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Hold on tight ‘cause I have a lot to cover today.
Optional Monthly Question: Whose perspective do you like to write from best, the hero (protagonist) or the villain (antagonist)? And why?
I have never tried to write from the villain’s point of view, but I’d so love to. I like writing a good villain, so this seems like a great challenge for me. Hey, WEP, (hint hint wink wink) I think I have an idea…
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February’s IWSG Newsletter member spotlight was C.G. Coppola. Be sure to stop by and check her out, if you have a chance.
IWSG BOOK CLUB NEWS:
Check out our latest Poll and give your two cents about which platform is the best to experience your favorite books and stories.
Join us here March 20th for our discussion on setting featuring Rebecca by Daphne Du Maurier.
If you somehow missed the WEP-IWSG challenge for February, click the image above to see my entry and check out any others you’d like.
Author Features
In February, I had a chance to feature a few more authors. Check out my video interview with the author, Jennifer Irvig. Just this Monday, I had a lovely interview with, steampunk author, Phoebe Darqueling.
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Now, on to the personal updates.
I’ve taken on way too much and need to decide which things to lay off of a bit, but that’s easier said than done. At this point, I have not become overwhelmed or anything like that, but I can sense things building up. I have so much I want to do and there’s no set deadline for any of it. That’s the beauty of being an indie. I can do things in my own time.
Sometime this weekend I hope to record my February update on YouTube but for today, I’ve posted a few book reviews over at my Lit Carnivale blog (I’m still several book reviews behind, but I’m catching up a little each day.)
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Which perspective do you prefer?
Read any good books lately?
Any good news to share? I’d love to celebrate with you?
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After hanging out with Alex, be sure to stop by and visit this month’s co-hosts:
Fundy Blue,
Beverly Stowe McClure,
Erika Beebe, and
Lisa Buie-Collard!
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Thank you for taking the time to read this post. If you like it let me know and share it with others. See you next time, Toi Thomas. #thetoiboxofwords
Update 3-10-19; I’ve been offline a few days, unexpectedly, but will be making my rounds in the next few days.
23 replies on “#IWSG March 2019: Can I write a bad guy POV?”
Happy IWSG Day! Blessings✨
Thanks for stopping by. Happy IWSG Day to you too.
You’re welcome and thank you
That’s good you know you are a step away from being overwhelmed and can ease back before you hit crisis.
Sorry for my late response. I hit a bit of a crisis later in the day that kept me offline for a few days. Thanks for stopping by.
Good luck with the villain writing. Knock their socks off. 🙂
Anna from elements of emaginette
Thank you. It’ll be a fun challenge.
Being able to do things in your own time is such a benefit of being an indie. Good on your for realizing now that you need to think about what you have on your plate now before it becomes too overwhelming.
Yes, and just in a knick of time. I’ve been offline a fews days with a small crisis but I’m back and about ready to make some major changes.
I think writing from a villain’s perspective would definitely be fun, but I’ve never come up with a story idea where I needed to try it.
I haven’t either, but I’m gonna try it. If nothing else it’ll be one more excerise that help hone my skill.
I’m glad the question brought up some ideas for you.
Me too. I’m not always looking for a new writing prompt, but this months question let me know, I’ve been in my comfort zone too long.
Taking on too much is common to a lot of us. And it’s really hard to say no or give the project back. Hang in there. Be honest with yourself about what you can accomplish and with whoever’s in charge. Enjoy March.
Thank you. I will try to enjoy March.
Knowing your limits is a wise place to be. Enjoy those villains!
Thanks. I just hope I can rise to challenge. A good villain should make the hero really shine.
I love writing the bad guy POV. It’s interesting to delve into the dark side.
Good you know when to step back AND to know that it’s the right thing to do. So often, we get all angsty about prioritizing what’s right for us.
And yay on #45! I broke into double digits this month at #99. Why do I feel like I should get a prize?
I know what you mean. When I broke into the double digits I was so happy, not sure why, but it felt good.
I look forward to your villainous perspective, Toi. And to discussing ‘Rebecca’. Now, reading a great fiction novel set in Ethiopia – Black Dove, White Raven.
I too am looking forward to the Rebecca discussion. I actually posted my review in a timely manner. Thanks for the book recommendation.
It is kind of nice not having any deadlines, or rather it’s nice being able to set deadlines for yourself. That’s one of the reasons why I prefer the indie life myself.
Yes, being able to do things in my own time makes all the difference. The few times I have bothered to submit to magazines or anthologies, the waiting has been the hardest part. Acceptance or, most of the time, rejection is just part of it. Plus, any rejection is just an indicator to add another story to my own collection for publication.