tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6107730914958578187.comments2023-04-15T02:04:15.671-07:00Word for Words Blog for WritersAdele Annesihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09062487338490687393noreply@blogger.comBlogger120125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6107730914958578187.post-1318908096449712512022-03-15T11:33:55.035-07:002022-03-15T11:33:55.035-07:00Sherri, thank you for sharing your journey. Someti...Sherri, thank you for sharing your journey. Sometimes, it feels lonely when you are working to become traditionally published. It helps to hear other writer's stories.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05960006328830725531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6107730914958578187.post-9817668606471321742022-03-11T07:27:52.219-08:002022-03-11T07:27:52.219-08:00Thanks for the tip on ruthless cutting of work, Da...Thanks for the tip on ruthless cutting of work, Dawn. Wise advice - so hard to do - but your parfum/eau de cologne distinction is motivating! <br /><br />Julia Dukenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6107730914958578187.post-73530362376813983302021-12-08T06:07:40.035-08:002021-12-08T06:07:40.035-08:00Thank you for sharing words of wisdom for new writ...Thank you for sharing words of wisdom for new writers.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16764729582295573919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6107730914958578187.post-58816248812697959962021-12-08T05:52:32.795-08:002021-12-08T05:52:32.795-08:00Thank you. I found this information helpful .Thank you. I found this information helpful .Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16764729582295573919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6107730914958578187.post-71933351086496533862021-02-21T16:08:37.177-08:002021-02-21T16:08:37.177-08:00Adele, never considered mood as a separate craft t...Adele, never considered mood as a separate craft tool. Guess I thought it did the heavy lifting automatically for aspects such as dialogue and setting. I will definitely play around more with mood after reading your post. Thanks! "B"B. E. Wanamakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14510307386937074377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6107730914958578187.post-35926078172072644532021-02-21T16:06:42.723-08:002021-02-21T16:06:42.723-08:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.B. E. Wanamakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14510307386937074377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6107730914958578187.post-20944874329957219522021-02-16T06:03:53.781-08:002021-02-16T06:03:53.781-08:00I may need to read/edit my latest effort again, fr...I may need to read/edit my latest effort again, from the beginning with mood in mind! Great advice, Adele, as always.Joyce Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08473036696764185001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6107730914958578187.post-23535658812758040342021-01-28T11:58:10.458-08:002021-01-28T11:58:10.458-08:00Thanks, Priscilla!Thanks, Priscilla!Adele Annesihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09062487338490687393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6107730914958578187.post-12751031955871564052021-01-28T11:42:28.695-08:002021-01-28T11:42:28.695-08:00Adele, what a timely blog. Thank you. I will pay...Adele, what a timely blog. Thank you. I will pay closer attention to my word/phrase choices and syntax. Thanks! PriscillaPriscilla Blacknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6107730914958578187.post-69092353673296970802020-12-01T13:36:11.269-08:002020-12-01T13:36:11.269-08:00Beautifully written and very helpful too!Beautifully written and very helpful too!Patricia D'Ascolihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08413690225240669521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6107730914958578187.post-91324174951864779542019-09-10T14:47:20.752-07:002019-09-10T14:47:20.752-07:00Adele, thank you so much for your word for words. ...Adele, thank you so much for your word for words. You played an integral part in the success of my book launch. Posting on my social media. Please let me know if there's anything I can do for youlgailingishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18036951822767464413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6107730914958578187.post-71272890711917854062014-06-11T09:03:01.718-07:002014-06-11T09:03:01.718-07:00Adele, this is a great post. You helped me take my...Adele, this is a great post. You helped me take my story and turn it into Hire on a WHIM. Most of the back story is based on actual events and people. As I constructed my plot it was very easy to place my story into WHIM.<br />It was a fun way to write and have used elements of that approach since. A good reminder and encouragement to all.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17170752463361411531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6107730914958578187.post-89291610977754554472014-06-11T09:02:35.866-07:002014-06-11T09:02:35.866-07:00Adele, this is a great post. You helped me take my...Adele, this is a great post. You helped me take my story and turn it into Hire on a WHIM. Most of the back story is based on actual events and people. As I constructed my plot it was very easy to cut and paste my story into WHIM.