tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post1751156982710483155..comments2023-10-30T09:00:07.439-05:00Comments on A Walk In My Shoes: These Shoes are Different!Susan R. Millshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09578747592345750650noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-10267899359092091162009-08-27T23:03:33.581-05:002009-08-27T23:03:33.581-05:00I love all your shoe metaphors!
I'm firmly in...I love all your shoe metaphors!<br /><br />I'm firmly in the camp that believes character drives the plot. If I care about the people, the plot can go anywhere and I'll stick around for the ride.Sherrie Petersenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11670339498152684137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-31713264150359270302009-08-27T19:38:11.979-05:002009-08-27T19:38:11.979-05:00Woah, awesome picture. Sweet. :D
I never really t...Woah, awesome picture. Sweet. :D<br /><br />I never really thought about making my plot unique. I found a voice that needed to speak, but thankfully I think my twists and turns have never been done before.Weronika Janczukhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02578288655500573458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-42909201417063536392009-08-27T13:27:37.987-05:002009-08-27T13:27:37.987-05:00If your shoes could talk, what would they say? Do ...If your shoes could talk, what would they say? Do they have a story?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-31505504877826658472009-08-27T00:44:39.514-05:002009-08-27T00:44:39.514-05:00If your characters suck, no one will want to read ...If your characters suck, no one will want to read them in any plot. And if your plot sucks, then you had better hope your characters can pull you through. Guess I think characters are most important as they provide the impetis for the plot. Wish comment boxes had spellchecks. Impatis Impetes Whatever, you know what I men.<br /><br />My plot is different and I hope I have strong characters.Midlife Roadtripperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06700277803842883251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-34528628099084845042009-08-26T23:21:57.700-05:002009-08-26T23:21:57.700-05:00Hrm, my plot is a little different but not much......Hrm, my plot is a little different but not much...I mean, it's going to have a small twist at the end but not a huge one. I write chick lit so it's never anything totally profound anyway but still..AiringMyLaundryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11051140760624657630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-84898142483367716932009-08-26T22:57:48.524-05:002009-08-26T22:57:48.524-05:00As cyclical as plot can be, books without any plot...As cyclical as plot can be, books without any plot at all frustrate me... what can I say, I'm not big on 'modern literary fiction' or any of that experimental stuff. I want plot, I want it complex & full of conflict... rehash if you need to, just add some colorful twists and turns to make it 'different' in some way!<br /><br />On that note, I thought Diamante did an excellent job with 'The Red Tent'. I went in skeptical, and came out impressed. Definitely something for aspiring historical fiction novelists to take notes on!Faithhttp://www.boughanfire.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-58704917464060157322009-08-26T18:27:38.210-05:002009-08-26T18:27:38.210-05:00Love the shoes! Plot lines reveal themselves to me...Love the shoes! Plot lines reveal themselves to me as a write. At least that is what I am finding with my first novel. I get bored if I think I know the ending. and I have a couple of very strong women in my book who are quite sure they know what is going on :)Tabitha Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08196816108272065974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-63390379981026416522009-08-26T18:24:37.113-05:002009-08-26T18:24:37.113-05:00I wish I could write from plot, but everything ten...I wish I could write from plot, but everything tends to be character driven....but, that's what I love! :) I've had people say my writing, or at least TG, is unique, and that makes me happy :)Kathryn Magendiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12863595228298349863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-46282159730980517322009-08-26T17:59:16.883-05:002009-08-26T17:59:16.883-05:00how do you find these? or are you photoshopping :)...how do you find these? or are you photoshopping :)Shelli (srjohannes)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17123227845032402600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-64563707646453080212009-08-26T17:27:42.583-05:002009-08-26T17:27:42.583-05:00I really tried hard to punch of my plot line with ...I really tried hard to punch of my plot line with this recent book. Whenever I thought my character had it too easy, I threw in something else to bring it up a notch. I guess I will know in a few months if anyone else thinks I did enough! <br /> As to writing a synopsis, Jill K. helped me so much. She knew how to bring them to life and put it right in the moment. Still playing with my query lines--not sure how to make it stand out.Terri Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07771622379178654235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-5239263086177517062009-08-26T17:02:03.836-05:002009-08-26T17:02:03.836-05:00My stories are Character Driven. But I do try to ...My stories are Character Driven. But I do try to create unique situations and develop unique plot turns to help the reader a bit.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16961377191597126990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-10223275803277672782009-08-26T14:08:45.864-05:002009-08-26T14:08:45.864-05:00Cindy,
Yes, characters are very important, too.
