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Many writers get caught up on their book dedication. Just like the rest of our story, we want it to be perfect. However, let's be honest, perfection is quite boring and unattainable. I believe that the best alternative is humor and simplicity. Last week in my creative writing class, I was told to memorize "Pied Beauty" by Gerard Manley Hopkins. It is a beautiful poem, which highlights the elegance of all things imperfect. If you have not read it before, it is a poem that I strongly suggest. On a different note, I have a particular reading tradition. Before beginning any novel, I always read the first and last word of the story. Most of the time, the two words make no sense when they are put together. However, I will occasionally encounter some brief and inspiring message. I encourage you to give it a try. The Question of the Day: Do you have any reading traditions?
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Emily S.
10/6/2016 10:16:51 am
I always read the first and last word of a story too! I love seeing if they will fit together to create some sort of statement that makes sense. Your pins are all over Pinterest, which is how I found you, and I cannot wait to read your story :)
Erin Forbes (Author of Fire & Ice)
10/6/2016 03:43:54 pm
Thank you so much for commenting! It's great to hear that other people have the same reading traditions! I'm so glad to hear that my pins have been reaching people like you! Be sure to keep updated on this blog because the novel is being released very soon! Leave a Reply. |
AuthorErin Forbes is the young author of the Fire & Ice book series. When she was sixteen years old, she published the first installment in the Follow me on social media!
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