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Joan Y. Edwards is author/illustrator of folktale Flip Flap Floodle, a happy little duck who never gives up on his song even in the Mr. Fox's belly. She is author of 4RV Publishing's Joan's Elder Care Guide. It is full of practical hints and resources to promote healing and make caregiving easier. She has published 80 Gospel-Based Crossword Puzzles for Year A, B, and C. She has a Master of Education. She is a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) and Charlotte Writers Club. She enjoys watching humorous mysteries, like Columbo and Monk. Time at home, beach and mountain with family and friends energizes her..
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7 Ways to Get Your Words to Flow

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“7 Ways to Get Your Words to Flow” by Joan Y. Edwards

Here are 7 ways to get your words to flow into a manuscript:

1. Take pictures. Pictures will help you describe things and people easier in your manuscript. Plus, they make wonderful emotional memories in your heart to use later. I saved this compass drawing I did in 1951. My teacher chose it to put on the bulletin board. First and only art work that was displayed because of its merit. I loved those colors a that time.

Joan Meyer York Edward’s 6th grade fun in 1951 Fun with Compass and Colors chosen for bulletin board © Joan Y. Edwards

 

2. Brainstorm new ideas – Think of all the obstacles that could keep your main character from achieving his goals. Figure out a twist that makes your story stand out from the rest. Figure out a way for your character to react in a different way to his circumstances. Be creative.

3.  Read 100 books in the genre you’re writing. This will lead you to knowing what makes a great book. You’ll know what to do and what not to do.

4. Talk with your family and friends. Observe them and strangers. From listening and observing them you will learn how to touch the heartstrings of your readers.

5. Eat healthy tasty food. Consider creating a new healthy dish that’s still delicious.

6. Take time to help someone else. When you help others, you are also helping yourself. It’s a double blessing.

7. Do something to celebrate you! You are an awesome creation of God. Walk. Run. Jump. Dance. Write. Sing. Talk. Listen. Paint. Clean. Laugh. You deserve the best!

Thank you for reading my blog. I appreciate you very much. I’d love to hear what helps inspire your writing.

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Copyright © 2015 Joan Y. Edwards
Flip Flap Floodle Will this little duck’s song save him from Mr. Fox?
Joan’s Elder Care Guide A guide to help caregivers and elders find solutions.
80 Gospel-Based Crossword Puzzles for Year B Fun for Children’s Liturgy, Children’s Church, Sunday School, and Home Bible Study.