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Advanced Techniques: Foreshadowing

by Sandy Tritt

http://tritt.wirefire.com

Foreshadowing drops hints of what may happen in the future. The main purpose of foreshadowing is to keep the reader interested by adding suspense. It is very easy to use. It usually consists of only one or two sentences, and is especially effective when ending a scene or chapter.

Examples of foreshadowing:

Sam wished he could rid himself of the sick feeling in his gut that told him something terrible was going to happen, and happen soon.

Jackie didn’t know it at the time, but this would be the last time he would see his mother alive.

Thunder rumbled in the distance. The air was thick with tension and would soon explode.

Study what works in fiction you admire. Notice the tools the author uses to enter the past or foretell the future. Unless you are a writer, these techniques should appear invisible and smooth. But as a writer, you must learn to use these techniques to add punch to your own work.

(from Section 4, Workbook)

Want more great tips and techniques? Our Inspiration for Writers Tips and Techniques Workbook is now available. Expanded tips, more topics, reproducible worksheets, exercises to practice what you learn and much more--check it out! Free shipping anywhere in the United States.

(c) copyright 2002 by Sandy Tritt. All rights reserved, except for those listed here. October be reproduced for educational purposes (such as for writer's workshops), as long as this copyright notice and the url: http://tritt.wirefire.com are distributed with the pages. For use in conferences or other uses not mentioned here, please contact Sandy Tritt at tritt@wvadventures.net for permission and additional resources at no or limited charge.

   Keep writing!

Sandy Tritt

Inspiration for Writers tritt@wvadventures.net


AUTHOR-ME PAPERBACK - NOMAD: A REFUGEE POET

By Rais Neza Boneza

"Leave or Die," he was told. Driven from home by the authorities in République Démocratique du Congo, Rais Boneza escaped with his family and thousands of other dispossessed people. He shuffled from one neighboring country to the next: Burundi, Rwanda, and Uganda. Border guards purloined his writings. Arriving in Uganda he wrote again, creating Nomad, a precious collection of his hopes, dreams, and an outcry for the conditions he sees in the land he loves. Read his verses and experience the hidden misery faced by a refugee in a land of political strife, bloodshed, and yet – a brilliant promise.

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Make the Connection —Good or Bad

by Edith M. Holmes

When I finished my novel, I cut the computer off and told myself, "You did it! You made the connection." Like Oprah Winfrey often says, I'd gotten in touch with my feelings and wrote them down into a novel: ‘PRESSIONS—Memoirs of a Southern Cat.

I wanted to share the good news with everybody and anybody. I just knew a publisher would be interested in the story. I wrote forty query letters, and got ONE response. Excited, I sent the first three chapters—rejection. Why?

"I don’t like female characters who are weak with self-pity," the letter said. "I like strong women who are inspiring."

Well, I don’t like weak women either, but—a very big "but"—if you are bi-polar, as my main character is, you have some of the symptoms of riding the cyclone. And weakness was one of them for her—at least, in the beginning. Just like me. You see, I'm bi-polar too. Apparently the agent didn't want to read long enough to find just how strong that weak woman really was!

Never give up on your dreams. Never! The Creator has many avenues. One of them is self publishing. Determined to overcome, I decided to hire an editor, a Georgia girl just like me. What I had to say didn’t kill her in the writing and re-writing! Now, she isn't just my editor; she's my friend. I also chose Lumina Press to publish the book.

Like the American Idol, Ruben Studdard, I’m now fly without wings, and still have my angels on my shoulder. My editor and publisher are my angels, and there are angels waiting to help you too, in your dream to be published. Don't let anyone discourage you, and never, ever give up!

Biography

Edith M. Holmes is a 47-year-old African-American woman living in the Deep South of Georgia. As a disabled American Veteran who suffers with the bi-polar cyclone, writing is her antidote for depression. She has published articles in the local newspapers in her hometown. Edith has a wonderful husband and daughter whom she adores.

Edith enjoys writing about strong women in ethnic and multi-ethnic family sagas with a paranormal twist—her way to give a voice to those who are "special in a weird way"—the Dream-Weavers, Psychics and Bipolar Depression sufferers of the world.


