tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3901370917824739259.post7946824101902703822..comments2024-03-17T06:03:00.362-04:00Comments on Fiction University: 3 Ways to Improve Your StorytellingJanice Hardyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02356672149097741248noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3901370917824739259.post-73538089642783271552016-11-21T00:35:13.678-05:002016-11-21T00:35:13.678-05:00When it comes to writing, storytelling is an unlim...When it comes to writing, storytelling is an unlimited anomaly. No longer is it committed to storybooks and scripted shows. Stories can be told in brochures, advertisements, press releases, the back of cereal boxes, landing pages…you get the idea!Kevin Elwoodhttp://www.housecleaning-maidservice-nj.com/atlantic_highlands_nj_house_cleaningstart.phpnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3901370917824739259.post-64939982016742000402016-11-11T10:13:34.777-05:002016-11-11T10:13:34.777-05:00As always, an insightful post.As always, an insightful post.Pamelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10641800481681697132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3901370917824739259.post-1717432623989271112016-03-05T08:47:56.912-05:002016-03-05T08:47:56.912-05:00When something similar happened to me, I took a br...When something similar happened to me, I took a break from writing and read a lot, especially my favorite authors. I reminded myself why I loved stories and writing. Then I went back and worked on an idea that I thought was fun, just for me. <br /><br />If the pure plotting aspect is where you're getting stuck, it helps to think about what problem your protagonist is trying to solve, why it matters, and what's at stake if they fail. Then think about all the steps needed to solve that problem. Janice Hardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02356672149097741248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3901370917824739259.post-17944990556290782492016-03-05T05:56:31.181-05:002016-03-05T05:56:31.181-05:00best advice.. i think i had lost my story thinking...best advice.. i think i had lost my story thinking abilities over a year.. no matter how many times i sit for thinking or creating a plot. i fail in that.. well i think i had lost my self confidence.. <br />direction is my passion.. but how to retain my skills back??<br />please let me know a way to solve this...Karthik Thivakarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09105873316372379945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3901370917824739259.post-55441806868915561252013-12-04T13:00:58.797-05:002013-12-04T13:00:58.797-05:00Most welcome! But now I have to ask...what's a...Most welcome! But now I have to ask...what's a creepypasta? I'm getting images of horror stories set in Italy. Janice Hardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02356672149097741248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3901370917824739259.post-30212300892673903982013-12-04T12:45:06.255-05:002013-12-04T12:45:06.255-05:00I'm trying to write a creepypasta and this wil...I'm trying to write a creepypasta and this will definitely help me. I have done some really bad stories and had to scratch them. Now I know how to improve. Thanks so much, JaniceAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05785172288600442819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3901370917824739259.post-71862336963490491222011-05-18T12:50:51.311-04:002011-05-18T12:50:51.311-04:00Amelia: Happy to help. I know what you mean about ...Amelia: Happy to help. I know what you mean about remote control. That happens to me sometimes too, and when it does, I always start getting that "I'm boring myself" feeling and know i need to shake things upJanice Hardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02356672149097741248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3901370917824739259.post-85802755291449249002011-05-17T22:04:11.551-04:002011-05-17T22:04:11.551-04:00This is great advice. I know where I want my chara...This is great advice. I know where I want my characters to end up and sometimes I operate them on remote control. This is so much better. Getting 'inside their heads' and seeing the possibility of failure. More compelling. Thanks, Janice!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14324491231695823916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3901370917824739259.post-47140622993209539782011-05-16T13:39:37.467-04:002011-05-16T13:39:37.467-04:00Elizabeth: Most welcome. I do try :) I spent too m...Elizabeth: Most welcome. I do try :) I spent too many years frustrated by writing advice so I try to fill in the gaps that made me crazy.Janice Hardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02356672149097741248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3901370917824739259.post-60526886253843051242011-05-16T13:18:28.601-04:002011-05-16T13:18:28.601-04:00Paul: Which is exactly why I do it :) Writing isn&...Paul: Which is exactly why I do it :) Writing isn't as cut and dry as list make it out to be, but sometimes you just need something concrete to study or ask yourself to get you thinking in the right direction. <br /><br />Anon: Thanks! So glad you find it useful.<br /><br />Salarsen: Choices are awesome. Great for our characters and great for us as writers. I think it's good to remind yourself that you have options same as your characters.<br /><br />Rachel: Most welcome! I love when the timing works out like that.<br /><br />Terry: It is a bit plotish, but I did approach it from the technical side for this post. Plot is just the dramatization of the story, so it makes sense they'd look a little similar sometimes. <br /><br />Sarah: Thanks!Janice Hardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02356672149097741248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3901370917824739259.post-84192013104882393182011-05-16T13:03:48.025-04:002011-05-16T13:03:48.025-04:00As usual Janice, this is a great post! This is ext...As usual Janice, this is a great post! This is extremely helpful during revision!<br /><br />I really love how you don't just talk about a concept. You give us concrete ways to apply it to our writing. Thank you so much!Elizabeth Poolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03214706118828699708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3901370917824739259.post-61819872374911028502011-05-16T12:31:09.479-04:002011-05-16T12:31:09.479-04:00Great advice! I'll definitely be keeping it in...Great advice! I'll definitely be keeping it in mind. <br /><br /><a href="http://fromsarahwithjoy.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Sarah Allen<br />(my creative writing blog)</a>Sarah Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01185278849400551014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3901370917824739259.post-71068222174251757182011-05-16T11:55:42.777-04:002011-05-16T11:55:42.777-04:00This seems to be disturbingly close to ... plottin...This seems to be disturbingly close to ... plotting! I do have to start with a character and then see what kinds of problems I can throw his way.<br /><br />Terry<br /><a href="http://terryodell.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Terry's Place</a>Terry Odellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11610682530545306687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3901370917824739259.post-24468179752822011852011-05-16T10:29:27.022-04:002011-05-16T10:29:27.022-04:00another awesome post Janice, and very timely as I ...another awesome post Janice, and very timely as I am firming up my plot today. Thanks!!!Rachel Harrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02711443001167188505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3901370917824739259.post-22515997385784201252011-05-16T08:21:01.032-04:002011-05-16T08:21:01.032-04:00This is a really great post. I like its simplicity...This is a really great post. I like its simplicity. Writing is all about observing all that surrounds us, interpreting it in as many ways as we can, and then applying it to characters and plot. I love all the choices. :)S.A. Larsenッhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06241633272588383935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3901370917824739259.post-79894539849044643082011-05-16T07:33:35.203-04:002011-05-16T07:33:35.203-04:00Brilliant Janice. Love all your stuff on plot. I&#...Brilliant Janice. Love all your stuff on plot. I'll settle down tonight with pen, paper and JHardy list and hack my way out of my own convoluted plot lines!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3901370917824739259.post-90038089636448062332011-05-16T06:45:48.266-04:002011-05-16T06:45:48.266-04:00Excellent advice as always. It's a great help ...Excellent advice as always. It's a great help to be able to sort your options into simple lists like this.Paul Anthony Shortthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14393249001158230985noreply@blogger.com