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Mondays are tough days for me. I just don't know where to begin...so many half-done projects and chores, and such a not-fun day as Monday to kick them all off!
Sometimes, I find myself looking at a new writing project the same way. Like, I have the idea, but the execution just seems a little...stalled.
So, in honor of this ho-hum day, I'd like to open the Alley to discussion...
How do you begin??
Please take the following three questions and choose one, or all, answer them in the comments (as will I), and let's start talkin' to get those writing projects movin'!! Oh...and there is a bonus for commenting...we'll have a drawing from all who comment for the FANTABULOUS book... Revision and Self-Editing by James Scott Bell!
I just love a good chat with writer friends...and especially when I am trying to survive another Manic Monday!!
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QUESTION 1:
WHERE do you start your first draft:
A. At a favorite coffee shop with your earbuds and Pandora?
B. In a home office with your piled-high fave craft books nearby?
C. Other??
QUESTION 2:
WHAT do you write? Is it what you've always written? (okay, that's two...)
A. Genre?
B. Indie-Pub?
C. Traditional?
QUESTION 3:
HOW do you start your first draft:
A. Hashing out the dialogue and filling the tags/descriptions in later?
B. Descriptions and firming up the setting and character's internal conflict, then cutting and "talking" in the edits?
C. Other??
Don't forget, all commenters are entered in the drawing! Would love to hear from you, and invite your friends for a chance to win a great book!!:)
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Angie Dicken is a full-time mom and lives in the Midwest with her Texas Aggie sweetheart. An ACFW member since 2010, she has written five Historical Romance novels, has a Historical underway, and is represented by Tamela Hancock Murray of The Steve Laube Agency. Angie also spends her time designing one-sheets, selling Jamberry, and drinking good coffee with great friends. Check out her author page at www.facebook.com/dicken.angie and her personal blog at angiedicken.blogspot.com
