Carrie Green

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Let Me Entertain You!

8/10/2011

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I always looked at writing with the goal of creating a world for the reader to escape.  When someone reads one of my stories or a novel, I'd like them to be transported, hopefully, somewhere more exciting.

The process, itself, is not nearly as entertaining as the result.  I can't imagine anyone being interested in how I write, unless they wish to be a writer, themselves.

There is no romance.  It's quite dull.  I write in a room with a view, but I face my desk towards the wall, to avoid distractions. 

When I wrote fiction in college, I used to employ yellow legal pads and create the first draft in long-hand.  Today I compose directly on the computer (mainly due to my typing speed improving, so that I can keep up with the thoughts in my head).  Typing is a practical time-saver, allowing me to write much faster than I did before.

Editing happens both on the computer and via hard copy.  The hard copy is required to catch typos.  It is too easy to mistake an 'a' for an 'e' on a computer screen.

Editing and revision is probably the most important aspect of writing, in my opinion.  Rare is the work that can not be improved with judicious editing!


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Kellianne Sweeney link
9/27/2011 09:21:44 pm

I still need to write longhand first. I think better that way. Do you always write in the same place?

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Carrie Green link
9/28/2011 04:51:45 am

Nope, I'm lucky. I can write at any computer, no special setting necessary! Only background noise bothers me... I prefer peace and quiet while writing now (I used to play music as inspiration for certain scenes).

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