One of my chittie peeps found an awesome site where you can create Wordles.
What is a Wordle, you ask?
Well, I didn’t know either. Turns out what a Wordle is– is HIGHLY COOL!
You can paste or type in passages of text or have Wordle grab it from a blog feed if that’s your thing. I pasted in my synopsis for The Edge of Memory and made some ubercool word art:
Or maybe you prefer this option…
I also did one for my blog feed:
You can change fonts, color schemes, the number of words, etc. The word size is dependent on how frequently you use the word in the sample text.
I seriously them. I thought about doing Wordles for my next In Deep Smit entry, but I just plain couldn’t wait!
So, my writer friends… I challenge you to stick YOUR synopses into the Wordle creator. Or other blog readers… go to town with whatever strikes your fancy! Let’s see what awesomeness we can generate. Put a link in the blog comments to your best creations!
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Awesome!
So COOL! I can’t wait to try this.
Abi
That is very cool.
I think you’re TRYING to ruin my life! 😀 Here’s mine. http://wordle.net/gallery/wrdl/202182/Shadows
And my own blog post because seriously, this is the coolest thing I’ve seen in ages.
http://elanajohnson.blogspot.com/2008/09/words-gotta-love-em.html
I’ve tried Wordle, and found it a great deal of fun, but like your first example up there, I saw that I’m using my main characters’ names A LOT. I’m going to do some research into 3rd person narration with multiple characters to see how the authors I admire avoid typing their character’s name a gazillion times. Sort of like writing in first person without overusing “I.”
How fun! Thanks for this, Heather. Elana is right. You always find the cool stuff!
Oh dear. I see time wasting in my future… 😉
Hehehehehe…..it’s like word vomit. The vomit of words is all over my screen. Different colors. Pretty.
Nope, nope, nope! Fell into the time-sucking black hole of Wordle several months ago. Not going there EVER again. Too much fun.
I like the one with the black background. DRAMA!
But did you Wordle your synopsis, Mary? *g*
Okay…so, I tried it and I LOVED it!!!
Here’s my link, stop by and check it out…
I have become infected by the Wordle. I can feel my body…changing. Becoming. The strength, the heightened senses…dear God, I’ve become like a superhero! WORDLES RAWK!!