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It's good practice, though, and a good exercise. It's also making me think.
Thinking's fine if I can get a break from it, but I'm reading an intense, thought-provoking book right now so there is no respite.
Two from my current read, Wally Lamb's I Know This Much Is True (Harper 2009)
"When I go back to our dorm, I stood, bewildered, before our broken typewriter case--passed my finger over its sharp, smashed edge. Turned and stood there, studying my brother as he slept, mouth agape, eyes shifting behind the lids."
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From my WIP The Legend of Shallal:
"It stirred her. Whispered a secret to her that she could not understand."
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15 comments:
I'm hearing a lot of secrets these days that make little sense.
Fine lines, Leah.
A fine two sentences.
Wally Lamb is always a great read, too.
Waly Lamb is an intense writer. He knows women well. When you re-write do you have a formula? Are there certain things you do? Or do you just re-read it to your self and look for edits?
Love your lines. Have never read anything by Wally Lamb, but may have to do so.
Sounds most interesting, David. And thanks.
Thanks, Laurita. I suspect he'll become a favourite.
Tabor, in this case I'm adding a character and recasting most of the sentences. The new voice will add so much, I think, that it means a complete overhaul of the manuscript.
In the other manuscripts I've mostly done clean up, but I may have to re-do at least one of them.
I've sent one out for others to read and I don't have all the feedback yet.
Thanks, Bag Lady. Lamb hits you on the head from the inside.
I love Wally Lamb. I encourage everyone to read She's Come Undone! BTW, great blog.
R.G., thanks. I'll see about more Lamb when this one's done.
Your sentences are delicious, and your veggies also look delicious!!
Double thanks, Laura.
I like whispered secrets! Good lines. I'll have to see about reading Lamb also.
It must the time of year for thinking. I've been caught up in it, myself.
Reb, thanks. Reading Lamb is worth the investment.
Nancy, the cooler weather leads to introspection.
Very good lines, from him and you.
"Whispered a secret she could not understand..." THAT's how I feel (a lot lately!!)!
My favorite 2-sentences!
{It's ok to have your head hurt because you're thinking to hard...right?}
Have a wonderful "productive" day....
Thank you, Messymimi.
Oh, my, and thanks Dawn. I suppose if your head must hurt that's a good reason.
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