To Be Known by Ophelia . It’s hard to explain what I felt about this post, but it’s just… so true, so poignant, and beautiful. I hope you ...

Posts of the Week! 1:13:18 Edition: Writing Characters, Writing Reviews, and Other Written Things of Beauty

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To Be Known by Ophelia. It’s hard to explain what I felt about this post, but it’s just… so true, so poignant, and beautiful. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. 😊

Blazing a Trail by Audrey Caylin @ Rebellious Writing. It is so hard to find clean YA these days; often, it really seems like all you have to choose from are books filled with “extra content.” But that’s why, if it does matter to us, we really do have to stand up for it. That’s something I have to keep reminding myself and keep trying to do better at.

How To Write The Perfect Book Review (And Not Eat A Brick Wall In Terror Of The Process) by Cait @ Paper Fury. If you have not read it, read it. Because, at the very least, it will at least entertain you at how incredibly insane the process of being a book reviewer can be. Of course, it’s also fun, or else we wouldn’t do it… but it is insane.

The Gift of Empathy by Mrs. Shannon Dittemore @ GoTeenWriters. This is another one that I don’t really know what to say about it, only that it’s so important and so true. Writing does give us empathy, and it's a vital trait to have in writing and in our daily lives.

I’m Getting Out of My Own Way by Amanda Rose. A powerful truth to fight against self-doubt and do the thing the God has called you to. So good.

Who Would Be Your YA Fictional Nemesis by Epic Reads. Because this quiz is really fun. Also, I got someone from Red Queen. Spoiler if you haven’t read it, but yeah.

Writing Characters 101: Emotional Plausibility – Background by Intuitive Writing Guide. One of my favorite happenings in a story is when I understand why a character does the things they do and I empathize with their emotions. This post is a great place to start with making sure you’re doing that.

When a Writer Actually Writers by Keturah. Her guest post on GoTeenWriters! It’s so good; the simple act of writing really does grow us as writers. And when we make it consistent, things just seem to start happening. Almost like magic. 😊

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Well, that's it for this week! Tell me, what are your top character writing tips? How do you write the perfect book review? Haha, can't wait to hear from you and I'll see you in the comment section!




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8 comments:

  1. This post really reminded me of how behind I am on blogs these days! But I did enjoy Keturah's post on Go Teen Writers.

    For me, I basically write my reviews as soon as I can. I can't pick up a new book until it's finished. And I avoid reading other reviews so that my opinion won't become mixed with theirs.

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    1. That's me literally all the time. :p The only reason I don't fall hopelessly behind is these posts, lol

      Interesting! I try to draft reviews right after I read the book, but it's sometimes weeks or even a month before I get the final version up. But I also have enough notes from when I was reading the book and the first draft of the review that I mostly just have to polish my rough thoughts. I probably should try writing them sooner after though. :p
      I avoid other reviews, too, until after I've written mine, and for the same reason.

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  2. I don't follow all the same blogs you, do obviously ;p Loved seeing some new posts. I don't know why I'm not following Cait's blog... that's so weird ;0 Her book review post is hilarious!

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    1. Always glad to introduce people to new, awesome things! Haha, I know right! Her posts always make me laugh!

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  3. I wish I had some insightful tips on writing reviews, but I really don't. I write what I feel and hope I'm expressing that so others will find my opinion helpful.

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    1. That's fine advice! I think that's all there is to it really, just write what you felt about the book. Although using the Verbosity Reviews structure, or one like it, does help to keep the feelings organized. It's interesting that we add all the other anxieties to it, haha, but the basis of reviewing really is just telling other readers what you thought. :)

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  4. Good choices, really liked Amanda Rose's post.

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