I have completed my second review of The Mad Hatter’s Mirror. A story which focuses on a young man involved a traumatic event then explores the effects it had on his psyche.
There were 336 modifications made to this 10 page chapter. Overall, this revision concentrated on improving the chapter’s readability. Several modifications were related to formatting and maintaining consistency.
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Pouding Chômeur is said to be a French Canadian dessert introduced during the Great Depression. This dish is easy to make, requires few ingredients, and suits those with a sweet tooth. It’s excellent when served with a portion of vanilla ice cream.
I have completed my second review of The Cheshire Cat’s Grin. A story which the focuses on a young flapper who falls for the wrong man.
There were 188 modifications made to this 5 page chapter. Overall, this revision concentrated on improving the chapter’s readability. Several modifications were related to formatting and maintaining consistency.
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During the past few years, when not otherwise occupied,I have been catching up on the classics. Some of these have included 1984, Les Trois Mousquetaires and Frankenstein.
One lovely word discovered too late to prevent some serious hair pulling!
Lacking from this collection of literature was the presence of any Canadian classics. Hence, for the first time since university I took it upon myself to catch up on some Canadiana.
Enter Anne of Green Gables and Anne of Avonlea, part of a series which I am reading while I review The Grand Project. These books have inspired generations of readers, exported Canadian culture to the Land of the Rising Sun and reminded resistance fighters of what they were fighting for.
So why had I missed the bandwagon before now? Even after I paid a visit to Prince Edward Island? Who knows! However, I feel that having a child now allows me to appreciate the stories.
I must confess however that I now wish I had read these books earlier. Perhaps I may not have been ready for them or been appreciated the works, but it would have certainly introduced me to a very special word: Moonglade.
I came across this word while reading the Anne of Avonlea and may not have noticed had Lucy Maud Montgomery not decided to make a character explicitly define the word. It describes the shimmering path of silvery light that is reflected off the moon onto a body of water.
One lovely word discovered too late to prevent some serious hair pulling when describing a scene from The Portrait! To think that word was just waiting for me, and all it needed was to pick-up the right set of Canadian classics.
I will probably make a point of it to use that world in future literature. A shame that The Grand is nestled in the mountains!
I have completed my second review of Old Soul. This story explores the concept of an immortal being who discovers there are ramifications to actions committed throughout the ages. In this chapter, John also makes a macabre discovery when introduced to something from Edgar Allen Poe.
There were 325 modifications made to this 10 page chapter. Overall, this revision concentrated on improving the chapter’s readability. So some of the modifications were related exclusively to formatting and consistency. I also included a new paragraph, which closes the loop as to how John would have missed the hotel given its prominent location.
Both Google Docs and Wattpad display the revised edition. Note that the Google Docs version permits comments and revisions, feel free to make use of this capability.
Since 7 Mar 2016, Google Docs permits users to export directly to the EPUB format. This feature is purportedly reliable in exporting hyperlinked chapter index.
Some articles state that Google Docs will import from Microsoft Word and generate a viable working product. So given Google Docs‘ collaborative capabilities and this export feature, this may prove to be an invaluable tool for drafts and early beta releases.
I am curious as to how this compares with Calibre generated documents. Normally, I export to HTML from Google Docs to create mine and that has worked well in the past.
I have completed my second review of Hadrian’s Legacy. This story focuses on the construction of the Grand‘s defensive wall, the Georgian involvement and the reasons behind it being commissioned. John is also introduced to the existence of the Grand in a hard-hitting revelation.
There were 230 modifications made to this 8 page chapter. Overall this revision concentrated on improving the chapter’s readability. So some of the modifications were related exclusively to formatting and consistency.
Both Google Docs and Wattpad display the revised edition. Note that the Google Docs version permits comments and revisions, feel free to make use of this capability.
Jennifer Derrick has made a novel proposal. Every week she plans to post an image that is meant to get our creative juices flowing. If we so choose, we can can post a link to content that was created using the image as inspiration.
She will in turn compile a digest and distribute to her various networks. Jennifer compares it to a flash writing challenge and I love it! Could be a great way to get motivated, draw out some creativity and share with others!
I have completed my second review of Penny Dreadful. This chapter introduces John Cabot to the valley, town and some of the local lore. The story focuses on The Diary of Frederick Samuels and takes place 30 years prior to the bulk of The Grand‘s stories.
There were 323 modifications made to this 10 page chapter. The bulk of the changes were centered on the use of formal language to the The Diary of Frederick Samuels. Seeing as the author of this diary would be of priviledged upbriging and be influced by Victorian literature the changes felt right.
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I have completed my second review of The Man and the Sea. This chapter introduces John Cabot, one of The Grand‘s lead characters and deals with his love for the sea.
There 62 modifications made to this 2 page chapter. Both Google Docs and Wattpad display the revised edition. Note that the Google Docs version permits comments and revisions, feel free to make use of this capability.