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Friday, August 12, 2011

Friday Round-Up - #169


Jean Fischer at The Walrus and the Carpenter dissects the usefulness of eavesdropping and people watching. Check out her tips on becoming an observer.

Have you used any lines you've overheard in a random conversation? Have any people inspired a character in one of  your stories?

A friend, now deceased, was the inspiration for a quirky character in a short story I wrote. She was truly one of a kind.

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13 comments:

  1. Marja Verschoor-MeijersAugust 12, 2011 at 3:27 AM

    Oh yes, I have. That is how I write most of my columns for magazines, an opening sentence that I have over heard... the story follows.
    Thanks fro the Friday Round-up Susan, enjoy your weekend!

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  2. Linda O'ConnellAugust 12, 2011 at 7:01 AM

    Definitely. I am always eavesdropping. I've been know to shush my hubby when we're out and I'm 'listening'.

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  3. Wendy Paine MillerAugust 12, 2011 at 7:31 AM

    My latest idea came from something I read on FB!

    ~ Wendy

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  4. Karen LangeAugust 12, 2011 at 9:07 AM

    I've used threads from conversations or statements I've heard. As a matter of fact, there are some on our WIP.
    Happy weekend,
    Karen

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  5. NancyAugust 12, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    I like to listen to what children say and use their expessions in my work. They often get things just a bit wrong which makes it so cute.

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  6. jean FischerAugust 12, 2011 at 11:31 PM

    Hi, Susan.

    Thanks for linking to my blog this week. Listen up! You never know what you might hear.

    Blessings.
    Jean

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  7. Susan J. ReinhardtAugust 13, 2011 at 9:21 PM

    Hi Marja -

    A lot of my inspiration comes from daily life. If we keep our eyes and ears open, we'll be amazed at the ideas we glean for our writing.

    Blessings,
    Susan :)

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  8. Susan J. ReinhardtAugust 13, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    Hi Linda -

    LOL! I guess we writers take our listening to a new level.

    Blessings,
    Susan :)

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  9. Susan J. ReinhardtAugust 13, 2011 at 9:23 PM

    Hi Wendy -

    Facebook? I guess wherever people gather is a good place to find topics. :)

    Blessings,
    Susan

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  10. Susan J. ReinhardtAugust 13, 2011 at 9:25 PM

    Hi Afsoon -

    Welcome. I'll try to get over there soon. Thank you for visiting. I hope you'll stop by often.

    Blessings,
    Susan :)

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  11. Susan J. ReinhardtAugust 13, 2011 at 9:26 PM

    Hi Karen -

    I didn't know that! Now, I'm curious. You'll have to tell me which ones. :)

    Blessings,
    Susan

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  12. Susan J. ReinhardtAugust 13, 2011 at 9:27 PM

    Hi Jean -

    You're welcome. You always have excellent content on your blog. :)

    Blessings,
    Susan

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  13. Susan J. ReinhardtAugust 13, 2011 at 9:29 PM

    Hi Nancy -

    Oh yes, let's not forget listening to children. Their innocence makes their comments all the more endearing.

    Blessings,
    Susan :)

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