Heya, book nerds!
I'm Meg LaTorre, and on this episode of iWriterly, we will be starting a new series
called writerly updates.
I've received a few questions from you guys about my books and their statuses.
So I thought I'd start a series to let you guys know all about my current work in progresses
(or WIPs).
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So thank you so much to you guys for your love and support.
Stay tuned to the end of this video to hear our very special announcement regarding how
we're going to celebrate that milestone.
Many of you have seen my Twitter pitches for contests such as #PitMad and #SFFpit.
But for those of you who don't know, I was querying an adult fantasy with pirates and
political intrigue.
I received quite a few partial and full requests from both editors and literary agents, many
of which ended up as polite, personalized rejections.
Some even said if I revised the story significantly, they'd like to see it again.
(Revisions that would involve a near complete overhaul of the manuscript.)
I find this both encouraging and disheartening, as I felt this book could go places and do
big things.
I went into this a touch in an Instagram post, which I'll link below.
I still have a few outstanding full requests I'm waiting to hear back on, but I've
opted to put the manuscript aside for now and edit it once I finish the manuscript I'm
currently working on.
I also decided not to throw my hat in for Pitch Wars because there were things I wanted
to work on in this manuscript first (prior to seeking outside feedback).
Being a hardcore epic fantasy reader, I've always enjoyed reading books with complex
world-building and magic systems.
As a writer, I endeavored to do something similar with this adult fantasy book.
However, after receiving a number of rejections, I've started to suspect that I may have
made the world and plot too complicated--along with having too many POVs.
I also received feedback on the structure of the story, one of which was that
the protagonist meets the antagonist too soon, which--now that I'm looking back on--I agree
with.
I've rewritten the plot outline with an entirely new premise that will likely involve
rewriting the whole book (again), but keeping the main cast of characters.
Rather than taking place across a continent, this rewrite will hone in on a single city
and single people (think swapping from A GAME OF THRONES-esque premise with tons of locations
and people to more of a NEVERNIGHT premise).
I think it has potential and I'd like to dive into this revision, but I've decided
to put the manuscript aside for now to focus my efforts on another WIP.
As I'm recording the video in September 2018, I'm about halfway through drafting
what I've been calling my adult steampunk book.
For lack of a better classification, it's a space opera with fantasy elements and steampunk
technology.
Unlike my adult fantasy, which had 6 POVs, this story is told from three POVs: my protagonist
and the two love interests.
(I LOVE love triangles.)
It also follows a single timeline and takes place when all three of the protagonists are
together--rather than having different POVs who meet each other later on in the book.
As a writer, I like to take on projects that I find challenging.
But after writing many, many manuscripts that are overly complicated, I'm endeavoring
to simplify the complexity of my stories and world-building to make them more commercial.
My steampunk book is adult and not young adult, as there will be scenes with graphic and sexual
content as well as inappropriate language.
So many people assume because I have a high-pitched, sweet-sounding voice that my stories will
be sweet and innocent, which always cracks me up.
My favorite types of stories are the NEVERNIGHTS and THE SAVIORS CHAMPION of the world, which
to me are raw, humorous depictions of the adventures characters can find themselves
on.
My goal is to finish drafting the steampunk book by the end of October and self-editing
before the end of 2018.
I find editing to be so much fun compared to drafting, so I know I need to kick myself
into high-gear to get the drafting done.
If I can begin the CP and beta-reading process before the end of the year, I will be a happy
girl.
I actually finished drafting and self-editing my adult fantasy around the same time last
year and began my beta-reading process in December 2018 (which is a tough time of year
due to holidays--I don't recommend it).
I announced this on Twitter, but because I'd like to focus on my writing projects and hit
my self-imposed deadlines, I will be pulling back on my monthly collabs for now.
As I mentioned in my summer 2018 goals video, one of my goals was to do monthly collabs,
which have been a BLAST.
However, since they do take up quite a lot of time to contact the creator, pick a topic,
arrange a time to record the videos, and then edit the longer videos, I'm not going to
be doing as many collabs in the coming months to focus on finishing and polishing these
two books.
To wrap things up, I was really discouraged over the summer as I received rejections on
my adult fantasy.
But I'm picking my feet up and pushing ahead on another story.
Which is what we writers have to do--press on regardless of rejections and what other
people think of our stories.
And write new ones.
Now onto our special announcement.
To celebrate our 2,000 subscriber milestone on iWriterly, we will be doing first page
critique giveaways.
If you aren't already subscribed to our newsletter, be sure to do so now so that you'll be entered
to win one of these one-page critiques.
Winners will be selected in our upcoming October newsletter.
So be sure to stay tuned for that.
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That's it for today.
As always, keep writing!
Oh!
