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Do you love to write? This group is for people who write short stories, books, blogs, poetry, and other similar things. If you're a writer in or near Murphy, NC, come and join us.

Location: Murphy, NC
Members: 11
Latest Activity: Mar 25

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Writers Networking

Murphy is blessed to have so many talented writers. I would love to hear from some of them and what inspired them to begin writing. What brought you to our little slice of paradise here in Murphy,…Continue

Tags: book, nc, murphy, writers

Started by Paralee Dawson Hayward Aug 13, 2011.

Tell us about your book! 5 Replies

If you've written a book, or several, tell us about them.Discuss anything related to writing, editing, revising, getting published, getting noticed, and selling your book.All the best,JDContinue

Tags: getting published, selling your book, books, poets, authors

Started by John Dilbeck. Last reply by Paralee Dawson Hayward Jun 4, 2011.

Fiction writing week on Men With Pens blog 5 Replies

I just finished reading a series of short articles on writing fiction on the Men With Pens blog. I'm going to link to the last article in the series, because it has links to the previous articles and…Continue

Tags: romance, story, plot, character, writing

Started by John Dilbeck. Last reply by John Dilbeck Feb 8, 2010.

How to write a romance story? 6 Replies

Good afternoon.A few days ago, on Facebook, I was challenged by my cousin Jacque to write a novel. It seems that she likes the way I describe things now and then.Then Dena and my brother joined in…Continue

Tags: point-of-view, write, story, romance

Started by John Dilbeck. Last reply by John Dilbeck Jan 19, 2010.

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Comment by Michael Clutton on January 19, 2010 at 11:46am
If it's a romance book for women, gotta' get their attention right away. So start with a perilous event in the life of a studly young local.... you know... pattern him after yourself and just run with it.
Comment by John Dilbeck on January 19, 2010 at 6:12am
Good morning, Michael.

Lately, I've had bigger fish to fry and not much time for writing, but that should be changing in the next week or so.

I'm still thinking about how I want to get started with this story. If it were science fiction, I'd jump right into the middle of the crisis in the first chapter, tell the back story in the next few, and then pick up where I left off in the crisis until the resolution. At least, that's what I think I would do.

I'm not even sure where to start with a romance story, but I'm thinking about it. I don't know if the same approach would work or not.

I'm still interested in using as a working title, "The man with no clue," but I want it to have at least a couple of meanings. First, he knows nothing about women and romance. Truly clueless. Second, he's either going to be a detective, private eye, or reporter who is tracking something that will involve the protagonist and he's run into a dead-end and has no clue how to proceed.

So, I'm thinking that maybe the protagonist will be a successful attorney who will be related to the case in some fashion. After her children were grown and left home she's on her own. The love of her life and father of her children was killed in a tragic accident and she has buried herself in her work ever since.

At least, those are the lines along which I've been thinking.

No mushy stuff yet, but I'm looking forward to giving it a try.

Whatcha think?

JD
Comment by Michael Clutton on January 18, 2010 at 10:04pm
How's the book coming John?
Did you get to any of the mushy stuff yet?
Comment by John Dilbeck on December 31, 2009 at 2:35pm
Good afternoon, Michael.

That's a great idea about dusting off a project and discussing it.

I think everyone is trying to get over the holidays and back to a normal schedule. Maybe we'll see more interactions next week.

I have a novel I've always wanted to finish, but it's going to have to wait awhile as I work on other projects right now.

All the best,

JD
Comment by Michael Clutton on December 30, 2009 at 7:38am
Anyone out there have an unfinished project (or finished) laying in a drawer somewhere?
Pull it out, blow the dust off it and let's talk about it. Why haven't you finished it? Do you need help? Just too busy?
If it's your dream to see your own thoughts in print -- let's discuss getting you there.
Comment by John Dilbeck on December 18, 2009 at 11:12am
Good morning, Michael.

I know you must be disappointed, but I'm sure they'll get to it when they can.

That's one of the problems with print publicity - will they have room to publish it?

At least with online marketing, we can run something quickly and don't have to edit for space. With as much as I type, that's a very good thing! (grin)

I'm not trying to compete with the Cherokee Scout, just adding additional ways for us to get our messages across.

I'll keep looking. I'm sure they'll run it soon.

All the best,

JD
Comment by Michael Clutton on December 18, 2009 at 8:43am
Afraid so, John.
Scott Stambaugh tells me that it will run when they have "room" for it.
However, I exchanged notes with David Brown (editor) yesterday on another issue and he commented that it was slated to run in next week's paper.
All I can do is hope nothing bumps it, I guess. Thanks for looking!
Comment by John Dilbeck on December 18, 2009 at 6:22am
Good morning, Michael.

I finally got a chance to read this week's Cherokee Scout and I was looking for the article about you and your new book and didn't see it. Did you get bumped, again?

All the best,

JD
Comment by Michael Clutton on December 17, 2009 at 9:49pm
Welcome to Glenda!
Comment by John Dilbeck on December 17, 2009 at 9:57am
I used to post information about Netwest meetings and events on my various blogs and sites, but never got any feedback or any sign that anyone was interested, so I stopped a couple of years ago when caring for Mom took all my time and energy.

I think Netwest is a great group and I look forward to hearing more about them and what they're doing.

The more the merrier!

JD
 

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