tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780454020758236182.post7475559887184212447..comments2023-04-11T05:16:01.207-07:00Comments on Sabbatical Musings and Adventures: 3 Things Reading Novels Can Teach About WritingAbby / Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13028566281703045829noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780454020758236182.post-90619920428734576092015-06-01T16:57:28.369-07:002015-06-01T16:57:28.369-07:00I love great writing. I won't be writing a no...I love great writing. I won't be writing a novel any time soon, though -- or ever! I'm hoping maybe to READ a novel for June's month's book of the month post.<br />So many on my list.....pasqueflowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17726376425071322993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780454020758236182.post-61447507941503492852015-06-01T10:56:07.670-07:002015-06-01T10:56:07.670-07:00Great advice and I can relate these to what I enjo...Great advice and I can relate these to what I enjoy in novels too! Descriptive wording is hard for me to master but I so enjoy it when I read it. Thanks for the tips!BeadedTailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14662802836032167316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780454020758236182.post-39727037549426712342015-05-31T22:57:54.868-07:002015-05-31T22:57:54.868-07:00When I read a novel, I sometimes run across an esp...When I read a novel, I sometimes run across an especially well-written sentence that tells a story all on its own. I like to copy this into a notebook and let things percolate, then return to it much later to think about what the next sentence (and story) would be if I continued from that point.Judy Nolanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07405861781735927423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780454020758236182.post-9455207662941078232015-05-28T15:10:28.071-07:002015-05-28T15:10:28.071-07:00That is such a gift to draw the reader in and keep...That is such a gift to draw the reader in and keep them reading! I hope he does exceedingly well with his writing!!Abby / Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13028566281703045829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780454020758236182.post-84273981401087211042015-05-28T14:56:02.540-07:002015-05-28T14:56:02.540-07:00I do love reading to see different writing styles....I do love reading to see different writing styles. I try to notice different uses of words and phrases. My son actually has a wonderful style of using words that draws you in and keeps you reading. He is an A student in English!AnnMarie aka Vintage Junkie aka NaNahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01969507879772949374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780454020758236182.post-1729701556746926182015-05-28T11:15:42.563-07:002015-05-28T11:15:42.563-07:00Thanks Lana! Yes, I have spent much time reading ...Thanks Lana! Yes, I have spent much time reading books about small business and skills too, but my time with novels had served me well with my writing! Best of luck to you too, on your new direction!Abby / Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13028566281703045829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780454020758236182.post-9743291869965986752015-05-28T06:34:26.243-07:002015-05-28T06:34:26.243-07:00Hi darling! I'm not in novel lately but my hus...Hi darling! I'm not in novel lately but my husband definatelly enjoying it :) My books on the table all about the small business and every possible else from the learning new skill areas! I'm taking my new direction very seriously as well:) my best wishes for your new adventure of creativity and looking forward to see your progress! best luck! LanasArtStudiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17419162566809174790noreply@blogger.com