This month's question is: What is my favorite writing craft book? Answer: Save the Cat! Writes a Novel. It breaks up a story into 15 plot points. All you have to do is follow the plot points and voila, you have a novel. Right. If it were only that easy! But seriously, it takes out some of the mystery of how to write a good novel. I have found it quite useful on my writing journey.
And now for the latest report of German Shepherd, Klaus's destruction:
My daughter's wallet. Apparently, Klaus has an appetite for fine leather.
And styrofoam pots. 😁
Klaus is super toothy. I suppose chewy toys aren't enough for his needs, poor thing. ("Poor us," says Sherry, "and poor OUR things")
ReplyDeleteHaha! He is most definitely a mouthy dog!
DeleteSorry about your daughter's wallet. I like Save the Cat Writes a Novel too. I'm hoping it helps me plot out my next book, though I'm sure it won't be as easy as it sounds.
ReplyDeleteAny which way you look at it, writing a novel isn't easy. But Save the Cat definitely gives some good guidelines.
DeleteOh, Klaus. He's teething. It'd almost be cute if he hadn't ruined your daughter's wallet.
ReplyDeleteThat puppy has been teething a while. You should see the damage he's caused!
DeleteHi, Sherry!
ReplyDeleteThat writing craft book does indeed seem like a useful tool. I'm sure it has helped many authors to become more accomplished and successful.
OMG! What are we gonna do with that rascal Klaus? Maybe he's a vegetarian and was hungry for the greenbacks inside your daughter's wallet. :) Maybe after dining, he was in the mood for a little pot. :)
Seems like Klaus is an excellent candidate for obedience school.
Have a great month, dear friend Sherry!
Klaus is definitely a good candidate for obedience school! I'm not there to help with the training, so obedience school is most certainly in order.
DeleteOh no! That puppy certainly has an appetite for the non-digestable. I hope your property can handle these young years. :)
ReplyDeleteThere has been lots of damage. Fortunately, the ex is a very good handiman.
DeleteMy favorite writing book!
ReplyDeleteHe's a chewer. The dog I had growing up ate my 45 records, the coffee table legs, and a hole in the wall behind the couch.
Your dog sounds a lot like Klaus!
DeleteHe is probably stressed from sadness after Bootsy.
ReplyDeleteNah. Klaus and Bootsy didn't get along so well. Now, if it was Schultz misbehaving like this, I'd say you were on to something.
DeleteWe have the same favorite craft book. As to Klaus...puppies are just that. At least this wasn't your favorite pair of Adidas.
ReplyDeleteI saw a lot of people selected Save the Cat. It's a good book!
DeleteMaybe it's time to crate Klaus with some doggie chew toys. I like dogs, but not the puppy stage. Oy.
ReplyDeleteKlaus has lots of chew toys and spends a decent amount of time in his crate. He just has a lot of energy and is quick to get in trouble.
DeletePuppies can really be a test of patience.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite craft books would be Zissner's "On Writing Well" but it may be shifting to Orr's, "A Primer tor Poets and Readers of Poetry" which I just read.
I'm am unfamiliar with both of those books. I'll have to check them out.
DeleteHi Sherry loved the read. Have at last solved my Blogger problem today (Thurs). Hope you and family are well and safe.
ReplyDeleteYvonne.
That's good news! I hope I can once again comment on your blog.
DeleteYikes! Looks like Klaus has the same taste for things that aren't his as my daughter's Newfoundland has for her little son's toys. Nuts! I've got to find this Save the Cat book everyone's talking about. Thanks for the tip. All best to you!
ReplyDeleteSave the Cat is a popular choice today.
DeleteOh my! Must hide things from Klaus.
ReplyDeleteOr learn to make everything invisible. :)
DeleteI had a dog (now deceased) who had a taste for leather. He also liked soap and crayons.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Janie
Dogs have the strangest sense of taste!
DeleteOh dear! Keep this up Klaus and you'll find yourself in the dog house
ReplyDeleteHe's been in the doghouse a few times!
DeleteI had a dog that liked leather too. So interesting to see what they eat- though not always fun to find things destroyed.
ReplyDelete~Jess
My ex has had quite enough of Klaus's destructive nature!
DeleteWOw crazy dog with a huge appetite
ReplyDeleteCrazy is right!
DeleteYou freaked me out for a second, thinking the dog ate terracotta. I mean, I'm not saying it can't happen, but generally that doesn't get chewed. Just Styrofoam though, whew!
ReplyDeleteI had a productive month reading for a read-a-thon, writing a few book reviews, checking in with hospitalized family members, and writing a WEP flash fiction.
Have you seen the notebook on the current (Aug 25) giveaway at Operation Awesome? That is some amazing custom art. Debut authors are always surprising me.
I'm ready for the summer heat to be over. 🥵
Klaus has certainly caused a lot of destruction.
ReplyDeleteI have not seen the current giveaway on Operation Awesome. I will see if it's still up.
ReplyDeleteOne of the best decision i ever made was contacting Dr Otonokpo to help me get my lover back, I was life filled with happiness after i contacted Dr Otonokpo because he didn't just bring my lover back to me he also made our love for each other more unique and superb. If you need to spice your relationship with more love and attention contact Dr Otonokpo on his Email Address otonokpotemple@gmail.com, call/whatsapp him via his contact +2348114129781 and be happy just like i am, thanks Dr Otonokpo for your great work.
ReplyDelete