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By: vidhya1983

vidhya1983 — Sat, 30 May 2015 13:23:00 +0000

Reblogged this on scribblings007.

By: Katrina

Katrina — Fri, 29 May 2015 15:00:13 +0000

I loved your analogies! It’s something I’ll be sure to jot down…just ordered his book on structure..thanks!

By: katkent2014

katkent2014 — Wed, 27 May 2015 03:53:59 +0000

Reblogged this on writersback and commented: So great. I know I've written the "Luck Dragon" and "Purple Volcano" a time or two, myself and had to retract.. You have such a great way of wording things, Kristen Lamb. It is a pure joy to read your blogs. Thank you.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Fri, 22 May 2015 20:41:58 +0000

I’m really hoping that my big events are in the right place. You can have big events in the middle of the story as long as you top them in the finale, right? One of my big events happens in the middle. My MC has to fight her mother and kill her, and it’s a huge scene from my book. I’ve wondered if I should move it to later, but I might just be questioning myself unnecessarily. My finale is a battle between a town and a militaristic group that the MCs get caught up in. That seems like a big enough event to top the earlier one, so that I don’t have to move that earlier scene to the end where it might not belong. (At least, I hope so.)

By: realnerdworms

realnerdworms — Thu, 21 May 2015 17:54:22 +0000

This is creepy, you’re totally in my brain with this post.
I just did a review on a book “series” that had a big freaking Falkor at the end. Even using it in the ending was so crazy! This story, which was really well developed and introduced great, lovable characters in the beginning, rushed through the ending. It leaves the reader feeling gypped and wanting. (In her defense it was her first books….)

It really makes well executed stories stand out. I’ve also recently read one series that ended so well I was thrilled. Every detail from the first book to the fifth was set up for the finale. At the end, you can look back and see exactly how it all connects and makes perfect sense. Then, you want to reread them just to make sure you didn’t miss anything.

That’s why I really loved Plot & Structure because he teaches a great way to set those little details even before you really write your novel. It is simple and at the same time powerful. The ‘formula’ is how you develop the impact the story leaves in its wake.

By: Vitor Machado

Vitor Machado — Wed, 20 May 2015 15:43:32 +0000

Well, i’ve been writing a historical novel and I have this unavoidable (kind of) massive event where a city is taken over by enemy forces. 1/3 of the book happens during this battle, mainly because the protagonist and antagonist get separated during this battle both full of grudges.

Anyway, this is a hell of a big event, allegedly bigger than what is planned for the final: City is taken back, not brutally, but politicaly. The war is just a background, but still, I would like to hear your thoughts.

Thanks Kristen

By: Is Your Story PRIMAL?—Anatomy of a Best-Selling Story Part 6 | Kristen Lamb's Blog

Wed, 20 May 2015 14:55:54 +0000

[…] all the blogs in this series, you should understand what makes a scene vs. a sequel, understand the three-act dramatic structure. You also understand that the antagonist—or Big Boss Troublemaker—is the engine of your story. […]

By: Author Kristen Lamb

Author Kristen Lamb — Wed, 20 May 2015 14:02:24 +0000

In reply to Bree Vreedenburgh. LOL. Hey, I LOVE Falcor, too. But let's face it. The Neverending Story used the Luck Dragon and so that ends it for the rest of us ;) .