September 2014 TCWT Blog Chain
Hi guys! Since I’m posting this a little late (I meant to have it up a day early–sorry!) and to give people ample time to sign up, I’ve decided to start the blog chain two days later this time, on September 7th. So the schedule will go up on the 6th; you have until then to sign up.
Also – thanks to everyone who participated in the August blog chain! It was tons of fun to read all of the posts, and I’m still going through them.
For September’s chain, I thought an interesting topic could be:
“What are your favorite book beginnings and/or endings?”
I am really excited about this because the very beginning and very ending of a book are often the most difficult parts for writers to get right, yet they are usually where the reader is most impressionable. Examining how authors have done them well in the past will hopefully be a help to anyone who is stuck with their own manuscript. Plus, being a fan of great endings in particular, I have a feeling it can lead to some great new book discoveries.
Some notes: I realize the “favorite endings” part of this question makes it tricky, but please, refrain from spoilers in your post. If you could talk in vague terms about why you liked a particular ending, that’d be great. Also, the length that actually defines “beginning” or “ending” is really up to you. A page, a chapter, an opening or closing monologue–anything works. It might even be fun to just include a bunch of your favorite opening and closing lines. (I was actually going to make that be the topic, but I realize people tend not to keep track of that kind of thing and it might be more difficult.) And finally, when I say “book,” I mean that really loosely. Movies, plays, musicals, TV shows, etc are all valid to include as well.
And I think that’s all! If you’re interested in participating in the blog chain, just comment below with a link to your blog and any days you can’t post on, and I’ll assign you a date. (First-time visitors: you are completely welcome to join as well!) Thanks! 🙂
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First comment! Whoo!
I loved doing the August chain, so I’ll do this one.
I’d prefer a weekend, but I know I can’t do Sep. 14 or the weekend around it. I think. Just maybe not dates 11-16, if possible? Thanks!
http://www.freeasagirlwithwings.wordpress.com
So happy to hear that! And I’ll put you down for the 19th. 🙂
Thank you!
Could I have September 11? Thank you! 🙂
Do I sense a tribute in the making? 😉
but… but… that’s my birthday…. 😦
*hugs* Heroism as well as tragedy remember. Tragedy inspires heroism in the human condition, just as it can bring out the worst in people. (And this is where I go off into a very philosophical and obscure discourse about humanity and psychology as well. :-P)
Like a 9/11 tribute? No, it’s… honestly just the first day in my “blogging schedule” (such as it is) that I don’t already have another post planned for. xD
DISREGARD MY REQUEST FOR THE 11TH.
OMG you’re awesome! Seriously. I literally know no one who would do that. Seriously (apparently I’m surrounded by a bunch of a-holes, but that’s beside the point…). 😀
So I guess I take the 7th then? 🙂
Sounds good to me! 🙂
OOH OOH OOH! May I have the twenty-second? PLEASE? @_@
I’m gonna guess there’s a long-expected party involved here, but do correct me if I’m wrong. 😉
Somewhat. 😛 Hey, I got in early for once. Heehee. I think that sort of entitles me, right? 😛
Of course!
Thanks! 😀
Any day works for me. Just let me know! I already have my answer in a draft.
Forgot to post my link! http://zarahoffman.com/blog
Awesome! I’ll put you down for the 8th. 🙂
Great!
I don’t care which day, I would’ve loved the 11th since that’s when I turn sixteen, but anything works.
YO JOHN
Disregard what I said earlier, she can have the 11th and I’ll take the 13th instead. 🙂
Done!
Ooh! Can I have a Tuesday later on in the month, like maybe the sixteenth?
Yep, sounds good!
I’d be interested. I’m available all month if you’re in a pinch, but I would prefer sometime after the eighth since I have my blog posts lined up until then. If that doesn’t work fine, but if it does, yay.
Totally forgot my link: semilegacy.blogspot.com. Sorry!
Sounds good! I’ll put you down for the 27th. 🙂
I love this idea! I’d prefer an early date, as usual, but any day is fine.
Awesome! I’ll put you down for the 9th.
I honestly don’t care when, this will be my first time trying this out and I’m super excited! Preferably not a Friday or Saturday, but most dates should work for me. Thanks! And, my blog is http://www.elizamcfarlish.weebly.com
I’m going to put you down for the 10th (a Wednesday) but let me know if that doesn’t work. It’s totally okay if you have to post late. 🙂
Awesome, thanks! I’ll try to remember to post!
This is an awesome prompt! Any day after the 15th would be awesome. Thanks!
Thank you! 🙂 And I’ll put you down for the 27th.
That’s perfect! Thank you.
