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Monday, May 19, 2014

Still concerned with Point of view in the novel

I posted an article on Point of view on Wattpad and have had some responses. POV is a thorny problem for many new writers and until they get the hung of it, it will affect the quality of thier work.

Check this out for yourself at:

Gwen Madoc at Wattpad

There is also an article on the correct use of Prologue which has caused some varied views. Check this out too, if you will.

Thursday, May 08, 2014

Out of the Silence

It has been many years since I posted on this blog. Since then I have found a writers' and readers' site called WATTPAD.COM in 2012.
I thought I was finished as a writer but I did manage to write two more books.

Gwen Madoc on Wattpad.com

Take a look for yourself. There are thousands of stories, poems, short stories in all genre. It is a fascinating place. I love it. :)

Wednesday, August 11, 2010

EzineArticles.com Basic Author
I have posted some articles in EzineArticles.com on writing the novel under the name of Jaci Gwyn. I find this a very good site with lots of interest. I am planning a lot more articles. 

Monday, August 09, 2010

2005!

I have written three more books since then.  Here they are.

Take My Child



Mothers and Daughters

Keeping Secrets

I've been busy!

Last Post 2005!

All because I forgot about this blog. Didn't know username - didn't know password. I'm a dummy.

But now I've got it back. And I'll be blogging - I hope.

I have got lots of articles I am planning to write on How to Write the Novel. They go initially to EzineArticles.com    I can disseminate them from there to my other blogs. Cool eh!.

You'll be hearing from me.

Monday, June 27, 2005

Moving along


Worked well today. Chapter 4 is complete (in draft) even though it is not a long chapter. Over 10,000 words written to date. OK it's a long way from the 100,000 I need, but I've made a start.

David returns from the grave in Chapter 5. This should prove interesting. His unexpected return will have an impact of several characters. I can't wait to get to my keyboard tomorrow to find out what happens.


Here's Monty, my faithful companion. He sleeps in an armchair near me as I work. He knows I'm working so he keeps very quiet. He's probably dreaming about juicy ham bones.

Sunday, June 26, 2005

Progress!


Jacket Cover of my third novel.

First novel - DAUGHTER OF SHAME
Second - BY LIES BETRAYED
Fourth - NO CHILD OF MINE
Fifth - THE STOLEN BABY published in pb May 2005
Sixth - HER MOTHER'S SINS to be published in pb May 2006











After a barren couple of days I have now completed chapter 3 and am well on with chapter 4. I am telling the story in a linear/chronological mode at present. However, I have not altogether given up the idea of opening with an explosive chapter from later down the line , and then jumping backwards in time to explain the action and motives.

Starting with a powerful action scene grabs the reader's attention, but there won't be time or space to explain the reasons for character's action - for example - a woman giving her child away appears callous to the reader if this happens in the first chapter and there is no real explanation of why she does it - but it takes time to explain that this drastic step is to save the child's life. At the same time you can't afford for the reader to jump to the wrong conclusion - if she takes a dislike to your main character then that's it. You've had it.

I'll continue working in chronological mode until more of the story materialises - I must not second guess myself. The right starting point will work through eventually I am certain.

Wednesday, June 22, 2005

Bountiful day

Chapter 3 is well on its way. From standstill yesterday over 1300 words written today I've done well. I was determined. This may of necessity be a short chapter, but that's OK. Further chapters should contain more in the way of action and tension.

I've got seven days of comparative freedom - I must get as much done as possible.