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Friday, February 26, 2016
Thursday, February 18, 2016
The sexuality of food
Ok, so it makes some sense that food-porn might be the answer to
gastro satisfaction sans calories, a look-ma-no-mouth. After all, porn has been
the quintessential pleasure escape of the lonely, sick of the same old-same,
fantasy escape for the sexually needy and addict, secretive-closet-doer and
dreamer's paradise and a sure ka-ching for those who publish it.

Well, all is in the mind and getting from one form of porn to another
is a mind trip - a mind choice. Doing and not is instigated by desire but the
master planner is our brain. A geographic, of any kind, starts with a vision.
So where can food porners indulge in gratification and experience to
get the biggest bang? It all depends on how much drooling; mulling and wolfing
one wants to do.
Some attest (I agree) that an orgasmic experience is in the mind,
without anyone knowing, but there are times when material additives add to
momentum and make the outcome more pronounced, satisfying and gratifying.
So how, when and where can one get physical with food porn? And, what
is the defining line between food and food sensuality?
Want more? Here is some f-porn and there is plenty more for you to find on your own:
Wednesday, February 17, 2016
Beginnings made simple
Writing Great Story Beginnings: The beginning is the most important part of your story in terms of getting published. Here are tips on writing story beginnings that will hook readers (and editors) and make them want to read more. Please go here to get the scoop:
Here is most of the enchilada from: Creative Writing Now:
Hooking
your reader
How can you capture the reader's attention right
away? Here are some strategies to consider:
•
Make the reader wonder about something.
For example, let's say you mention that your character is terrified of going to
school that day, but you don't say why (yet). The missing information raises a
question in the reader's mind and provokes curiosity. The reader will want to
read on to find an answer to the question.
•
Start with a problem or conflict.
This could be a small problem; for example, your character is about to miss her
bus home. Even a small problem gives your main character something to do and
creates some activity and momentum right away.
•
Start at an exciting point in the story.
Don't be afraid to start your story right in the middle of the action. But
provide enough clues to orient your readers and make sure they can follow
what's happening.
Apart from hooking
the reader, your story beginning has some other tasks to accomplish. You don't
have to accomplish these tasks in the very first sentence, but you should take
care of them early on:
•
Introduce your story's setting.
Does your story take place in 5th Century China? In contemporary working-class
Detroit? In a boarding school for young werewolves? If you don't let your
readers know soon, they are likely to feel disoriented and confused.
•
Introduce your main character.
In most stories, readers care about the plot because they care about the main
character. The sooner you introduce your main character, the sooner the reader
can develop an emotional relationship with him or her.
•
Let your reader know what kind of story it
is. Is it a comedy? Horror? Realistic contemporary
fiction? A fantasy with elves and fairies? The reader develops expectations
about your story based on the beginning and is likely to feel disappointed --
even betrayed -- if you switch gears partway through.
Trouble-shooting
Here are some common problems to watch out for as
you’re revising your story beginning:
•
Starting with background information.
For example, sometimes inexperienced writers start out with little biographies
of their main characters. These story beginnings feel a little bit like
Wikipedia articles about people who don't exist. They are not very interesting
to read. Don't feel like you have to provide all of the information upfront.
You can start your story with a scene or action and gradually weave in
background details when/if they become necessary for the reader's
understanding.
•
Starting too early in the story.
If your story seems to take a long time to get interesting, consider starting
right at the interesting point. You might have to lop off a few pages. Don't
feel bad about throwing away part of your draft -- those pages you throw away
are not wasted work. They are part of a necessary process of exploration that
showed you where your story has to go.
•
Starting a different story.
The creative process often leads writers down unexpected paths. You start out
with a certain story in mind then are surprised at where it leads. As a result,
the story's beginning (even if it seemed perfect when you wrote it) may not be
an ideal fit with the rest of the story. When that happens, ask yourself --
which version of the story do you like better? The version you started out
writing? Or the version you ended up with? Based on your answer to this
question, you know which part of the story you have to rewrite.
Great
story beginnings
Below are a few examples of great story beginnings
written by our Twitter followers. Look out how each of them sets up a scene and
a problem in just a few words. Do they make you want to keep reading?
•
(by @maryannestahl): It looked dead, but
I began to back away just in case.
•
(by @africanflourish): They huddle around
the last bundle, listening to the cries of the baby girl wrapped inside.
•
(by @UWishUWereMe666): She smiles at me.
"I have no intention to punish you or break you." My hands spasm.
"I plan to remake you entirely.
•
(by @MarliciaF ): Alex measured the
passage of time by the water dripping from the ceiling; it wouldn’t be long
now.
•
(by @ASingleBell): Nadika was glad to be
officially alive again, but she wished she didn’t have to be alive in the
king’s antechamber.
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Tuesday, February 09, 2016
Monday, February 08, 2016
Why your Book needs a Book Trailer! | Indie Author News
I hope someone lets me know what they think about this affordable book trailer offer.
Why your Book needs a Book Trailer! | Indie Author News
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A freebie for freelancewriters
Hi there, here is The NO B. S. Guide to Freelance Writing by Ian Chandler provided by Freedom With Writing. The PDF book is free to download and good for those who want to try freelancing or want more information, hope you enjoy it :http://www.freedomwithwriting.com/freedom/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/The-No-BS-Guide-to-Freelance-Writing.pdf
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Friday, February 05, 2016
On book readings
One of the joys of writing is listening to other writers read. Last night I attended a book reading event in Sacramento by Squaw Valley Community Writers. Introductions by Capital Public Radio's Beth Ruyak reminded me of when I did radio and TV announcements. Beth has a show that airs at 9 am and 7 Pm. Writers that presented: Natalie Baszile, Meg Waite Clayton, Frances Dinkelspiel, Marian Palaia, and Josh Weil; all excellent. I look forward to someday attend a workshop in Squaw Valley and will start listening to Beth Ruyak when I can because I enjoy Capital Public Radio.
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Wednesday, February 03, 2016
Don't take it to hard
On SheWrites author Garine Issas posted ". . . THAT TIME A FAMOUS WRITER ANSWERED MY EMAIL!: GETTING ENDORSEMENTS FOR YOUR DEBUT NOVEL" An article on the rejections and successes when requesting a "blurbs."
It is a worthwhile read; it gives helpful suggestions on how to go about getting blurbs and what not to do when it doesn't; yup, it's a balancing act.
Glad I read it, there are people who I gave copies of the first 100 pages of my book, months ago, to get some feedback, "Oh yes, I would love to read it" they said, and then... then... then... nothing. Except for my nephew Carlo, who gave me significant and constructive comments.
Now I know I am not the only one ignored, most of all know not to take it so hard when authors I know will not give me a blurb and also how it feels when I am asked for blurbs and don't give one; ouch.
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Tuesday, February 02, 2016
If I were a real writer...
Just posted on SheWrites, If I were a real writer
http://www.shewrites.com/profiles/blogs/if-i-were-a-real-writer
http://www.shewrites.com/profiles/blogs/if-i-were-a-real-writer
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