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When I thought I was going write only one book I laid it all out. I found it was too long to keep all the pertinent info in. The other pages have lots of sticky notes on them as time goes on. But I find I'm growing bored working on the first one. I think I am too familiar with the subject...

When you know you are going to pen more than one book about your main character, do you work some on them all as it comes to you, or focus on them chronologically? What's your reason for your choice? Thanks for your time!

The italics makes sense, but then would LONG stretches of it be harsh on the eyes? I go back & forth between the references of using Much of what is written is her recollection until she reaches her destinations; so a large part would be in italics. Wouldn't that grow tiresome to the reader...

That I understand, but I live in a rural area without an internet connection unless you wish to pay with an arm, a leg, or your first born. So I have to rely on cell data & have to watch my have usage. Occasionally I have an opportunity to get to the library, the book store or other free WiFi...

No comments???? No ideas????

The book begins with her daily routine, reflecting on the age of her children when they moved to this location; what they are currently into now and a short recollection of their becoming involved in their current apprenticeships. Then she goes to open the mail to find a wedding invitation, and...

It starts in the present & a wedding invitation starts recalling memories. As she travels & what not in the present, she's remembering different times of her life & experiences.

My character in the present day is recalling her past. I have a question how to write those scenes. Laughing he said, "Ye think too hard about things." He kissed her forehead and then her lips. -OR- Laughing he says, "Ye think too hard about things." He kisses her forehead and then her lips...

An Irish accent .. I've been researching the different areas and how they would sound. Not a definitive recording for the western part of the continent, but enough to have it my mind when I write, which helps. And then listening to various videos. Mostly I've been watching the Irish Tastes...

I am so pleased to have stumbled upon this group! I did so while searching how to write accents and the thread I found was quite helpful. I am attempting to write a book or short stories based upon my online role playing 1999-2002. It was a lot of fun and I met some magnificent players I am...