Thursday, June 05, 2003
Perspective
I'm struggling with an issue of perspective, Reader.
I've got this novel I'm working on...okay, I have a few, but the historical is the one bugging me at present...that has three main points of view for narrative voice.
I really enjoy the challenge and variety in such an approach. In most romances that I write, I limit myself to two perspectives. Occasionally, I pull in a third, but that's tricky in a contemporary romance. It goes against "the norm" and that's not always accepted by publishers. I do it anyway, because it's fun.
Yep, I'm a rebel.
Anyway, so I've got three perspectives going in the historical book and I sometimes have to ask myself how best to approach a particular scene: Through A's eyes, B's, or C's? What is most effective?
Only one of these people, C, is a Christian, and it is only with him that I feel that I can express MY perspective, you know? lol
Well. I won't solve this problem by writing here, so I'll take myself back to Norway and say Eenie Meenie, Mynie, Moe...
I'm struggling with an issue of perspective, Reader.
I've got this novel I'm working on...okay, I have a few, but the historical is the one bugging me at present...that has three main points of view for narrative voice.
I really enjoy the challenge and variety in such an approach. In most romances that I write, I limit myself to two perspectives. Occasionally, I pull in a third, but that's tricky in a contemporary romance. It goes against "the norm" and that's not always accepted by publishers. I do it anyway, because it's fun.
Yep, I'm a rebel.
Anyway, so I've got three perspectives going in the historical book and I sometimes have to ask myself how best to approach a particular scene: Through A's eyes, B's, or C's? What is most effective?
Only one of these people, C, is a Christian, and it is only with him that I feel that I can express MY perspective, you know? lol
Well. I won't solve this problem by writing here, so I'll take myself back to Norway and say Eenie Meenie, Mynie, Moe...
Monday, June 02, 2003
I'm Reading...
A Writer's Time: Making the Time to Write by Kenneth Atchity
This is not an easy read but it is an informative read. The author discusses how the creative process works and how time management is crucial to successful writing.
Here's a quote from the book: "Writing is a craft. A craft not only can be learned, it must be learned. Only the inclination to write---and the talent---come naturally; all the rest is a result of training, the trustiest from of which is self-imposed discipline on a routine basis."
If you enjoy books that require digging into then this book may be just for you. By the way, a friend of mine tells leaders, "If you're without discipline, you're without power." I think the same principle may be applied to writers. I know when I am most disciplined I am most productive.
Aloha, Glenn
A Writer's Time: Making the Time to Write by Kenneth Atchity
This is not an easy read but it is an informative read. The author discusses how the creative process works and how time management is crucial to successful writing.
Here's a quote from the book: "Writing is a craft. A craft not only can be learned, it must be learned. Only the inclination to write---and the talent---come naturally; all the rest is a result of training, the trustiest from of which is self-imposed discipline on a routine basis."
If you enjoy books that require digging into then this book may be just for you. By the way, a friend of mine tells leaders, "If you're without discipline, you're without power." I think the same principle may be applied to writers. I know when I am most disciplined I am most productive.
Aloha, Glenn
