Comments on: Always last minute me

By: Sam

Sam — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 13:43:10 +0000

Oh heavens…I’m with Liz on this one…I need some time to formulate my opinions! But, I will say that I am always inspired by real life events…I want to write stories built on family lore, or cultural events – that’s what inspires me. It doesn’t have to be a big thing – really just a rough idea of a person or situation. Of course I believe in listening to the story and going where it dictates – I don’t so much believe in outlines and character plots – seems so planned! Oh, I can’t wait to hear what you learn this week.

As for commenting, I just refresh until I see it -

By: Molly

Molly — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 06:25:37 +0000

Audience? I think of my good poet-friend whose work I admire the most. I think of her because she has critiqued me the most and I’ve read some of her earliest stuff. When you have a kindred spirit in writing, that becomes a good audience. She’s also a similar reader to myself, so lizardek’s comments about “me” makes complete sense. After all, you often want to write what you would *like* to read.

I am more of a poet, though I do work in fiction and have a novel in-the-works (ha). I think there’s a fine balance–don’t over tell the story or you will lose your audience. Ask yourself: is this absolutely needed to move the plot/story along? It’s so hard to “kill your darlings” as one writing instructor called it, but there you are.

Have a wonderful time at your conference! Bask in all that writing company!

By: cloudscome

cloudscome — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 01:22:51 +0000

I am looking forward to all your posts from the conference. What a great week you will have!

By: christina

christina — Sat, 16 Jun 2007 18:57:17 +0000

Hey Kelly rae, I’m headed to Provencetown, MA… but oh, it would be so fun to hang out with you!

By: kelly rae

kelly rae — Sat, 16 Jun 2007 18:20:37 +0000

hey! may i ask where you are headed tomorrow? a writing conference in CT maybe? if so, get in touch with me!