Welcome to the Wakefield Doctrine (the theory of clarks, scotts and rogers)
Out of the Silent Decade. On with the Roaring Twenties! The War to End All Wars is over for now. There is nothing but Good Times and Promises on the Horizon. (Enough with the faux pastiche? lol)
That said, we are entering a new decade. as we enter the new decade. Surely that’ll provide the Doctrine with sufficient thematic scaffolding for us to drape our Ten Things of Thankful posts as we motor on, into the next collection of years.
Thanks to Kristi for her hostifying each week. Its always gratifying‘we didn’t get this far by overlooking opportunity, that’s right! Number 6’ to know there’s a place, in this virtual world, where aspiring artists (and writers) can go and spend time and no one gets mad at how much of the finger paint ends up on the floor.
1) Una for being a role model
2) Phyllis for providing the view of the world that, while allowing for variability, is, at it’s heart grounded in certainty.
3) Calendars, ’cause otherwise, how would we know how old we were at certain stages of our lives during which, when we look back, we clearly had stand-ins?
4) the Wakefield Doctrine sine qua non, totally sine qua non.
5) The final chapter of ‘the Case of the Missing Heart‘ it here, at Chapter 29.
6) Having a host who provides this blank slate each and every week.
7) So, to all who enjoyed the serial novel, ‘the Case of the Missing Starr’ Two Questions: a) did the serial format work? (The time lag can be problematic, especially nowadays. (Of course, it is incumbent upon me to write in a manner that diminishes the ‘who was that again?’ effect)); 2) would you like another serial story? c) I’ve been intending to re-write my first full book-length story, ‘Blog Dominion’. Its about a self-publishing blog and an internet server that acquires self-awareness and… and! it’s where we first come to know Sister Margaret Ryan and the Mother Superior of St Dominiques (Sister Bernadine) and some nice people who live in Provo Utah. * and, of course, the ‘villainess’ that we came to know in this story, Anya Claireaux. Anyway, let me know your thoughts on the choice of next writing project here at everyone’s favorite personality theory site.
8) THIS SPACE AVAILABLE
9) As Mardra so properly reminds us, the act of looking back (on time passed and the events that shaped it) can provide an opportunity to better understand ourselfs as much as it can bring those around us closer.
10) Secret Rule 1.3 hubba hubba!
* lol I know! Now, I don’t want to say anything about reality imitating art, but…. fortunately, of all people who were generous with their time to beta read ‘Blog Dominion’, our host Kristi can vouch for me on this one.
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Congratulations on finishing your novel! Great gratitudes!
yes, I agree, much to be grateful for in that.
I’m glad for the Doctrine, as always. Whewee! I’m glad for *improving* health. Shew…I started getting sick with the flu last week, and am STILL sick with it and don’t have much of a voice or tolerance for standing vertically. That said, after bouts with viruses, I’m grateful for the ability to fight them off, and for good health, in general.
I’m grateful for built-in time off. At least there’s that. But losing a week of my life? I’m going to have to dig for the grateful part there. lolol.
I’m also grateful for the loyalty of my nutty dog, Vinny. That boy has been so keen on hanging out or nearby this past week. He’s gotta be the most loyal dog I’ve had. Probably the smartest, too. I think that contributes to his sense of anxiety in the world and his tendency to be reactive (which is why I walk him at night, away from the stares of other dogs).
Ah well.
I hope your end-of-2019 is happy, healthy and awesome. :)
Same to you, in the upcoming fabulous Screamin Twenties… lol
Dogs demonstrate their goodness and ability to sense the state of the their humans. I remember being laid up and on crutches back in the ’90s. Ola spent the entire day no more than a couple of feet away. No matter what.
Good dog, Ola was.
You and John and Vinny have a good New Year’s
I did get a chance to catch up with “the Case of the Missing Starr” this week and enjoyed it. (I will go read the final chapter, hopefully later today.) I would love to see the re-write of Blog Dominion! As far as serials go, I am a much better reader when I can just sit down and read the whole story at once. That is a much bigger reflection on my own weaknesses than it is on the skill of the writer. I recognized that Blog Dominion and the Case of the Missing Starr share some of the same characters, so you should take that as a compliment! I’m sure that others remember things better than I do, and the serial format would work well for them. (And there is nothing stopping me from waiting until the chapters are all published, and then reading, so I say go for it!)
Thanks. The re-writing is more an updating of expression than a change of plot. I like the idea that characters can cross over. All you need, imo, are engaging characters and the book is mostly written.
I enjoy the serial approach for a couple of reasons, it imposes a certain structure to my writing output. It’s not that I leave writing to the last minute but, a weekly serial requires a weekly installment. I also enjoy the sense of ‘performance’, the idea that people are reading it as I write. This is not quite the same with Blog Dominion as I have written the entire story. It’s a question more of can I write it to my current skill levels each and every week. Will be interesting.
Thanks again for the input and perspective, always valued.
Calendars on your phone or computer are great and they can provide you with electronic reminders and all that, but NOTHING beats a paper calendar. I keep mine (my kids can throw them away when I die), and they are a diary of our lives.
It was only a few years ago I stopped buying those spiral bound, weekly lesson planner/calendar. Love them things. Still have a bunch of years worth in the closet.
If you write it, and my blog feed cooperates and lets me know you have, i will read it. It would be nice to learn more about the characters.
My new paper calendar is ready to be mounted to the side of the fridge, i don’t think we could live without it.
Happy New Year!
Thank you for that, Mimi, I appreciate the kind thoughts. The characters, as I’ve said elsewhere here today, are where the fun of writing is. I agree with all on the calendars. Even on my phone, I use the Week view so I can see ahead what is necessary for the week ahead.
2019 seems to have passed in a blink of an eye. Calendar or no calendar lol.
I totally enjoyed the last chapter of the Case of the Missing Starr. I appreciate it being available to read in one sitting over to the WordPress site. Perhaps you could create another page here at the Doctrine dedicated to your other writings?
Will surely work on doing that a reading corner on the landing page. Probably makes sense to put the link to the upcoming Serial ‘Blog Dominion’
Great job on wrapping up the book by the end of the year!
I think I see a common thread here as to the necessity of having a paper calendar in addition to the calendars on phones and computers. Like Dyanne, I hang on to the old paper ones. There have been many times when I needed to look back on a calendar to come up with necessary information.
A re-write of Blog Dominion in a serial format sounds good New Year’s resolution!
Thank you, Pat.
The time, however by chance conveys a certain deliberateness. no? New Year, new story!