I will try to write some blog postings whenever I am able. However, plan on me taking a hiatus until August. Then, look out! I will blog daily once again.
I'm moving at the beginning of July and will take a while to set up my house. Then, I'm going to join some time off with my best friend and hubby before our lives get quite busy. Moving from Denver and going to Omaha.
I hope all is well with you. Take care.
Stacy Duplease
Friday, June 26, 2009
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Lighthearted Writing
I've been having dialogue with a fellow tweeter, @KMWeiland, about lighthearted writing. I also tweeted about this on occasion the last couple of days.
Is it possible to write a lighthearted, fun novel if your thoughts and heart are on deeper matters? Please give me feedback on this subject.
I keep trying to write a lighthearted book, but it always turns more serious and gains more depth.
I hope to be able to learn to do so, however. I am a firm believer that even though we may not be able to write a certain genre, or write at all, we can learn. We all have the ability to learn. We can all write. It just takes hard work and a whole lot of practice.
Where do you get stuck?
What do you want to learn to write or to write better?
I love to learn. I love writing. I love writing because I always learn how to be a better writer. It's a lifelong pursuit. To be the best writer I can be and bring light to dark parts of life to everyone.
But, I still want to write lighthearted and fun stuff. I will learn. I just hope it's sooner rather than later.
Stacy Duplease of Stories by Stacy and Publishing by Stacy
Is it possible to write a lighthearted, fun novel if your thoughts and heart are on deeper matters? Please give me feedback on this subject.
I keep trying to write a lighthearted book, but it always turns more serious and gains more depth.
I hope to be able to learn to do so, however. I am a firm believer that even though we may not be able to write a certain genre, or write at all, we can learn. We all have the ability to learn. We can all write. It just takes hard work and a whole lot of practice.
Where do you get stuck?
What do you want to learn to write or to write better?
I love to learn. I love writing. I love writing because I always learn how to be a better writer. It's a lifelong pursuit. To be the best writer I can be and bring light to dark parts of life to everyone.
But, I still want to write lighthearted and fun stuff. I will learn. I just hope it's sooner rather than later.
Stacy Duplease of Stories by Stacy and Publishing by Stacy
Monday, June 15, 2009
Writing What You Know and Who I Am:
On Twitter today, I was moved by a quote I received by a new friend. This is NOT original to me.
We are to not only write what we know, but we are to write who I am.
It's a rather deep thought.
In writing, we not only come to terms with our life experiences, but we grow as individuals and can celebrate who we are. There is no one else on earth with our experiences, with our outlook, or with our personality. Therefore, this is what makes our writing special. We write who we are and about what formed us to be who we are.
Stacy Duplease of Stories by Stacy and Publishing by Stacy
We are to not only write what we know, but we are to write who I am.
It's a rather deep thought.
In writing, we not only come to terms with our life experiences, but we grow as individuals and can celebrate who we are. There is no one else on earth with our experiences, with our outlook, or with our personality. Therefore, this is what makes our writing special. We write who we are and about what formed us to be who we are.
Stacy Duplease of Stories by Stacy and Publishing by Stacy
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Thought for the Day: Live Your Dream by Stacy Duplease of Stories by Stacy
Are you living your dream of writing? Are you actively living it and are you living it with purpose? Why or why not?
Aim to dream and to live your dream.
Take time to make plans to live your dream. Do so today. You can always put if off until tomorrow, but then you would not be living your dream, would you?
Stacy Duplease of Stories by Stacy and Publishing by Stacy
Aim to dream and to live your dream.
Take time to make plans to live your dream. Do so today. You can always put if off until tomorrow, but then you would not be living your dream, would you?
Stacy Duplease of Stories by Stacy and Publishing by Stacy
Followers, Comments, and Emails
If you read this blog, please:
* Sign yourself up as a follower (in the margin of this page, it gives you the opportunity. Use a fake name and a fake picture if you desire privacy.).
* Add comments at the end of each blog posting. I want all of my blogs to be interactive rather than just have me flapping my trap.
* Send me email comments if you desire to: storiesbystacy@gmail.com
Thank you! My bloggings are not supposed to be about me, but about life in general and about you.
Stacy Duplease
* Sign yourself up as a follower (in the margin of this page, it gives you the opportunity. Use a fake name and a fake picture if you desire privacy.).
* Add comments at the end of each blog posting. I want all of my blogs to be interactive rather than just have me flapping my trap.
* Send me email comments if you desire to: storiesbystacy@gmail.com
Thank you! My bloggings are not supposed to be about me, but about life in general and about you.
Stacy Duplease
Monday, June 8, 2009
Writing Rules of Stories by Stacy & Publishing by Stacy
Stories by Stacy Writing Rules (Tips, Suggestions, & Ideas):
Everything in life, unfortunately has rules. Writing is no exception. Here's my list. I will add to it over time. I think you'll find the list is unique and very Stacy.
It does not matter if you write articles, fiction, non-fiction, novels, short-stories, movies, or plays, these rules apply to all writers.
Rule #1: The Most Important Tip and Rule About Writing: Write
The most critical tip, and most important tip, I have for you about how to be the best writer you can be is: Write. Yes. The answer is: Write. It really is that simple.
How do you achieve the most success as a writer? Answer: Write.
What's the secret to writing the best you can? Answer: Write.
How can you become a writer? Answer: Write.
What do you do when you don't want to write? Answer: Write.
What do you do when you're too busy to write? Answer: Write.
What do you do when you're sick? Answer: Write.
What do you do when you're stuck? Answer: Write.
What do you do to prevent writers' block (other than never believe in it to begin with)? Answer: Write.
Write.
Write, write, write--and then, write some more.
The only way to begin is to: write.
What if you might stink at it? Answer: Write anyway.
If you have a passion for writing, then write.
Stacy Duplease of Stories by Stacy & Publishing by Stacy
Everything in life, unfortunately has rules. Writing is no exception. Here's my list. I will add to it over time. I think you'll find the list is unique and very Stacy.
It does not matter if you write articles, fiction, non-fiction, novels, short-stories, movies, or plays, these rules apply to all writers.
Rule #1: The Most Important Tip and Rule About Writing: Write
The most critical tip, and most important tip, I have for you about how to be the best writer you can be is: Write. Yes. The answer is: Write. It really is that simple.
How do you achieve the most success as a writer? Answer: Write.
What's the secret to writing the best you can? Answer: Write.
How can you become a writer? Answer: Write.
What do you do when you don't want to write? Answer: Write.
What do you do when you're too busy to write? Answer: Write.
What do you do when you're sick? Answer: Write.
What do you do when you're stuck? Answer: Write.
What do you do to prevent writers' block (other than never believe in it to begin with)? Answer: Write.
Write.
Write, write, write--and then, write some more.
The only way to begin is to: write.
What if you might stink at it? Answer: Write anyway.
If you have a passion for writing, then write.
Stacy Duplease of Stories by Stacy & Publishing by Stacy
Friday, June 5, 2009
Tip of the Week
Writers, I learned something new today. Fridays are a GREAT day for networking on social networking sites. If you want to promote yourself and your novels, do it on Fridays.
The only problem is now that I've done that all day, I haven't edited, written any of my novels, or packed to move in July to Nebraska. Joy. But, it's worth it.
The only problem is now that I've done that all day, I haven't edited, written any of my novels, or packed to move in July to Nebraska. Joy. But, it's worth it.
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