Comments on: The Art of Story Seduction—From Spark to Romance, Climax to Commitment

By: Caleb L

Caleb L — Thu, 14 Sep 2017 21:20:34 +0000

Thanks for the great post and continual encouragement. I’ve found it incredibly difficult to stop from oversharing, especially as I think of more and more I want to add. Any tips about how to sprinkle these details throughout the story? What should be shared when, and how much? Currently working on my first novel.

By: Debbie Erickson

Debbie Erickson — Mon, 11 Sep 2017 13:32:01 +0000

A great, simple post that relates to “story” well. Thanks!

By: Writing Links 9/11/17 – Where Genres Collide

Writing Links 9/11/17 – Where Genres Collide — Mon, 11 Sep 2017 11:06:23 +0000

[…] https://authorkristenlamb.com/2017/09/the-art-of-story-seduction-from-spark-to-romance-climax-to-comm… This, I think explains what your story should bring to the reader: an experience like a date. Some good ones, some—not. […]

By: Kristen Lamb

Kristen Lamb — Sun, 10 Sep 2017 18:19:05 +0000

In reply to Zara Wesy. I find metaphors and anecdotes make lessons far clearer in our minds instead of giving "rules". It shows through illustration why and the emotions we are creating (or not) with the reader. Thanks for the comment! :D

By: Zara Wesy

Zara Wesy — Sun, 10 Sep 2017 15:19:45 +0000

Loved how you used the two dates as a way to illustrate the two big problems opening pages can have – killing with boredom, killing with too much info. It’s finding that midpoint that the real challenge.

By: Kristen Lamb

Kristen Lamb — Sun, 10 Sep 2017 13:02:42 +0000

In reply to Ana Calin. *sniffs* Awww, I appreciate that SO much and thank you!

By: Ana Calin

Ana Calin — Sun, 10 Sep 2017 09:26:39 +0000

There’s nothing like your posts, Kristen! Missed you 🙂 With two relseases now in September and my editing job – alnded a contract with a publisher – I’ve been swamped. But I always return, like a wild lover, LOL. I found myself sending the authors whose work I edit to you. I said Kristen Lamb is THE place to go if you want to learn the craft. You’re awesome!

By: Anne

Anne — Fri, 08 Sep 2017 21:55:40 +0000

Uf. I had an over-sharing Oliver. And then, when I believe he sensed the date wasn’t going well, he pulled out a journal of his own poetry, and had me read one he wrote about how girls don’t like nice guys, but only want good-looking ones who will treat them poorly. Funny, this movie didn’t improve the date…
Thanks for another interesting and helpful article. I always enjoy your perspective on this crazy ride!

By: Jessica

Jessica — Fri, 08 Sep 2017 19:55:30 +0000

I was thinking about this process in terms of series novels. I was trying to figure out why there are some series where I adore everything in the first book or two: the characters, the world building, the writing, everything. Then two books in, same world, same characters and I just can’t be bothered to finish in it and most of the time, I can’t quite put my finger on why. Any thoughts on this phenomenon?

By: Brian Pope

Brian Pope — Fri, 08 Sep 2017 19:54:13 +0000

Yikes. I’m hoping my story’s first five are captivating enough, but now I’m having second thoughts, fearful that my world-building in those pages might be confusing and off-putting. I felt I had to explain the use of neuter-gender pronouns in chapter two, since my main character is a neuter. I’m afraid I might have bored the reader with a grammar lesson. Ugh.