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WRITER IN MOTION => Week 0 posts => Topic started by: Steph Whitaker on November 04, 2019, 06:01:58 PM

Title: The Prompt: First Impressions (steph w.)
Post by: Steph Whitaker on November 04, 2019, 06:01:58 PM

Here is a link to my blog post. :taco:
https://stephwhitaker80.wixsite.com/swhitakerwrites/post/writerinmotion-first-initial-thoughts

Title: Re: The Prompt: First Impressions (steph w.)
Post by: Grim Dreamer on November 05, 2019, 03:53:31 AM

Good post! It was an unsettling prompt for a lot of us, I think. I also am terrified of heights, and I have to admit, I'm a little scared by the burning flare, too. Fireworks accident as a kid, LOL.

Title: Re: The Prompt: First Impressions (steph w.)
Post by: NLS80K on November 05, 2019, 06:00:14 AM

Yes, I have to agree it was not an easy prompt. My first impression was that she reminded my of the Statue of Liberty, holding the beacon out at sea. I thought the idea of her being at sea was too obvious and that everyone would do it, but then as they say, there are no really original ideas, it's only your own perspective that's unique.

Title: Re: The Prompt: First Impressions (steph w.)
Post by: K. J. Harrowick on November 06, 2019, 07:29:39 PM

Love your process, Stephanie! Can't wait to read what you come up with.  8)

Title: Re: The Prompt: First Impressions (steph w.)
Post by: PJPowell on November 07, 2019, 07:13:15 PM

Enjoyed reading your post - I also had some negative feelings from the prompt and decided not to write from there. But I'm not sure I would have realized that if we weren't supposed to be paying attention to process. So that was an important discovery for me.

You mentioned some books from Pitch Wars - do you have any favorites? I'm a plantser who dreams of a lovely outline.

Title: Re: The Prompt: First Impressions (steph w.)
Post by: Steph Whitaker on November 14, 2019, 02:52:33 PM

Sorry about the delay in my response. This week has been hectic! Here is a link to the Pitchwars resources: https://pitchwars.org/resources/

As for the two books I've found most informative, they are: Story Genius by Lisa Cron (it really goes in depth with what makes a story really connect with the reader) and then Save The Cat by Jessica Brody (it is perfect for those who struggle with nailing down the structure and beats you need to hit for your story to flow just right.)

Hope my tips help! :taco:

Quote from: PJPowell on November 07, 2019, 07:13:15 PM

Enjoyed reading your post - I also had some negative feelings from the prompt and decided not to write from there. But I'm not sure I would have realized that if we weren't supposed to be paying attention to process. So that was an important discovery for me.

You mentioned some books from Pitch Wars - do you have any favorites? I'm a plantser who dreams of a lovely outline.