I didn't put lipstick on this time.
DANG IT!
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How to Lose Weight Without Diet or Exercise - Duration: 3:39.
Ahhh! My weight went up AGAIN?! This scale MUST be broken.
Ever since I started working, the cute little university girl
has now transformed into the chubby office cookie monster!
How did this happen to me?!
I really try to watch what I eat by not eating so much for dinner
though I do instead eat a lot for breakfast and lunch.
Or is it too much?
Sometimes in the office, we have cookies and cakes and all sorts of snacks and I only grab one or two every once in a while!
I mean I really try not to but I always cave in.
They look so delicious and it's free.
I usually only eat it in the afternoon, by the evening, it's already digested and gone.
I set a goal for myself to lose half a kilo per week.
It's a weight loss goal that professionals say are very effective.
When I calculate the numbers, I should lose about 24 kg after a year.
But no, not only did I only lose half a kilo A MONTH,
in some months, I didn't even lose anything and instead gained 2-3 kilos.
But then somehow, I could do it. I lost the weight without even dieting or exercising.
It all happened when I signed a contract to be a writer.
When that happened, I quit my job and only worked from home.
I no longer had to face the parade of sweets in the office or internally battle the chocolates placed on my colleagues table.
It really helped to not be tempted.
Hedy Kober, director of Yale's Clinical and Affective Neuroscience Lab
who also co-authored a 2016 research review on how we respond to food says
"Food cues. They make you eat more."
Food cues are like seeing food, smelling food, or even just images of food that will tempt you.
It's like ringing a bell to call a dog for dinner and he's just drooling non-stop.
If Pavlov himself were to rise up from his grave to check our
salivary glands when we walk pass some grilled chicken,
he would feel like his research has yet again been proven true.
In 2016 a researcher replicated Pavlov's experiment in Google's workspace
which has a constant availability of food and drinks.
Before the experiment, the researchers noticed that most Google employees that enter the break room
would often get a drink first after entering the room.
Taking this into account the researchers decided to place snacks next to the drinks at one end of the room
while leaving the drink area empty at the other end of the room.
The experiment showed that the employees who went for a drink where the snacks were available
ate twice much than those who grabbed drinks from where there was no snacks in sight.
So, what have we learned from this?
It actually comes down to getting better control of your surroundings.
For example not putting food near your place of work to avoid tempting yourself.
As the saying goes "Out of sight out of mind"
I myself have taken complete control of my own surroundings.
Now if you were to step into my kitchen right now, you won't see any snacks laying around.
Not only do I avoid buying any junk food or snacks,
if I did buy any, I would keep it away in a cupboard.
That way, I'm not tempted.
But I admit, when you're stuck in a surrounding that you have no control over
it's much harder to resist the temptation.
It's no coincidence that the pork roast from the roadside grill shop always smells so good
or that little dessert shops likes to offer free samples
I mean there are actual jobs for people to decorate food and make it appear appetizing on screen.
This is what we must overcome.
It's been 20 years now since I left my job at the office and became a writer from home.
And trust me when I tell you my weight-loss journey hasn't been easy.
But just by making these small changes in your surrounding
I believe you'll be able to live a happier and healthier life.
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18 THINGS I'VE LEARNED IN 18 YEARS
Dream big, have ambition
and give you the means to succeed.
Enjoy the little things of life.
Don't give your trust
to anybody...
Do what makes you happy
and let nobody stopping you!
Surround yourself with friends
you are sure you can count on.
Never stay on a fail
stand up and go on!
You'll see that 99,9% of the time
your parents were right!
The obstacles of life
will make you grow.
Be grateful for what
you have at the present moment.
The wheel always spins...
Travelling and discovering the world
is the most beautiful enrichment.
Be open-minded!
Don't be afraid to
step out of your comfort zone!
Always stay faithful to your values.
Get rid of the
toxic people as fast as you can!
Have the courage to
go over your fears!
Use your mistakes
as lessons.
Don't ever let disappear
your inner child!
Thanks to all the people who are or have been part of my life
and have participated in turning me into the person that I am today.
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Fencing's Sabre Marvel Fights for Youth Olympic Glory | The Game Changers - Duration: 6:57.
My name is Jolien Corteyn.
I am 16 years old, almost 17 years old.
I represent Belgium and I've been fencing since I was four.
It is my passion and I enjoy it a lot.
(FENCING BELGIUM)
(JOLIEN IS ONE OF THE WORLD'S TOP YOUNG SABRE FENCERS)
(HEROES OF THE FUTURE)
(DE KLAUWAERTS FENCING CLUB SINT-NIKLAAS, BELGIUM)
Sabre is a very attractive sport,
because it is explosive, physical and
spectacular sport, but it requires restraint,
control and a special mind-set.
