014-06-12T07:59:17.498-05:00I am for sure guilty of the tears pouring...maybe ...I am for sure guilty of the tears pouring...maybe just maybe in needs to be a little less ;)<br /><br />Enjoy the GTW holiday and conference you are attending!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15317792300616098592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-20548931424319166002014-06-12T07:23:48.959-05:002014-06-12T07:23:48.959-05:00Yay! Excellent post -- thank you infinitely...oop...Yay! Excellent post -- thank you infinitely...oops, I mean, very...much. ;)Esther Brooksmith (wisdomcreates)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15010043354045249021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-18964644744107027962014-06-12T06:52:50.684-05:002014-06-12T06:52:50.684-05:00I tend to get caught up in the moment and often ex...I tend to get caught up in the moment and often exaggerate. It's something I'm working on.<br />Thank you for all of your advice on writing and editing, it helps me a lot.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-2758984577803448572014-06-12T06:32:43.136-05:002014-06-12T06:32:43.136-05:00I am guilty of exaggerating sometimes when it come...I am guilty of exaggerating sometimes when it comes to emotion, and tears, and whatnot. Can't wait to see you at OYAN. I'll have to check everyone's shoes to find you. You won't be wearing a Sir Gavin orange Hoodie? I applied for a mentorship session with you, but nothing has come through yet.Michaella Valkenaarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05941534174780538506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-14870437496681054512014-06-12T06:14:05.104-05:002014-06-12T06:14:05.104-05:00Thanks so much for this post, Jill!! I tend to ove...Thanks so much for this post, Jill!! I tend to over use all of these (except for the blood gushing on)!! =P<br /><br />Wish I was going!! Gonna miss ya'll! =)<br /><br />TW Wright<br />ravensandwriting.blogspot.comTW Wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08213969076030457918noreply@blogger.com