Let’s face it, the writing industry is confusing, and especially if you do not have a background in English, Journalism, or Communication. If you are reading about your craft, and hopefully you are, as well as reading other writer’s books, blogs, etc., the terminology, method of putting a story/novel together can be overwhelming. Writing a novel is much like putting a puzzle together. Sounds easy, doesn’t it? Well, let me tell you, it is not. Like pieces of a puzzle, there are pieces of a novel and if you fail to put the pieces in their right order, your novel will not work. You may be scratching your head, rolling your eyes and thinking what I’m writing is psychobabble fluff, but I promise you it’s not.

Let’s talk about some of the confusing write-speak just briefly. When it comes to writing, if you are any kind of writer, you get plot easily enough, hopefully. But what do you know about log-lines? The characters sound easy enough, but there are many elements to your characters too. The emotional connections, and the distinct wounds, and how do you tie these problems and dramatic events to your characters? What about generating story tension and timing the introduction with your characters and their problems/wounds? There are many pieces, but the timing for introducing these pieces is critical to GOOD writing.

I am traveling; the truth is I am camping and I am without the luxury of my 24 hour Wi-Fi, so I am remiss in re-blogging Kristen’s excellent blog post, Generating Page-Turning Momentum—Characters & The Wound. Unfortunately, there was a give-a-way that accompanied this blog post that expired on July 31st, 2015. Personally, I believe the blog itself is a give-a-way. Kristen’s blog lays it ALL out better and more concisely than I’ve yet to see it. It was a great refresher for me. Anyway—read, giggle and take notes. I guarantee Kristen’s blog will allay some of the confusion that writer’s encounter.

What the link works both ways?! Sorry, I’m really very new to all of this! :/