If you run the 100m in 12 seconds,
you will not suddenly improve to 11 second or 13 seconds.
In fencing, it can be very different.
It depends what shape you're in,
who your opponent is, the referee, and so on.
We have to train very hard, we sweat a lot.
The mask makes it mysterious,
but it makes it more difficult to breathe.
We have to be very mobile.
I think because some people don't know it that well,
that it is being underestimated.
(SINT-NIKLAAS, BELGIUM JOLIEN'S HOMETOWN)
For Jolien, fencing was a hobby and a game
for a long time.
We never pushed her in any way.
From that moment on, when she turned 12, she became
very focused at training and became a perfectionist.
My friends that have known me since I was little
were used to see me and my family fencing,
but when I first meet somebody, the initial reaction is always,
"Fencing? You? A girl?"
Jolien has always been very explosive and vocal.
She is not easily cornered,
so it is the perfect sport for her
to get rid of her energy and channel her aggression.
She is not shy and needs that kind of discharge.
(SPORT VLAANDEREN TRAINING CENTRE, GENT, BELGIUM)
It wasn't always easy having two fencing daughters.
There was always a big competition
between Saartje and Jolien.
It was not easy when they were younger
and ended fencing against each other.
There was always one winner and one loser.
The loser came home to mom crying
and the other came home to mom laughing.
We train well together, but we do clash sometimes.
We both want to be the best.
Saartje was always better and older,
but Jolien was catching up.
Now, she is able to beat we at times,
so we must fight for who is the best right now.
At the moment, we can both beat each other at times,
but I have to practise hard to be able to keep up.
But it makes them glad that we can do this together,
that we can continue this family tradition.
They are proud, no matter what.
Now they are proud I can go to the Youth Olympics.
I'm very proud of her. She fought hard to achieve this.
It was her dream for a very long time,
so I feel a lot of pride.
It's a pity I can't compete,
but I'm happy for her. It's all good.
For me, it's not really important who is the best.
I just want them to have fun and do as well as they can.
We went to Rio
because my dad's athlete qualified for the Olympics.
My reaction was, "Wow, this is what I want to do.
"This is the level I want to be at."
That was a huge boost for me to train ever harder.
That's our goal. That's why we are fencing.
That's why we are working so hard at training.
When I saw him with his athlete, I thought,
I want to be here as well.
With him. I want to make everyone proud.
I want to be proud of myself. I want to have that feeling.
If Jolien would be able to become Youth Olympic Champion
or to get a medal, it will be very emotional for me.
I think it will be hard not to cry in that moment.
Their development has been excellent.
They are very motivated,
and whatever happens is a bonus.
We will always be proud of her,
whether she will be first or last, with or without a medal.
(HER TIME IS NOW)
(OLYMPIC CHANNEL ORIGINAL SERIES OLYMPICCHANNEL.COM)
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Christine Ford Ex Boyfriend Writes Letter on Polygraph | Heavy.com
An ex-boyfriend of Dr.
Christine Blasey Ford claims in a letter to the Senate Judiciary Committee that Ford helped a friend with a polygraph test, contrary to her testimony, according to a letter that Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley wrote Ford's attorneys.
The former boyfriend's own letter, which you can read later in this article, says he dated Ford for six years and covers a wide range of issues, including credit card use, her alleged fear of flying and closed spaces, and why they broke up (he says she cheated.
) The boyfriend alleges he never heard Ford say she was sexually assaulted or bring up Brett Kavanaugh.
Here's the exchange that Ford had with prosecutor Rachel Mitchell under oath:.
Mitchell: "Have you ever had discussions with anyone besides your attorneys on how to take a polygraph?".
Ford: "Never.
Mitchell: "And I don't just mean counter measures, but I mean just any sort of tips or anything like that?".
Ford: "No.
I was scared of the test itself but was comfortable that I could tell the information and the test would reveal whatever it was going to reveal.
I didn't expect it to be as long as it was going to be so it was a little bit stressful.".
Mitchell: "Have you ever given tips or advice to somebody who was looking to take a polygraph test?".
Ford: "Never.
Christine Ford's former boyfriend was not named, but a copy of his letter was soon published.
The rhetoric continues to heat up in the Brett Kavanaugh nomination as Grassley's letter to the Ford lawyers claims they have been withholding evidence the committee wants to review, such as her therapist's notes and more information on a polygraph the attorneys say Ford took and passed.
Here's what you need to know:.
Ford's Ex Boyfriend Alleges She Never Mentioned Being Sexually Assaulted, Helped a Friend With a Polygraph, Lied About Credit Card Use & Showed No Fear of Flying or Closed Spaces.
