On June 4, Author D.J. (Diane) Adamson risked triple-digit
heat to come to the San Joaquin Valley and speak to the Sisters-in-Crime.
Before I reveal her good book insights, I have to tell you
how this author keeps busy. First, she writes in the morning before work. She
writes about 6-8 hours a day with a goal of 2,000 words a day. Next, off to her
job teaching “logical argument” at Glendale College. She puts out a newsletter
and reviews books. In her “spare” time she is Vice President of the Central
Coast Chapter of SinC and Membership Director of the LA Chapter.
Diane explained her easy-to-remember pneumonic device for
writing a good book: REVEAL, RETHINK and RESONATE.
REVEAL: A writer should strive to show something new to
readers. This could be new information or a new perspective.
RETHINK: AKA Rewriting. But also rethinking set ideas
society might hold.
RESONATE: It’s important that the story, and especially the
characters and their problems, produce a sense of recognition with readers.
They are more involved is they can relate to what they read on the page. The
need for love, reconciling the past and compulsions are some of ones she
cited.
For information on Diane’s books and online newsletter, scroll back and find the article about her.
I enjoyed the post. DJ's 3R's of a good book are interesting.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed the post. DJ's 3R's of a good book are interesting.
ReplyDeleteHer 3Rs make good sense. Thanks for the post. I missed the meeting.
ReplyDeleteInteresting post. Lately, I'm running into a lot of writers who have a teaching background. Teacher-to-writer sounds like a transition that makes sense. I wish I had your stamina to write a set amount daily. Maybe I'll get there.
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