tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post4555075049329559802..comments2024-03-07T02:53:47.674-06:00Comments on Bish Denham : IWSG and I'm Still WorkingBish Denhamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13359927719391990534noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-79127109686481463362017-01-08T13:54:34.048-06:002017-01-08T13:54:34.048-06:00I've never heard of the "was" rule. ...I've never heard of the "was" rule. Just ignore it. LOL Best wishes for a great 2017.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-65693261910691057862017-01-06T23:42:26.470-06:002017-01-06T23:42:26.470-06:00your novel a piece of sky sounds amazing .
rules f...your novel a piece of sky sounds amazing .<br />rules for writing irritate me i think there should be free hand so things can come out their natural way [in my opinion ].<br />wishing you a Happy new year bailihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06498012175058870980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-79139707689498316382017-01-06T03:25:16.675-06:002017-01-06T03:25:16.675-06:00Hi Bish - that film on Lhasa must be amazing ... a...Hi Bish - that film on Lhasa must be amazing ... and what great record for us all and the future. Congratulations on all the learning though ... rules - I just write and find my voice and hope everyone is 'happy' - but of course when I get to publish anything I'll have to up my game ... cheers and good luck for 2017 -HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-54156482207110971712017-01-05T18:18:50.079-06:002017-01-05T18:18:50.079-06:00Writing rules sometimes need to be seen more as gu...Writing rules sometimes need to be seen more as guidelines or they'll drive you batty. Happy 2017 Bish!<br /><br /><a href="http://queendsheena.blogspot.com/2017/01/iwsg-january-co-host-and-monthly.html" rel="nofollow">QueendSheena </a><br />2017 IWSG January Co-HostSheena-kay Grahamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17712661419116636671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-77688283956541274712017-01-05T11:48:09.722-06:002017-01-05T11:48:09.722-06:00I think there's too much fuss about avoiding a...I think there's too much fuss about avoiding adverbs...The Silver Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00730805376957629641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-1532269374265131962017-01-05T09:09:20.318-06:002017-01-05T09:09:20.318-06:00Wow, Bish. That's a Project! Since I've be...Wow, Bish. That's a Project! Since I've been editing my trilogy for the better part of a year now, I understand where you are. I'm grateful that although I most likely had many more words to deal with that you do, I didn't have your concerns with historical accuracy both in factual concrete places and things but also attitudes of the period. Wow. Again. Wishing you all good things with this.<br /><br />And also a Happy 2017!Carol Kilgorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03745686632918324803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-64037739073567853692017-01-05T08:23:29.869-06:002017-01-05T08:23:29.869-06:00Due to technically difficulties with my internet p...Due to technically difficulties with my internet provider (not their fault, an optical fiber line was cut during highway construction) I was out of the loop yesterday! <br /><br />I'm making up for it today.Bish Denhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13359927719391990534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-61331313226578169112017-01-05T08:21:30.781-06:002017-01-05T08:21:30.781-06:00I'm glad to know this, Yolanda! Personal exper...I'm glad to know this, Yolanda! Personal experience says a lot. Thanks!Bish Denhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13359927719391990534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-40805993793559811252017-01-05T08:20:43.442-06:002017-01-05T08:20:43.442-06:00I agree, Susan. I am working of those passive sent...I agree, Susan. I am working of those passive sentences, but I too think the "rule" is restrictive and arbitrary.Bish Denhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13359927719391990534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-77589164881504124052017-01-05T08:19:14.216-06:002017-01-05T08:19:14.216-06:00Well, I'm glad I'm not the only one! I'...Well, I'm glad I'm not the only one! I'm in good company then. Bish Denhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13359927719391990534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-30403664510412109512017-01-05T08:18:30.386-06:002017-01-05T08:18:30.386-06:00Okay, 2 per paragraph isn't good. I'll def...Okay, 2 per paragraph isn't good. I'll definitely keep that in mind! Thanks Diane.Bish Denhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13359927719391990534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-20837126523681261082017-01-05T08:17:47.390-06:002017-01-05T08:17:47.390-06:00This is wonderful, practical advice, Crystal! Than...This is wonderful, practical advice, Crystal! Thanks. I've been working on the revisions from this angle, but it seems to be more difficult when told from a 1st person POV than from the 3rd. Bish Denhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13359927719391990534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-62464223641779720462017-01-05T08:15:17.380-06:002017-01-05T08:15:17.380-06:00Thanks for this, Tamara. I'm eliminating where...Thanks for this, Tamara. I'm eliminating