K...Cindy,<br />Yes, characters are very important, too.<br /><br />Kristen,<br />Nice to meet you, too! Thanks for joining us. And I also have that fear of finding my story in someone elses book.<br /><br />Fiction Groupie,<br />Those twists are what make a been done before story stand out.<br /><br />Wendy,<br />I know what you mean.<br /><br />Amy,<br />I like to have an idea of the general plot right from the beginning, too.<br /><br />Janna,<br />Voice is crucial.<br /><br />Jody,<br />I think plot is so important, too. Especially with YA.<br /><br />Jenn,<br />Twists are great!<br /><br />Struggling Writer,<br />It is tough, isn't it?<br /><br />Beth,<br />They make me cringe, too.<br /><br />Dominique,<br />I've read books like that, and in fact, admire the authors for being able to pull it off.Susan R. Millshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09578747592345750650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-72394430348311618502009-08-26T13:47:18.386-05:002009-08-26T13:47:18.386-05:00I once read an interesting book that was obviously...I once read an interesting book that was obviously the Cinderella story. However, with the new setting, unique characters, and interesting alterations that the author made, the old tale was made new again for the reader, and though the tale was recognizable, it did not feel 'done.'Kelsey (Dominique) Ridgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10646757546422013401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-54214765105433825562009-08-26T13:42:10.261-05:002009-08-26T13:42:10.261-05:00Those shoes literally make me cringe, but leave it...Those shoes literally make me cringe, but leave it to you to make a creative analogy out of it! I think plot is absolutely important! Otherwise your reader is just left to decipher meaning from randomness, and I just don't have time for that...do you? :) I think I'm using a "done before" plot, but HOPEFULLY I'm spinning it so it doesn't seem like old hat! Great post!Beth Mannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14279427592537427039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-70811880426635364452009-08-26T13:19:49.936-05:002009-08-26T13:19:49.936-05:00I'm having troubles getting my novel idea to t...I'm having troubles getting my novel idea to the never been done before point, or at least to the new wrinkle point. It's very tough.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-83744599387087790552009-08-26T12:58:20.300-05:002009-08-26T12:58:20.300-05:00I love twists! They make stories worth reading. :)...I love twists! They make stories worth reading. :)J.R. Johanssonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02671109654769467131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-71628308517610298182009-08-26T12:30:31.606-05:002009-08-26T12:30:31.606-05:00I think plot is so crucial for holding the attenti...I think plot is so crucial for holding the attention of reader's today! I love finding new twists and ways of telling the already-used plots.Jody Hedlundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424307540530719614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-62918752977340884832009-08-26T12:20:57.003-05:002009-08-26T12:20:57.003-05:00I agree with the post above me, in that it's h...I agree with the post above me, in that it's hard to be totally original with plot and storyline. It can be done. But I think more crucial than anything is voice. A new spin. Yes, the plot twists, but making the characters come alive, giving the reader something to relate to, aspire to, live for.<br /><br />IMHO. :)Janna Leadbetterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06339705935553160673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-972961670720552592009-08-26T12:20:34.919-05:002009-08-26T12:20:34.919-05:00Oh yea...plot is everything. Especially one that c...Oh yea...plot is everything. Especially one that can't be figured out in chapter one. Those are the kinds of books that I can't put down.Clementinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08745982305618408952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-20362023596455774612009-08-26T12:16:28.455-05:002009-08-26T12:16:28.455-05:00Novels #1 and #3, I worked with the twist. Novel #...Novels #1 and #3, I worked with the twist. Novel #2 very unique plot.<br /><br />One look at those shoes and I thought that is what I've felt like my whole life. :D<br /><br />~ WendyWendy Paine Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15136235074351188350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-81064015260601982652009-08-26T12:00:01.507-05:002009-08-26T12:00:01.507-05:00I think it's hard to be "completely"...I think it's hard to be "completely" original. There are archetypes and story arcs that most people stick to: the hero's journey, the coming of age story, rhe starcrossed lovers etc.<br /><br />However, I agree with those who say voice can make all the difference. I also try to put twists and surprises in my plot. Hopefully that makes the story stand out from the others.Roni Lorenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02719679344024635326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-12737044212168612942009-08-26T11:43:52.839-05:002009-08-26T11:43:52.839-05:00Hi, Susan! It's nice to meet you! Those shoes ...Hi, Susan! It's nice to meet you! Those shoes definitely made me look twice!<br /><br />I'd like to think that my plot is unique. It's like nothing I've read so far--in a good way. But then again, there are a lot of books out there. And a lot of writers. And while I know my story was completely an original, I sometimes wonder if there's anyone out there who thinks like me. My worst fear is finding "my book" written by someone else on the shelves and having to scratch what I so believe in. Do you know that feeling?Kristen Torres-Torohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15903038121623389560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-9124199591070605142009-08-26T11:28:13.622-05:002009-08-26T11:28:13.622-05:00Those are some weird shoes!
I think my stories ar...Those are some weird shoes!<br /><br />I think my stories are still on the safe side, without many plot twists, so I usually try to punch them up with really delving into the characters. Writing characters that are relatable and really stand out to readers.Cindy R. Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13488732331021750408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-23616926571435920932009-08-26T11:08:11.251-05:002009-08-26T11:08:11.251-05:00Tess,
I'm not as into shoes as you would think...Tess,<br />I'm not as into shoes as you would think. :)<br /><br />Wend's Place,<br />Most of my writing is based, in part, on personal experiences, plus a little imagingation.<br /><br />Strange,<br />Oh, I hate that, too!<br /><br />Rae,<br />I love it when the unexpected happens.<br /><br />B.J.,<br />Yes, you are right; none of them can stand alone.<br /><br />Stephanie,<br />Voice is huge, and I'll be talking about that later in the week.<br /><br />Dawn,<br />It does take talent, which I think we all have, so we shouldn't have a problem, right?<br /><br />Patti,<br />It is so true; two different people could never write the same story.<br /><br />Heather,<br />I agree; our individual talent is what makes our work different from others.<br /><br />jb,<br />Yay! You have a plot. And, yes, I will let you know. :)Susan R. Millshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09578747592345750650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-55007781284236751092009-08-26T11:01:58.922-05:002009-08-26T11:01:58.922-05:00I don't think I'm particularly original at...I don't think I'm particularly original at all. To be honest, I never thought about plot until my novel was pretty much finished. I just had story to tell and I figured it wouldn't leave me alone till I wrote it down.<br /><br />When I started reading up on writing, I found out (to my suprise) that, wow, my story actually does have a plot. Yay.<br /><br />Susan, you'll have to tell me if it's original or not...J.B. Chicoinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06894797553204276281noreply@blogger.com