How observant are you?

It would be redundant to say a writer must also be a watcher. In many of my stories, the narrator is just that. In order for a reader to trust a narrator is for them to be believably observant. The level of observance is dependant on the character.

A four-year old narrator would be able to notice the name-brands of the furniture and products of his house.

A cat narrator won't be able to notice signs and writing.

However, an omniscient narrator is able to see and know everything. And, an author should be able to observe everything they encounter and know what should be mentioned and what shouldn't.

Here are some fun questions to answer.

When you put on your shoes, which foot do you pick up first?

Do you put your seat belt on before or after you turn on the car?

On which television channel is your TV when you turn it on?

What website do you go to first when you surf the web?

Do you fold paper hambuger style or hot dog style?

Remember, narrators should be limited, but author must observe everything.

Funny Foreign Words!

As someone who is very interested in linguistics, I'd like to share a few funny sounding foreign words:

Personlausweisses
Ubermeister

I'll add more as I learn them, ^^

You gotta read to write!

I am pooped! There's so much to do before Thanksgiving break that I've been to frazzled to post anything new.

Lately, I've been wandering around the library, picking up writing books to read so I can improve my craft. (In fact, I've been bothered lately because although I know my style, I don't know what to call it. So, I got a book called Fiction Dictionary. I plan on readnig it like a novel.)

I have a very small lull in my schedule, so I'm going to give you a list of the writing books I've found:

The Fiction Dictionary by Laurie Henry

On Writing by Stephen King

The Plot Thickens by Noah Lukeman

The Elements of Style by Strunk and White

Now Write! (Writing exercises from writers and teachers of writing.)

Story Prompt -

Hello, and welcome to the first weekly story prompt! Each week I'll give you a first line and you will provide the rest of the story. Happy writing!

The children would be home soon from school, but she hadn't even started the house chores...

I may post my response to this prompt... or I may not. We'll see.