tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8828727132315088852.post5863036533432404761..comments2024-01-18T08:29:25.601+00:00Comments on Writer Revealed: Imperfect beginning? Don't let that stop you from moving on...Dollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08144739453424963436noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8828727132315088852.post-35097018604398330772010-01-31T18:18:46.317+00:002010-01-31T18:18:46.317+00:00Thanks Jon-Paul. I hope so.Thanks Jon-Paul. I hope so.Dollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08144739453424963436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8828727132315088852.post-85819280936224296082010-01-31T16:18:39.060+00:002010-01-31T16:18:39.060+00:00LW--I think putting chapter one aside and working ...LW--I think putting chapter one aside and working on the rest is a very insightful thing to do. I bet you'll be able to look at it fresh after some time away.Jon Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07824815967445843124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8828727132315088852.post-23782525807025958532010-01-30T10:12:53.362+00:002010-01-30T10:12:53.362+00:00DL,
I am not going to get rid of the action, but ...DL, <br />I am not going to get rid of the action, but just attempt to add more depth to the character, so people have a chance to know him. I agree that starting things with action plunges reader into the book, but it depends on what and how. Because along with my hero, in a very short period of time, other major characters are introduced, I don't think readers have enough time to bond with him. <br /><br />Matt,<br />Then perhaps Chapter 2 should be your chapter 1. <br /><br />Erica,<br />Thanks. :-) Good luck with the revisions. I look forward to reading all about it on your blog.Dollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08144739453424963436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8828727132315088852.post-57678724388686078302010-01-30T04:32:29.497+00:002010-01-30T04:32:29.497+00:00Ah beginnings. My Achilles heel. I'm in the mi...Ah beginnings. My Achilles heel. I'm in the middle of doing the same thing. I've re-written it a few times, but I'm moving on... you have to or you'll get a great beginning and nothing else ;o)<br /><br />It's hard to tell where to start. I think I know, but then, maybe not! Great post :o)erica m. chapmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14773306703153110737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8828727132315088852.post-82978575087536670352010-01-30T01:23:57.060+00:002010-01-30T01:23:57.060+00:00I can never write a satisfying beginning. I'v...I can never write a satisfying beginning. I've changed mine at least ten times. Chapter two is always much better.MC Howehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12135224394821535801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8828727132315088852.post-87050691116680511872010-01-30T00:34:19.995+00:002010-01-30T00:34:19.995+00:00LW ~ Starting off with action is not necessarily a...LW ~ Starting off with action is not necessarily a bad thing and there are ways to introduce some of your MC's traits at the same time. Myself, I enjoy a read that starts off that way, fast-paced, sucking me in quickly, sprinkling in some questions that will need answering after things settle down.<br /><br />Just thought I'd offer a different perspective.DL Hammonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02007260062331783715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8828727132315088852.post-62539972403409560572010-01-30T00:10:42.909+00:002010-01-30T00:10:42.909+00:00Jamie, our writing waves are connecting again. I l...Jamie, our writing waves are connecting again. I like the beginning I have (except for the aforementioned issue), because it shows MC's regular life, before he gets into trouble. Just need to set it up better.<br /><br />Good luck with yours, and of course looking forward to keep hearing about the progress.<br /><br />Shonna, what can I say? I just can't stop believing in magic, despite the evidence. Just as well that I write fantasy ;)Dollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08144739453424963436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8828727132315088852.post-72205974208437998612010-01-30T00:06:45.702+00:002010-01-30T00:06:45.702+00:00LOL. "Edit itself." Yes, some days I wis...LOL. "Edit itself." Yes, some days I wish it would.Shonna Slaytonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06154121948860197286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8828727132315088852.post-18875060544036231432010-01-29T23:58:41.735+00:002010-01-29T23:58:41.735+00:00Ha! I did the Same. Exact. Thing. with Her Private...Ha! I did the Same. Exact. Thing. with Her Private Chef. Launched right into the action with nary a way for the reader to identify with my heroine, so she ends up looking like the bad guy there. Major "oops"! <br /><br />I'm switching mine entirely...when I start actually revising. For now, just working through, identifying issues, and planning a much better beginning. <br /><br />Well done, and well said. :-)Jamie D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05486427517423813962noreply@blogger.com