<br />It was a fun way to write and I have used elements of that approach since. A good reminder and encouragement to all.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17170752463361411531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6107730914958578187.post-20956019928761519332013-02-15T15:01:29.659-08:002013-02-15T15:01:29.659-08:00Wonderful essay, and a wonderful book too!Wonderful essay, and a wonderful book too!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6107730914958578187.post-21348504120507912412012-12-27T12:37:42.331-08:002012-12-27T12:37:42.331-08:00Those are some good tips to keep in mind. Plot is ...Those are some good tips to keep in mind. Plot is very important, without it, character just run around like dead chickens.D. T. Grayhttp://wolfsalad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6107730914958578187.post-47413218500388076562012-10-05T20:34:49.887-07:002012-10-05T20:34:49.887-07:00I'm glad I came across your blog today as it w...I'm glad I came across your blog today as it will now be part of my daily reading.I think ur blog is great for providing to everybody something unique to know.The information you provide is really helpful.<br /><a href="http://sd-office.com" rel="nofollow">San Diego Office & Modular Design</a>mondalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07246504680051766052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6107730914958578187.post-26030605331293253712012-05-21T07:06:44.922-07:002012-05-21T07:06:44.922-07:00Hi Julie,
I like your site, you have some interes...Hi Julie,<br /><br />I like your site, you have some interesting posts. My site <a href="http://myperfectpitch.com/book-publishers-accepting-submissions/" rel="nofollow">My Perfect Pitch</a> compliments yours, consisting of interesting articles from a published author, and a free writers yearbook with over 1000 book publishers currently accepting submissions. Keep up the good work.<br /><br />Regards, BrianBrianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12893513712004734739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6107730914958578187.post-41005429527817604552012-04-01T11:30:50.281-07:002012-04-01T11:30:50.281-07:00Thank you for the suggestion. Not a fan of poetry ...Thank you for the suggestion. Not a fan of poetry but will have a peak . Keep <a href="http://shortedstories.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">writing</a>.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6107730914958578187.post-31824161778468043852012-03-13T04:36:48.330-07:002012-03-13T04:36:48.330-07:00Thanks for your comment - let me know if you have ...Thanks for your comment - let me know if you have any writing or editing queries. Am always looking for good ideas :)Adele Annesihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09062487338490687393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6107730914958578187.post-38201091701649107382012-03-12T15:54:12.549-07:002012-03-12T15:54:12.549-07:00Very interesting. Thanks for sharing!! Great blog....Very interesting. Thanks for sharing!! Great blog.Jessica Ruudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15059010241498328421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6107730914958578187.post-48682687615341608622012-02-22T03:19:36.165-08:002012-02-22T03:19:36.165-08:00Thanks, Aidan, for your comments. Great points, an...Thanks, Aidan, for your comments. Great points, and a good reminder that a writer has two roles: writer and reader. That second is key during the revision phase. Thanks, again!Adele Annesihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09062487338490687393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6107730914958578187.post-88963754056513963132012-02-21T20:29:03.560-08:002012-02-21T20:29:03.560-08:00Speaking as a writer I can say that extending a mo...Speaking as a writer I can say that extending a motif or idea throughout a piece in a way that is not overbearing or obvious is incredibly tricky.<br /><br />Speaking as a reader I can say, when it is well done, and the idea/theme/motif is subtly woven into the piece it makes for a truly sublime reading experience. <br /><br />It is also enjoyable as a writer to stumble upon ways in which the idea manifests itself, in ways you never even realized, after you've already written it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6107730914958578187.post-62431511255416088512011-11-30T06:16:37.111-08:002011-11-30T06:16:37.111-08:00Glad it was helpful!Glad it was helpful!Adele Annesihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09062487338490687393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6107730914958578187.post-54909081574414447582011-11-30T06:08:30.492-08:002011-11-30T06:08:30.492-08:00What a great post! Thanks.What a great post! Thanks.Connie Kellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10774616533630985219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6107730914958578187.post-64471802047284031662011-10-24T15:25:07.077-07:002011-10-24T15:25:07.077-07:00Thanks, Jennifer, for the observation. It's gr...Thanks, Jennifer, for the observation. It's great to be appreciated!Adele Annesihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09062487338490687393noreply@blogger.com