Comments on: Stop Killing Your Story! Why Suffering is Essential for Great Fiction

By: robintvale (Jessica)

robintvale (Jessica) — Fri, 19 Apr 2019 18:20:33 +0000

You’re right a story gets so boring once all the secrets are answered. Not that long ago I got some feedback from critics (other writers on wattpad) wanting to know the backstory of my character, how she got to the city, how her spirit magic works, and other things.

This was the first chapter.

BWAHAHA. Told them they had to keep reading. xD I’m not letting them have a peek until things calm down a little it’s not the right spot for that.

Why do writers think they have to dump all the info into the first chapter? It annoys the heck out me when they try to tell me I need to do so. Uh, no.

So thank you for your articles they’ve helped a lot, I’m not overexplaining anymore. 😀

As for a book that drove me crazy? GOne girl. OMG. The movie was awesome too, so many secrets and twists. My hubby loved it too.

HEee hee hee.

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By: Kristen Lamb

Kristen Lamb — Sun, 10 Sep 2017 01:49:52 +0000

In reply to Lanette Kauten. I knew I could talk you over to the the dark side :D .

By: Lanette Kauten

Lanette Kauten — Sat, 09 Sep 2017 22:12:31 +0000

I’m writing horror for the first time in my life and having a blast.

By: Dana Michaels

Dana Michaels — Sat, 09 Sep 2017 19:12:33 +0000

Thanks for this post. In contemporary romance, timing of relationship milestones is debatable. We want our leads to get together and stay together, but that’s not a very interesting story. So we create roadblocks, such as a leading lady who’s not into casual sex. But these days, it’s not realistic to think a popular leading man will pursue anyone forever, wondering if he’ll ever get into her pants.

Figuring out the most effective AND realistic time for those things readers want to happen is quite a challenge. Especially since readers don’t all have the same level of patience.

By: Carl D'Agostino

Carl D'Agostino — Fri, 08 Sep 2017 17:54:51 +0000

Enjoyed the read

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