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Rolena Hatfield commented on the post, How Should Christian Authors Portray Suffering? 4 years, 5 months ago
Wow! Really great thoughts Daeus! Especially enjoyed the section on depicting suffering realistically. You brought up some great points!
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Rolena Hatfield commented on the post, First Place Winner: Something Green 4 years, 6 months ago
Can I cry now?! Yes? *runs away to grab a tissue* Well done, Bethany! What a beautiful story portraying brokenness yet illuminating hope in the midst of it! *sniffles and smiles*
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Rolena Hatfield commented on the post, Second Place Winner: Skeleton 4 years, 6 months ago
Wow, Darlene! I loved reading this so much! I enjoyed watching the detective open up and learn as he watched these two women’s stories unfold. (though it’s so sad!) Lovely work!
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Rolena Hatfield commented on the post, How to Write When Suffering Kills Your Creativity 4 years, 10 months ago
This. <3 These are such beautiful, real thoughts. Thank you for sharing Rose!
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Rolena Hatfield commented on the post, Tolstoy vs. Superheroes: Two Approaches to Character Development 4 years, 11 months ago
Yay superheroes! 😀 Great article, Martin. I especially appreciated this closing thought. “The better you know yourself as a writer, the more intentional you can be in crafting your stories. Lean heavily into the strengths of the method you gravitate toward, and strive to avoid the weaknesses you’re prone to.” 🙂 Great advice right there.
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Rolena Hatfield commented on the post, 4 Myths about Outlining I Used to Believe as a Pantser 5 years, 2 months ago
ACK! That’s super cool! And go you! I love using planners to keep on track! <3 Also I adore the sketchpad idea. Your sister is a GENIUS! I can totally see how that would be helpful! 😀
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Rolena Hatfield commented on the post, 4 Myths about Outlining I Used to Believe as a Pantser 5 years, 2 months ago
I like it. A Plotser XD Someday I’m going to pick your brain on all the thoughts/methods you’ve been hoarding 😛
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Rolena Hatfield commented on the post, 4 Myths about Outlining I Used to Believe as a Pantser 5 years, 2 months ago
Thank you, Gabby! <3
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Rolena Hatfield commented on the post, 4 Myths about Outlining I Used to Believe as a Pantser 5 years, 3 months ago
Aww thanks girl! (ISN’T HE AND HIS TEAM GREAT :D) #nerdstogether
You know sometimes my friend’s surprise me. The ones I thought would be plotters are pantsers and vice versa. 😛 I totally would love for you to keep me updated on your outlining adventures! Like what things you’re finding work for you and what doesn’t!
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Rolena Hatfield commented on the post, 4 Myths about Outlining I Used to Believe as a Pantser 5 years, 3 months ago
Hi Pam! Thanks so much for reading! (and yes so true that it’s liberating!)
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Rolena Hatfield commented on the post, 4 Myths about Outlining I Used to Believe as a Pantser 5 years, 3 months ago
Thanks, Buddy! First, take heart cause you’re going to get it figured out. (Rolena believes in you!) Secondly, shoot me a message if you ever want to talk about outlines (or you know, superheros or something 😉 )
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Rolena Hatfield commented on the post, 4 Myths about Outlining I Used to Believe as a Pantser 5 years, 3 months ago
Awww, I wish I’d known this earlier too, but I’ve found it just takes time to sort through all the information we’re fed /and/ find something that will work with who we’re created to be! I’m so excited for you that you’re finding a rhythm between letting imagination run wild and having that outline. Best wishes with your writing! (you got this!)
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Rolena Hatfield commented on the post, 4 Myths about Outlining I Used to Believe as a Pantser 5 years, 3 months ago
Thank you, Matthew! Oooh I like the visual of writing your story in miniature first. 😀
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Rolena Hatfield wrote a new post, 4 Myths about Outlining I Used to Believe as a Pantser 5 years, 3 months ago
When I began writing on a regular basis, it was more of an exploration than a process for me. I’d sit down with a vivid scene idea and let my characters lead moment by moment, without considering how events s […]
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Rolena Hatfield replied to the topic WordPress Blog Question in the forum Rillumen's Writing Discussions 5 years, 10 months ago
@emma-starr Ahhhh! So exciting! <3 I love the flowers and all the things 😀
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Rolena Hatfield replied to the topic Traditional vs Self Publishing in the forum Announcements 5 years, 10 months ago
@cassidy Brandon’s right, Nadine is an awesome person to follow and pick up tips from. Also here’s a link to an article series she wrote on marketing and platforming and I really appreciate the perspective and insight she brings to the topic. 🙂 https://nadinebrandes.com/2017/04/19/the-heart-of-book-marketing/
Other tips I’ve heard that were…[Read more]
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Rolena Hatfield replied to the topic Finding your writing voice in the forum Rillumen's Writing Discussions 5 years, 10 months ago
Oooh great topic! It’s so true sometimes we writers have to take the pressure off ourselves and remember why we love to write in the first place.
