Writing Strengths Meme
Posted: Thursday, November 29, 2007 by Travis Cody inWell gang, I listened to The Mo Show tonight and found out a little more about Google page rank and why it's got some of my blogging pals in various states of outrage. If you missed the live show and you are also stressed over your page rank, please check out the archive on Blog Talk Radio.
Then I spent some time in chat with Mimi, Katherine, and Linda. And they showed me how to find out what my page rank is. I'm not really concerned with it because I don't do pay posts or anything, but I do appreciate learning how to find it.
So I didn't get very far with my rounds and I'll have to catch up with y'all over the next few days.
For now...it's time to take care of an outstanding tag.
Sandee at Comedy Plus tagged me for this over a month ago. I'm embarrassed that I've let it sit so long. But the truth is, I'm not really writing much these days and I don't know about my strengths anymore.
I don't know the origin of the meme, but here's how it works:
“So, here’s the challenge: make a list of five strengths that you possess as a writer/artist. It’s not really bragging, it’s an honest assessment (forced upon you by this darn meme). Please resist the urge to enumerate your weaknesses, or even mention them in contrast to each strong point you list. Tag four other writers or artists whom you’d like to see share their strengths.”
OK Sandee, let's see what I can come up with here. When I was writing effectively, I know there were some things I did well.
1. The first thing that came to mind was attention to detail. I love the details. I think it's important that a reader has a clear picture of the characters and the setting, and I think I provide that.
2. I think I'm adept at finding the right word. I have an extensive vocabulary and I like to use it. And I'm good at going back over my work and changing out words for better ones.
3. I understand how to use proper grammar and punctuation, but I also am not afraid to use unconventional sentence structure when it makes sense to do so. Sometimes it's right to end a sentence with a preposition. Really. Trust me on this.
4. I write dialog pretty well. I think that there is a rhythm to dialog and the reader should be able to hear it when they read silently through it. Dialog is the "voice" of the character and I've worked hard to learn how to give each of my characters a distinct "voice".
5. I think I write action sequences well. I'm able to visualize what I want to happen, find the right pacing, and then put the words down on paper.
Thanks to Sandee for the tag. Sorry again it took so long to do.
I'm supposed to tag four others, but I tend to break the rules on tagging. If this looks like it might interest you, then please feel free to steal it.
I'm still working on the tag from Anndi for the Course Meme, otherwise known as the meme about personal improvement that comes from The Blue Tea person. I was hoping to have that one ready for Friday, but I may need a little more time.
I'm walking a fine line here to stay out of Mimi's dungeon. She might run out of patience with me, so I'm working on my best head tilt and batting eye lashes.
Speaking of our dear Queen, please cruise by Bloggingham Palace today and wish Mimi a Happy Birthday! Look darlin...CAKE!
Happy Birthday!!
head tilt and eye lash batting...no wonder you are never in the dungeon...
(I need to find a king....smile)