Photo by Alain Audet (Pixabay)
Today’s #CleanWIP theme and collaborative article is Snow. [More info]
I wonder if the snow loves the trees and fields, that it kisses them so gently? And then it covers them up snug, you know, with a white quilt; and perhaps it says “Go to sleep, darlings, till the summer comes again.” And when they wake up in the summer, Kitty, they dress themselves all in green, and dance about–whenever the wind blows. ~ Lewis Carol “Through the Looking Glass”
Use CleanWIP Magazine’s #CleanWIP hashtag with lines from a work-in-progress and your tweet might be included in a https://t.co/a8se3sed2W collaborative article for authors who lean ‘clean’ and readers who love them. The #CleanWIP theme for Wednesday, October 23 is SNOW. pic.twitter.com/6DBr3Pz5pR
— Earl Chinnici (@earlshelpdesk) October 23, 2019
#CleanWIP (theme SNOW)
— Katy Huth Jones (@KatyHuthJones) October 23, 2019
“Uncle Kieran says it’s the coldest winter in living memory.” Dolan’s smile faded. “We shall all go mad if the snow doesn’t stop soon.”
He thought at first that it was her voice. But then he turned to see a stranger behind him–a woman, with straight brown hair and sad gray eyes, wearing a tulip-red pea coat that looked brilliant against the white snow. #CleanWIP
— Jessica Marie Holt — Author (@Jessica06311722) October 23, 2019
#CleanWIP Lightning flashed. Emily threw herself into Clint’s arms as the thunder rumbled. “I–don’t like…storms,” Emily stammered. Bowie’s hooves pranced. Clint gripped the Palomino’s reins. “There, there, boy. Just take it easy and get us home.”
— Laurean Brooks (@Laurean2) October 23, 2019
It had stopped snowing by the time he reached the cemetery. The gravestones sat in tidy rows, illuminated in brilliant winter sunshine, capped with a thin, sparkling layer of snow. Colorful flowers lay on some of the graves, dusted in white. #CleanWIP
— Jessica Marie Holt — Author (@Jessica06311722) October 23, 2019
#CleanWIP “It rarely snows here in Abilene, and then not enough to measure,” Clint said, slipping his arm around Emily and pulling her closer.
— Laurean Brooks (@Laurean2) October 23, 2019
I loved to write at my desk with the blinds fully open and watch the snow fall past my window. There was something peaceful and mesmerizing about the silence of the falling flakes. Something inspiring. Words flowed and filled pages. I miss the snow…#CleanWIP
— Irene Onorato (@IreneOnorato) October 23, 2019
Something for the authors. This Twitter thread from filmmaker, Christopher McQuarrie is about screenwriting and it has nothing to do with snow. We feel it applies to authors of every sort and is totally worth the time it takes to read. (Maybe save it for a snow day if you must.)
I‘m receiving a lot of questions from writers asking where to submit scripts or how to sell them. Others ask how to sign an agent, attach directors or producers, etc.
— Christopher McQuarrie (@chrismcquarrie) October 23, 2019
You won’t like the answer, but here it is:
You’re asking the wrong questions. (Thread)
Many of these authors and a few others joined together for today’s second article, Character Names. It’s a sweet collaboration we hope you don’t miss.
Ever wonder how authors come up with all those unique names and keep them right in their heads as they write? Check out this awesome collaboration from several authors who prefer to write toward the clean end of the spectrum. https://t.co/zZjNBOZjCu #amreading #amwriting pic.twitter.com/KnVQS1wM6R
— Earl Chinnici (@earlshelpdesk) October 23, 2019