I have been working on writing stand alone paragraphs that are complete stories in themselves--kind of a novel in a paragraph. One of these days I may label them here because this "vehicle" may be the framework and direction of my second book. It forces me to make every word count, to create a picture and tell a story that can't afford to beat around the bush.
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Catherine's voice ricocheted off two inch thick glass. "I need someone to match my passion and fire. I know I can't replace you."
.It took her the better part of two months, but replace me she did. Twice.
says a lot
ReplyDeletethis is a potent little blurb but I think it sound better if I think in terms of memoir than novel.
ReplyDeleteVivid indeed! Hemingway was also a word economist. He could say much with few words. Great exercise. I tend to write lately like I talk and think...yabba, yabba...I enjoy your writings.
ReplyDeletealmost like a poem. contains emotion between the lines.
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That was great ;-).xoxo ♥
ReplyDeleteIt's almost like haiku, only it's a story. I like it. It must be difficult to do. Editing is always difficult for me. Most times.
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Very nice - there's an awful lot of story in those few words.
ReplyDeleteGoes to prove that nobody is indispensible. Then I can read between the lines.
ReplyDeleteWondefrul concept. Painting with careful strokes/words.
ReplyDeleteBTW Beatutiful blog.
Yeah...what Baino said ;)
ReplyDeletehey, you did it on my blog and sometimes it just works!
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Hi KJ - I love your novel-in-a-paragraph. And I really love that she replaced him (her?) twice. :) xo Pam
ReplyDeletesuch a sad story in such a short space, i do like your pic on the sidebar, and i do hope that everything is falling into place for you this year.
ReplyDeletesuper...what I wondered about the most was the two inch thick glass. That's a great little tidbit!
ReplyDeleteeveryone, thank you so much for your comments. i have been knee deep in a writing retreat this weekend and am very behind in visiting my favorite blogs.
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yoborobo, HAHAHA! thank you for your visit! you have me in stitches that you are rooting for the heartbreaker instead of the heartbreakee. ♥
I like this very much.
ReplyDeleteIt's clever and a fun read.
It gives a lot to the reader.
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i heard rave reviews of your work this weekend. love this!
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