The boyfriend's letter was obtained by John Roberts of Fox News.
You can read it above.
It says that the writer met Christine Blasey (now Christine Blasey Ford) in 1989 or 1990 in California.
They were friends for two years, and then they dated from 1992 through 1998.
"I found her truthful and maintain no animus toward her," the ex boyfriend wrote.
"During our time dating, Dr.
Ford never brought up anything regarding her experience as a victim of sexual assault, harassment, or misconduct.
Ford never mentioned Brett Kavanaugh," the letter states.
The letter says that Ford lived with a woman named Monica L.
McLean, and the boyfriend believed McLean was her "life-long best friend.".
During that time, McLean was interviewing for jobs with the FBI and the US Attorney's Office, the letter says.
"I witnessed Dr.
Ford help McLean prepare for a potential polygraph exam.
Ford explained in detail what to expect, how polygraphs worked and helped McLean become familiar and less nervous about the exam.
Ford was able to help because of her background in psychology.".
The writer said that he and Ford lived together while dating and were in a long-distance relationship when Ford moved to Hawaii around 1998.
They traveled around the Hawaiian islands on a propeller plane but "Dr.
Ford never indicated a fear of flying.
To the best of my recollection, Dr.
Ford never expressed a fear of closed quarters, tight spaces, or places with only one exit.".
The writer said he "assisted Dr.
Ford with finding a place to live…She ended up living in a very small, 500 sq.
house with one door." (Ford has testified that the alleged assault by Kavanaugh had long-lasting effects on her; her lawyers had indicated she was afraid of flying, and she testified she put a second door on the family home because she was afraid of closed-in spaces.
You can read more about the second door controversy here.).
The ex-boyfriend claims he ended the then long-distance relationship "once I discovered that Dr.
Ford was unfaithful while living in Hawaii." He said that he took her off the credit card they shared after they broke up.
"But nearly 1 year later, I noticed Dr.
Ford had been charging the card, and charged about $600 worth of merchandise.
When confronted, Dr.
Ford said she did not use the card, but later admitted to the use after I threatened to involve fraud prevention.".
The writer says he didn't speak with Ford again until around 2002 when she contacted him briefly.
He hadn't thought much about her until he saw the story in the Washington Post on September 16, 2018.
The boyfriend said he doesn't want to be involved in the process or investigation but wanted to be truthful about what he knows.
Grassley's Letter Mentioned the Boyfriend & Demanded More Information, Such as Ford's Therapist's Notes.
The Grassley letter, which you can read above, says that Grassley was renewing "my requests for material evidence relevant to allegations of sexual assault made by… Dr.
Christine Blasey Ford against Judge Brett Kavanaugh.".
Grassley argued, "Your continued withholding of material evidence despite multiple requests is unacceptable as the Senate exercises its constitutional responsibility of advice and consent for a judicial nomination.
He wrote that he was renewing his request "for the notes from therapy sessions in which Dr.
Ford discussed the alleged assault by Judge Kavanaugh." Grassley noted that the reports were "repeatedly cited as corroboration even while written 30 years after the alleged event and in apparent contradiction with testimony and other public statements regarding several key details of the allegations, including when the alleged attack occurred, how many individuals were present in the bedroom in which the attack was alleged to have occurred, and how many individuals attended the party.".
Grassley indicated that Ford's lawyers had previously argued that the notes "contain private, highly sensitive information that is not necessary for the Committee to assess the credibility of [Dr.
Ford's] testimony.".
He also renewed his requests for "copies of all audio or video recordings produced during the course of Mr Hanafin's polygraph examination of Dr.
Ford, as well as polygraph charts and other data that Mr Hanafin relied upon in preparing his report.".
Grassley said it was "unfair to rely on the result of a polygraph examination while withholding the materials necessary to assess the accuracy of the results.
He then brought up the boyfriend's letter, writing, "the full details of Dr.
Ford's polygraph are particularly important because the Senate Judiciary Committee has received a sworn statement from a longtime boyfriend of Dr.
Ford's stating that he personally witnessed Dr.
Ford coaching a friend on polygraph examinations.
When asked under oath in the hearing whether she'd ever given any tips or advice to someone who was planning on taking a polygraoh, Dr.
Ford replied, 'Never.'" Grassley added, "This statement raises specific concerns about the reliability of her polygraph examination results.
The Senate therefore needs this information.".
He also asked for any and all written audiovisual or electronic materials relating to the allegations previously provided to any reporter.
For example, he is seeking Dr.
Ford's communications with a Washington Post reporter over an encrypted app.
He said that Dr.
Ford's allegations have "put Judge Kavanaugh on trial before the nation.
A sitting federal judge and Supreme Court nominee has been accused of committing a violent crime.".
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