tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774506789160968096.post7956912762541574958..comments2024-03-29T03:31:03.598+10:00Comments on Wagging Tales: Setting Rules StoryCharmaine Clancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18059559142070140041noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774506789160968096.post-58271924794191497122012-06-11T23:35:16.384+10:002012-06-11T23:35:16.384+10:00Those are some great ideas above!!! Welcome to the...Those are some great ideas above!!! Welcome to the IWSG. :))) Look forward to visiting you here.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02691497935668743387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774506789160968096.post-58417506627855081592012-06-11T04:15:31.398+10:002012-06-11T04:15:31.398+10:00That's an excellent idea for practicing settin...That's an excellent idea for practicing setting. Thanks! And I sympathize with you on your insecurity. I can zoom through a first draft, but then how to get the revisions working to help the story pop. It's tough.Christine Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774506789160968096.post-67081863181949125092012-06-10T08:40:03.647+10:002012-06-10T08:40:03.647+10:00Setting is one of my weaknesses. This sounds like ...Setting is one of my weaknesses. This sounds like a really good exercise I am going to have to try it. Thanks!<br /><br />new follower here :)<br /><br />AndreaAndrea Teaganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02050710871603076745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774506789160968096.post-74607661070677481162012-06-08T22:29:54.821+10:002012-06-08T22:29:54.821+10:00Stopping in from IWSG to say hello and that you ha...Stopping in from IWSG to say hello and that you have a new follower :) Great post!randi leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14207001299508931034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774506789160968096.post-69164702224187574242012-06-08T13:40:28.848+10:002012-06-08T13:40:28.848+10:00That's a great exercise! Your story sounds fas...That's a great exercise! Your story sounds fascinating. I love stories with Egyptian history and mythology. Best of luck in sprucing it up. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03060064276650474244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774506789160968096.post-87144393815228795042012-06-08T12:27:19.590+10:002012-06-08T12:27:19.590+10:00Setting was the hardest part for me, because I hav...Setting was the hardest part for me, because I have travelled and experienced so little that I had to limit my stories to 'Generic High School, Anytown USA' Once I got serious about my WIP I bit the bullet and based it in my hometown (with a different name) http://pedestrianwriter.blogspot.com/2012/04/easter-recap-dont-worry-theres-bunny.html<br /><br />Still not sure what purpose the setting will serve, since I got so used to writing stories that could take place anywhere. These are great exercises though, I'll definitely use them when I'm ready to give it more thought. Thanks for finding me through the IWSG!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774506789160968096.post-89166714645051601572012-06-08T07:20:16.936+10:002012-06-08T07:20:16.936+10:00Fantastic post. My mind is whirling with ideas abo...Fantastic post. My mind is whirling with ideas about settings and their dangers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774506789160968096.post-64048234813054408522012-06-08T05:01:45.819+10:002012-06-08T05:01:45.819+10:00Love your ideas & can't wait to try them o...Love your ideas & can't wait to try them out:) Welcome to the group! I'm a new follower:):)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774506789160968096.post-18954812384022499562012-06-08T04:46:23.510+10:002012-06-08T04:46:23.510+10:00I think I'll try that exercise the next time I...I think I'll try that exercise the next time I look at one of my chapters and think it's a bit bleh. Happens quite a lot, actually. <br /><br />Glad you joined the IWSG.Chemist Kenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09738272332470397248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774506789160968096.post-69440810093450909132012-06-08T02:47:57.520+10:002012-06-08T02:47:57.520+10:00That's a really good exercise. Bet the kids en...That's a really good exercise. Bet the kids enjoy it.<br />Welcome to the IWSG!Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774506789160968096.post-68839864413537422312012-06-08T01:00:17.200+10:002012-06-08T01:00:17.200+10:00I tried an exercise like this before, it really wo...I tried an exercise like this before, it really works! Cheerio!Hildie McQueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05929695404979016647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774506789160968096.post-27113951535917544872012-06-08T00:51:58.227+10:002012-06-08T00:51:58.227+10:00Thanks for sharing these exercises, they seem perf...Thanks for sharing these exercises, they seem perfect to help get the creative juices flowing. And I totally love the wallpaper picture, couldn't have come upon it at a better time as I've been looking for a new wallpaper and I totally love Snoopy! Thanks for sharing it. :)Julie Flandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05003737491313673214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774506789160968096.post-37640806429381462132012-06-07T20:19:05.111+10:002012-06-07T20:19:05.111+10:00Catching up on your posts:
Loved the writing exer...Catching up on your posts:<br /><br />Loved the writing exercise ideas!<br /><br />I have cut down on my blogging time. It got too much for me, and interfered with my writing time.Glynis Peters https://www.blogger.com/profile/01175378917872403609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774506789160968096.post-38044272351452172792012-06-07T19:18:10.268+10:002012-06-07T19:18:10.268+10:00Hi Charmaine. Great writing exercise. Thank you fo...Hi Charmaine. Great writing exercise. Thank you for sharing.Jennifer Joycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14285381115807201869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774506789160968096.post-71551827196868233962012-06-07T16:48:38.991+10:002012-06-07T16:48:38.991+10:00Yes, I agree and like the style you use. I hope yo...Yes, I agree and like the style you use. I hope your students appreciate all that you are teaching them.<br /><br />Cheers!Jeremy Bateshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00877532315856151843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774506789160968096.post-5882884584800523492012-06-07T15:44:07.338+10:002012-06-07T15:44:07.338+10:00This sounds like a great exercise; I will definite...This sounds like a great exercise; I will definitely have to try it out! :)Krista McLaughlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09230770035490273428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774506789160968096.post-28654973177785337762012-06-07T14:53:33.091+10:002012-06-07T14:53:33.091+10:00That's awesome advise! Great meeting you. The ...That's awesome advise! Great meeting you. The IWSG is a great group to share your progress or release you from your present insecurities, having new members just invigorates it.<br /><br />Gina from Diary of a Writer in ProgressGeorgina Moraleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03164961271767174713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774506789160968096.post-81671775537646697832012-06-07T13:13:04.002+10:002012-06-07T13:13:04.002+10:00Hey Charmaine, awesome. Setting is so underrated. ...Hey Charmaine, awesome. Setting is so underrated. Some of these exercises look familiar, lol! I'm looking forward to getting around to doing a fantasy setting. Was on my agenda today but I'm so far behind in my blogging I doubt I'll get it done until the weekend.<br /><br />Great to see you at IWSG.<br /><br />DeniseDenise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774506789160968096.post-70481357185235742532012-06-07T12:53:44.677+10:002012-06-07T12:53:44.677+10:00I love your exercise ideas... I;m going to try thi...I love your exercise ideas... I;m going to try this out with a new story I've started in a new world... :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774506789160968096.post-45974115601303888652012-06-07T10:19:09.462+10:002012-06-07T10:19:09.462+10:00That's an awesome exercise! I love brainstormi...That's an awesome exercise! I love brainstorming activities!! :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774506789160968096.post-72809643324800795082012-06-07T09:19:48.528+10:002012-06-07T09:19:48.528+10:00This is all really fantastic advice!This is all really fantastic advice!ShaunaKelleyWriteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04654367734305011629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774506789160968096.post-62568724794189009892012-06-07T08:21:49.223+10:002012-06-07T08:21:49.223+10:00I'm always worried about the 'bleh' to...I'm always worried about the 'bleh' too! Great idea.<br />HeatherHeather M. Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07232419331422866247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774506789160968096.post-59877848862293016712012-06-07T03:28:53.006+10:002012-06-07T03:28:53.006+10:00Great advice! Thanks for sharing this valuable inf...Great advice! Thanks for sharing this valuable information with us. Writers know setting is important, but most of us tend to remember just how important it is to the story. Take care!Lena Winfrey Hayathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14897692630733792007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774506789160968096.post-87521202487650670772012-06-07T02:56:24.734+10:002012-06-07T02:56:24.734+10:00Lol, bless you for forgetting to mention your inse...Lol, bless you for forgetting to mention your insecurity! <br /><br />Love the writing exercise, I will be trying that out sometime!Kyra Lennonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13853462182450429660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774506789160968096.post-82740979159480719132012-06-07T02:05:37.917+10:002012-06-07T02:05:37.917+10:00I'm always so impressed with how much and the ...I'm always so impressed with how much and the quality of what you share. I decided to check out the insecure writers group. Unfortunately I can relate to almost anything with the word insecure in it. I think I'll participate. But I'm even insecure about joining. Hah.Myrna R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15088915165678737118noreply@blogger.com