Sunday, May 6, 2012

Drama in a Small Town: Step out of your comfort zone and have fun with yo...

Drama in a Small Town: Step out of your comfort zone and have fun with yo...: Step out of your comfort zone and have fun with your writing. Learn to change your habits. Write something new and different from your ...

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  1. Hi Joyce-

    Thanks for connecting with me on LinkedIn.

    Stephanie Barko, Literary Publicist
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  2. Thanks for finding me on LinkedIn -- I'm on Goodreads, Facebook, Google+, and a bunch more.

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  3. The same for me- thanks for the Linkedin link. I read your previous post about stepping out of your comfort zone. Very good advice. I think I did that when I started writing contemporary romance! I must admit I'm quite comfortable with it now though. And hey- If you'd like to do some cross blogging, let me know. My schedule is pretty open. Cheers. RC Bonitz

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    1. Thanks. Keep pushing the envelope and you'll come up with some great story ideas. I like to throw in the unexpected now and then. But, that's life, isn't it.
      Keep writing, Joyce

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  4. Excellent advice Joyce,
    Cheers,
    Trace

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    1. Thanks, Tracey. I have to remind myself of this on a daily basis. Joyce

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  5. Hi, Joyce! I agree with your advice so much. Writers tend to cramp themselves and get bound up too much. You've given good tips.
    Wonderful to touch base with you.
    Deborah/TheBookishDame

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    1. Thanks, Deb. Now if I only follow my own advice. :)

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  6. Your advice is on target. Using your home town for a setting has several advantages. The most obvious is that you know what it looks like. However, other people might be entranced by your town. Great advice!

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    1. Nancy, I loved writing about my home town, even though I fictionalized it. The downside--if I made a mistake, someone always let me know.

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