Internet safety is a concern for all of us. While visiting a new Follower, Susan Marlene Kinney, I found a post about online photos. Check it out at her blog, Graceful Touch.
Isn't this bunny sweet? While he's appealing as a furry friend, hopping down his paths can mess up our stories big time.
Janalyn Voight, at Author Haven, instructs us on distinguishing subplots from rabbit trails. This is an article I need to read more than once. How do you avoid getting sidetracked in your manuscripts?
Have a blessed weekend!
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Thanks again for your Friday Round-up Susan, great! I have been reading some of Janalyn's blogs on Goodreads!!
Have a good weekend, enjoy!
Hi Marja -
You're welcome. Janalyn always has something interesting to say. :)
Blessings,
Susan
awww. I love that perfectly white rabbit...and I will checkout Janalyns blogs. Have a great weekend.
That bunny looks sweet but, yes, can get us hopping on the wrong path. I need to visit Author Haven. Thanks for the links.
That bunny is adorable!
Yes, I think I do go down those bunny trails at times. Thanks for the link!
Happy Weekend,
Jen
Thanks for the links, Susan! Rabbit trails? Yes, I do get sidetracked sometimes...:)
Blessings,
Karen
I could use some tips on avoiding those distractions. I'll go check her out!
Hi Sarah -
I thought he was a cutey too!
Blessings,
Susan :)
Hi Lynn -
As a SOTP writer, I must be careful not to get off track. :)
Hope you enjoy the article.
Blessings,
Susan
Hi Katie -
He is eye-catching, isn't he?
Blessings,
Susan :)
Hi Jen -
You and me both!
Blessings,
Susan :)
Hi Karen -
You're welcome!
My second manuscript needs some editing in this area. There were so many interesting facts, I wanted to explore all of them.
Blessings,
Susan :)
Hi Stephanie -
Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
I think every writer is tempted to go off in multiple directions. I hope the article helps.
Blessings,
Susan :)
The news about phones that can get your address is scary. Did I see a comment that it can be done with a camera, too?
I do try to be as obscure as possible, but most writers seem to think being "out there" is the way to go. For now, I just want to be as careful as I can and share what I hope is safe pictures and ideas.
This rabbit trails can sure distract us from what we should be working on. I'll stop by to visit Janalyn's blog.
Hi Nancy -
I mostly use pictures from a royalty free site. My digital camera is so old that I doubt it has the capability of showing my address.
As long as we use common sense and read articles to stay informed, I think we can stay safe.
Blessings,
Susan :)
Hi Stephen -
Those rabbit trails can make us stray far from our plots. Janalyn always has helpful posts.
Blessings,
Susan :)
I went to your friends site - thank you for sharing the info - I knew about the smart phones - not about the camera. sandie
Interesting article about subplots, Susan. Thanks for finding these and passing them along.
Blessings.
Jean
Susan, I have to constantly look at each new scene I've written and ask myself: did I stay on target? Is this scene accomplishing what I've set out to accomplish? It's so easy to allow the characters to sidetrack the author! Sometimes, it works. Most of the time, it doesn't.
Hi Sandie -
Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
I felt it was important to pass along this information. We can't protect ourselves if we don't know about the danger.
Blessings,
Susan :)
Hi Jean -
You're welcome. I want to go back and re-read the article. Excellent information.
Blessings,
Susan :)
Hi Dena -
I know what you mean. Some tidbit will capture my attention and send me meadering down a path that doesn't advance the story.
Blessings,
Susan :)
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