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Thu, 21 May 2020 17:01:10 +0000

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By: raynayday

raynayday — Wed, 20 May 2020 16:16:07 +0000

I am one of those writers who is such a “blether” that I can normally complete whatever I am writing. It is only when I start to re-read (always with the view in mind “would I enjoy reading this”) that I realize the novel lacks something. I believe that in some cases it is (as you suggest) the story-worthy problem. So this was all good advice for me and I thank you for it.

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Tue, 19 May 2020 02:39:07 +0000

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Thu, 14 May 2020 21:19:00 +0000

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By: Kristen Lamb

Kristen Lamb — Thu, 14 May 2020 14:30:00 +0000

In reply to Andrew Marcione. Isn't Les a GEM? Get the rest of his craft books if you can. They are all a fab investment.

By: Andrew Marcione

Andrew Marcione — Thu, 14 May 2020 11:55:50 +0000

Thank you for this post, Kristin! It truly amplifies the importance of having a story-worthy problem (and always asking ourselves the Why? question. By the way, in your post from last October (Why Mastery Should Matter to the Serious Author), you listed a selection of books on the craft for us to read. One of them was “Hooked: Write fiction that grabs readers at the page one and never lets them go” by Les Edgerton. He deep dives into the story-worthy problem (using “Thelma and Louise” as a great example) and includes other essentials every novel needs (inciting incident, anyone?). The book was a real eye-opener. It inspired me to get back to work and fix what needs fixin’. I can’t thank you enough for the recommendation.

Wishing you a speedy recovery from Germany!

By: Roger L Nay

Roger L Nay — Thu, 14 May 2020 02:09:55 +0000

In reply to Kristen Lamb. As a Texan, I'm sure you know something about guns. At least you didn't have to yell at screen when ex-soldiers refer to magazines as a clips and said magazines hold endless rounds. I will give some thought to an OnDemand class and email you soon. It seems like I read you live in the Metroplex or someplace west? I'm in Denton.

By: annekaelber

annekaelber — Thu, 14 May 2020 00:35:43 +0000

Hooray for the Deep Dive Bundle — I’m in! 🙂

Glad to hear you are mending. I’m considering hosting a tea party with all my personalities…characters. I *think* that’s within the guidelines. But I’m glad to quarantine-at-home. I’m glad I *can*.

By: Kristen Lamb

Kristen Lamb — Wed, 13 May 2020 22:53:54 +0000

In reply to Kristen Lamb. And Extraction was EPIC. I watched it twice not only for the story but the fight choreography and the superlative gun techniques.

By: Kristen Lamb

Kristen Lamb — Wed, 13 May 2020 22:52:10 +0000

In reply to Jeremy Bursey.

There is always some overlap, but I work hard to bring fresh new content to the classes. The ‘Unreliable Narrator Class’ is going to be TOTALLY new because I have never taught it, and I will be using examples I’ve never used in classes. As for the plotting class, it is far more comprehensive in that we are going to go beyond the Aristotelian and into 3-Act, 4-Act, 5-Act, non-linear, and parallel. It might go over the 2 hours, but that is what the recordings are for 🙂 .

With craft, you’re pretty much teaching a lot of the same techniques, but the challenge is to keep it alive, fresh and interesting. It is an excellent and VERY comprehensive class for any author, but especially a beginner.

As for the story you are working on? I would go for the bundle because I fix your story problems in that workshop. The recording of the workshop ONLY goes to the private attendees and is never offered On Demand.