Wow, that’s an amazing topic. I’m free pretty much the entire month, so anytime will do. The URL is randommorbidinsanity.blogspot.com Thanks a lot, I’m really looking forward to doing this again 🙂
Yay! So happy to have you back! I’m putting you down for the 28th, if that works. 🙂
I like this topic! May I have a date some time, say, in the second half of the month? The specific date doesn’t matter much for me.
Oh, and link: anmksmeanderingmind.wordpress.com
Happy to hear it! I’ll put you down for the 26th.
Thanks! 🙂
Hey can I have a late date? Possibly on a weekend?
I love this prompt, yet I’ve got a feeling I’m going to need time to figure out some examples.
I can’t wait!
Sure! I’ll put you down for the 21st (a Sunday). 🙂
Thanks! That’ll be great!
Hey! I’d love to participate again since I enjoyed last time. Fine with any date.
theedfiles.blogspot.com
Awesome! I’ll put you down for the 25th, if that works. 🙂
Sure thing, sorry for the late reply:(
Awesome topic! I’m fine with any time in September 🙂
theloonyteenwriter.wordpress.com
Thanks! And I know it’s a pretty late date, but I’m putting you down for the 29th. (Let me know if you need to change days!)
Could I possibly take the 30th? 🙂 Otherwise any date (preferably later) is fine!
http://thelonglifeofalifelongfangirl.wordpress.com/
The 30th would be great! Though, to warn you, it’s possible that we’ll also announce the next blog chain topic on that day. If that’s a problem I can switch you to the 29th.
This sounds like a cool topic!
I can do the 12, 17, or 19.
This month is a busy month for me…
http://irisbloomsblog.wordpress.com/
The 12th would be perfect. I’ll put you down for then. 🙂
Sign me up please! Mid month is probably best but I don’t really mind. Hard prompt but I’ll do my best 🙂
I’ll put you down for the mid-month-est day: the 15th. 🙂 And no worries if you can’t think of anything and want to skip!
Any weekday works! 😀 (I think? I’m unaware of any plans my family may have at this point XD) I’m quite excited for this one 🙂
Awesome! I’ll put you down for the 20th (a Saturday). 😀
I’m in. Sounds like a good prompt.
I’ll give you the 26th, then!
Any Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday would work fine for me. My blog address is http://butterfliesoftheimagination.wordpress.com/
I’ll put you down for the 23rd (a Tuesday). 🙂
*weeps quietly in the corner like the Mock Turtle* I can’t play. I’ve been banned from making any posts on any of my blogs until my exams are over.
Ah! That’s to bad 😦
Good luck on your exams!
Sorry to hear that! Hope your exams go super well!
Hope is a fine thing.
I’m joining in again! Practically any day works for me, but it would be best if it could be a Saturday or Sunday. 🙂
http://fantasiesofapockethuman.blogspot.com/
Woohoo! I’ll put you down for the 14th (a Sunday). 🙂
Oh! This should be a fun prompt! Awesome idea, John. 🙂 I can do any day, but later in the month is preferred, if possible. Blog link: http://oliviarivers.wordpress.com/
Yay! Happy to have you join. 😉 I’ll put you down for the 28th.
Ooh, fabulous prompt! I’m in – any day except 26th-28th, please 🙂
Woohoo! I’ll put you down for the 24th. 🙂
I will join! September 6-14 are not good days.
Awesome! I’ll put you down for the 25th, then. 🙂
I was going to skip this month … But I saw the prompt and it was too good to miss! I’ll take any day.
Haha, awesome! I’ll put you down for the 17th. 🙂
Great prompt! I’d love to participate. 🙂 Could I possibly have the 18th, 22nd, or 25th?? Thanks!
http://www.brookeharrison.com
The 18th would be perfect! I’ll put you down for then.
Thanks!!
Am I too late to grab a spot? I’m currently setting up a new blog at http://www.paperdaydreams.com, but I like this topic and would love to participate if there’s still an open slot. (Preferably one nearer the end of the month, if possible, so I can get everything on my blog up and running smoothly by then.) Thanks! 🙂
You’re not too late at all. 🙂 Welcome to the chain! I’ll put you down for the 24th, if that’s okay.
Thanks, the 24th will be perfect! I’m looking forward to participating–I’ve actually known about this blog and the chain for awhile (mostly through Charley Robson and Nevillegirl), but now that I’m getting back into blogging I’m finally joining the party, haha. 😉 Thanks for organizing it!
This chain was great! I really enjoyed reading everyone’s responses. Quick question: is there going to be an October chain?
I’m wondering the same thing…
Hi guys! No, there won’t be an October chain. I’m really sorry about that.
There will be a November chain, though, which I’ll announce next week. I’ll reply here with a link when it’s up!