Recent content by DiDi Hendley

I never worry about first lines because it's all a process and it changes and evolves. I like Diana's idea though. If you use Word to write, I suggest creating STYLES, and you could apply one called "first lines" to easily find any that may go astray. I also create one called SCENE -- whereby I...

That wouldn't be my target audience...I was just curious.

I listened to it. I also loved the podcast she did for a couple years--Available here and on itunes: Magic Lessons with Elizabeth Gilbert Wish she continued it!

Is there such a thing as a picture book that's not for kids?

I'd like a feature of tagging past classes that I'd like to take if they came around again, and if they do, it'd notify me. Possible?

SO excited about this class! Can't wait. I've struggled to fit my story to the hero's journey, but haven't found another mold for my structure. The key, I know, is the obligatory scenes and conventions. I love INNER DRIVES, btw. Great resource.

Are the elements of each genre discussed in this workshop, or is it more an overview?

Hi- I just tuned into your thread. How would you know if a story "goes off the rails" if you're not reading chapters? I'm tottering on quitting. Yeah, yeah...I know. "Don't quit!" yada yada. But...I just can't find...something. It's not about giving up on my stories or running out of ideas...

Ok. I signed up for Camp NaNo, but driving 8 hours or more a day pretty much blows words from my brain (not to mention the tole on the hands). I'll have to get my motivation from my bootstraps.o_O Good luck to everybody!

I'm intrigued, but I can't write on work-days--would that bring down my team? I wouldn't want to commit if so.

Thanks Martha. I write in adventure, with sub-genres of music, travel, and relationship. It's great to meet you, too!

Are there samples from the instructor to get a feel for what this class is?