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Wednesday, March 5, 2014

What is Envy?

Shakespeare called it.... "The Green Sickness"

What is it?

Envy!

Envy differs from its twin jealousy because it involves an awareness of an advantage enjoyed by another.

And accompany by a desire to have what they possess.

Why do I mention this?

Think about the character called your villain.....

What is it that they wish to possess but can't have?

Think about it.....Your next villain might just be an envious person.

Sunday, March 2, 2014

He Who Knows...Writing is like Discernment ...You can learn!

Writing is like Discernment

He who knows not, and knows not that he knows not is a fool; shun him.

He who knows not, and knows that he knows not is a child; teach him.

He who knows, and knows not that he knows, is asleep; wake him.

He who knows, and knows that he knows, is wise; follow him.

How are you to know which one to apply, in any walk in life?

Discernment is the answer. Have skill in reading character. Size it up.

Just like a write must do with his characters....

Saturday, March 1, 2014

Do The Math on Selling Your Books!

Here a great article by Dave Bricker about selling books called....

Not Selling Books? Did you do the Math?

Posted on February 16, 2014 by Dave Bricker http://theworldsgreatestbook.com/selling-books/

Am I A Procrastinator?

Who me? A Procrastinator? Oh my!

Do you need inspiration to stop Procrastinating and write?

Wait for it...............Here it is!

"Chase down your passion like it's the last bus of the night. ~Terri Guillemets

Then Hit my Twitter @Jerreece & Enjoy my Blog ~ blog http://bit.ly/1eQ32AB

And Remember.... Procrastination is the art of keeping up with yesterday. ~Don Marquis

Friday, February 28, 2014

2014 Author's Visit Coming Soon! Stay Tune For More Information!

Picture it!

~2014 Conversation with Author J. A. Jackson~

Coming in June 2014!

FREE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! New Book Releases will be topic of conversation! Come and learn about her quirky, unique, Geeky characters, and learn if her books are about anyone she knows. These and many other thought provoking questions await.

Don't miss your chance to engage in gripping conversation with popular Bay Area Author J. A. Jackson and discover why she wrote A Geek An Angel Series and talk about her two new novel releases. All novels set in the heart of Silicon Valley.

Stay Tuned for Location, Date and Time!

Thursday, February 27, 2014

The Point is to Live Everything Now!

“Be patient toward all that is unsolved

in your heart and try to love the questions themselves like locked

rooms and like books that are written in a very foreign tongue….

The point is to live everything. Live the questions now.”

-Rainer Maria Rilke

Tuesday, February 25, 2014

A Few Plot Ideas ~ Yes there are many more!

A Few Plot Ideas

1. Quest

The hero searches for something, someone, or somewhere. Yet in reality, they are searching for themselves.

2. Adventure

The protagonist goes on an adventure, like a quest.

3. Pursuit

In this plot, the focus is on chase, one person chasing another.

4. Rescue

In the rescue, somebody is captured, who must be released by the hero.

5. Revenge

In the revenge plot, a wronged person seeks retribution against those who harmed him.

6. Rivalry

In rivalry, two people, are set as competitors that may be good hearted or as bitter enemies.

7. Temptation

In the temptation plot, a person is tempted by something that may diminish them morally.

8. Love

The love story is the tale of lovers finding one another.

9. Forbidden Love

The story of forbidden love happens when lovers are breaking some social rules.

10. Sacrifice

In sacrifice, the nobler elements of the human spirit where someone gives much more than most person would give.

~Truman Capote said.....

"Finding the right form of your story is simply to realize the most natural way of telling the story.

The test of whether or not a writer divined the natural shape of his story is just this: after reading it, can you imagine it differently, or does it silence your imagination....."

Okay now you got story ideas and plot ideas. Now start writing....