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Mrs. P.
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Eleven days until NaNoWriMo! I can't stand the wait! Argh!!!
So - are you getting ready?
NaNo Thought for the Day
Today I'm thinking about reasons. What is going to motivate my protagonist? Why will she say what she's going to say? What will be her conflicts? What will be her concerns? And how do I plan to resolve those conflicts and concerns?
Today, think about reasons as you plan your characterization for your book.
Mrs. P
So - are you getting ready?
NaNo Thought for the Day
Today I'm thinking about reasons. What is going to motivate my protagonist? Why will she say what she's going to say? What will be her conflicts? What will be her concerns? And how do I plan to resolve those conflicts and concerns?
Today, think about reasons as you plan your characterization for your book.
Mrs. P
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Hey Wrimos:
The Novel Writing Club meeting today was productive and energizing! I'm thrilled at the number of members in our group (28) and am happy to work with so many committed writers. (-:
I'm encouraged with the progess you're making as we prepare for November 1st! Your storylines and word count spreadsheets are really taking shape.
Mark your calendars for the NaNoWriMo kick-off! It will be held in my classroom on Monday, November 1st after 7th hour, from 3:45p - 6:00p. I'll supply the pizza - you supply the creativity. Let's crank out at least 2,000 words (maybe 3,000?!) on this first day of NaNoWriMo!
Remember next Tuesday, October 26th. Amanda will run the meeting since I cannot attend. Derek is her back up. Think characterization.
Congrats to Kaitlin Farley for the fabulous TV interview on her NaNoWriMo 2009 book! We're proud of you, Kaitlin!
http://www.azfamily.com/good-morning-arizona/Talented-14-year-old-author-from-the-Valley-105192749.html
Mrs. P
The Novel Writing Club meeting today was productive and energizing! I'm thrilled at the number of members in our group (28) and am happy to work with so many committed writers. (-:
I'm encouraged with the progess you're making as we prepare for November 1st! Your storylines and word count spreadsheets are really taking shape.
Mark your calendars for the NaNoWriMo kick-off! It will be held in my classroom on Monday, November 1st after 7th hour, from 3:45p - 6:00p. I'll supply the pizza - you supply the creativity. Let's crank out at least 2,000 words (maybe 3,000?!) on this first day of NaNoWriMo!
Remember next Tuesday, October 26th. Amanda will run the meeting since I cannot attend. Derek is her back up. Think characterization.
Congrats to Kaitlin Farley for the fabulous TV interview on her NaNoWriMo 2009 book! We're proud of you, Kaitlin!
http://www.azfamily.com/good-morning-arizona/Talented-14-year-old-author-from-the-Valley-105192749.html
Mrs. P
Saturday, October 16, 2010
Saturday, October 16, 2010
Attention Academy Novel Writing Club members:
Bring your storymaps to Tuesday's meeting (the ones we created in MS Excel) so we can discuss them.
Have you determined:
1. The exposition
2. Catalyst
3. Rising action (just the basics at this point)
4. Climax (highest point of story or when your character has a change of fortune)
5. Falling action, resolution or denouement
Be prepared to explain to us your protagonist and what he/she/it desires. What will attempt to thwart his/her/its actions?
BTW - bring food! (Dark chocolate is always a good idea!)
Mrs. P
Bring your storymaps to Tuesday's meeting (the ones we created in MS Excel) so we can discuss them.
Have you determined:
1. The exposition
2. Catalyst
3. Rising action (just the basics at this point)
4. Climax (highest point of story or when your character has a change of fortune)
5. Falling action, resolution or denouement
Be prepared to explain to us your protagonist and what he/she/it desires. What will attempt to thwart his/her/its actions?
BTW - bring food! (Dark chocolate is always a good idea!)
Mrs. P
Friday, October 15, 2010
Friday, October 15, 2010
Hey, Students!
Sixteen days to NaNoWriMo and counting!
Are you writing your synopsis? Remember the formula:
1. Who is your character?
2. What does he/she/it want (goal)?
3. What are the obstacles (antagonists) that are stopping he/she/it from reaching the desired goal?
4. Does he/she/it ever reach that goal?
Here's my NaNoWriMo work-in-progress...
