Tag: #ReunionCoda
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A Quick Update from a Weary, Worried Writer
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Anxiety, Blogging, CreateSpace Independent Publishing, Creative Writing, Going Full Circle: Back to South Florida I Go, Insomnia, Kindle, Kindle Create (Publishing App), Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Melodies and Memories: Music, Songs, and Singers, Personal Thoughts, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: CodaIt’s a sultry late summer day in Madison’s Eidelweiss District. The writer shares their struggle with lack of sleep due to stress over an upcoming move. They also mention progress on their novel manuscript and recent e-book purchases. The update concludes with a selection of music videos for enjoyment.
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Narrative Depth and Tension in Reunion: Coda Scenes
Decoding ‘Reunion: Coda’: An In-Depth Look at Two Scenes from My Upcoming Novel As a first-time novelist, I use various tools including my two computers, how-to books on different aspects of storytelling, music to inspire me, and my experience as a journalism student, reviewer, and screenwriter to assist me in writing Reunion: Coda, the second…
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Themes and Variations: The Timeless Charm of ‘All the Things You Are’
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, All the Things You Are, All the Things You Are (Kern and Hammerstein), Amazon, Amazon Music, Creative Writing, Kindle, Kindle Create (Publishing App), Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Melodies and Memories: Music, Songs, and Singers, Music, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: CodaThe author, a fan of standards from the Great American Songbook, shares the influence of music on their writing process and introduces “All the Things You Are” as a significant song. They express their fondness for different variations of the song, providing various links for the readers’ listening pleasure.
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An Unproductive End to the Workweek: Insomnia 1, Novelist 0
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Blogging, Creative Writing, Insomnia, Kindle, Kindle Create (Publishing App), Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Life in New Hampshire (December 2023 and Onward), Melodies and Memories: Music, Songs, and Singers, Personal Thoughts, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: Coda, Summer 2024, Writing as a CraftLate Afternoon, Friday, August 2, 2024, Madison, New Hampshire Hey everyone. I’m behind schedule on this really hot and humid Friday. Barely got any sleep last night, thanks to insomnia. Managed to nod off just before the sun came up and then woke up around 8 AM. So today’s been a day of just scraping…
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Decoding ‘Reunion: Coda’: Why Chapter 19’s Scene Four Works – Analysis
Here’s an in-depth analysis of the latest scene in Reunion: Coda. It’s based mostly on the second revised draft, so some of the comments may not reflect the scene in the finished novel: The scene “Chalk Dust and Doubts” from your novel “Reunion: Coda” is a compelling piece of writing that works on multiple levels.…
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Conjuring Ideas, Part Two: From Rough Draft to Finished Scene…Reunion: Coda Inches Forward
Late Afternoon/Early Evening, Thursday, August 1, 2024, Madison, New Hampshire “Raging fires grow from the tiniest spark; it is the same principle at work in life. As long as there’s a spark, tend to your fire. Never give up. ”― Richelle E. Goodrich, Making Wishes: Quotes, Thoughts, & a Little Poetry for Every Day of…
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Conjuring Ideas: A Writer’s Triumph Over Adversity
Despite struggles with concentration and exhaustion, the writer managed to complete a detailed outline and a new scene draft for their novel, “Reunion: Coda.” Despite feeling worn out and stressed, the writer persisted and produced a draft with key moments and good dialogue, which they considered a significant achievement.
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A Quick End-of-the-Month Musing for July 31, 2024: Au revoir juillet!
Today in Madison, New Hampshire, the weather is dreary and may turn rainy. The writer struggled to make progress on the novel due to tiredness and anxiety about moving back to Miami. Despite a better night’s sleep, worries persist. However, there’s some relief in the fact that packing shouldn’t be too difficult. Au revoir, juillet!
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More Music to Write Novels By (And Soothe a Writer’s Anxious Brow)
The author describes a gray day in New Hampshire and shares their morning routine. They mention difficulty sleeping and feeling tired. They also discuss using music in their novel and the challenges of obtaining permissions for copyrighted lyrics. The novel’s protagonist’s musical influences are also mentioned, including a parody of a Welsh military song.
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‘We Have Scene Three!’ A Writer’s Update
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Blogging, Blu-ray Collection, Books, Creative Writing, Going Full Circle: Back to South Florida I Go, Kindle, Kindle Create (Publishing App), Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Life in New Hampshire (December 2023 and Onward), Movies, Personal Thoughts, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: Coda, Summer 2024The author describes the evening of July 29, 2024 in Madison, New Hampshire, reflecting on the changing season and their progress on a chapter for “Reunion: Coda.” Despite a shorter scene than intended, the author overcame creative obstacles and plans to refine it further. Mental fatigue and an upcoming move to Miami have impacted their…
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