Critiquing Special

  • Limited time special, one cent per word.  Just mention Publishing New Writers  Newsletter (October, 2003).

    Critiques by Sandy Tritt

  • Unlike most editors, I consider my role to be a mentor or a coach. Instead of just telling you what is wrong, I explain how to correct the problem, and I work with you to teach you how to write effective prose. More than 50% of my business is repeat business, and I relish establishing long-term relationships with other writers.

  • Treat you with respect and compassion. All criticism will be of the "constructive" sort. My purpose is to improve your writing, not to destroy your confidence.

  • Mark your manuscript, correcting grammatical and spelling errors and suggesting alternative wording where appropriate, line-by-line.

  • Highlight areas that are especially well-written, so you will know where your strengths are.

  • Where appropriate, offer suggestions for plot development, character development or other areas that could be strengthened.

  • Return a two-to-four page written analysis of your work. This will include evaluation of: plot, setting, characterization, dialogue, special effects (flash forwards, flashbacks, etc.), voice, point of view and any other areas particular to your work.

  • If appropriate, recommend reading or resources to strengthen your areas of weakness.

  • Answer any questions you  have via email.

  • Provide my telephone number for a personal follow-up, if you desire.

For Sandy's success stories, see http://tritt.wirefire.com/Manuscript_Critique.html

Write Sandy at tritt@wvadventures.net

(See Sandy's article above.)

 


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By Dee Landerman

An ordinary housewife is catapulted into the unknown. For over twenty-five years with one foot in the other dimension, experiences visions, apparitions, and visits from the divine. As a Christian Intuitive with the ability to see into a person’s spirit, she experienced first hand where the departed go.

She shares her life openly with you, with the intent to give answers and direction for you to find power, peace and acceptance in your own life. Dee reveals the ‘Heart Of God’ about organized religion and today’s churches, sharing God’s concerns and desires for America and the world.

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Publishing New Writers,

October, 2003 (no. 410)

 

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Robbie Robot's Compendium
 
By R. T. Robot

ATTENTION! ATTENTION!
AN IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT!
THE AUTHORME NEWSLETTER HAS ADDED A NEW WRITER TO ITS STABLE OF QUALITY CONTRIBUTORS!

YES! IT IS I...ME...IT IS...( DRUM ROLL )...R. T. ROBOT!
( THAT WILL BE MY LITERARY NAME UNDER WHICH ALL MY TRIUMPHS WILL BE PENNED.)
OF COURSE, FOR THE NEWSLETTER, A MORE INFORMAL PUBLICATION, I SHALL SIMPLY GO BY MY OWN NAME; ROBBY THE.

NOW, AN ANNOUNCEMENT!
I SHALL BE REPLACING KENNETH MULHOLLAND FOR THIS ARTICLE. KENNETH IS UNABLE TO CONTRIBUTE DUE TO AN INCREASING WORKLOAD AND SEVERAL COMPOUND FRACTURES OF HIS HAND EXTENSIONS. FINGERS, I BELIEVE THEY ARE CALLED.
( SEE AUGUST 2003 NEWSLETTER.)

A FURTHER ANNOUNCEMENT!
KENNETH HAS ASKED ME TO INFORM READERS THAT THE ANSWER TO THE QUESTION: WHAT WAS LUCKY'S LUCKY NUMBER, IS 'SEVEN.'

THIS, TO ME DOES NOT COMPUTE. BUT THEN I AM ONLY A SIMPLE ROBOT.

IT WOULD APPEAR THAT IN HIS STORY, 'C'MON KIDS: TIME FOR A STORY DOWN AT THE OLD HOLLOW LOG.' HE ASKED THIS POSER. THE CLUE WAS, 'KIDS, COWBOYS AND CHARACTERS.'

APPARENTLY THERE WERE SEVEN OF EACH.
SO WHAT?
AND ANYWAY, WHY WOULD INFANT GOATS WANT TO GO DOWN TO SOME OLD HOLLOW LOG?


NOW, WITH THESE FORMALITIES OUT OF THE WAY, WE CAN GET TO THE VITAL PART OF MY ARTICLE.
GATHER AROUND: LADIES, GENTLEMEN, CHILDREN AND CONVERTIBLES.
WELCOME TO 'A ROBOT'S COMPENDIUM!'

