tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7890982655414656696.post8686964826573328907..comments2023-10-07T20:33:37.382-04:00Comments on A Bookish Sarah: Finding Your Writing NicheSarah Cnossenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01063218703948224204noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7890982655414656696.post-7952144973162336412019-02-28T17:07:06.854-05:002019-02-28T17:07:06.854-05:00Thank you! As am I. And yes, definitely a long way...Thank you! As am I. And yes, definitely a long way to go for me as well. But I couldn't say it better meself. Everyone has their own writing voice, and it seems like the best ones are always still at work in finding theirs. :]Sarah Cnossenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04095719269691352787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7890982655414656696.post-79372949886274027152019-02-19T17:01:44.515-05:002019-02-19T17:01:44.515-05:00Ah, this is such a helpful step (or steps) to take...Ah, this is such a helpful step (or steps) to take, to find one's own niche & process. You break it down really well. This is something I'm still trying to figure out, and I think I have a LONG ways to go, but then I suppose one will always be growing and changing if one is really pursuing the craft. Still, I want to develop a better understanding of the methods and styles that will work best for me.Nightingalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03811231248552140275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7890982655414656696.post-16228534506333938032019-02-12T14:12:36.107-05:002019-02-12T14:12:36.107-05:00Awwww, you guys are the SWEETEST <3 <3 <3...Awwww, you guys are the SWEETEST <3 <3 <3<br /><br />Thank you, dear girl! I believe I needed it more than anyone else ;D Thanks, Lauri!!!Sarah Cnossenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04095719269691352787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7890982655414656696.post-28497230581610152752019-02-12T14:10:32.825-05:002019-02-12T14:10:32.825-05:00Aww, thanks! *^ - ^* And I LOVE your writing proce...Aww, thanks! *^ - ^* And I LOVE your writing process xD That's awesome. You simply can't go wrong with fantasy. And I so enjoy historical fiction! <br /><br />SAME. I loves my notebook, but I do like the clean look of my laptop & how my fingers clack across the keys whilst typing. :] <br /><br />Thanks for sharing, girlie! I've never heard of Shaxpir---will definitely have to check it out. AHHH PINTEREST *understanding look*<br /><br />Thank you, Catherine! And I don't mind monster comments in the LEAST. I love hearing what spoke to my readers & how they do their process. :] <3Sarah Cnossenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04095719269691352787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7890982655414656696.post-24891298156898444172019-02-04T18:20:36.906-05:002019-02-04T18:20:36.906-05:00That picture of Gabe is the cutest thing ever I CA...That picture of Gabe is the cutest thing ever I CAN'T. <333<br /><br />Ahem, sorry. Just had to squeal.<br /><br />This post was fantastic! I looove how you really made us THINK and take a close look at our writing. I firmly believe it's important to do that to assure we're not straying from our original hopes and dreams of our novels. There are sooo many genres and advice out there, it can often make us confused and stray from the stories and processes best for US. So thank you for this! Definitely something I think every writer needs to examine often to assure we're doing what we love! ^_^Christine Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15859881278385314279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7890982655414656696.post-68553851342636353482019-02-04T18:06:15.447-05:002019-02-04T18:06:15.447-05:00AWWWWWWW Gabe with his daddy is so adorable, I can...AWWWWWWW Gabe with his daddy is so adorable, I can't even right now......<br /><br />I'll read almost every writing post - it doesn't matter the subject. I'm wanting to learn so much about the craft of writing, that I'll look to pretty much anyone.... <br /><br />My writing process, if it could be boiled down to a sentence would be "imagination movie, attempt to spit said movie onto paper, and repeat". <br /><br />I seem to have a bit of a fantasy niche, but I'll experiment with historical and even Amish occasionally. I love the Christian speculative fiction like Lewis and Tolkien the most, but being a historian, I love historical fiction too. <br /><br />Both to notebook and laptop (or desktop in my case). I switch back and forth between them - mostly using the notebook when I want a break from the screen or I can't sit at my computer for some reason (travel, etc.). I have notes scattered all over the place (hence Project Blueprint last July....) <br /><br />I've used OpenOffice, LibreOffice, Microsoft Office, Google Docs, and Shaxpir (a writing software similar to Scrivener, but free!). I loved Libre when I had to use it (as it was so much easier to convert!!) but I love Microsoft better than either Libre or OpenOffice. Right now, I'm using Shaxpir as my main writing resource, but I'm using Microsoft as a backup. I used Google docs to update my alphas during NaNo events, but I may phase that out. <br /><br />I love to use Shaxpir since it's got a notebook option that I can refer back and forth to while I'm writing - I tend to stick a lot of my notes in there. I'm trying to create a one-stop shop, only thing I can't combine with it is the Pinterest board *glares* <br /><br />I did a whole post on my goals just recently in my monthly wrap-Up (https://catherinesrebellingmuse.blogspot.com/2019/02/leaving-january-greeting-february.html). I too tend to set a high goal, but never seem to reach it (which is kinda discouraging, but helpful to see) <br /><br />Awesome post, Sarah!!!! <br /><br />Catherine<br />catherinesrebellingmuse.blogspot.com<br /><br />P.S. Apologies for the monster comment, your questions were the best and I wanted to answer allll of them! <br /><br />Catherine Hawthornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15373041928187510536noreply@blogger.com