It’s poet’s choice of words this week.
I’m going to have a go at a Shadorma as per the detail on Colleen’s blog:
The Shadorma is a poetic form consisting of a six-line stanza (or sestet). Each stanza has a syllable count of three syllables in the first line, five syllables in the second line, three syllables in the third and fourth lines, seven syllables in the fifth line, and five syllables in the sixth line (3/5/3/3/7/5) for a total of 26 syllables.
When writing a Shadorma I would concentrate on a specific subject. The brevity of syllables is perfect for that kind of structure.
A poem may consist of one stanza or an unlimited number of stanzas (a series of shadormas).
“The Shadorma is a Spanish poetic form made up of a stanza of six lines (sestet) with no set rhyme scheme. It is a syllabic poem with a meter of 3/5/3/3/7/5.
It can have many stanzas, as long as each follows the meter. Little is known about this poetic style’s origins and history but it is used by many modern poets today. This variation of the haiku, which is evident by its syllable pattern, can be seen in use in many writing venues.”
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Editing
Struggles highs and lows
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I’m in the process of editing the second book in the series The Curse of Time – Book 2 Golden Healer.
I’ve had some amazing help from my blogging friends/authors: Ritu, Willow, Richard Dee, Adele Marie Park, Dorinda.
and to Joy, and Rachael too who have given me some very helpful feedback too.
Please check out these very special angels:
https://richarddeescifi.co.uk/
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https://firefly465.wordpress.com/
https://joylennick.wordpress.com/
It’s taking me longer than I originally anticipated to complete this final draft but soon it will be ready for one of my final beta readers – my daughter!
Here’s the link to the prompt from Colleen:
Colleen was a huge help with book one and I really appreciate all she has done for me. Here’s her opinion of my first book:
The Curse of Time Book 1 Bloodstone:
“This delightful book will appeal to teens and young adults who love stories filled with magical crystals, dark family curses, and mysteries waiting to be solved around every corner. Each chapter leads you on a journey of discovery where Amelina earns the right to use three wizard stones to reset the balance of time and finally break the curse that holds her family hostage. A captivating tale!” – Colleen M. Chesebro (Editor)
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You catch the feeling of editing perfectly. Great entry 💜 just keep going.💜
Thank you Willow. I had a trouble with this post it went before it was ready! Lol. Have put all you lovely beta links in now. 🙂
It’s a pleasure I really enjoyed it 💜💜💜
Bravo on the shadorma, and good luck with your continued edits!
Thank you Priscilla. 🙂
Thank you for the mention, Marje and for the lovely poem. Another form I didn’t know about, it’s lovely. xxx
My pleasure Adele. It’s great to have my team of supporters! 🙂
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Congratulations, Marje for your book 2 coming along so nicely. 🙂
Thank you Miriam. Doing a little bit each evening when I get back from work and at weekends. 🙂
That sounds like a workable plan. I finally got to a point that my next book (a memoir) is not too overwhelming. I centralized all the files and some bits and pieces written in the last three years. Now I can start writing. 🙂
What a sweet thank you to all of your beta readers. Wait until I get the SOF story ready. I’ll need your help then. I just keep plugging along and learning as I go. Huge hugs! You’ll make it. <3
It’s still got a long way to go but getting there. Send me the SOF story when you’re ready. I also have promised to help Ritu with her’s too. Would you like me to send you a copy of mine once I’m done with these edits? I’d love you to be part of my street team/early reviewers for the release. I have no idea when that will be!
Yes for sure. I want to be part of it. You make your edits and I’ll give it a read. ❤️❤️❤️
Great, thank you, I’d love for you to be part of it. It’s taking shape albeit slowly! <3 x
I know. Mine too. I get plugging along. <3
Wonderful!
Thank you. 🙂