Tag Archives: critique

POV revisited

Posted on September 28, 2014 by RaineBalkera

With regard to POV and opinion, I’ve come across too many instances in published writing where I’m right and the people (critique-ers) who say I’m not are wrong. Below is a perfect example of proving my case — from one of … Continue reading →

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Monday Mish-Mosh

Posted on August 25, 2014 by RaineBalkera

Truer words were never spoken. Wish it were easier for me to get into a better writing routine than the one I’ve found myself muddling through since obtaining this website take-over job for an old friend. NOT complaining, of course. Thanking … Continue reading →

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Opinion vs Knowledge

Posted on March 31, 2014 by RaineBalkera

I’m writing again. And thinking some more. Taking notes as I go. Walking around the house for exercise and clearing my mind of all things negative. I’m writing once again. 🙂 Still, I can’t seem to get past the morning … Continue reading →

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POV part 3

Posted on March 29, 2014 by RaineBalkera

Since this whole point-of-view thing started for me with my own writing, I’ve had great trouble trying to go back to my story and just get it done. I’m still taking lots of notes for the story, though, to convince … Continue reading →

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Old School Win

Posted on March 24, 2014 by RaineBalkera

  Very pleased to announce that after several weeks of struggling to maintain some semblance of dignity, passion, and interest in my own writing after being so utterly confused by others’ versions of POV, style, and show vs. tell, my … Continue reading →

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Time to Shine (again)

Posted on March 16, 2014 by RaineBalkera

Right. So now that I think I’m back on track again and doing what I used to do, before this self-improvement goal of mine began and then derailed, I ended up spending about four hours last night re-writing chapter 1 … Continue reading →

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