http://kindredinkwriters.forumotion.net/style-in-general-f58/-t1.htm Uncategorized or collective elements of style Sun, 23 Nov 2008 09:09:55 GMT 10 http://jaebaeli.com/KIWI/kiwilogo2.png http://kindredinkwriters.forumotion.net/style-in-general-f58/-t1.htm http://kindredinkwriters.forumotion.net/style-in-general-f58/the-koontz-dangle-t24.htm Jae Baeli One of the best stylistic things I ever learned about writing novels, was gleaned from being an avid reader of Dean Koontz. I not only read his work, I studied it. Several years ago, I was reading in bed, and was so sleepy that I felt I couldn't continue, and yet I turned the page and kept trying to stay awake. This had happened before with his books, and often i would wake up later or the next morning with my reading lamp still on, and the book still on my chest. I read until sleep claimed ... Style in General Sun, 23 Nov 2008 09:09:55 GMT http://kindredinkwriters.forumotion.net/style-in-general-f58/the-koontz-dangle-t24.htm#25 http://kindredinkwriters.forumotion.net/style-in-general-f58/the-koontz-dangle-t24.htm http://kindredinkwriters.forumotion.net/style-in-general-f58/romancing-the-drone-t16.htm Jae Baeli A friend of minesent me this link because she knew I'd get riled up and blog about it. She was right. Romancing the Blog: Purple Prose: A Bum Rap A blog by Rebecca Brandewyne, the romance writer. She should have named herself Rebecca From Sunnybrook Farm. She's delusional. One look at her absurd photo tells you all you need to know about her writing. She looks like Dolly Parton's illegitimate daughter. Can you say Glamour Shots? I have written romance before. But i quickly outgrew ... Style in General Sun, 23 Nov 2008 07:56:32 GMT http://kindredinkwriters.forumotion.net/style-in-general-f58/romancing-the-drone-t16.htm#17 http://kindredinkwriters.forumotion.net/style-in-general-f58/romancing-the-drone-t16.htm http://kindredinkwriters.forumotion.net/style-in-general-f58/purple-prose-metaphoric-misdemeanors-t15.htm Jae Baeli * as usual, these are my opinions, based on my own experience of writing and editing for the last 25 or so years. Not all writers, editors and readers will agree, and that's fine. I offer it as valuable information I learned which made me a better writer, in hopes it will help another writer reach that goal. Writers, beware: You must NOT fall in love with your words. You must fall in love with your craft. That's the thesis for this entire post, but read on, if you want details. I am forever ... Style in General Sun, 23 Nov 2008 07:43:42 GMT http://kindredinkwriters.forumotion.net/style-in-general-f58/purple-prose-metaphoric-misdemeanors-t15.htm#16 http://kindredinkwriters.forumotion.net/style-in-general-f58/purple-prose-metaphoric-misdemeanors-t15.htm