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Melissa Stevens replied to the discussion 'Which perspective do you write from' in the group Novelists (Struggling or Not)

Naturally I write in first person, but I have done some third person, one of the big advantages to third person is being able to show the reader things that the main character may not experience. a scene between two (or more)…

Feb 7

Kate Cone replied to the discussion 'Which perspective do you write from' in the group Novelists (Struggling or Not)

I wanted to write for years, but never got the Point of View right. After reading many detective novels during my first pregnancy (31 years ago!), I "got" my own voice and began writing the one novel I finished, Like Tears Over a…

Feb 4

Melissa Love replied to the discussion 'Which perspective do you write from' in the group Novelists (Struggling or Not)

I love writing in the first person. I am able to give my readers more emotion through the first person views. http://urbanbooksbymelissalove.blogspot.com

Jan 29

Kierie commented on the blog post 'What Electrifies You? Tell us and win!'

Its funny because I had an epiphany about this last week. I have been writing a fun story (that is now resting) but it wasn't getting driven by passion. I have a mobility impairment; while a memoir isn't in the cards I started writing a…

Jan 20

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Hi Jaye: Great Chatting with you today! Hope to do it again soon

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Michelle Gwynn Jones replied to the discussion 'Which perspective do you write from' in the group Novelists (Struggling or Not)

I always write in 3rd person. I don't like to write in 1st person, I don't like to read in 1st person. I think that the novel dictates the POV.

Dec 10, 2011

Anita Chapman replied to the discussion 'Which perspective do you write from' in the group Novelists (Struggling or Not)

Two writers who use the First person well are Kathryn Stockett in The Help and Tracy Chevalier in The Lady in the Unicorn. Both have a few characters speaking in first person, alternating each character by chapter but continuing the events of the…

Dec 8, 2011

RYCJ replied to the discussion 'Which perspective do you write from' in the group Novelists (Struggling or Not)

I must agree with the comments here; 1st person comes natural and is easiest, however the tricky part is, 1st person narratives *tends* to put the entire success or failure of that book squarely in that main character's hands. Therefore,…

Dec 8, 2011

Which perspective do you write from

I naturally (and easily) write in first person; however am I cutting myself off from giving other characters "the mic" as it were? I'm experimenting with 3rd person and it's awkward at best. Are there any benefits to writing in 3rd?Thanks,KierSee More

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Barbara Isaac Croce replied to the discussion 'Which perspective do you write from' in the group Novelists (Struggling or Not)

To just try to write from a different point of view forces me to think things through a little more, and it gives me a more well-rounded view of my character, whether I ever use what I wrote or not!

Dec 8, 2011

Selene MacLeod replied to the discussion 'Which perspective do you write from' in the group Novelists (Struggling or Not)

Whatever you do, though, DON'T HEAD HOP! If you switch POV, that's fine, just make sure the entire chapter or scene or what have you is from one person's POV. That's a very irritating thing to read, when an author arbitrarily…

Dec 8, 2011

Selene MacLeod replied to the discussion 'Which perspective do you write from' in the group Novelists (Struggling or Not)

Have you read the Harry Potter books? Because they're in third person. What they call "limited POV," because most of the time, it's from Harry's perspective, plus some "omnipotent" type background scenes and…

Dec 8, 2011

Jackie Petersen replied to the discussion 'Which perspective do you write from' in the group Novelists (Struggling or Not)

For shorts and novel writing, I almost always use in third person past tense. Occasionally, I'll use first person past tense, but that's pretty rare and I've found that only certain characters bring it out of me. But…

Dec 8, 2011

Ren M. Brock replied to the discussion 'Which perspective do you write from' in the group Novelists (Struggling or Not)

First person comes naturally to me. It's the POV I always gravitate towards. I just get this one character that sticks out more than the others, and he or she makes me want to delve further into their being. That's not to say I…

Dec 8, 2011

Laura Rae Amos replied to the discussion 'Which perspective do you write from' in the group Novelists (Struggling or Not)

I like, and have used, pretty much anything. I even like 2nd person, which pretty much nobody else likes besides me (and Lorrie Moore in Self-Help!). ;) Most often I write in a close, limited 3rd, or 1st person. I think the difference…

Dec 7, 2011

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Who I am:: I'm Kieran Kern. I'm married and have worked in business publishing for too long! Writing is my passion. I blog, I write for a regional pub in Northeastern PA. I am on Twitter @KierCreates. I'm working to build a website/portfolio. My dream job is to write books. I am happiest when I have a large coffee, NPR/Jazz on the Radio and the wifi off so I can focus!

