tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-84992460574717528642023-11-16T09:57:10.344-08:00Weeding Your WritingSarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03710987360055541774noreply@blogger.comBlogger161125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8499246057471752864.post-91269017852550091302013-11-20T10:46:00.003-08:002013-11-20T13:39:02.005-08:00What's wrong with my WIP? (Part 1) Flaws<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b>Why I started Weeding Your Writing </b></div>
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Nearly three and a half years ago I finished the first draft of my novel. At the time I knew it needed editing, but I never imaged how much. A month later I started this blog to help me learn how to edit. It didn't help.<br />
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What I needed to learn went deeper then the actual words on the page and into fundamental story structure and why it is that we enjoy reading the books that we do. Fortunately, I also started a book review blog called<a href="http://ssbookreviews.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"> Sarah's Reviews</a>, and reading a couple hundred books over the last few years has given me understanding that I may never have gained otherwise.<br />
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A month ago while trying to make sense of all the things I had learned, I stumbled across <a href="http://jimbutcher.livejournal.com/" target="_blank">Jim Butcher's livejournal account</a> which contains the most amazing story structure information for newbie writers that I have seen anywhere! I strongly recommend taking a look at his articles for yourself. Expect to see his posts referenced here quite regularly. <br />
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After pouring over his incredibly helpful information over and over again, I have begun the process of extensively plotting out my novel in the hopes of being ready to start re-writing in the new year. <br />
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So, what did I learn? What's wrong with my novel and is it wrong with yours? Only you can answer that, but this series of posts will tell you some of what I have learned in my writing journey. <br />
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<b>What's wrong with my WIP? (Part 1) Flaws</b></div>
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I hate flaws in myself. I want to be perfect and I'm not. So when I wrote my novel I made my characters as flaw free as possible. I even tried to downplay the evil in my villains so things wouldn't get too unpleasant.<br />
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This didn't work. Flaws are important. As much as a part of me cringes while watching characters in books make mistakes, that very human aspect to them is essential. It makes the story interesting and the characters someone we can sympathize with.<br />
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Why is Batman better than Superman? (Sorry Superman fans) Because Batman has human weaknesses he has to overcome. We identify better with Batman than we do with Superman. We appreciate flaws that we understand and flawless characters lack the ability to touch readers in that way.<br />
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Think of your favorite books to read. What flaws/weaknesses do the main characters have? This is true across the genres.<br />
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<li>Sherlock Holmes did drugs.</li>
<li>Harry Potter . . . Have you even read <strike>the long tantrum</strike> oops, I mean <i>The Order of the Phoenix</i>?</li>
<li>Rose (<a href="http://ssbookreviews.blogspot.com/2012/01/vampire-academy-vampire-academy-book-1.html">Vampire academy</a>) hits first and asks questions later. </li>
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The classics are packed full of flaws and some are even named for them:<br />
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<i>Taming of the Shrew </i>- Shakespeare<i><br /></i><br />
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Flawed characters/ Characters with weaknesses make stories better.<br />
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<b>How to fix this problem?</b></div>
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Now that I've seen the light I just need to add some flaws to my characters. Still working on it. I'll let you know how it goes.<br />
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Do your characters have weaknesses? Do you find it hard to write them?<br />
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<b>More "What's wrong with my WIP?" posts coming soon:</b><br />
<ol style="text-align: left;">
<li>Flaws</li>
<li>Decisions</li>
<li>The Beginning</li>
<li>The Middle</li>
<li>The End</li>
<li>Backstory</li>
<li>Conflict</li>
<li>Pain</li>
<li>Story Question</li>
<li>Antagonist</li>
<li>Scenes</li>
<li>Sequels</li>
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Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03710987360055541774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8499246057471752864.post-52777848951361896682013-06-24T08:42:00.000-07:002013-06-24T08:42:00.669-07:00Google Reader is Closing Down, Bloglovin Quick Fix<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Hey Everyone! This message will be showing up on all my blogs so I
appologize in advance to those of you who will see it multiple times.<br />
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Google
Reader is closing down July 1st and any of you who follow that way will
be losing not only your updates from this blog but also all your other
blogs.<br />
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There are many ways you can follow blogs, but I
wanted to suggest a simple solution for those of you who don't have much
time. Bloglovin (a free blog following - compiled feed thing :) ) has a
simple ways to copy all of the blogs you follow via google reader or
