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A Hodgepodge of Useful Bits & Pieces – Mid-August 2013 | — Thu, 05 Mar 2015 19:03:23 +0000

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What Sharknado Taught Me About Characters | writermummy — Sun, 12 Jan 2014 08:55:36 +0000

[…] and I finally watched Sharknado the other night. I’d read about it on Kristen Lamb’s blog and it sounded right up hubbie’s street: low budget B Movie with awful special effects […]

By: Jason Gallagher

Jason Gallagher — Wed, 28 Aug 2013 04:40:31 +0000

I have not seen Sharknado, but I have seen some clips, and heard the hype; it looks truly awful! I loved Star Wars before metachlorians, and the truth is, I loved it even more after! I love explanations, and I want a certain degree of “realism” in books, even if they are about things that are not real. Science Fiction especially, needs to establish a set of rules, and then stick by then. The first season of Heroes was amazing and universally loved. We knew what each character’s super powers were, and what there limitations were too. There was a great balance. In the following seasons, for me, I felt like they just wrote in super powers to unexplain situations. Superpowers that undid problems, or counteracted other superpowers – sloppy writing. I’m not a scientist, but I know what the rules of hurricanes, tornadoes, and sharks enough to know there isn’t a glean of reality. So, I guess, I like explanation, rules, and continuity. But then again, I’m the same guy who is still upset that “The Never Ending Story” actually ended!

Thanks again for an insightful post Kristen.

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Fri, 16 Aug 2013 21:24:40 +0000

[…] do love Kristen Lamb’s post, “What SHARKNADO Can Teach Us About Writing“. She gives us permission to dive into what we want to write about and provides examples of […]

By: coachdaddyblogger

coachdaddyblogger — Mon, 05 Aug 2013 15:42:51 +0000

1. Write what you love.
2. Love what you write.
3. Read Kristen’s blog, and comment when appropriate.

By: Sabrina Sumsion

Sabrina Sumsion — Mon, 29 Jul 2013 21:24:13 +0000

What good thoughts! I love that you wrote this post. I keep exploring different types of writing and as a former literary publicist, I KNOW I should stick to one genre. Unfortunately, I love trying new things and challenging myself with new ideas. I’ll just keep on keeping on then. 🙂

By: Pippa DaCosta

Pippa DaCosta — Mon, 29 Jul 2013 14:39:29 +0000

Reblogged this on Hotel California and commented: Personally, I won't be watching Sharknado, but I do wholeheartedly believe that nobody can please everyone all of the time. When it comes to writing, there's a great deal of pressure to get it right, to avoid cliches and to come up with that one original idea. If I took all of the advice to heart I'd be a complete mess. So it's a pleasant surprise to read Kristen Lamb's blog post and come away feeling refreshingly relaxed about writing. I write because there's something inside that tells me I must and I'm not concerned with the rules. For me, writing is a need and the moment it becomes a chore will be the day I throw in the towel.

By: Karen R. Thorne

Karen R. Thorne — Sat, 27 Jul 2013 00:17:02 +0000

Thanks, Kristen, for such an inspiring post! I shared it on Facebook as well as on my blog – it’s more validation for me and my writing, since I am a Visionary/Metaphysical novelist writing for the new paradigm. I totally trust what my Muses give me (well, most of the time…they really do challenge me!), and I let my characters tell me their story. I really appreciate reading that others do the same, and that it’s okay! Scary, bucking tradition. But totally worth it. 🙂

By: spthatcher

spthatcher — Fri, 26 Jul 2013 20:09:58 +0000

Reblogged this on These Foolish Things and commented: I am sharing this because it has valuable information and (ahem. Cough) I want to win something. But the advise is REALLY good.