tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568117157220074400.post3530059750035238215..comments2024-02-22T05:37:41.257-05:00Comments on Christine Rains - Writer: Word Witch Wednesday - hooray for Story GeniusChristine Rainshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568117157220074400.post-35205231666686955062018-02-14T10:09:33.068-05:002018-02-14T10:09:33.068-05:00I wake up every morning praying to my God to stren...I wake up every morning praying to my God to strengthen Dr.james for his good works that he is doing around the world. I lost my lover some months back but thanks to Dr.james for helping me to get him back within 48 hours. Contact Dr.james via (drjamesd3@gmail.com) or via whatsap number on +27737872215 thanks Dr.james for the help you render me..Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11934463421723221972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568117157220074400.post-49882475666462894552018-01-15T16:38:43.723-05:002018-01-15T16:38:43.723-05:00Hi Christine - thanks for letting us know about th...Hi Christine - thanks for letting us know about this book and in particular Lisa. Sounds like you're putting her ideas to good effect - cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568117157220074400.post-60523158539800800912018-01-14T18:20:00.137-05:002018-01-14T18:20:00.137-05:00Sounds interesting. I plot my book, but then I nev...Sounds interesting. I plot my book, but then I never seem to follow it and end being a pantser.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568117157220074400.post-54401846335303766002018-01-13T23:36:38.292-05:002018-01-13T23:36:38.292-05:00I'm not a pantster-- at least not completely. ...I'm not a pantster-- at least not completely. I'm like you, I start with a beginning and an ending, then I make notes on things I want to happen in the middle. But I leave room open for changes and plot surprises. And I start with the idea that my character has to learn something-- I think that comes from high school English where stories had to have a theme. Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568117157220074400.post-4014241940795559912018-01-12T14:08:21.316-05:002018-01-12T14:08:21.316-05:00Sounds interesting, but I recall being very dumb a...Sounds interesting, but I recall being very dumb at science stuff in high school so I'm not sure how well that book would click with me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568117157220074400.post-31638567328193699722018-01-12T12:52:58.588-05:002018-01-12T12:52:58.588-05:00Sounds like a great book for pantsers. I'm gla...Sounds like a great book for pantsers. I'm glad you found a good one. We all have our own writing methods. What works for one, doesn't necessarily work for another. It doesn't matter how we get the job done, as long as we get it done! Cool that Stephen King is a pantser.Sherry Ellishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07844837212122243321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568117157220074400.post-59434984379098442072018-01-11T11:43:36.650-05:002018-01-11T11:43:36.650-05:00Brain science and writing? I'm hooked. :) I ju...Brain science and writing? I'm hooked. :) I just went and picked it up too. Thanks!Tonja Dreckerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07683717853264134466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568117157220074400.post-75810793031155035042018-01-11T09:29:29.320-05:002018-01-11T09:29:29.320-05:00I have been on the fence about this book but you s...I have been on the fence about this book but you sold me. Looking forward the newsletter article. Juneta keyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08815758043024184034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568117157220074400.post-26391127198684627862018-01-11T08:45:58.836-05:002018-01-11T08:45:58.836-05:00I am too! :)I am too! :)Christine Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568117157220074400.post-62834322654001230942018-01-11T08:44:33.760-05:002018-01-11T08:44:33.760-05:00Hehehe. Me too!Hehehe. Me too!Christine Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568117157220074400.post-54287465833580555182018-01-10T16:43:17.959-05:002018-01-10T16:43:17.959-05:00Looking forward to Lisa's article in the newsl...Looking forward to Lisa's article in the newsletter.The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568117157220074400.post-24115253917978004032018-01-10T14:58:48.062-05:002018-01-10T14:58:48.062-05:00This book will wow you with how it explains that p...This book will wow you with how it explains that psychology. It seems like common sense to me now and makes me wonder how I didn't see it so clearly before.Christine Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568117157220074400.post-53045614291197001392018-01-10T14:57:44.719-05:002018-01-10T14:57:44.719-05:00High