Comments on: Fiction Addiction: How Great Storytellers Put the “Meth” into “Method”

By: Kristen Lamb

Kristen Lamb — Sat, 29 Jun 2019 18:51:44 +0000

In reply to Ed Hoornaert. Preaching to the choir. I had a stack of brilliant ideas that all crashed and burned and finally got tired of it and started studying structure (which did NOT excite me at all). All of those old "brilliant" ideas I am now working on and finishing because I know HOW to. Structure isn't especially sexy, but it makes a HUGE difference. If you get a chance, get Plot Boss while it is on sale. I take all it took me a decade to learn and put it into a fun class you can watch at your leisure, study and take notes. And I make it fun.

By: Kristen Lamb

Kristen Lamb — Sat, 29 Jun 2019 18:49:42 +0000

In reply to ZeroSpace. Aww, thanks ((HUGS)).

By: ZeroSpace

ZeroSpace — Sat, 29 Jun 2019 16:24:22 +0000

As a person who loves music a little bit more than reading, this is my favorite thing you have ever posted. And I love the headline. You are brilliant. Thanks!

By: Ed Hoornaert

Ed Hoornaert — Fri, 28 Jun 2019 04:25:01 +0000

I’m glad to hear you emphasizing structure, because for me at least it’s been the most challenging part of writing. I can craft a compelling image or scene, no problem. A whole long novel. Harder!

By: Kristen Lamb

Kristen Lamb — Thu, 27 Jun 2019 14:54:49 +0000

In reply to V.M.Sang. I love that analogy for myself when writing. You can FEEL when you've gone too long without a dive or twist and, conversely, when you might want to ease back and give the reader a breather. It helps for pacing.

By: V.M.Sang

V.M.Sang — Thu, 27 Jun 2019 14:29:35 +0000

Thank you for that interesting and helpful post. I really enjoyed the way you likened a story to a roller-coaster. It’s a brilliant analogy. I’ve read books like that! You want to know how it all ends, but don’t want to finish the book. If feels as if you’ve lost friends you’ve made while reading.