Welcome readers, writers, authors,
and bloggers!
We're glad you're here! It's the
First Wednesday of the month; when we celebrate IWSG Day in the form of a blog hop
featuring members and guests of the Insecure
Writer's Support Group. Founded by author Alex Cavanaugh (Thank you, Captain!) and fostered by like-minded
associates, IWSG is a comfortable place to share views and literary news as we
record our journeys. Check out the December
newsletter here.
The awesome co-hosts for this month’s posting
of the IWSG are: Joylene Nowell Butler, Louise Barbour, and Tyrean Martinson!
Today’s
entirely optional question: Is there a story or a book you’ve written that
you wish you could go back and change?
Hmm…I wish I had more illustrations of all the adventures Beanie had in
his Backyard. However, as the inspiration for Beanie turns 18 years old today,
I have to say I wouldn’t – couldn’t change
a thing ;-)
I didn’t meet my favorite illustrator until I
wrote about a well-meaning kleptomaniac canine named Wilson, who charms an
Ostrich in a hardware store parking lot into joining him as he playfully terrorizes
the entire small town of Sawdust.
Of course, by the time I finished describing how easily love blossomed between a couple of teenage kids as they tried to keep the discovery of an old wooden chest full of American coins and keys unearthed by the tides on a beach in Mexico a secret, I knew I had the most outstanding title ever! Maybe even a choice between TWO of the most outstanding titles ever! And I didn’t use either one. Yeah, I’m kind of kicking the dirt over it – but the story is still fantastic (naturally, I think so, right?), and I’d wanted the title to be as well.
I
anticipate at least a few changes as I fine-tooth several short stories I’d like
to use in an upcoming collection of Stories for Children. I think I’ll let someone
else choose a title ;-)
Must get
back to planning the event of the year (?) I’m not so sure I didn’t skip my 18th
birthday.
Have a
wonderful February, everyone!
Happy Writing!
Sounds like a fun collection. Don't look to me for titles. I suck at them.
ReplyDeleteHa! I'll keep that in mind, Captain ;-)
DeleteI agree, what a fun idea. To be 18 again!!! I'd pay more attention.
ReplyDeleteI think I would too, Joylene. Or, at least write a few words about waking up on your 18th birthday ;-)
DeleteSounds like a great collection! I have a tough time with titles, too.
ReplyDeleteI think the collection will be as fun to read as it was to write ;-) Fingers crossed.
DeleteIt sounds like a great collection. That's a great idea to let someone else come up with a title. I have a hard time with them too.
ReplyDeleteHi Natalie! I think so, but I'm a tad biased ;-)
DeleteOne thing I try not to do is title an idea because then I've set a boundary I likely won't stay within ;-)
Your post made me smile, Diedre! I hope that you enjoyed your "18th."
ReplyDeleteHi Fundy Blue! I hope Beanie's inspiration did too. As for me, it was probably a work day ;-)
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