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I've added a new entry to my book, "I'm Only the Trombone Player" Open in new Window.:

Weighing in the AI thing, and letting people know how I use it.

         "OK CLASS - KNOCK IT OFF." Open in new Window.
I've added a new entry to my book, "I'm Only the Trombone Player" Open in new Window.:

Grammarly is being very dramatic today —

         "As We Trek the Frozen Tundra" Open in new Window.
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Treking the tundra:

I've been looking over my portfolio, trying to organize and straighten things up.

Of course, the problem there is that you stumble over something, open it, reread it, and start to turn it over in your mind.

Such is the case with:
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A Thieve's Christmas Open in new Window. (E)
For some Giving isn't always Traditional. Hunter and Denny's First Adventure ~ W/C = 1914
#2208829 by 💘 Richard 💘 Author IconMail Icon
I've always liked these characters, and I'd like to continue their story. But if you read this opening passage, you'll notice that it involves quick POV changes. Actions are occurring simultaneously at different locations, involving two different characters.

Here's my question to the WdC hive mind:

How would you handle something like this? How do you avoid POV Whiplash, as one reviewer put it?

This section has always been a stumbling block for me.
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Each POV should last for approximately half a chapter; at least that's the rule of thumb I am going with. I have one novel that has two separate POV. I wouldn't recommend using more than three in the same novel.

These are the guidelines I use and are just my personal opinions. I don't know if there are any specific rules out there.
My answer started to get long, so I did a thing over on the reviews page instead:

Review of "A Thieve's Christmas" Open in New Window
I've added a new entry to my book, "I'm Only the Trombone Player" Open in new Window.:



         "How Low Can It Go!" Open in new Window.
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The sky just dumped 2.5 inches of snow in about an hour here. Visibility dropped to about 20 yards for over an hour.
Gives new meaning to "That trombone player is on fire!" for a really jazzy musician.
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Are you looking for a way to earn some gift points?

Do you like making people happy?

Here's your chance Schnujo is celebrating members who have participated in "The Contest Challenge" Open in new Window.

If you send seven people, plus her, a Merit Badge, she'll send you 120,000 Gift Points!

That's a clear profit of 40,000 Gift Points!!

There are rules:

The badges must count for Community Recognition - NO RED WARNING NOTICE

You must mention "The Contest Challenge" Open in new Window. {item:2109126} - Just cut and paste that item number into your badge blurb.

Then go here: "Note: GPs for MBs! Spend up to 80k. Get up to 120k ..." and comment on the fact that you did this!

Wait, you don't have a spare 80K to start with?

Okay, I understand, but since we're friends,

I'll spot you the 80K! After you get your 120K, return the 80K to me.

Let me know by email: 💘 Richard 💘 Author IconMail Icon - just click on the envelope!

Or, if you wish, send me 95K, and I'll send you one of my exclusive Merit Badges that you don't have, with CR guaranteed.

You get a Badge, and I profit by 5K, and a whole bunch of people get happy!!
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Thank you for advertising "Note: GPs for MBs! Spend up to 80k. Get up to 120k ..."! You're so wonderful!

I especially love your offer for them to send you 95k and get a MB of their own, too!
yh i've done it.
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I'm working through my daily goals, one of which is posting a review on "Anniversary Reviews" Open in new Window.every day, I've set a goal of posting there every day, as well as posting a review on the "SuperTower Review Room MB Rewards" Open in new Window..

This morning I was doing the usual, going down the list of members celebrating anniversaries on the group forum page, and I chose to click on Escape Artist Author IconMail Icon.

I'm glad I did, it was worth the visit!

Check him out if you haven't already!
Editing this post.

Apparently, it's a milestone!

Merit Badge in Newsfeed [Click For More Info] Congratulations on posting your 2,500 th Newsfeed Note or Comment!

This is the 2,500th time I've posted on the Newsfeed
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Congratulations on reaching a milestone!
Dave  Author Icon
Congratulations on a job well done!
Congratulations.
Great job.
A new entry in my blog:

"Only 18?" Open in new Window.

It's closing in on Valentine's Day. But, shouldn't every day be Valentine's Day?
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Getting "access restricted" message.
Brilliant efforts.
Wonderful.
I've added a new entry to my book, "I'm Only the Trombone Player" Open in new Window.:

There's a recipe or two in this one; one came out great, the other was a narrowly missed disaster.

         "Crunch - Not Always A Good Thing!" Open in new Window.
Well, today has been interesting so far. The Ninja Monkeys were intrigued by the prompt at "EXPRESS IT IN EIGHT " Open in new Window. !

So much so that they insisted on dictating a poem to me to post on the forum."They Mean Well !?!" Open in new Window..

