We've gone through almost half the year already and now
it's the time of month for a posting of the Insecure Writer's Support Group.
Join us by going here. Post your fears and neurosis (if you have them) and
encourage other writers. Captain Alex's awesome
team this month is made up of Beverly Stowe
McClure, Tyrean Martinson, Tonja Drecker, and Ellen @ The
Cynical Sailor!
N.B. Next month, because of July 4th holiday in
the U.S., we'll post on Tuesday, July 3.
The IWSG has some upcoming events:
Yes, it's time to start thinking about the next anthology.
My how the time flies!
Genre: Young adult romance
Theme: This will be revealed on September 5, along
with the judges and other details.
Previous anthologies:
Parallels:
Felix Was Here
Hero
Lost: The Mysteries of Death and Life
Tick
Tock: A Stitch in Crime.
Your short story might be included in the fourth anthology!
Be sure to start preparing yourself.
There is also the IWSG Twitter Pitch coming on July 19, so stay tuned for that.
Optional
question this month: What's harder for you to come up with, book
titles or character names?
For me, the story title usually comes to me first. Then, I'll spend a little time thinking about the characters' qualities and find suitable names for them. Each book is different so this doesn't happen the same way every time. What about you?
I'm interested to find out the anthology's theme. :)
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DeleteI wish titles came to me first!
ReplyDeleteI saw your dilemma on your blog. :)
DeleteLooking forward to another anthology. They've all been so good.
ReplyDeleteTitles are easier for me than naming the characters. Have a great day.
Enjoy your day too, Beverly.
DeleteThe main characters' names come first and then everything else falls into place as I write.
ReplyDeleteWe all work so differently to come up with beautiful results.
DeleteI usually have to land on a title before I can start seriously thinking about a story. Characters' names are much harder.
ReplyDeleteIt's interesting. For some people it's the title that comes before the characters. For some it's characters first. I think that makes a difference in the difficulty of naming something.
ReplyDeleteYou're the first one who answered that the title came first and easily. I love how everyone has their own methods and habits.
ReplyDeleteYou're a rare one who finds the title comes easily. But a few writers are saying the same as you. Wish I was too.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes with your next anthology. Where do you find all the time?
ReplyDeleteTitles always take me forever to figure out! Character names are much easier for me.
ReplyDeleteAll the best for your next anthology Joy. You are an inspiration. A clever book title always hooks me. Love choosing names. I find that part easy.
ReplyDeleteAfter having written so many books,(is it 20 books or thereabouts?)I'm sure you have a method for finding names/titles that works.
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