Google Friend Connect into your personal Bloglovin account. All you need
to set up a bloglovin account is an e-mail address or a facebook
account.<br />
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How to Transfer your blogs:<br />
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- Go to <a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/import">http://www.bloglovin.com/import</a><br />
- Click on <b>Google Reader</b><br />
- Click <b>Import from Google Reader</b><br />
- Sign in or choose an account<br />
- Accept the request to <b>Manage your data in Google Reader</b><br />
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The transfer will start and then all your favorite blogs will be right there where you can find them<b>.</b> Hope this blog will be one of them!<b><br /></b></div>
Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03710987360055541774noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8499246057471752864.post-58259877741589196112013-05-24T12:47:00.000-07:002013-05-24T12:47:45.222-07:00Motherhood, Blogging and Back on the Bandwagon!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Wow, it's been nearly a year since I posted anything on here. I'm back now and looking forward to working on our writing and editing skills!<br />
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This Past Year:<br />
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875);">My family of four became a family of five with the birth of my third daughter. </span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875);">My <a href="http://ssbookreviews.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Book Review Blog</a> expanded and I started/continued my four other book blogs (<a href="http://sciencefictionandfantasybookreviews.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Sarah's Reading</a>, <a href="http://sarahsbooksummaries.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Book Summaries</a>, <a href="http://fantasymombookreviews.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Books to Movies</a>, <a href="http://sarahsbookreviews1.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Giveaways & Interviews</a>).</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875);">I started reploting my novel.</span></li>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969);"><br /></span>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969);">All the hours I've spent reading popular fiction for the <a href="http://ssbookreviews.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">blogs</a> has really helped give me a better sense of how I can rewrite my book better. Changing things like pacing, the order of events, how much information I tell/hold back and which aspects of the story I emphasize. I feel like I've got the right idea now, but I've still got a lot to work out. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969);"><br /></span>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969);">So I'm officially back on the writing bandwagon. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969);"><br /></span>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969);">First order of business: Discover what a story concept really is. Stay tuned!</span></div>
Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03710987360055541774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8499246057471752864.post-16979205425648897482012-06-28T05:18:00.000-07:002012-06-28T05:18:00.419-07:00Writing Research - Panic (3)This week's <a href="http://weedingyourwriting.blogspot.com/2010/07/writing-research-examples-responses-to.html">emotion</a> is Panic.<br />
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How would you describe the internal/physical response to Panic?<br />
How does your stomach, head, etc feel when you are Panicked?<br />
What have you noticed in others?Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03710987360055541774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8499246057471752864.post-39736280750002061712012-06-26T03:17:00.000-07:002012-06-26T03:17:00.126-07:00Writing Research - Panic (2)This weeks <a href="http://weedingyourwriting.blogspot.com/2010/07/writing-research-examples-responses-to.html">emotion</a> is Panic. What is the most unusual thing you've seen a panicked person do? What was the funniest? What mannerisms have you seen associated with curiosity? Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03710987360055541774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8499246057471752864.post-79639794487904083052012-06-23T03:14:00.000-07:002012-06-23T03:14:00.352-07:00Writing Research – Angst (3)This week's <a href="http://weedingyourwriting.blogspot.com/2010/07/writing-research-examples-responses-to.html">emotion</a> is Angst. How would you describe the internal/physical response to Angst? How does your stomach, head, etc feel when you are feeling Angst? What have you noticed in others?Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03710987360055541774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8499246057471752864.post-31758090751067738942012-06-20T01:14:00.000-07:002012-06-20T01:14:00.748-07:00Writing Research – Angst (2)This weeks <a href="http://weedingyourwriting.blogspot.com/2010/07/writing-research-examples-responses-to.html">emotion</a> is Angst. What is the most unusual thing you've seen an angsty person do? What was the funniest? What mannerisms have you seen associated with angst? Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03710987360055541774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8499246057471752864.post-51818437071694937292012-06-14T00:11:00.000-07:002012-06-14T00:11:00.800-07:00Writing Research – Contempt (3)This week's <a href="http://weedingyourwriting.blogspot.com/2010/07/writing-research-examples-responses-to.html">emotion</a> is Contempt. How would you describe the internal/physical response to Contempt? How does your stomach, head, etc feel when you feel Contempt? What have you noticed in others?Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03710987360055541774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8499246057471752864.post-69448431707179673072012-06-12T06:10:00.000-07:002012-06-12T06:10:00.260-07:00Writing Research – Contempt (2)This weeks <a href="http://weedingyourwriting.blogspot.com/2010/07/writing-research-examples-responses-to.html">emotion</a> is Contempt. What is the most unusual thing you've seen a person exhibiting contempt do? What was the funniest? What mannerisms have you seen associated with contempt? Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03710987360055541774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8499246057471752864.post-73152709937704517022012-06-06T03:08:00.000-07:002012-06-06T03:08:00.212-07:00Writing Research - Anticipation (3)This week's <a href="http://weedingyourwriting.blogspot.com/2010/07/writing-research-examples-responses-to.html">emotion</a> is Anticipation. How would you describe the internal/physical response to Anticipation? How does your stomach, head, etc feel when you are anticipating? What have you noticed in others?Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03710987360055541774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8499246057471752864.post-68941384433988130652012-06-04T02:07:00.000-07:002012-06-04T02:07:00.599-07:00Writing Research - Anticipation (2)This weeks <a href="http://weedingyourwriting.blogspot.com/2010/07/writing-research-examples-responses-to.html">emotion</a> is Anticipation. What is the most unusual thing you've seen a person who's anticipating something do? What was the funniest? What mannerisms have you seen associated with anticipation? Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03710987360055541774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8499246057471752864.post-80284982367659476902012-05-30T04:04:00.000-07:002012-05-30T04:04:00.625-07:00Writing Research - Awe (3)<div style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/robinhutton/4299159987/sizes/l/in/photostream/"><img height="400" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4018/4299159987_226e6b13c8_b.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br />
This week's <a href="http://weedingyourwriting.blogspot.com/2010/07/writing-research-examples-responses-to.html">emotion</a> is Awe.<br />
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How would you describe the internal/physical response to Awe?<br />
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How does your stomach, head, etc feel when you are Awed?<br />
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What have you noticed in others?Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03710987360055541774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8499246057471752864.post-977366678405460892012-05-28T02:03:00.000-07:002012-05-28T02:03:00.331-07:00Writing Research - Awe (2)This weeks <a href="http://weedingyourwriting.blogspot.com/2010/07/writing-research-examples-responses-to.html">emotion</a> is Awe. What is the most unusual thing you've seen an awed person do?<br />
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What was the funniest? What mannerisms have you seen associated with awe?Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03710987360055541774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8499246057471752864.post-66063238595360288472012-05-22T01:00:00.000-07:002012-05-22T01:00:11.295-07:00Writing Research - Disgust (3)This week's <a href="http://weedingyourwriting.blogspot.com/2010/07/writing-research-examples-responses-to.html">emotion</a> is Disgust. How would you describe the internal/physical response to Disgust? How does your stomach, head, etc feel when you are Disgusted? What have you noticed in others?Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03710987360055541774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8499246057471752864.post-29240730230056128462012-05-20T03:59:00.000-07:002012-05-20T03:59:00.577-07:00Writing Research - Disgust (2)This weeks <a href="http://weedingyourwriting.blogspot.com/2010/07/writing-research-examples-responses-to.html">emotion</a> is Disgust. What is the most unusual thing you've seen a disgusted person do? What was the funniest? What mannerisms have you seen associated with disgust? Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03710987360055541774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8499246057471752864.post-46792159835668012312012-05-15T07:58:00.000-07:002012-05-15T07:58:00.592-07:00Writing Research - Boredom (3)This week's <a href="http://weedingyourwriting.blogspot.com/2010/07/writing-research-examples-responses-to.html">emotion</a> is Boredom. How would you describe the internal/physical response to Boredom? How does your stomach, head, etc feel when you are Bored? What have you noticed in others?Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03710987360055541774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8499246057471752864.post-61424334900253475912012-05-13T16:57:00.000-07:002012-05-13T16:57:00.214-07:00Writing Research - Boredom (2)This weeks <a href="http://weedingyourwriting.blogspot.com/2010/07/writing-research-examples-responses-to.html">emotion</a> is Boredom. What is the most unusual thing you've seen a bored person do? What was the funniest? What mannerisms have you seen associated with boredom? Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03710987360055541774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8499246057471752864.post-30293364498449461652012-05-07T03:18:00.000-07:002012-05-07T03:18:00.373-07:00Writing Research - Annoyance (3)This week's <a href="http://weedingyourwriting.blogspot.com/2010/07/writing-research-examples-responses-to.html">emotion</a> is Annoyance. How would you describe the internal/physical response to Annoyance? How does your stomach, head, etc feel when you are Annoyed? What have you noticed in others?Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03710987360055541774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8499246057471752864.post-85020396417592876692012-05-05T15:17:00.000-07:002012-05-05T15:17:00.474-07:00Writing Research - Annoyance (2)This weeks <a href="http://weedingyourwriting.blogspot.com/2010/07/writing-research-examples-responses-to.html">emotion</a> is Annoyance. What is the most unusual thing you've seen an annoyed person do? What was the funniest? What mannerisms have you seen associated with annoyance? Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03710987360055541774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8499246057471752864.post-24782539531028231862012-05-01T15:15:00.000-07:002012-05-01T20:41:13.716-07:00Writing Research - Frustration (3)This week's <a href="http://weedingyourwriting.blogspot.com/2010/07/writing-research-examples-responses-to.html">emotion</a> is Frustration. How would you describe the internal/physical response to Frustration? How does your stomach, head, etc feel when you are Frustrated? What have you noticed in others?Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03710987360055541774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8499246057471752864.post-9345028365337242022012-04-30T03:14:00.000-07:002012-05-01T20:41:12.963-07:00Writing Research - Frustration (2)This weeks <a href="http://weedingyourwriting.blogspot.com/2010/07/writing-research-examples-responses-to.html">emotion</a> is Frustration. What is the most unusual thing you've seen a frustrated person do? What was the funniest? What mannerisms have you seen associated with frustration? Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03710987360055541774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8499246057471752864.post-17096020640595055712012-04-26T03:11:00.000-07:002012-05-01T20:41:14.168-07:00Writing Research - Affection (3)This week's <a href="http://weedingyourwriting.blogspot.com/2010/07/writing-research-examples-responses-to.html">emotion</a> is Affection. How would you describe the internal/physical response to Affection? How does your stomach, head, etc feel when you are Affectionate? What have you noticed in others?Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03710987360055541774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8499246057471752864.post-78466124733725419302012-04-24T03:11:00.000-07:002012-05-01T20:41:13.535-07:00Writing Research - Affection (2)This weeks <a href="http://weedingyourwriting.blogspot.com/2010/07/writing-research-examples-responses-to.html">emotion</a> is Affection. What is the most unusual thing you've seen an affectionate person do? What was the funniest? What mannerisms have you seen associated with affection? Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03710987360055541774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8499246057471752864.post-67160697283868295252012-04-19T09:24:00.000-07:002012-04-19T09:24:41.988-07:00Birthmarks (Appearance Question 1 of 10)<div style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><br />
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So lately I've been working on a new writing project and dealing with all the basics: What's my plot? Who's my main character? Who makes up my supporting cast?<br />
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Some people can think up a character with unique characteristics and history on the spot, but I'm not one of those people. In the interest of getting my own creative juices running and adding depth to my protagonist, I've been coming up with a bunch of questions to ask myself about my characters. Typically when I think appearance I think Height, Hair Color, Eye color, Facial hair, Build, etc...<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Birthmarks </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>(Appearance Question 1 of 10)</b></div><br />
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</tbody></table><a class="photo-link" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mil8/3286898548/in/photostream/" id="yui_3_4_0_3_1334848486022_998"><span class="facade-of-protection" id="yui_3_4_0_3_1334848486022_1641"></span></a>Does He/She have one?<br />
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Not everyone has a birth mark, but I've never met someone who didn't know.<br />
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If yes, where is it? How big is it? What color: Red, Brown, Purple? Is it raised or flat?<br />
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Do they like the mark or do they they try to hide it?<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Is that awkward hairstyle or constant long sleeves hiding something or does he/she wear the mark with pride and fondness?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Finally, I would add moles and freckles under the heading of birthmarks. Does he/she have an awkward mole? Freckles they love or hate?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Lets humanize our characters. Thoughts? </div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03710987360055541774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8499246057471752864.post-32555473477370724032012-04-17T01:10:00.000-07:002012-04-17T01:10:00.773-07:00Writing Research - Shock (3)<div style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/selvin/4348228352/sizes/l/in/photostream/"><img height="400" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2219/4348228352_cc81dbbd02_b.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><br />
This week's <a href="http://weedingyourwriting.blogspot.com/2010/07/writing-research-examples-responses-to.html">emotion</a> is Shock.<br />
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How would you describe the internal/physical response to Shock?<br />
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How does your stomach, head, etc feel when you are Shocked?<br />
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Does your body shake or do you grow still?<br />
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What have you noticed in others?Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03710987360055541774noreply@blogger.com0