tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774506789160968096.post6186276784919376537..comments2024-03-29T03:31:03.598+10:00Comments on Wagging Tales: How to Write Fiction from LifeCharmaine Clancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18059559142070140041noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774506789160968096.post-7052598409849232562011-05-04T06:30:07.148+10:002011-05-04T06:30:07.148+10:00Your book sounds wonderful. I love how you get yo...Your book sounds wonderful. I love how you get your ideas.Myrna R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15088915165678737118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774506789160968096.post-52031598938204427832011-05-03T22:04:31.776+10:002011-05-03T22:04:31.776+10:00Wonderful inspiration for a wonderful-sounding boo...Wonderful inspiration for a wonderful-sounding book. Reminds me of Shirley Jackson, who moved effortlessly between writing slice-of-life funny about her kids and creepy-creepy!<br /><br />I awarded you a Stylish Blogger award! The rules and badge are here: http://www.marianallen.com/2011/05/writers-tools-asking-questions/ <br /><br />MAMarian Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15842321321484056422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774506789160968096.post-5636473617236756262011-05-03T11:39:41.807+10:002011-05-03T11:39:41.807+10:00Picturing your daughter dragging a spade to dig up...Picturing your daughter dragging a spade to dig up her dog so they can play. Kids are funny. Great inspiration for your writing. I eavesdrop and use bits of conversation. The setting is where I live and spend time.Mary Aalgaardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08051735579638637382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774506789160968096.post-47405320426846751092011-05-03T10:07:51.923+10:002011-05-03T10:07:51.923+10:00I love that title! good tips. Blessings, JoanneI love that title! good tips. Blessings, JoanneJoannehttp://10minutes2breathe.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774506789160968096.post-14148164107309352432011-05-03T09:49:40.017+10:002011-05-03T09:49:40.017+10:00You have a zombie dog??? I have a sun dog. Though ...You have a zombie dog??? I have a sun dog. Though I think the sun might change him into a zombie sometimes. Hmmm...Alleged Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04869021184116123477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774506789160968096.post-75745905868153242132011-05-03T00:58:27.990+10:002011-05-03T00:58:27.990+10:00That sounds like a really cute book! And awesome a...That sounds like a really cute book! And awesome advice on top of it!Colene Murphyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06086195075690893194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774506789160968096.post-84226557872328564102011-05-02T23:42:53.348+10:002011-05-02T23:42:53.348+10:00YES! This is exactly how I get my ideas. There i...YES! This is exactly how I get my ideas. There is no better outlet than life:)<br /><br />Oh, and can I tell you how much I LOVE the zombie dog idea for your book. I so hope you get it published so I can read it:)Deanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17958057331230037880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774506789160968096.post-52580425679706544502011-05-02T22:45:04.217+10:002011-05-02T22:45:04.217+10:00I think when I first started writing all my inspir...I think when I first started writing all my inspiration came from personal experience (I was a teenager, maybe that's why). But I tend to avoid writing anything remotely related to my life these day (which isn't to say things don't sneak in there without my consciously realising it ;) )<br /><br />I do take inspiration from people and situations surrounding me, though. One of the lesser characters in one of my WIPs comes from an elderly man I saw sitting on a bench in the middle of an otherwise-empty town early one morning, while I was waiting for a bus. He was eating a packet of crisps, wearing a smart black suit jacket, grey jogging bottoms and navy blue slippers. One of the most memorable characters I've ever seen.M J Francishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16278367330999431236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774506789160968096.post-89502290111511490212011-05-02T22:17:29.392+10:002011-05-02T22:17:29.392+10:00all my stories have been inspired from my own expe...all my stories have been inspired from my own experiences. I used to write non-fiction articles for outdoor adventure magazines. Great advice. And great zombie dog!TerryLynnJohnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08380207155608982319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774506789160968096.post-82535951871106275372011-05-02T21:51:09.934+10:002011-05-02T21:51:09.934+10:00With regards to ideas. Yes, a lot I get from my ow...With regards to ideas. Yes, a lot I get from my own personal experience. I either embellish them or under embellish.<br /><br />There's a scene in my finished work where the one sister's been told the other sister tore up an invitation. My sister read it, and stated she did no such thing.<br /><br />Like the Zombie Dog.shellyhttp://www.shellysnovicewritings.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774506789160968096.post-11218358361650883302011-05-02T19:51:01.677+10:002011-05-02T19:51:01.677+10:00Hehehe interesting that small dogs all have that a...Hehehe interesting that small dogs all have that attitude. I have a Jack Russel that keeps attacking a lab/rotti/bloodhound cross. I fear for the day that the big puppy realized that he can bit back. <br /><br />My stories tend to come from characters walking into my head and demanding that I write their story. So me stories tend to be as realistic as the character.Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774506789160968096.post-41975763615126284522011-05-02T19:48:50.451+10:002011-05-02T19:48:50.451+10:00Cool idea. You'll have to walk a fine line, bu...Cool idea. You'll have to walk a fine line, but if you can do that i think it will have instant appeal for agents and publishers.mooderinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01523337588830695638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774506789160968096.post-81892255760080183782011-05-02T19:40:15.183+10:002011-05-02T19:40:15.183+10:00This is too funny!!! Zombie dog :))
Great advice....This is too funny!!! Zombie dog :))<br /><br />Great advice.<br /><br />I get ideas from comments, movies, songs....just as long as I'm paying attention.<br /><br />Have a great week!The Words Crafterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14520267901489487512noreply@blogger.com