Working Title: Summer Rain
Fifteen-year old Kate McDermond lives the good life in New York City - prestigious private school, posh apartment in an upscale neighborhood, and designer clothing. Her mother, a prosecuting attorney, enjoys a successful, high-powered career. At the conclusion of Kate's junior year in high school, she makes plans to attend a gymnastics camp in Connecticut. However, an unexpected telephone call changes the course of Kate's summer. Her aging grandfather, whom she has met only once, needs care and assistance. Kate's mother is too busy with her caseload to leave New York, so Kate reluctantly agrees to fly to Minnesota where Grandfather lives in a lakeside home, to check up on him.
Kate arrives at Grandfather's house only to be chastised angrily and then ignored. Kate is deeply hurt and confused, but she resists leaving Grandfather and decides to stay for the summer, determined to uncover the root of his anger. Through her gentle perseverance, Kate begins to break down the walls that encase his spirit. She discovers a family secret that sheds light on her very existence, and learns of the event that drove her grandfather and mother apart.
During her summer at the lake, Kate meets a young man, Andrew, who teaches her that life's simple moments are the sweetest and should be savored. Inspired, Kate plots a reconciliation between her grandfather and mother. At summer's end, Kate refuses to board the plane back to New York, forcing her mother to fly to Minnesota and demand an explanation. Kate refuses to return to New York until her mother and the grandfather forgive and reconcile with each other and sparks an emotional path of confrontation and healing.
NEXT MEETING:
Tuesday, October 19th., Rm. 7 at 3:45p.
Sixteen days to NaNoWriMo and counting!
Are you writing your synopsis? Remember the formula:
1. Who is your character?
2. What does he/she/it want (goal)?
3. What are the obstacles (antagonists) that are stopping he/she/it from reaching the desired goal?
4. Does he/she/it ever reach that goal?
Here's my NaNoWriMo work-in-progress...
Working Title: Summer Rain
Fifteen-year old Kate McDermond lives the good life in New York City - prestigious private school, posh apartment in an upscale neighborhood, and designer clothing. Her mother, a prosecuting attorney, enjoys a successful, high-powered career. At the conclusion of Kate's junior year in high school, she makes plans to attend a gymnastics camp in Connecticut. However, an unexpected telephone call changes the course of Kate's summer. Her aging grandfather, whom she has met only once, needs care and assistance. Kate's mother is too busy with her caseload to leave New York, so Kate reluctantly agrees to fly to Minnesota where Grandfather lives in a lakeside home, to check up on him.
Kate arrives at Grandfather's house only to be chastised angrily and then ignored. Kate is deeply hurt and confused, but she resists leaving Grandfather and decides to stay for the summer, determined to uncover the root of his anger. Through her gentle perseverance, Kate begins to break down the walls that encase his spirit. She discovers a family secret that sheds light on her very existence, and learns of the event that drove her grandfather and mother apart.
During her summer at the lake, Kate meets a young man, Andrew, who teaches her that life's simple moments are the sweetest and should be savored. Inspired, Kate plots a reconciliation between her grandfather and mother. At summer's end, Kate refuses to board the plane back to New York, forcing her mother to fly to Minnesota and demand an explanation. Kate refuses to return to New York until her mother and the grandfather forgive and reconcile with each other and sparks an emotional path of confrontation and healing.
NEXT MEETING:
Tuesday, October 19th., Rm. 7 at 3:45p.
Monday, September 27, 2010
Monday, September 27th
Thinkin' about NaNoWriMo! Are you as anxious to get started as me? See you at the meeting tomorrow.
TTFN
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TTFN
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Sunday, September 26, 2010
Sunday, September 26, 2010
NaNoWriMo reminder:
Our next meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 28th, in my classroom after 7th hour from 3:45p - 5:00p. Bring a writer's spiral notebook, pens/pencils and your creativity.
Topic: What makes a good story?
We will write, talk and discuss the upcoming NaNoWriMo event which begins on November 1st.
Did you create a user account and pwd at the YWP NaNoWriMo website? If not, please do it before our meeting on Tuesday.
35 Days 'til NaNoWriMo? Ready...set...
Our next meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 28th, in my classroom after 7th hour from 3:45p - 5:00p. Bring a writer's spiral notebook, pens/pencils and your creativity.
Topic: What makes a good story?
We will write, talk and discuss the upcoming NaNoWriMo event which begins on November 1st.
Did you create a user account and pwd at the YWP NaNoWriMo website? If not, please do it before our meeting on Tuesday.
35 Days 'til NaNoWriMo? Ready...set...
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