You are reading: Vol 3 Issue 2: July 2004
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General News
Tips for Writers
End Notes
The Spare, Leisure Books. In book stores now! Read Chapter 1 Dorchester has posted Chapter 2, so if you don't mind clicking off to two different websites, you can read Chapter 1 and Chapter 2. (It says Chapter 1, but it's really Chapter 2.)
August 14, 2004 at Romantic Encounter Book Lover's Convention, Harrah's Hotel Lake Tahoe CA. Some great writers will be there, too. I'll be giving a short presentation on the infamous Minerva Press.
Reviews of The Spare are good. 4 Stars from Romantic Times, 86 from Mrs. Giggles. The Best Reviews calls it an engaging Regency Romantic Suspense. I actually didn't know I'd written a Regency Romantic Suspense, but looking back on it, I suppose I did. All I know is that my hero and heroine are good for each other.
I have some really great bookmarks now, if you want one (or more!) send me an email with your name and mailing address.
The Heir is essentially complete. It's turned out pretty steamy. My hero and heroine have Chemistry. I've posted Chapter 1 on my website. Check it out and let me know what you think.
http://www.carolynjewel.com/How Come I Can't Do That?
Writing no-no's like head hopping (changing the point of view within the same scene) using a lot of adjectives and adverbs, passive voice etc., are frequent subjects of discussion among writers and readers alike. A writer confronted with the accusation that she or he is "head hopping" often replies that [Insert Name of Famous Author here] head hops all the time, so why can't I? Naturally, the answer is, of course you can. It's your book, your story and your voice. But you might not sell if you do, and it won't be because you're head hopping.
Same Question - Why Can't I do That?
Because as long as a writer looks for an external answer to problems with her story, that writer is not attending to her story. The excuse that So and So head hops so I can too is, in my opinion, one of the most dangerous and self-defeating reactions a writer can have. You didn't write So and So's story. You don't have that writer's strengths and weaknesses. You have your own strengths and weaknesses, and you need to attend to them and no one else's.
Visit Carolyn's Workshop for more tips on writing.
Last Romance novel read: Slightly Sinful by Mary Balogh
Last non-romance Novel read: Eragon by Christopher Paolini
Carolyn Jewel
P.O. Box 750431
Petaluma CA 94975-0431
Last Updated: 7.18.2004