tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post1714033173576352723..comments2024-03-27T12:41:31.596-06:00Comments on Book Dreaming: Tension and ConflictShannon O'Donnellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17299313309059235876noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-25572068781039652112012-01-06T17:48:21.823-07:002012-01-06T17:48:21.823-07:00This is why I lOVE being a writer. [insert evil gr...This is why I lOVE being a writer. [insert evil grin here] :DStinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11415189347501942340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-1799455907336437572012-01-06T12:55:21.301-07:002012-01-06T12:55:21.301-07:00I used to, and now I'm not. Also, I love Sol S...I used to, and now I'm not. Also, I love Sol Stein. The man changed my life on pacing.Elana Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05877856005992028912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-78839127155823075262012-01-06T03:09:10.088-07:002012-01-06T03:09:10.088-07:00Oh each of my characters have their special little...Oh each of my characters have their special little miseries, but this is only the beginning. <br /><br />Wait for the sequel. ;-PMisha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-60325696464365183802012-01-05T22:21:05.250-07:002012-01-05T22:21:05.250-07:00It took me a long time to realize this too, but I ...It took me a long time to realize this too, but I threw my MC in my latest book under the bus. And the chariot. And the horse. <br /><br />Poor girl!Stephanie Thorntonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17437077559099315853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-89710431913609498302012-01-05T20:50:38.029-07:002012-01-05T20:50:38.029-07:00I've been pretty mean to my characters lately ...I've been pretty mean to my characters lately but I think I can always learn a better way to be mean to them. Of course this is all for a good cause :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-20093065461582841382012-01-05T16:11:00.653-07:002012-01-05T16:11:00.653-07:00This is exactly what I needed as I head back into ...This is exactly what I needed as I head back into my wip. Thanks!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09687047513163296827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-76439906743746411282012-01-05T12:29:49.532-07:002012-01-05T12:29:49.532-07:00I could be meaner. Story of my life.
Write on!
Pl...I could be meaner. Story of my life.<br />Write on!<br /><br /><a href="http://maryaalgaard.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Play off the Page</a>Mary Aalgaardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08051735579638637382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-34709970851495256122012-01-05T11:39:03.550-07:002012-01-05T11:39:03.550-07:00I tend to cut out over half of my book when I revi...I tend to cut out over half of my book when I revise, but I still feel like I'm too nice to my darling scenes. Always room for improvement, I suppose!Meredithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00462382909938737612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-57276600540078900862012-01-05T11:26:23.790-07:002012-01-05T11:26:23.790-07:00Yes. *hanging head in shame* I need to kill more o...Yes. *hanging head in shame* I need to kill more of my darlings. But it's so hard! ;pCarolyn Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03780443388339294502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-30672931061904251212012-01-05T11:25:15.445-07:002012-01-05T11:25:15.445-07:00Great quotes!
I think I'm pretty mean to my c...Great quotes!<br /><br />I think I'm pretty mean to my characters. I make them clueless, they make stupid mistakes, bad guys are after them, and so on. When things come around later--they've learned some lessons and defeat the bad guys--that's the payoff.Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-12588733427106129832012-01-05T10:52:34.914-07:002012-01-05T10:52:34.914-07:00Conflict -- The more the merrier!Conflict -- The more the merrier!Mary Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09429769115085903305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-4169936839248855632012-01-05T10:38:15.212-07:002012-01-05T10:38:15.212-07:00Great point! And such an excellent question to kee...Great point! And such an excellent question to keep in mind throughout a manuscript, "Am I being too nice?" Many times I am being too nice...Barbara Watsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06547166495514562286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-70576664853053824012012-01-05T10:23:44.062-07:002012-01-05T10:23:44.062-07:00It took me a while too I have to admit. But once I...It took me a while too I have to admit. But once I did embrace it, the whole game changed, for the better!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05130733681254163610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-80815404254510760122012-01-05T08:48:50.294-07:002012-01-05T08:48:50.294-07:00I finally tossed an entire story that didn't w...I finally tossed an entire story that didn't work because I couldn't be mean enough to the characters! They kept rescuing themselves far too often! :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-5380747086416031182012-01-05T07:31:35.240-07:002012-01-05T07:31:35.240-07:00The harder they fall, the stronger they become if ...The harder they fall, the stronger they become if they can pick themselves up again. <br /><br />I like knowing the hero is going to win in a book, but there needs to be enough tension to keep me guessing HOW it will happen.Kimberlee Turleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04695299361596799423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-86531483943100459522012-01-05T07:04:58.447-07:002012-01-05T07:04:58.447-07:00Oooh no I love my characters suffering!! LOL!! Oh ...Oooh no I love my characters suffering!! LOL!! Oh the power! LOL! Take care<br />xOld Kittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13185547869183611159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-62044278240058384822012-01-05T07:02:59.038-07:002012-01-05T07:02:59.038-07:00I don't have problems with conflict, that'...I don't have problems with conflict, that's for sure. LolMiranda Hardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17880449368013410349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-89663258953843625772012-01-05T06:50:49.126-07:002012-01-05T06:50:49.126-07:00Let's see...one gets blown up by a grenade, an...Let's see...one gets blown up by a grenade, another is beaten into a coma, a third is put in professional jeopardy. I think I'm good! :)DL Hammonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02007260062331783715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-55490861834721904332012-01-05T06:40:37.406-07:002012-01-05T06:40:37.406-07:00Great quotes :-) And perfect food for thought for ...Great quotes :-) And perfect food for thought for the day's work ahead. Thanks!Kenda Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12972218446945404475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-40455411706890067072012-01-05T05:43:23.644-07:002012-01-05T05:43:23.644-07:00I think I'm the one who's miserable. I lov...I think I'm the one who's miserable. I loved the first quote, and your paragraph really resonated with me. Maybe I'm not being tough enough on my characters. Maybe the angst is weak. I think this week I'll free write and see what I can't come up with. After all, pain and perserverence pays off!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03667521490706435608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-46549174663056079512012-01-05T05:22:08.771-07:002012-01-05T05:22:08.771-07:00Yes, I have the tendency to be too nice to my char...Yes, I have the tendency to be too nice to my characters. That's why it's taken me years to finish my manuscript. You're right. It's important not to be nice to them and to ramp up the tension.Natalie Aguirrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756087804171246660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-89772769673382858512012-01-05T05:01:40.233-07:002012-01-05T05:01:40.233-07:00There are definitely areas that I have to constant...There are definitely areas that I have to constantly work at and being cruel to characters is def. on the list along with a zillion other things!Laura Paulinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06503090226508079501noreply@blogger.com