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"Thank you for all the helpful comments with your suggestions! I love knowing how to make it [my manuscript] better, to tighten it up, and make it shine . . . I'm humbled you took the time to give such detailed comments. It is so incredibly helpful! Thanks again for taking the time to be a judge! You made my day!"--Sherrinda, 2010 Inspirational fiction contest
"Thank you so much for your ever-so-encouraging comments . . You also caught my weaknesses and many of my weasel words, and gave me wonderful pointers. You really took your time on critiquing my entry, and I am so thankful for that. You have greatly encouraged me to keep on."--Winner of the 2009 ACFW Genesis award for Inspirational Historical (Inspirational fiction contest winner, 2010)
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Use the five senses in fiction and nonfiction
Include the five senses in your writing. Turn off your internal editor and don’t worry about feeling silly or embarrassed, only you will see this exercise, and it will free your writing immensely.
First, observe an ugly or disgusting object and describe its positive qualities. We are naturally drawn to attractive objects and avoid objects that repulse us; however, unattractive objects will test our ability to see and describe accurately. Then, study and describe a beautiful object. Avoid telling words such as ugly, disgusting, or pretty and beautiful. Use showing words, concrete nouns, vivid adjectives, and active verb in your description.. Dig deep to find the object’s essence.
There’s much to learn about the sounds and rhythms of words and sentences. I recommend Word Painting, A Guide to Writing More Descriptively, (by Rebecca McClanahan).
I'd love to help you with your manuscript.
Tulsa Fellowship of Christian Writers, Kirk of the Hills. (7-9 pm)Topic:
Self-editing Workshop (with handouts)
July
Tulsa Fellowship of Christian Writers, Kirk of the Hills. (7-9 pm). Topic:
Formatting Articles for Christian Publications. (with handouts)
