Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Stick Shift, Preferably

Yes. This.
Plot structure. I've been through writes and revisions and all-out rewrites with Briar-Bound, and whenever I start to feel overwhelmed, I go back to structure. From the tale's start to its finish, the plot structure should act like a great bridge: strong and flexible and a little surprising. Without potholes.



But Not This.
Huge thunderstorms that roar into San Antonio like a devil on fire and then split in two to skirt the city. TEASE! Great lightning, though. Thoroughly enjoyed that.

Mayor of Nerdville
The Notes feature in Windows Vista blows compared to the Sticky Notes in Win7. So I made a spreadsheet last night that mimics sticky notes to move my chapters around. I should probably use Scrivener, but the current Windows beta expires in two days. I'll wait for now.

Shhh, Don't Tell...
...but I used the words "hot Highlander" in a book-rec email to Mom today. I also suggested she get her grandson a bullwhip for his birthday. I'm an excellent influence on my loved ones.

Question of the Day
Stick shift of automatic?

2 ate pie:

Susanna Leonard Hill said...

Used to be stick shift, but now, lazy automatic :)

nomadshan said...

I miss my stick shift, but I drive a scooter now, so it'd be awkward. :)