Comments on: Structure Part 1–Anatomy of a Best-Selling Novel–Structure Matters https://authorkristenlamb.com/2011/10/structure-part-1-anatomy-of-a-best-selling-novel-structure-matters/ Author, Blogger, Social Media Jedi Wed, 05 Dec 2012 12:31:16 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.8 By: Holiday Yums: Natalie’s cookies, and tree decorating! – K.B. Owen, mystery writer https://authorkristenlamb.com/2011/10/structure-part-1-anatomy-of-a-best-selling-novel-structure-matters/#comment-12395 Wed, 05 Dec 2012 12:31:16 +0000 http://warriorwriters.wordpress.com/?p=4731#comment-12395 […] Lamb has a lot to say on this one.  Check out her post, Anatomy of a Best-Selling Novel: Structure Matters, for more on why you need to start with the basics of your […]

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]]> By: Why braiding is like story structure | Novel Girl https://authorkristenlamb.com/2011/10/structure-part-1-anatomy-of-a-best-selling-novel-structure-matters/#comment-12393 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 10:04:29 +0000 http://warriorwriters.wordpress.com/?p=4731#comment-12393 […] Structure Part 1–Anatomy of a Best-Selling Novel–Structure Matters – http://warriorwriters.wordpress.com […]

]]> By: Andrew https://authorkristenlamb.com/2011/10/structure-part-1-anatomy-of-a-best-selling-novel-structure-matters/#comment-12392 Fri, 25 Nov 2011 21:05:59 +0000 http://warriorwriters.wordpress.com/?p=4731#comment-12392 I dig how you relate novel structure to the Periodic Table, atoms, and carbon molecules. But I’m a science major and I think in terms of analogy, so I’m a sucker for that kind of thing, haha. I’m using your guide (and Plot and Structure) to help revitalize my writing. So thanks for writing this great series! It’s really helpful 🙂

Oh and I do find part of myself wanting to rebel against the structure even as I absorb the fact that it seems this is how things really work. I think though that’s a natural thing…the writer’s ego, if you will. I tell just tell that little niggling whiner in the back of my head to stuff it, that I want to REALLY be a good writer, not feel like I am without anything tangible to back it up, haha.

]]> By: Your Health! « Kate Wood's Blog https://authorkristenlamb.com/2011/10/structure-part-1-anatomy-of-a-best-selling-novel-structure-matters/#comment-12391 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 12:04:01 +0000 http://warriorwriters.wordpress.com/?p=4731#comment-12391 […] ~ Part One: Anatomy of a Best-Selling Novel ~ Structure Matters; […]

]]> By: Almost Halfway into NaNoWriMo « Lesley Coburn https://authorkristenlamb.com/2011/10/structure-part-1-anatomy-of-a-best-selling-novel-structure-matters/#comment-12390 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 18:53:07 +0000 http://warriorwriters.wordpress.com/?p=4731#comment-12390 […] http://warriorwriters.wordpress.com/2011/10/03/structure-part-1-anatomy-of-a-best-selling-novel-stru… […]

]]> By: Structure Part 5–Keeping Focused & Nailing the Pitch–Understand Your “Seed Idea” « Kristen Lamb's Blog https://authorkristenlamb.com/2011/10/structure-part-1-anatomy-of-a-best-selling-novel-structure-matters/#comment-12389 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 14:19:30 +0000 http://warriorwriters.wordpress.com/?p=4731#comment-12389 […] of the designer, but with the practical understanding of an inspector. Week one, we discussed plot on a micro-scale. Week two we panned back for an aerial shot, and discussed common plot problems that arise from a […]

]]> By: Mark Friesell https://authorkristenlamb.com/2011/10/structure-part-1-anatomy-of-a-best-selling-novel-structure-matters/#comment-12388 Tue, 25 Oct 2011 18:00:23 +0000 http://warriorwriters.wordpress.com/?p=4731#comment-12388 I think one of the toughest things for me to do is, beating up my protag… the conflict is never really harsh, it’s subtle. I have them stub their toes, but never fall flat on their face, hopeless of ever coming out on top. I don’t know if it’s because I am just a good guy or a lousy writer.

]]> By: Patti Mallett https://authorkristenlamb.com/2011/10/structure-part-1-anatomy-of-a-best-selling-novel-structure-matters/#comment-12387 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 22:41:54 +0000 http://warriorwriters.wordpress.com/?p=4731#comment-12387 In reply to Author Kristen Lamb.

Ooh, I love this reply. It’s chock-full-o-good-stuff. Thanks, Kristen!! (I’m writing it down on a 4×6, word for word.)

]]> By: Structure Part 4–Testing Your Idea–Is it Strong Enough to Make an Interesting Novel? « Kristen Lamb's Blog https://authorkristenlamb.com/2011/10/structure-part-1-anatomy-of-a-best-selling-novel-structure-matters/#comment-12386 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 14:40:41 +0000 http://warriorwriters.wordpress.com/?p=4731#comment-12386 […] the past month, we have been discussing story structure. Part I of this series introduced the novel on a micro-scale. Part II explored the big picture and offered […]

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