tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733289016000331233.post2535099259350742056..comments2024-03-28T05:05:30.116-04:00Comments on mainewords: critical factorsmshatchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06308916014310536449noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733289016000331233.post-3922767435781022072013-01-23T19:52:07.303-05:002013-01-23T19:52:07.303-05:00It wasn't the only good article, and the rejec...It wasn't the only good article, and the reject a hit at the end was pretty funny.mshatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06308916014310536449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733289016000331233.post-86526894023824858072013-01-23T19:50:25.861-05:002013-01-23T19:50:25.861-05:00That would be inspiring to hear him in person.That would be inspiring to hear him in person.mshatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06308916014310536449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733289016000331233.post-54704064329293190602013-01-23T19:44:15.445-05:002013-01-23T19:44:15.445-05:00I really enjoyed this one. I really enjoyed this one. mshatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06308916014310536449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733289016000331233.post-31352532889370711272013-01-23T19:43:59.851-05:002013-01-23T19:43:59.851-05:00correct!correct!mshatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06308916014310536449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733289016000331233.post-67624808993527568802013-01-23T19:38:57.725-05:002013-01-23T19:38:57.725-05:00well, I don't know as though I'd want tens...well, I don't know as though I'd want tension on every page. As a reader, I do like to see the characters I love get a breather now and again, but not too many!mshatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06308916014310536449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733289016000331233.post-73374496618405853812013-01-23T18:51:44.622-05:002013-01-23T18:51:44.622-05:00Maass is a master at writing advice (and a super n...Maass is a master at writing advice (and a super nice guy). At PPWC, he recommended people number their pages then throw their manuscript in the air. Gather it up, not in order, and see if you have tension on every. single. page. <br /><br />Shannon at <a href="http://thewarriormuse.com/" rel="nofollow">The Warrior Muse</a>Shannon Lawrencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934641808195675935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733289016000331233.post-4338318885004172262013-01-23T16:46:22.084-05:002013-01-23T16:46:22.084-05:00I guess a novel that moves at a brisk pace isn'...I guess a novel that moves at a brisk pace isn't an underwhelming force then?Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733289016000331233.post-45203393388268825972013-01-23T16:35:42.512-05:002013-01-23T16:35:42.512-05:00Maass always has fantastic advice, I love reading ...Maass always has fantastic advice, I love reading his articles. Thanks for posting the highlights of this one, I'm definitely fired up to write! Unfortunately, I'm several hours from home and my laptop. Oh well, there's be time this evening. :)Bethany Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12829932931010851406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733289016000331233.post-16020756336033861102013-01-23T15:42:15.898-05:002013-01-23T15:42:15.898-05:00i read that article. wish i could go hear him in p...i read that article. wish i could go hear him in person, hes going to be only 2 hrs away from me this wknd! Tara Tylerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07587802105993889515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733289016000331233.post-28023561042938537432013-01-23T14:47:22.001-05:002013-01-23T14:47:22.001-05:00He always has such great advice. He's always p...He always has such great advice. He's always pushing for BIG world stakes balanced with personal ones. He's so right. With nothing to lose there isn't much for a hero to do. <br /><br />Also, I finally renewed my subscription to WD again, so hopefully they'll send me this copy soon. :)Luanne G. Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15762881276976395955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733289016000331233.post-63850920394952584502013-01-23T14:23:27.780-05:002013-01-23T14:23:27.780-05:00That's exactly how I felt when I read those wo...That's exactly how I felt when I read those words. mshatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06308916014310536449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733289016000331233.post-45468457851966256452013-01-23T14:09:11.505-05:002013-01-23T14:09:11.505-05:00I'm reading along thinking maybe I've got ...I'm reading along thinking maybe I've got this thing licked. Everyone says my MC has great voice. The characters are all fairly well tested, BUT then number 3 - 'Dramatic outward events need to create a more devastating interior impact'.<br />WOW! I wrote that down and tacked it up above my computer. Thanks.farawayeyeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17578277501054242356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733289016000331233.post-20642907822231575152013-01-23T11:49:03.446-05:002013-01-23T11:49:03.446-05:00you are welcome! It was a great article. you are welcome! It was a great article. mshatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06308916014310536449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733289016000331233.post-24092720293778655502013-01-23T11:48:43.902-05:002013-01-23T11:48:43.902-05:00well, I don't read as many writing books as pe...well, I don't read as many writing books as perhaps I should (I read a ton of fiction!) but I do read WD from cover to cover every issue and always find something that clicks. mshatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06308916014310536449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733289016000331233.post-15313701914705525582013-01-23T11:46:57.731-05:002013-01-23T11:46:57.731-05:00This article really hit home for me just how insig...This article really hit home for me just how insightful he is. mshatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06308916014310536449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733289016000331233.post-53446440011942233932013-01-23T11:46:29.988-05:002013-01-23T11:46:29.988-05:00I know, me too!I know, me too!mshatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06308916014310536449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733289016000331233.post-58948803374095901602013-01-23T11:46:09.979-05:002013-01-23T11:46:09.979-05:00yeah, he's a prety smart guy :)yeah, he's a prety smart guy :)mshatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06308916014310536449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733289016000331233.post-76181074686733483812013-01-23T09:56:04.838-05:002013-01-23T09:56:04.838-05:00Hi, Marcy,
THIS is AWESOME.... Fantastic advice.....Hi, Marcy,<br /><br />THIS is AWESOME.... Fantastic advice.... THANKS for sharing with us!Michael Di Gesuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733289016000331233.post-48815747161544320032013-01-23T09:49:28.510-05:002013-01-23T09:49:28.510-05:00I'm always amazed at how you religiously read ...I'm always amazed at how you religiously read your WD Magazine. I need to be more diligent with that.<br /><br />"...but the sum total of what her characters observe, think, feel and express in their own unique ways." Okay, now that is genius. Love this!! Thank you so much for sharing it!!<br /><br />S.A. Larsenッhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06241633272588383935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733289016000331233.post-80823354694078199112013-01-23T08:45:22.436-05:002013-01-23T08:45:22.436-05:00I have several of his books. I love reading his in...I have several of his books. I love reading his insights.Krystalyn Drownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12895353579071997640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733289016000331233.post-58247790076350173272013-01-23T08:05:23.346-05:002013-01-23T08:05:23.346-05:00Thanks for sharing this insight. Much goes back to...Thanks for sharing this insight. Much goes back to that old expression: I don't know what 'it' is, but I know it when I see 'it.' . . perhaps 'read it?' Anyway, I felt an eye-opening surge when I read the part about the protagonist just doing it.Kittie Howardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07756250649095903317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733289016000331233.post-82180398035839653692013-01-23T07:19:58.986-05:002013-01-23T07:19:58.986-05:00Thanks for sharing Donald Maas' awesome tips. ...Thanks for sharing Donald Maas' awesome tips. It's definitely things we should remember.Natalie Aguirrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756087804171246660noreply@blogger.com