“There’s no time!” Grabbing his arm, Marie yanked on him and started to run. Looking over her shoulder, she could see Mark still trying to grab the satchel.
“Leave it!” She shouted, paranoia edging into her voice.
The double doors at the end of the hall burst open and the stampede of officers started toward them.
Hi Everyone!
This week, I was looking for some ideas on how to organize my novels and how to better outline the plot and characters. I found a great website that I really think you’re going to like.
This website has so many great ideas, tips, and hints, that I just had to share it with you this week. From Plot Outlining to Character Development, this site has tons of ideas and advice.
For novel ideas, go to this page and scroll down to the Fun With Plot Summaries section. Some great ideas live here, the possibilities are endless!
Need tips on Character Development, take a peek at this page: How to Create Characters that are Believable and Memorable
Or check out my favorite part, How to Create a Plot Outline in 8 Easy Steps
Finish it all up with Writing an Outline of Your Novel
There are tons of great ideas and tips on this website, I recommend you book mark it, or visit my Resources Page
for the link at any time!
Happy Writing!
~ Eileen 🙂
Hey Everyone,
It’s been a while since I’ve offered my book, Ghostly Bounty, for free. I love the Fall and in honor of cooling temperatures, hot cocoa, and the Holiday Season about to smack us in the forehead, I’m offering Ghostly Bounty for free from October 5th (today) through October 9th. So go grab a copy and enjoy the read with some cocoa or tea, on me. 🙂
Here’s the link:
Happy Reading!
~ Eileen 🙂
Hello Writers and Readers!
Happy Freebie Friday!
Here’s your free books for this Friday, ENJOY! 🙂
** Please note** At the time I am posting this message, all the books are free for the kindle version on Amazon.com. They may not be free for long, so hurry and get yours! I hope you find something you like!
3. The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes
~ Eileen 🙂
“I distilled the case notes into the …” Carrie began explaining her process.
“You distilled?” Mark stopped her.
“Yes, distilled.” She hiked an eyebrow at him. “You do know what distilled means, don’t you?”
“Yeah, like Whiskey?”
“Distilled means to purify, yes. It also means to extract the most important meaning from something.”
“Oh.”
Stolen
Melancholy me
Joy is stolen
Hope ripped asunder
From the bowels of happiness
The shredded meat
That used to be
My heart.
Melancholy by Louis Jean Francois I Lagrenee
Hi Everyone!
I was perusing the ‘net for writing tools and found a really interesting piece by Alison Nastasi that lists ’20 Writing Tools of Famous Authors’. You can find the full article on FlavorWire.com, but I’ve summarized it here for you!
Many of our favorite writers have a special tool or method they use when writing their incredible works. From typewriters and notebooks to fountain pens and regular pencils, they use them all. Several authors, including Stephen King, use fountain pens because it causes them to write slower and think more when writing out longhand. Another tip about fountain pens is that you are forced to edit more thoroughly when putting your writing into a computer or other word processor.
Mark Twain, one of my personal favorites, designed tabbed notebooks where he would wear off the tabs on pages he had completed so he would know where the next blank page was. I have done a similar technique in compositions books, where I move a slim paper post-it to the next available page so I can turn to it quickly before and idea escapes me! Later in his life, when writing longhand became painful, Mr. Twain dictated his stories.
Jane Austen is one of my all time favorite authors. She used a steno style book and a quill pen with ink that had to stand in the ‘chimney corner fourteen days and be shaken two or three times a day.’ I was delighted by the short article on Jane, you can read the article HERE.
Truman Capote reportedly wrote his first version always in longhand with a pencil. The second version was also in longhand. The third version was typed on special yellow paper. Even in bed, with the typewriter balanced on his knees, he could type 100 words per minute!
Charles Dickens used standard black ink until the 1840s when he switched to blue ink. He often also used blue paper!
J. K. Rowling used loose leaf paper and pen to draft her Harry Potter books. Arthur Conan Doyle used a pen to write his famous Sherlock stories while Agatha Christie used her trusty Remington Home Portable Number 2 typewriter. Young adult author Judy Blume used paper and pencil to write her famous stories. She does use a computer sometimes, but usually likes to print them out and edit with a pencil.
What types of writing tools do you use? I love the feel of writing with a smooth pen on paper. There is something so creative and inspiring about it.
Happy Writing!
~ Eileen 🙂
Hello Writers and Readers!
I’ve been super busy the last few weeks and haven’t posted free books on the last two Fridays! 😦 Sorry about that. So today, I have a few minutes and I’m going to post a bunch of free books for you.
** Please note** At the time I am posting this message, all the books are free for the kindle version on Amazon.com. They may not be free for long, so hurry and get yours! I hope you find something you like!
5. Penguins
6. The 7-Day Prayer Warrior Experience
10. Miyu’s Wish
Happy Reading!
~ Eileen 🙂
The Sergeant stood over us, arms waving in the air, spittle flying from his flapping lips.
Max and I glanced at one another and both reached for a napkin.
“This is a problem of bible, biblio,…bibliacal, DAMN IT!”
He always got frustrated when his words didn’t come out right, which was often.
“Biblical.” I said.
“Thank you.” He took a breath and continued his tirade. “And I don’t know how in the hell you idiots think you can just sit there and smirk at me when this shit’s going down.”
Max grabbed his coat and headed for the door.
Shrugging at McLeode, I grabbed my coat and headed after Max.
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This piece is written from a OneWord.com prompt. Today’s word is ‘Biblical’. Check out their website and if you join up, add me to your friends list!
See you soon and in the meanwhile, Happy Reading!
~ Eileen 🙂
The paper was tousled, mixed together like puppies wrestling. Angelica looked from me to the papers on the corner of the desk and back at me. I smiled.
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This Wednesday’s piece is written from a OneWord.com prompt. Today’s word is ‘Tousled’. Check out their website and if you join up, add me to your friends list!
See you next Wednesday and in the meanwhile, Happy Reading!
~ Eileen 🙂
Eileen Maki 