YES, OF COURSE YOU MAY BE UNFAMILIAR WITH THE WORD. I MYSELF, FOUND IT IN ONE OF YOUR HUMAN DICTIONARY BOOKS. A MEANING OF THE WORD 'COMPENDIUM' IS 'AN EMBODIMENT IN MINIATURE.'
I WOULD CALL MY OWN WORK EXACTLY THAT.
A PEARL OF WISDOM.
THOUGH ACTUALLY I HAVE EATEN BETTER.

AND NOW TO THE GIST OF THE MILL...OR IS THAT THE GRIST OF THE STORY?

HERE ARE SOME WORDS AND THEIR MEANINGS, ACCORDING TO 'A ROBOT'S COMPENDIUM.'
THEY ARE A RANDOM SELECTION, JUST TO GET YOU, THE READER, ADJUSTED TO WHERE I AM COMING FROM.
AND BELIEVE ME, THAT IS A GALAXY FAR, FAR AWA...
AHEM... I DIGRESS...


ACORN-GROWTH ON A SPANIARD'S TOE.

COFFEE-A SURCHARGE ON THE COMMON COLD.

IMPERSONATE-A SATISFIED CANNIBAL.

CROCODILE-PHONE AN OLD IRISH PERSON.

BULLET-A SMALL BOVINE CREATURE THAT CANNOT MAKE UP ITS MIND.

DONATION-THE MOST POPULAR DUNKING TREAT OF THE U.S.A.

HYPODERMIC-AN IRISH CATHOLIC WITH AN ILLNESS PHOBIA.

ABYSSINIA-DEAN MARTIN'S WAY OF SAYING GOODBYE.

BASEBALL-A SOIRÉE FOR MALE OPERA SINGERS.

BASKETBALL-A SOIRÉE IN AN ASYLUM.

HIPPOPOTAMUS-SMALL RODENT WITH PELVIC DISPLACEMENT, THAT DWELLS IN KITCHEN UTENSILS.

JUSTICE-SAID AFTER, 'NO WATER THANKS...'

JEOPARDY-AN IRISH LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER.

ASPRO-( WE WON'T GO THERE. )

ENORMOUS-LATIN FOR 'A GIANT RAT.'

MENACE-A MALE TENNIS PRO.

NIT-WIT-A HUMOROUS PARASITE THAT DOES LONG-STITCH.

ARITHMETIC-PERSONAL REGULAR FACIAL MUSCULAR TWITCH.

GRADUATE-JAPANESE FOR 'HOPE YOU ENJOY YOUR MEAL.'

GRADUALLY-REPLY. LITERALLY, 'THANKYOU, I'M EATING SLOWLY.'

KLEENEX-SOMETHING HUMANS NEED BEFORE PUTTING ON A NEW SHIRT.

NONDESCRIPT-FRENCH FOR 'BOOK REJECTION.'

NONENTITY-FRENCH FOR 'FLAT CHESTED'.

OPEN-AN IRISH WRITING IMPLEMENT.

RUBBISH-RUSSIAN FOR 'MASSAGE'.

PATRIMONY-BORROWING CASH FROM YOUR DAD.

HAEMOGLOBIN-SPANISH FOR 'A MAN INSERTING A LIGHT BULB'.

GRADUATE OF ETON-JAPANESE-FORMAL FORM FOR 'GLAD YOU ENJOYED YOUR MEAL'.

ANTITHESIS-LATIN FOR 'THE SISTER OF YOUR AUNT'. LITERALLY-'YOUR MOM'.



AH YES, RAINDROPS ON NOSES AND WHISKERS ON MITTENS.
THESE ARE A FEW OF MY FAVOURITE THINGS.

BUT NOW, ALAS AND ALACK, TIME IS ITS OWN MASTER.
SEE YOU LATER ALLIGATORS.

HMM...ALLIGATORS-LEGGINGS WORN BY AMERICAN INFANTRY IN WORLD WAR ONE.


THIS ALL NEW WHIZZ BANG ARTICLE, WRITTEN BY ROBBY THE.

OH YES. OUT OF GOLDARN TIME AGAIN!

 

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