I know you're wondering why they didn't do it themselves; all of the typewriters are in use, trying to recreate the works of some English guy!
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It's an excellent decision.
RATS!!
Yesterday I messed up and didn't do a blog post, either as an actual post in my own blog or as a comment in someone else's blog - often Robert Waltz Author Icon has a very commentable blog post, like today when he basically dared us to post Leprechaun jokes. "Note: I've added a new entry to my book, [Link To ..."

I did manage to keep up with everything else, including reviews. I may have done more reviews in January, as I did all last year. I'm doing the reviews in affiliation with "Anniversary Reviews" Open in new Window., they make it easy, and I'm reading items from people I haven't read before.

Next month, I intend to keep up the streaks, but I'll also do some reviews for"WdC SuperPower Reviewers Group" Open in new Window. my favorite reviewing group!

I Can't believe January is almost over. Here's hoping everyone has a Happy, Healthy, and Safe February!
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Oh man, breaking a streak is so painful. I feel for you.

I still remember when this happened to me:

"Note: [Embed 0Ns3A5ZfwjZgSYBiZZ] After collecting a..."
It seems I have the same problem and seldom get all my badges on the same day. Currently, I'm not doing much for reviews, but I'm hoping to change that soon.
Happy Almost February!
I've added a new entry to my book, "How Grows It?" Open in new Window.:

More on the gardening journal project, yesterday's comments led me to rethink the activity and retool the concept of a plan. I also wanted to see if it would show as a blogging post for the streaks, but I just realized I screwed up a bit. This isn't a blog/journal for me, it's a book! Anyway, it still explains my plan.

         "Stay Tuned " Open in new Window.
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This sounds like a lovely activity my mom would enjoy. She loves gardening, but she hasn't been able to in recent years due to joint pain from an autoimmune disorder. I, on the other hand, have been known to kill basil.
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So there's a new Gnome in Town

Merit Badge in Happy Garden Gnome [Click For More Info] Congratulations on your new merit badge! Thank you for supporting the Writing.Com community with your inspirations, participation and activities. We sincerely appreciate it! -SMs

And he's looking for friends!!

I'm planning to keep a Garden Journal this year and share it on Writing.Com.

 
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How Grows It? Open in new Window. (E)
My Garden Journey
#2347203 by 💘 Richard 💘 Author IconMail Icon
Who wants to join me and share your garden journey?

Here's the deal:

I'm in Growing Zone 7a. My last frost is around April 15th, and the first frost is around November 15.

So, starting by April 15th, set up a Garden Journal of your own, and send me the item number:

{{item:xxxxxx}}
I will, at some point in April, compile and list all of our journals in a
Grand Opening to Spring Newsfeed post.

You need to post once per week starting on April 15th. to November 15th.

For each weekly entry in your journal, you will receive an Exclusive Trinket,
most likely designed by the Happy Garden Gnome.

There are 30 weeks between those dates.
Because stuff happens, you get 4 weeks of vacation, so that's 26 entries that need to be completed.

If you complete all 26 entries, you get the Happy Garden Gnome Merit Badge, with CR. Complete all 30 weeks, and the Ninja Monkeys will steal, scrounge up, find another badge to share with, CR guaranteed.

I will repost this once per month from now until April 15th. to remind people.
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Our garden season doesn't start till Middle May, and it is done by mid-October - so that's a no from me.
Yeah, Richard is still here despite getting shovelled. *Laugh*

You really want me to set up a garden journal?

Have you seen my balcony?

(Dead rubber plant I deliberately killed by not watering it.)

Okay... I'll try and see whether it will make me garden.
sǝlɹɐɥƆ Author Icon - Dude, a bunch of potted plants can be garden too.
A Very Big Thank You To Soldier_Mike Author Icon, my Secret Santa, and SM's for the neat package I received in the mail today!
Thank you for the nomination!

Quill Awards 2025 Finalist
In the Best Newsfeed Contributor Category
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I've added a new entry to my book, "I'm Only the Trombone Player" Open in new Window.:

While I was looking for an item for "Anniversary Reviews" Open in new Window., I came across this in Christmas Dutchessbarbie Author IconPortfolio:

 Usable Templates Open in new Window. (13+)
This folder will have templates WDC members can copy, paste and then tweak for their use.
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These are pretty handy for starting and helping plan a story. I have something like them I use, but these are more in-depth. I plan to have the Ninja Monkeys sneak in, steal them, and use them to modify and improve mine.

Meanwhile, I hope everyone is staying safe, warm, and healthy if you're being impacted by this crazy storm.

         "Snow Day. " Open in new Window.
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Who is 💘 Richard 💘? And why?
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