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The WOW story, novel, blog or article takes preparation in the form of research, investigation and on-hands knowledge. Writing is hard work but writing that very special bit of prose is excruciating. The writer needs to draw deep within and string words together perfectly in order to come up with the WOW story.
An excerpt from Donald Maass' book WRITING THE BREAKOUT NOVEL tells us: "A truly big book is a perfect blend of inspired premise, larger-than-life characters, high-stakes story, deeply felt themes, vivid setting and much more." Big equals popularity and success.
Where should a writer start?
1. Answer the question why does this story, novel, blog or article need written.
· To persuade
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5 Comments on The WOW Story—Where Should a Writer Start?, last added: 7/25/2010
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You are doin a really good job at this. It makes you wonder what could be, when you are strolling around the things you see that there could be a story behind everything if you just set your mind to it.
Cher'ley, this reminds me of a card I have over my computer that reads: WHAT do you want to say? HOW do you want to say it?
Seems so simple, but dang, it's hard to write brilliant stuff! :-) Thanks for the research reminder!
So true Mary. I took the photo of that giant toadstool at Tom's house and I paused for a minute to consider yard fairies living under it.
Cathy, research is not my favorite part of writing, but once I've set my mind to it, I have fun with it.
Cherley, you are doing a wonderful job. You have a good talent in wrighting, You really know how to bring out the stories in the things you notice. Love you
Thanks Carol. I'm glad you liked the blog and thank you so much for reading it. I see stories everywhere, but I don't have the time to write about all of them. I try to notice colors and relate them to different things. Del and I used to play this game a lot, we'd pick out a color and notice everything that was that color and then we'd thank God for whatever it was. Like-thank you for the yellow bird that singing so sweetly. It was fun.