tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1025201337316610324.post1539797796808017697..comments2023-12-31T20:43:08.499-05:00Comments on THE STILETTO GANG: What Makes Excellent Writing?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1025201337316610324.post-61551232629269051822020-03-17T21:50:26.642-04:002020-03-17T21:50:26.642-04:00Thanks for the compliment, Laura. Coming from you,...Thanks for the compliment, Laura. Coming from you, that means a lot!Saralynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17484871081463184438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1025201337316610324.post-19207280203079324392020-03-17T19:15:55.963-04:002020-03-17T19:15:55.963-04:00Wonderful article, Saralyn. I agree with you about...Wonderful article, Saralyn. I agree with you about theme and characters. Sometimes we don't realize what the theme of our story is until we finish writing. When it becomes apparent, that's when you know you've done your job. The characters are what people remember. Your books are great examples. Laura Elvebakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13244784234252040454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1025201337316610324.post-59302075114509169222020-03-17T15:05:00.381-04:002020-03-17T15:05:00.381-04:00Many thanks for your kind and supportive comment, ...Many thanks for your kind and supportive comment, Daniella. I'm not surprised that you agree, since your own characters are driving forces!Saralynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17484871081463184438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1025201337316610324.post-79215245865872125492020-03-17T15:02:37.288-04:002020-03-17T15:02:37.288-04:00I agree, Kathleen. And you don't hear much abo...I agree, Kathleen. And you don't hear much about theme these days. (Maybe people have negative associations of theme with literature exams.) I think of The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver. Why does the author take us to unstable Africa to experience hardships and vicissitudes? The answer lies in the book's theme.<br /><br />Thanks for your comment. Glad to know we are on the same page.Saralynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17484871081463184438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1025201337316610324.post-14892702858770592622020-03-17T14:54:53.434-04:002020-03-17T14:54:53.434-04:00Exactly. They incubate until they are ready. Thank...Exactly. They incubate until they are ready. Thanks for reading and commenting. Saralynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17484871081463184438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1025201337316610324.post-24473673389562246682020-03-17T14:42:01.113-04:002020-03-17T14:42:01.113-04:00Saralyn,
What a wonderful article! I agree with y...Saralyn,<br /><br />What a wonderful article! I agree with you. Character is the key to everything. It drives the story. The theme is an outgrowth of the character. Setting is important too, but without an engaging cast of characters imbued with flaws and admirable qualities one doesn't have a story. Again bravo for providing terrific insight into the writing process. Daniella Bernetthttp://www.daniellabernett.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1025201337316610324.post-28066014035136229182020-03-17T12:37:20.227-04:002020-03-17T12:37:20.227-04:00Great Article Share, The words is really most valu...Great Article Share, The words is really most value and honorable. So <br />child is body of soul. I have two child & to much love. I am work in Ice Cream cone sleeves & Custom Packaging boxes Company and My child is very like of Ice Cream. If you can Check This <a href="https://officeosetup.com/where-can-cone-sleeves-be-used/" rel="nofollow"> Ice Cream Cone Sleeves </a>Adam Alexanderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05921009996838921601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1025201337316610324.post-76339605099650502412020-03-17T12:25:08.472-04:002020-03-17T12:25:08.472-04:00Nice article, Saralyn. I'm glad you mentioned ...Nice article, Saralyn. I'm glad you mentioned "theme." It's the backbone of story telling and can be used to summarize your book in one sentences, and possibly use it as a pitch.Kathleen Kaskahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16500241341014235792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1025201337316610324.post-57027152647110185492020-03-17T12:09:39.026-04:002020-03-17T12:09:39.026-04:00Saralyn,
A fine article! I very much agree. Excel...Saralyn,<br /><br />A fine article! I very much agree. Excellent fiction writing does begin with vivid, well-drawn characters. Mine usually live in my mind and develop for quite a while before I begin to write their stories.Jacqueline Seewaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09177500620940251009noreply@blogger.com