Tuesday, Mastodonians! The day where we say . . . Tuesday!

Haven't had the energy to do much social lately. I suspect that trend is going to continue for a while.

But I'm still here, and glad all of you are, too. Let's keep moving forward, as best we can.

#ScribesAndMakers 22
something created?

My desk.

The key components were purchased at the reuse center. On the right & left are old doctor’s office cabinets. Each has a cabinet in the bottom, 3 drawers, & a slide-out tray.

The top is countertop that sits perfectly on them. By inserting boards on the inside of each cabinet, I made it so I can slide a tray (shelf) in for the keyboard, or set a stand on it for standing. I also built the shelf for the monitor.

A story about witches is a story of stigmatization.
Of things being bad for years, to very suddenly turn against you personally. It's a story that feels like a scream smothered somewhere inside.

"But demons are good lovers", my witch giggles. "Double equipped lovers."

#WordWeavers 22
writing character description

I always feel like I fall short of the character description that I think is ideal. That’s probably because I’ve read some authors who are masters at it & vividly bring characters to life.

I try, oh how I try, but always I could do better.

It’s easy to become consumed with other aspects of story, but that’s what editing is for. Too, there are times when it’s easy. There’s insight there, but I need to find it.

#WritersCoffeeClub 22
character thoughts

I write in Deep 3rd POV (as opposed to distant, close, etc.). The narration is the character’s thoughts.

Still, I tried writing in 1st & kept becoming too introspective. Deep 3rd, for whatever reason, struck a needed balance for me.

I started out writing in a distant POV where I’d swing back & forth in how I approached internals & could never seem to settle. That’s partly why I sought an alternative.