The Jim Butcher Writing Experiment - Round 2

[FYI, the JBWE (jib-wee) is based on Jim Butcher's LiveJournal notes]


There are 2 exercises to do this round. Here goes! 

The Jim Butcher Writing Experiment - Round 2

Part 04: It All Depends On Your Point Of View
a.    Experience the importance of having a strong char/knowing char:
       i. Pick one of your favorite shows from childhood; write about a normal day from the main character's POV
       ii. Pick one of your favorite shows from childhood; write about a normal day from a back/weak character's POV

My stab at the exercise coming soon. :)
Get started on yours!

The Jim Butcher Writing Experiment - Round 1

[FYI, the JBWE (jib-wee) is based on Jim Butcher's LiveJournal notes]

I am proud to announce that I have slaved over all of Jim Butcher's awesome writing notes. I've come to the conclusion that I would like to write mo' bettah. I believe going through his notes in an exercise format could really tune me up.

I will split these notes and exercises up over several different posts, to keep things more manageable. Plus, I want to do them all myself, too. I hope you'll get on board and do them with me! Let's practice writing and have some fun!

And here goes - I plan to do 1 post per bullet point. Or maybe a combo if they're pretty quick and easy.

The Jim Butcher Writing Experiment - Round 1

The Most Important Thing An Aspiring Author Needs To Know

1. Write briefly about the thought that there is no such thing as a free lunch.
2. Explain how things can be simple, but not easy.
3. Jot down 5 excuses you use to kill your dreams – and then destroy those excuses!

What Is This Craft You Speak Of?

1. Explain how you think good writing is about influencing emotions

Learning From Jim Butcher's Blog

I recently picked up a copy of Jim Butcher's book "Storm Front," which is the 1st in his "Dresden Files" series.  While I will say this is definitely not a Young Adult (YA) class book, it just sucked me right in and keep me interested!

I thought nothing of it, except for making a note to read some of the other books Jim has written.  Until, I ran across his LiveJournal blog:

http://jimbutcher.livejournal.com/

Now, whether or not his books are your cup of tea is not my interest here.  Check his blog out.  It is a very successful writer giving you the low-down on how to write successful novels.  FOR FREE.

HELLO!  MCFLY!!!

I immediately digested every bit of it and am anxiously awaiting his next post.  Apparently, he is busy writing for money so his free guidance comes in spurts.  I can understand this. :)

If you haven't already, and have some interest in writing (fiction or not), then I highly recommend checking out his posts.  Now.  Seriously.  Go!