Category Archives: writing process

Size Does Matter

Posted on August 10, 2011 by Victoria Janssen

The piece I’m currently writing is meant to be about 15,000 words. It’s been an interesting experience so far. I’m learning a lot about writing at this length. You see, I have written many short stories, almost all of them … Continue reading →

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Critique From Outside Your Comfort Zone

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Victoria Janssen

Monday, I post about critiquing outside my comfort zone, about a critique I’d done for a close friend. Here’s her side of the story. But Mostly, I Just Remember Feeling Terror by Lorrie Kim I hadn’t felt this kind of … Continue reading →

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What I’m Up To

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Victoria Janssen

I haven’t posted a lot about writing lately – that’s because I haven’t been doing much writing! Part of that is because I needed some time for family and friends, and part of it is that I desperately needed some … Continue reading →

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Fashion Magazines and Writing

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Victoria Janssen

I have a confession to make. I subscribe to several fashion magazines. I keep them in the bathroom, mostly. Sometimes I take them on airplanes. But, see, they are good for my writing. Really. Fashion magazines are very image-heavy. They … Continue reading →

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Back to Basics

Posted on March 21, 2011 by Victoria Janssen

I’ve got a guest post today at Culinary Carnivale–I recommend some Young Adult classics and newer books I think are destined to become classics. # I’m fairly busy this month with my other main creative outlet, choir, as well as … Continue reading →

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7 Pleasures of Writing

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Victoria Janssen

1. Games of Free Cell are much more satisfying when you’re only allowed one game, and then you have to start writing. 2. When you’re feeling the urge to be a hermit, writing is the perfect excuse. 3. When writing … Continue reading →

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The Birth of Characters

Posted on February 3, 2011 by Victoria Janssen

Tumperkin asked if I would blog about characterization. Having recently been inspired with a new project, I decided to set down my thoughts while I was still in the thick of creation. The way I form characters changes from project … Continue reading →

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Thousands of Stories Are Waiting For You…

Posted on February 2, 2011 by Victoria Janssen

…in The Agony Column of the Times, 1800-1870, collected by Alice Clay, at the Internet Archive. If you were lacking in story ideas, you lack no more! Tuesday, November 10, 1850: E.R.C.—CONSENTS. Saturday, January 4, 1851: P.P.P. is implored, for … Continue reading →

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Writing About Writing When You’re Writing

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Victoria Janssen

I hadn’t been writing for a while when I started up again a week or so ago. There are a lot of reasons, among them needing a break, coming up with my next big project (still working on that!), and … Continue reading →

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Current Writing Playlists

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Victoria Janssen

I tend to have a lot of different playlists. This is the one that, right now, says “writing” to me. 1. “This is the Life,” Amy Macdonald 2. “Heroes & Thieves,” Vanessa Carlton 3. “The Garden’s End,” Sarah Blasko 4. … Continue reading →

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