five! I do the same. Every story is different...High five! I do the same. Every story is different.Christine Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568117157220074400.post-54826260897264074722018-01-10T14:56:33.226-05:002018-01-10T14:56:33.226-05:00Oh yes, good for plotters too. Cron describes what...Oh yes, good for plotters too. Cron describes what pantsers have right and what plotters have right, and what they need to do to really hook writers.Christine Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568117157220074400.post-81651718673823855522018-01-10T14:55:36.101-05:002018-01-10T14:55:36.101-05:00I definitely recommend it!I definitely recommend it!Christine Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568117157220074400.post-6650333183857526202018-01-10T14:53:46.874-05:002018-01-10T14:53:46.874-05:00Sold! I seriously think writing is ALL about psych...Sold! I seriously think writing is ALL about psychology and have been trending that direction in recent years, but I'm all for a blow by blow on the actual science behind it. Crystal Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912469552483168148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568117157220074400.post-7884874269925607082018-01-10T14:02:05.396-05:002018-01-10T14:02:05.396-05:00It’s been a long time since I’ve read a book on wr...It’s been a long time since I’ve read a book on writing. It looks like we have very similar processes, even though I consider myself to be more of a hybrid writer. Each story is a little different, and I love being flexible like that. I used to take a lot of notes, and it drove me crazy. Now I just takes the notes I need - like a chart of hair and eye colors and a family tree (if needed). Sometimes I have maps. Whatever. I’ve never understood static writing advice. I do what I want. ^_^ Stephen King does what he wants. Doing the same has made me a better writer. krystal janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08982747799563029153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568117157220074400.post-8394597986196087082018-01-10T13:34:36.347-05:002018-01-10T13:34:36.347-05:00Go pansters! I think this would be good for plotte...Go pansters! I think this would be good for plotters too. I haven't read that yes, but it's now high on my list.H. R. Sinclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06715450637785127208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568117157220074400.post-20586601171892195772018-01-10T13:33:58.485-05:002018-01-10T13:33:58.485-05:00I just ordered "Story Genius" and "...I just ordered "Story Genius" and "Wired for Story"...almost did Kindle because I didn't want to wait. But decided I really would rather mark up a paper book! And I'm still a book smeller.Donna Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13738281869266957726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568117157220074400.post-40637000648090758852018-01-10T13:19:36.994-05:002018-01-10T13:19:36.994-05:00I already know plotting and building character she...I already know plotting and building character sheets, so that might be a good book to pick up.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568117157220074400.post-83064998182589247082018-01-10T10:33:42.797-05:002018-01-10T10:33:42.797-05:00That's awesome! They really helped to solidify...That's awesome! They really helped to solidify my focus and give me direction. I can pants a plot, but story is more difficult.Christine Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568117157220074400.post-83386782949109117962018-01-10T10:32:20.309-05:002018-01-10T10:32:20.309-05:00I borrowed the books from the library, but I'm...I borrowed the books from the library, but I'm definitely going to have to get my own copies. :)Christine Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568117157220074400.post-20482220772635643112018-01-10T10:30:19.160-05:002018-01-10T10:30:19.160-05:00It might help as she differentiates between story ...It might help as she differentiates between story and plot. I'm excited that she will be sending the IWSG an article too! :)Christine Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568117157220074400.post-69673491745576883352018-01-10T10:28:32.049-05:002018-01-10T10:28:32.049-05:00Hopefully you'll find the book helpful. I'...Hopefully you'll find the book helpful. I'm glad you dropped by too. :)Christine Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568117157220074400.post-48795242046126646542018-01-10T10:22:58.803-05:002018-01-10T10:22:58.803-05:00I don't understand why some authors feel the n...I don't understand why some authors feel the need to diss other types of writing or art styles. Just discuss your own, not why others are wrong.Christine Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.com