Books I've written, anthologies I've contributed to, and any scripts or plays I've authored:: N/A

Media outlets that I currently write for:: www.thealternativepress.com; HappeningS Magazine

My writing is:: Fiction, Journalism, Blog Posts

Outlets where I review books, TV, or film:: Not Presently but I have

Services I offer to other writers:: Editing

I'm part of these writers' groups or salons:: N/A

My professional associations:: N/A

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Writing to Change the World, Changed My World

Posted on July 1, 2010 at 4:10pm 1 Comment 0 Likes

Tuesday was a busy day for me. During work my projects were floor to ceiling, and to say I was frazzled was a understatement at it's finest. I peeked at my email before lunch and saw that Kamy was having a blogtalkradio session again. I was in!

I figured I'd go outside put my feet up and listen to creative people talk about being creative. Expect the Unexpected!

I was so energized by Laura, Areva, & Kris that interspersed with my notes on them were new notes ME notes. . .new… Continue

Juggling to Stay Engaged

Posted on June 10, 2010 at 10:28am 0 Comments 0 Likes

Sometimes I wonder why I juggle. Well really I don't. when I have one project in addition to my full time job there seems to be too much time. This begets project invention.

Me: Honey I made this Chick pea Masala recipe on found on such and such a site

The Hubby: That's great Kier how is your piece coming?

Me: (insert Crickets here)

So in this instance My domestic mojo and possible waistline increases, but my creativity is bitching in the corner because it doesn't get… Continue

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At 6:09pm on April 6, 2011, Samantha Sotto Yambao said…: Haha! Thanks, Kierie! :D

At 11:38am on January 18, 2011, Paula said…: Hey Kier! Finally having some time to scope it out! Thanks for the tip!

At 2:59pm on January 13, 2011, Samantha Sotto Yambao said…: Hi, Kierie! Thanks for adding me as a friend! So happy to find a fellow Dr. Who enthusiast here! Wasn't the Christmas Day special just awesome?? Keep in touch! :)

At 12:32pm on January 12, 2011, Heather Blanchard said…: Yes that works for me too. Great!

At 12:19pm on January 12, 2011, Heather Blanchard said…: Well, I'm hoping to do the live chats every week, but happy to share over email if that's easier. Text and/or word count good for me, but I would need about a week or so to get something text wise to share as my writing is all over the place and mostly written in longhand (though I'm going to have to type it up at some point anyhow).

At 11:38am on January 12, 2011, Heather Blanchard said…: Yes, sounds good to me. How would you like to structure it? Check in once a week for example?

At 12:41pm on July 1, 2010, Terri L. Atkins Febuary said…: Kierie, Thanks for joining the Procrastinators.

At 4:57am on May 31, 2010, Deborah Siegel said…: Hi Kierie,
It was so wonderful to meet you at the Knowledge Faire--thank you for coming, and thank you for friending me! I hope you had some great conversations with the consultants there, and do let me know how we can be of further help to you here at She Writes. The evening was a little chaotic, but all in all we're pleased with how it went and will do it again! Perhaps with all agents or all editors next time, as those seemed to be so popular. Have a good Memorial Day! All my best, Deborah

At 4:32pm on February 26, 2010, Shari Cohen said…: Hi Kierie--
Thanks for listening today. There are tons of resources for "solopreneurs" on the web -- writing on every aspect of business building. Here are two http://solopreneur.biz/; www.solventurer.com. It sounded like one of your first steps would be to hone in on what your services are, based on what you are offering your current clients successfully, and who your target market is. And then you could begin the task of locating additional clients.

I could be a resource in two ways --first would be the webinar that's coming up Wed. and then will be available soon thereafter as a recording and pdf download of materials. You could always sign up for a "virtual lunch" where we could spend an hour together focused on what you're trying to do. And I also do individual and group coaching. You can find out more on the She Writes services page under career management. Hope this is helpful.
Shari