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Guest Post: Regina Jeffers’ Writing Space
November 10, 2011 by
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[…] Thursday, Nov. 10, the blog tour continued with a look at my “Writing Space” and my writing ritual at Savvy Verse and Wit. This guest blog also offers up a book giveaway (through Nov. 18). https://savvyverseandwit.com/2011/11/guest-post-regina-jeffers-writing-space.html/comment-page-1#comm… […]
That chair looks so comfortable! I would love to win a copy of ‘Christmas at Pemberley’. Thanks for the opportunity.
Megan,
I, also, love my time outside. That is one of the great things about living in the South. Warm weather continues late into the season. Besides the lovely Vitamin D, I enjoy my roses. The fragrance is mesmerizing.
I can imagine sitting in that chair with a hot choccolate and a good book. I find that there is something really satisfying about writing things out long hand. Pen and paper is not as well used as it should be these days due to computers.
When I taught middle school, my sixth grade teachers in the English department complained because students did not know how to use cursive. At the time, we tried to reason that it was acceptable if they could print. Now, all forms of “written” expression are in jeopardy.
how comforting to see that you have a wall of MatthewMacFayden, as i have a wall of ViggoMortensen/RobertPattinson/JonasArmstrong……..
my alltime favorite athlete is DerekJeter; i like to refer to him as MyLittleBuddy!!! LOL!!!
i have have issues with completing a chapter before falling asleep & also dislike long chapters!!!
congrats on Christmas at Pemberley & i can’t wait to read it!!!!
i’ve shared this giveaway on my FB wall: http://www.facebook.com/cyn209 & i’m a GFC follower of this blog……..
Cynthia,
As always, it is great to make contact with you once more. I figured you were a Jeter fan.
Did you expect me not have a Macfadyen wall? You should know my obsessions by now. LOL!
No need to enter me, as I have a copy already. I added the giveaway to my sidebar, though.
I can’t wait to read this book, as I absolutely loved Captain Wentworth’s Persuasion. And I loved getting a peek of her writing space. That chair looks so comfy!
Anna, send me your mailing address to my website’s email ([email protected]), and I will mail you out a book plate to go along with your copy of Christmas at Pemberley.
I hate to leave a book not at the end of a chapter also. Interesting that you write out long hand first. When I was in Bath at a home that was once Jane’s she wrote her books out on long thin sheets of paper so maybe her spirit is influencing your hand as a guide. It’s a nice thought. Thank you for the giveaway!.
Margaret, I like the idea of Jane approving of my methods.
I love your space – very comfortable 🙂 Something so familiar about overstuffed armchairs. I am tweeting, facebook and blogging this today during nap time!
I LOVED Darcy’s Passion and added your Persuasion novel to my Christmas list. So wonderful to find your blog – thanks Regina! *fangirl squeal*
Jen, your kind words honor me. You can check out all my books at my website (www.rjeffers.com). There are sample excerpts, etc. As you mentioned, Darcy’s Passions, permit me to put in a shameless plug. Darcy’s Temptation is the sequel to Darcy’s Passions. It begins the day after DP ends. DT was a Booksellers’ Best Award Finalist in 2009.
Too many interesting things to point out about Regina’s writing space.:) The Pennington montage was a surprise as well as the fact you write your stories out longhand, Regina.
Can I ask an off-topic question? I wondered if you have ever been intimidated to write a story about the Darcy, Bennet and Bingley families? I admit I haven’t read any of the many books modern authors have written about the Darcys as I was afraid of being disappointed. Maybe I should take the plunge.
Angelina, I will admit that some authors take a “divergent” path from Austen’s original stories. There have been moments when I have tossed a book across the room. Yet, there are numerous authors who write retellings, sequels, adaptations, and “what ifs” that do justice to Austen’s stories. The actions speak of an understanding of the characters’ motivations, back stories, etc. A person must really understand the time period to make sense of what Austen has to offer. I, personally, try to add some of the original dialogue into each of my stories.
Try a few of the books. Choose an author or authors you admire and stick with them. I am fortunate enough to share a website http://austenauthors.net with 20+ Austen-inspired writers. Take a look at the site. We have new author releases each month. Enjoy the companionship of others who love Austen. Then choose what works best for you.
The most interesting thing to me was Chad Pennington, just because of the juxtaposition of Austen-inspired stories and an American football player being in that creatives pace.
When my mother was in ICU and in her last days, Pennington was at the High Intensity Center in my hometown and training for another NFL season. My son spent his days there with a good friend. Pennington took my Josh under his wing when he realized the situation. Josh was in the early stages of grieving. We were in town from another state, and Pennington took the gentlemanly role.
Such fascinating post – esp. the Matthew Macfayden corner – Wow! I too appreciate chapter breaks when I’m reading and the way the author provides such consistency is amazing. Thanks for the giveaway.
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I became a Macfadyen fan LONG before Joe Wright cast him as Mr. Darcy. Actually, I first saw him in a film adaptation of Wuthering Heights. He smiled, and I was hooked. I watch him in the BBC’s “Spooks,” in In My Father’s Den, and in Warriors:Bosnia 1992.
You are more obsessed with him than I am. I fell for him as Mr. Darcy and can’t get enough! What film adaptation of Wuthering Heights?!
I never thought about it before, but it makes so much sense to keep the writting and the editing parts seperate. I can imagine sitting in that big comfy chair with my pen and paper.
Melanie, I fear all my inspiration will be lost if I ever get rid of “the chair.” LOL!
It’s like a quarterback not shaving after winning games because he’s afraid the mojo will be lost!
I love reading about other writers and their writing space. I just wanted to say that – I do not want to be entered into the book giveaway 🙂
Well, hello, Cuz! I had no idea that you were reading the blog…let alone the guest posts about writing spaces. These are my favorite posts. I have another writing space post coming up as part of an interview with Beth Kephart. I won’t enter you in the giveaway, no worries.
I’m amazed that she writes her books out longhand – my hand is cramping just thinking about it.
I have to hand write as well, and then I do the first round of edits in the computer as I type up the handwritten pages.
The long hand serves two purposes: as I write, I say the lines aloud in my head, this helps me “hear” the story and works as an additional editing stage; secondly, I can immediately see when a scene is not working. Therefore, I can do revisions or make a notation to revisit the story line. The process may sound cumbersome, but it eliminates many major rewrites at the end of the book.
I love Regina’s technique for getting consistent chapter sizes. Handwriting an entire book is quite an accomplishment!
I like the chapter size goal as well. I have to hand write as well…
I am one of those readers who likes to finish a chapter before I put a book down. As I read late into the night, 25+ page chapters “bug” me. Sometimes, I am not sleepy enough to go to sleep, but I know I will be TOO sleepy to finish a long chapter. It’s just another of my quirks.