Crafting Your Narrative Writing Journey: Tips from Author Diane Klutz, PhD
Dive into the world of narrative writing with insights from author Diane Klutz, PhD, known for works like "You Can't Sleep Here" and "Martini Alley". Learn strategies, scheduling tips, and the creative process to enhance your storytelling skills and fulfill your writing aspirations.
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So, You Want to be an Author Diane Klutz, PhD Author of: You Can t Sleep Here, Round Eyes: An American Nurse in Vietnam, & Martini Alley and Other Swashbuckling Adventures of a Certified Klutz
Its About Narrative Writing Story Telling Fiction Non-fiction Serious Humorous It can be anything you want it to be
How Do You Do It? Strategies First and Foremost: Call yourself an author Be Dedicated: Establish a writing routine Schedule time to write Keep that time sacred Set a goal but make it manageable
Strategies-Continue Read, Read, and Read More You want to write like Stephen King-then read lots of Stephen King. Look at his style, phrasing, characters Search for advice from other authors, blogs Ask folks to read and review what you ve written. Expect and welcome criticism
Scheduling: You Want to Write a Flash Fiction Story Goal: first draft in 1-week and final draft in 2-weeks. Word count of 1000 words Week 1: dedicate 30 minutes a day for 3 days Need to write 333.33 Words Per Day Week 2: dedicate 30 minutes a day for 3-5 days Rewrite-Edit-Rewrite-Edit
The Narrative Writing Process-What Its Like Ralphie in The Christmas Story Fun Tiring Emotional Exhilarating Frustrating Exhausting Never-ending Challenging Humiliating
Creative Writing Observe surroundings for ideas Even mundane things can make into a great story Don t plagiarize Use free-flow writing to get creative juices running Pick a topic, set a timer for 20 minutes, then close your eyes and put down everything that pops into your mind. No editing-just writing.
Descriptive Writing Show Don t Tell Sights- What does it look like. Does it remind you of something else? He reminded me of Ichabod Crane dressed in low-riders and a flannel shirt. Sounds-Was it loud, soft, clear, mumbled? She covered her ears as the train barreled past. Smells-Does it small like a rose or sewage? Does it make your nose all crinkle up? Tastes-Bitter, Sweet, Sour, Salty. My mouth puckered as I drank the clear liquid. Touch-Smooth, rough, prickly. His face felt like sandpaper. Feelings-Sad, happy, morose, angry. Like a volcano spewing ash and lava, she confronted Bobby.
Finally Have fun Be tenacious Never give up
