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Comment on Getting creatively divergent with amigurumi by herocious

herocious — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:54:44 +0000

Like the colors. Nice work on incorporating the hat. As for divergent activities, I’m partial to Scrabble, jigsaw puzzles, and medium-length walks with a point-and-shoot camera.
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Comment on Getting creatively divergent with amigurumi by Kristan

Kristan — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 01:45:52 +0000

Cute!!

Sometimes I sketch or play piano, but that’s pretty rare. Mostly I read or exercise (walk my dog, living room crunches, whatever) but those aren’t creative, huh?

Does blogging count? Lol.
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Comment on I’m planning to get creatively divergent soon … by Becoming A Fiction Writer » Blog Archive » Getting creatively divergent with amigurumi

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:28 +0000

[...] quite a long time ago that I blogged about the benefits of a fiction writer getting creatively divergent (or doing “creativity cross-training“, which sounds a bit too athletic!). But just [...]

Comment on Sentimental fiction: My childhood favourites by amanda

amanda — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 08:56:50 +0000

C’mon, is brown really as lovable as blue?! But you’re right, my favourites do depend on the day you ask me, and it’s the same with books – although I was definitely more loyal as a kid, now my favourites change every minute.

Comment on Sentimental fiction: My childhood favourites by Kristan

Kristan — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 15:46:55 +0000

CASTLE IN THE ATTIC and WALK TWO MOONS come to mind first. There were tons of others, though. I have difficulty with the concept of “favorite,” hahaha. (“Kristan, what’s your favorite color?” “I love all of them equally!” )
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Comment on February’s book of the month and a February goal update by Kristan

Kristan — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 04:16:14 +0000

Boo to pregnancy carpal tunnel. But YAY for ABNA, congrats!!! And also yay for Book Thief, which I hear is amazing. I really do need to get that book…
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Comment on Amanda’s 2010 reading list on Becoming A Fiction Writer by Becoming A Fiction Writer » Blog Archive » February’s book of the month and a February goal update

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 03:18:06 +0000

[...] write, I have been able to read a fair bit. As you might’ve seen if you’re following my 2010 reading list (there are some blurbs about what I thought of these books on that list, if you’re curious), [...]

Comment on I finished an Irvine Welsh book, but the dialogue still bugs me by amanda

amanda — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 09:08:29 +0000

Yes, we’re right! (While Irvine Welsh, who’s wrong, is rich and famous). In fact I’m going to see him speak tomorrow night as he’s here in town for the Perth Writers Festival … I hope I can understand him!

Comment on I finished an Irvine Welsh book, but the dialogue still bugs me by Kristan

Kristan — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:12:08 +0000

I DEPLORE Huck Finn (heresy, I know) for this very reason.

Like you said, there are ways to evoke the dialect and remind the reader of the unique speech without actually making it hard to read.

Bleh!
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Comment on Do you finish every book you start reading? by Becoming A Fiction Writer » Blog Archive » I finished an Irvine Welsh book, but the dialogue still bugs me

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 23:22:57 +0000

[...] to read. If you’re a loyal reader with a good memory you’ll know that a while ago I abandoned Irvine Welsh novels because of his (as perceived by me) overuse of Scottish dialect that was difficult to understand. [...]