Also your point about being our own audience also really helps me tone down the preachiness in my stories and just let the words be honest about myself and the world. Because I think my…[Read more]
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Rolena Hatfield replied to the topic WordPress Blog Question in the forum Rillumen's Writing Discussions 5 years, 10 months ago
@emma-starr lol. I feel you. I have a WordPress site as well and it took me forever to learn to get around.
Let me know when your blog goes live so I can check it out! 😀
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Rolena Hatfield replied to the topic Traditional vs Self Publishing in the forum Announcements 5 years, 10 months ago
So are you all thinking of traditional publication or leaning towards self-publication???
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Rolena Hatfield replied to the topic Traditional vs Self Publishing in the forum Announcements 5 years, 10 months ago
Random thoughts…
So I have my heart set on traditional publishing and one of the scariest things is thinking about writing that proposal/query letter. Reading articles from well know agents and publishing houses on how to impress with your proposal is SUPER helpful and makes this task a little less daunting. (I suggest reading any article by…[Read more]
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*sighs… and nods* It is true… knowing the end of the story. And I can attest to everything she said, only… I’m still working on figuring out the outline stage.
Thanks, Buddy! First, take heart cause you’re going to get it figured out. (Rolena believes in you!) Secondly, shoot me a message if you ever want to talk about outlines (or you know, superheros or something 😉 )
Thank you, Matthew! Oooh I like the visual of writing your story in miniature first. 😀
Awww, I wish I’d known this earlier too, but I’ve found it just takes time to sort through all the information we’re fed /and/ find something that will work with who we’re created to be! I’m so excited for you that you’re finding a rhythm between letting imagination run wild and having that outline. Best wishes with your writing! (you got this!)
Hi Pam! Thanks so much for reading! (and yes so true that it’s liberating!)
Excellent article, Rolena! <3 Love it! (Also, WHOOT WHOOT FOR DAVE RAMSEY!) Kay, sorry, had to nerd out there.
I am such an organized, sticky-noting, highlighting, OCD perfectionist that I would think I would outline everything. And for school papers, I did. But for a story? I have struggled with outlines. I really have. I don't know if I just don't know how to do them yet or if I'm actually, contrary to my personality, a pantser! I feel like it would be natural for me to be a planner, but I've struggled to actually implement plans in writing in the past. *shrug* I dunno. But I've been studying outlines so I can learn to get better at them.
Aww thanks girl! (ISN’T HE AND HIS TEAM GREAT :D) #nerdstogether
You know sometimes my friend’s surprise me. The ones I thought would be plotters are pantsers and vice versa. 😛 I totally would love for you to keep me updated on your outlining adventures! Like what things you’re finding work for you and what doesn’t!
@rolena-hatfield
RIGHT?! Yes they are! Ohmygoodness! Sidenote! I caved and bought Christy Wright’s 2020 planner and am using it to help me keep on track with my writing goals this year! <3
I'm going through tons of YWW resources and every SE article on theme this week. Kind of throwing everything on pause and trying out an outline from what I've already done and what I'm learning! It's been both really exciting and kind of irritating XD But a challenge nonetheless. <3 Lots of colored pens and–OH! So sidenote 2.0! My sister uses a sketchpad for writing cause she said lined paper makes her feel restricted. So, I've been trying it out, and MAN has it been helpful! I can make bubble charts and turn the page whichever way I want. It's helped me to get all of the outlining ideas out–tangled mess though they are–without having to be my normal nerdy, perfectionist self!
ACK! That’s super cool! And go you! I love using planners to keep on track! <3 Also I adore the sketchpad idea. Your sister is a GENIUS! I can totally see how that would be helpful! 😀
@rolena-hatfield You should totally try it out sometime! Once I started, I couldn’t stop!! I spend hours pouring over outlining and plotting and theme exercises and it felt like no time at all.
I love this article, Rolena! You have some awesome insights, and I loved hearing a little bit more about your writing journey. 🙂
Thank you, Gabby! <3
Such a great article!!! I always wobble back and forth between plotting and pantsing, so…maybe I’m a plotser? 😂 Either way, I love hoarding people’s thoughts on both methods in the hopes that someday I will actually DECIDE which works best for me. 😆
I like it. A Plotser XD Someday I’m going to pick your brain on all the thoughts/methods you’ve been hoarding 😛
Same! XD