where I can, but some just seem impossible to get rid of. I'm taking notice in the books I read, and that rule doesn't seem to be an issue.Bish Denhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13359927719391990534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-28862915172010546602017-01-05T08:13:47.101-06:002017-01-05T08:13:47.101-06:00Yup, finding that documentary was a wonderful surp...Yup, finding that documentary was a wonderful surprise! And yes, I think that rule took things a bit too far.Bish Denhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13359927719391990534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-66837942112321682382017-01-05T08:07:13.876-06:002017-01-05T08:07:13.876-06:00I've killed the rule too, though I will do my ...I've killed the rule too, though I will do my best to eliminate as many of the buggers as I can.Bish Denhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13359927719391990534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-86671111553697201702017-01-05T07:52:49.480-06:002017-01-05T07:52:49.480-06:00I've been looking at books I'm reading, th...I've been looking at books I'm reading, there are definitely more than 2 "wases" per page!Bish Denhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13359927719391990534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-51248797286293055442017-01-05T07:52:02.157-06:002017-01-05T07:52:02.157-06:00Thanks, Natalie. That "was" rule is givi...Thanks, Natalie. That "was" rule is giving me fits.Bish Denhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13359927719391990534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-63951182977218197382017-01-05T07:46:37.023-06:002017-01-05T07:46:37.023-06:00It is hard to delete them! It is hard to delete them! Bish Denhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13359927719391990534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-51815616646296080572017-01-04T20:40:41.138-06:002017-01-04T20:40:41.138-06:00I took that rule seriously once, and got back most...I took that rule seriously once, and got back most all of my deletions added back in. So silly!<br />Happy 2017!Yolanda Renéehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09085436784133103221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-48934651096476660672017-01-04T13:44:28.518-06:002017-01-04T13:44:28.518-06:00It's to do with minimising writing in the Pass...It's to do with minimising writing in the Passive - but to stick to that sort of restriction is arbitrary and completely daft. Throw out all the rules, I say! :)<br /><br />Susan A Eames at<br /><a href="http://susan-a-eamestravelfictionandphotos.blogspot.ie" rel="nofollow">Travel, Fiction and Photos</a><br />Susan A Eameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06216267529948378488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-79630176739939441822017-01-04T10:30:08.732-06:002017-01-04T10:30:08.732-06:00O.M.G. Keep "was" to only two a page? Th...O.M.G. Keep "was" to only two a page? That is ridiculous! It may not be a strong word, but that's pretty impossible. At least for me. I've FAILED with that. LOL I do try to eliminate passive voice, but I personally don't see anything wrong with "was."Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-74842352887030912822017-01-04T10:27:19.543-06:002017-01-04T10:27:19.543-06:00Tibet is such fascinating place. I can't wait ...Tibet is such fascinating place. I can't wait to read it.<br /><br />I don't know about only two "was" per page, but I know from experience that two per paragraph is not a good thing.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-30808004501209002492017-01-04T10:10:24.847-06:002017-01-04T10:10:24.847-06:00If you're having trouble with "was",...If you're having trouble with "was", you're writing your sentences from a "to be" perspective. Does that make sense? This is a telling way of writing. That's why we suggest chopping was, because it's evidence of telling. However, there are times when it's necessary. Any sentence that has "was," take a closer look and identify the action and the subject of the sentence. Then look for a way to present them in active voice. EX: He was going to the gym. VS He headed to the gym. "Jogged", "ran", "dragged himself" might all be better verbs to show active voice because they help encompass the mood or the character's motivations. The more direct the action, the stronger the prose.Crystal Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912469552483168148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-28179763728018015382017-01-04T08:12:36.948-06:002017-01-04T08:12:36.948-06:00Tibet sounds like a great place for a novel and I ...Tibet sounds like a great place for a novel and I love the pictures you included here. I wouldn't worry too much about the "was" issue. Sprinkle in some action verbs and let the wases be. If that doesn't work, go grab a popular book and check out how many times they use was. It will make you feel better.Tamara Narayanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03725262301091012950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-13648944519227405642017-01-04T06:39:19.738-06:002017-01-04T06:39:19.738-06:00That's cool that documentary is on YouTube now...That's cool that documentary is on YouTube now. Shame about that gate being destroyed though.<br />Two per page? Well, crap, I've killed that rule more than once.<br />Happy 2017!Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.com