The Writing Lady http://thewritinglady.net/blog Learn Writing Together Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:11:09 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 en hourly 1 Forensics Book for Writers http://thewritinglady.net/blog/forensics-book-for-writers/ http://thewritinglady.net/blog/forensics-book-for-writers/#comments Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:00:20 +0000 admin http://thewritinglady.net/blog/?p=472 huggingbookshelf3Good morning,

(It’s go to sleep time for me -lol) I wanted to share the resource books I’ve added to my writing library. *Yawn* 

Sorry, I’m a day sleeper. The book is written for writers who are going to need to know about forensics, crime scenes or about the coroner aspect.

 

The author brings out that the public views television programs about crime scene investigation and believes those television shows are depicting real-life crime scene investigation. So to the average reader sees  the science on those shows as reality–so this book explains the science used on many of those television shows for the writer who wants to come across to the reader as credible.

  He also brings out that real-life crime scene investigation labs and tools are not even close to the technology seen on television; and that most labs are in sore need of the basic elements of a television crime lab. But the readers will expect to read about the forensic science what they see on television.

 The book: Forensics: a guide for writers by D.P. Lyle, MD

Published by Writer’s Digest Books, an imprint of  F+W Publications

 ISBN:978-1-58297-474-3

This book is a definite must for anyone writing a story that includes crime scenes and their investigations.  I bought mine at Borders Books. Check your book store or library.

Have a good day everyone!

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Writing in second person!

Writing in second person is usually utilized in writing advertising , marketing and teaching publications.

“You don’t want to miss this sale!”

-or-

You join the piece labeled “A” to the piece labeled “B” and then you plug it in.

Comments or tips or information on writing in second person?

 

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Writing in first person keeps your reader along side your speaker (you or your character) as the action happens–this builds suspense and surprise.  Detective, and crime novels are often written in first person for this reason.
 
If  you or your character’s name was Jane –and you wrote: John was thinking of buying flowers–you are not writing in first person.  If you write: Jane(or I) saw John cup his chin and smile at the roses display at the florist shop. This is first person.
Anything thoughts, comments or tips?
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Plot verses Theme

The terms “theme” and “plot”  that I am discussing  applies to writing fiction. This is a simplistic explanation, and I encourage new and aspiring writers to further research. Here goes:

Theme is the concept of your story and should be able to be summed up in a few words, or a sentence:

Who done it?

Love conquers all obstacles (time,distance,species,social strata, death)

My (Hero or heroine) physical need could destroy the one I love.

Sacrifice loyalty/ love of family or culture for  true love that is not approved of by family or culture.

Plot is the map, diagram, events, plan of action that the author of the  theme “uses” to direct the theme to its conclusion.

Anybody else? Comments?

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If anyone would like to share how they research, please do. Research has many methods and topics. I hope we have many participants.

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]]> http://thewritinglady.net/blog/research-non-fiction/feed/ 0 Writing Organizations http://thewritinglady.net/blog/writing-organizations/ http://thewritinglady.net/blog/writing-organizations/#comments Sun, 01 Nov 2009 01:14:45 +0000 admin http://thewritinglady.net/blog/?p=397 Jot down these resources!

Jot down these resources!

If you are an aspiring author of any genre of  fiction,  joining the organizations listed below will be of great benefit. There are others… and I would like to hear about them on this site.

To clarify, these organizations do not endorse this site or the content on it.

www.rwanational.org Romance Writers of America.

If your membership is approved (it is for aspiring writers, published authors, agents, publishers, reviewers, book sellers, etc) you will receive a magazine that contains many articles on how to write fiction and spotlights on the industry of writing and advocates for writers and or authors.

www.romantictimes.com Romantic Times Magazine. They publish reviews on books; spotlight authors; publish great writing articles, and hold a yearly convention that also has writing and publishing classes, and hosts the Mr. Romance Competition. Lots of fun for the reader and the writer.

]]> http://thewritinglady.net/blog/writing-organizations/feed/ 0 The Prophecy Series by Gwyn Lacy http://thewritinglady.net/blog/the-prophecy-series-by-gwyn-lacy/ http://thewritinglady.net/blog/the-prophecy-series-by-gwyn-lacy/#comments Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:27:42 +0000 admin http://thewritinglady.net/blog/?p=395 Gwyn Lacy-Author, DCL Publications

Gwyn Lacy-Author, DCL Publications

This is the first story in Gwyn Lacy’s Series: The Prophecy. It was reviewed by Coffee Time romance as 3 out of five coffee cups. Which is pretty terrific for an authors’ first time publication.

It is a playful romp in pre-medieval Germany. If you like Prophecies and Curses, good conquers evil, magic, princesses, kings, battle scenes, and the conquest of love–and a good belly laugh, give it a read. If you are into historical detail, instead of just a fairytale fantasy, this story may not appeal to you. For you that like a sexy fairytale, this is for you!

Choose the authors option for search and then “Lacy”.  Thanks in advance, I am Gwyn Lacy and I appreciate your support.

You can order it directly from the publisher, DCL Publications or on Fictionwise or on all romance ebooks.

www.thedarkcastlelords.com DCL Publications

www.fictionwise.com

www.allromanceebooks.com

Misty Wiser did the art work for the series and also does portraits. You can put Misty Wiser in the subject line at thewritinglady.net@gmail.com if you need original artwork or portraits and I will forward it to her.

If you need a photographer, book cover, or movie trailer. I recommend highly www.beyondthebookproductions.com

 Also, if you want to see what’s hot in romantic fiction, check out: www.coffeetimeromance.com

Thanks!

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