Comments for How to Write a Story http://howtowriteastory.wordpress.com Storytelling basics for beginners Mon, 02 Jun 2008 18:45:24 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on Things You May Not Believe When You Learn How to Write a Story… by Del Solu http://howtowriteastory.wordpress.com/2007/08/22/things-you-may-not-believe-when-you-learn-how-to-write-a-story/#comment-355 Del Solu Mon, 02 Jun 2008 18:45:24 +0000 http://howtowriteastory.wordpress.com/2007/08/22/things-you-may-not-believe-when-you-learn-how-to-write-a-story/#comment-355 Good points you have there. Good points you have there.

]]> Comment on Things You May Not Believe When You Learn How to Write a Story… by Nikki http://howtowriteastory.wordpress.com/2007/08/22/things-you-may-not-believe-when-you-learn-how-to-write-a-story/#comment-354 Nikki Sat, 31 May 2008 13:37:40 +0000 http://howtowriteastory.wordpress.com/2007/08/22/things-you-may-not-believe-when-you-learn-how-to-write-a-story/#comment-354 One of my most recent writing professors used to tell me to "kill my darlings" all the time. I'd submit a story that I'd poured so much effort into...upwards of 2 or 3 thousand words. He would tell me to cut the story in half - an impossible feat for me. I actually cringed when I highlighted a sentence and hit the delete key. I realized I became so attached to my words that I couldn't see when they detracted from my writing. It's still something I have trouble with - it goes along with "use fewer words." Thanks for the concise words of wisdom for your fellow writers. One of my most recent writing professors used to tell me to “kill my darlings” all the time. I’d submit a story that I’d poured so much effort into…upwards of 2 or 3 thousand words. He would tell me to cut the story in half – an impossible feat for me. I actually cringed when I highlighted a sentence and hit the delete key. I realized I became so attached to my words that I couldn’t see when they detracted from my writing.

It’s still something I have trouble with – it goes along with “use fewer words.”

Thanks for the concise words of wisdom for your fellow writers.

]]> Comment on Things You May Not Believe When You Learn How to Write a Story… by Mazri http://howtowriteastory.wordpress.com/2007/08/22/things-you-may-not-believe-when-you-learn-how-to-write-a-story/#comment-353 Mazri Fri, 30 May 2008 03:32:35 +0000 http://howtowriteastory.wordpress.com/2007/08/22/things-you-may-not-believe-when-you-learn-how-to-write-a-story/#comment-353 Good work. I always use rewrite generator for my artcle or story. It help me alot. Good work. I always use rewrite generator for my artcle or story. It help me alot.

]]> Comment on Things You May Not Believe When You Learn How to Write a Story… by lethebashar http://howtowriteastory.wordpress.com/2007/08/22/things-you-may-not-believe-when-you-learn-how-to-write-a-story/#comment-352 lethebashar Sat, 24 May 2008 03:28:53 +0000 http://howtowriteastory.wordpress.com/2007/08/22/things-you-may-not-believe-when-you-learn-how-to-write-a-story/#comment-352 Helpful list. To it I would add: use contrast. Contrast is one of a novelist's secret strengths whether she opposes character types or shows contrast within a character. I liked "kill your darlings". This is something I need to remember. Thanks. Helpful list. To it I would add: use contrast. Contrast is one of a novelist’s secret strengths whether she opposes character types or shows contrast within a character. I liked “kill your darlings”. This is something I need to remember. Thanks.

]]> Comment on Get Lost? by keithmansfield http://howtowriteastory.wordpress.com/2007/08/23/get-lost/#comment-347 keithmansfield Mon, 14 Apr 2008 13:34:34 +0000 http://howtowriteastory.wordpress.com/2007/08/23/get-lost/#comment-347 This is, indeed, the curse of the novelist. Whenever I'm reading or watching anything I'm working out the plot twists - I used to presume that everybody did it, but I've discovered to my cost (when I share my thoughts!) that it's not normal behaviour. I gave up on Lost after the first series, largely because they seemed to be making it up as they went along. Now I look forward to discovering if you're right. This is, indeed, the curse of the novelist. Whenever I’m reading or watching anything I’m working out the plot twists – I used to presume that everybody did it, but I’ve discovered to my cost (when I share my thoughts!) that it’s not normal behaviour.

I gave up on Lost after the first series, largely because they seemed to be making it up as they went along. Now I look forward to discovering if you’re right.

]]> Comment on How to Write a Story: Write Short Stories by forgewrite http://howtowriteastory.wordpress.com/2007/08/20/how-to-write-a-story-write-short-stories/#comment-346 forgewrite Sat, 12 Apr 2008 20:20:19 +0000 http://howtowriteastory.wordpress.com/2007/08/20/how-to-write-a-story-write-short-stories/#comment-346 Thank you again, The time and effort that you put into your posts is clearly visible. They are really informative articles. I was also really happy to see that part about "in late out early". That has been a topic on my blog as well. Thanks again Happy Writing, Nick Thank you again,

The time and effort that you put into your posts is clearly visible.

They are really informative articles.

I was also really happy to see that part about “in late out early”.

That has been a topic on my blog as well.

Thanks again

Happy Writing,
Nick

]]> Comment on Get Lost? by Jess w http://howtowriteastory.wordpress.com/2007/08/23/get-lost/#comment-343 Jess w Tue, 08 Apr 2008 20:57:29 +0000 http://howtowriteastory.wordpress.com/2007/08/23/get-lost/#comment-343 I see what you mean about lost but since watching series 4 it seems your theory isn't correct. I might be wrong but It is still impressive how you can work things like that out. I see what you mean about lost but since watching series 4 it seems your theory isn’t correct. I might be wrong but It is still impressive how you can work things like that out.

]]> Comment on Get Lost? by ambiguousartisan http://howtowriteastory.wordpress.com/2007/08/23/get-lost/#comment-341 ambiguousartisan Wed, 02 Apr 2008 12:41:12 +0000 http://howtowriteastory.wordpress.com/2007/08/23/get-lost/#comment-341 Not a bad idea.. however it hasn't quite panned out like that huh :) Not a bad idea.. however it hasn’t quite panned out like that huh :)

]]> Comment on How to Write a Story: The Premise by David S http://howtowriteastory.wordpress.com/2007/08/20/how-to-write-a-story-the-premise/#comment-340 David S Wed, 26 Mar 2008 17:47:20 +0000 http://howtowriteastory.wordpress.com/2007/08/20/how-to-write-a-story-the-premise/#comment-340 Just as I remember my old English teacher tell it. If you have no idea what you want to say in one sentance then you cannot possibly say it in a thousand. Just as I remember my old English teacher tell it. If you have no idea what you want to say in one sentance then you cannot possibly say it in a thousand.

]]> Comment on Things You May Not Believe When You Learn How to Write a Story… by David S http://howtowriteastory.wordpress.com/2007/08/22/things-you-may-not-believe-when-you-learn-how-to-write-a-story/#comment-339 David S Wed, 26 Mar 2008 17:42:47 +0000 http://howtowriteastory.wordpress.com/2007/08/22/things-you-may-not-believe-when-you-learn-how-to-write-a-story/#comment-339 Great stuff for us who dream of seeing our name in print. I liked the fact that it was easy to follow and understand. Any help gratefully appreciated. Great stuff for us who dream of seeing our name in print. I liked the fact that it was easy to follow and understand. Any help gratefully appreciated.

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