Comments on: Plotting Part 2 http://www.jordansummers.com/2004/09/27/plotting-part-2/ Romance Writer & Urban Fantasy Novelist Tue, 02 Dec 2008 23:35:15 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5 By: Jordan http://www.jordansummers.com/2004/09/27/plotting-part-2/#comment-330 Jordan Tue, 05 Oct 2004 15:41:20 +0000 http://208.73.34.214/~jordansu/2004/09/27/plotting-part-2/#comment-330 Sidonie, Donald's book did the same thing for me. I realized I'm absolutely a character plotter. He opened my eyes to a different way of viewing storytelling. I will be forever grateful to the man. Sidonie, Donald’s book did the same thing for me. I realized I’m absolutely a character plotter. He opened my eyes to a different way of viewing storytelling. I will be forever grateful to the man.

]]> By: Sidonie http://www.jordansummers.com/2004/09/27/plotting-part-2/#comment-329 Sidonie Tue, 05 Oct 2004 08:40:42 +0000 http://208.73.34.214/~jordansu/2004/09/27/plotting-part-2/#comment-329 That Maas book opened a can of worms for me! I am so happy that I read it because it helped me to open my eyes and see things more clearly. With plotting, I have realized that I'm a character plotter now. When I first began, I felt the need to write semi-detailed synopses of everything that was going to happen because I was afraid I'd end at road blocks. But then, when I stopped that, I was still trying to do that instead of tailoring my premises to my characters. And I am going to look for those books you recommended immediately! That Maas book opened a can of worms for me! I am so happy that I read it because it helped me to open my eyes and see things more clearly. With plotting, I have realized that I’m a character plotter now. When I first began, I felt the need to write semi-detailed synopses of everything that was going to happen because I was afraid I’d end at road blocks. But then, when I stopped that, I was still trying to do that instead of tailoring my premises to my characters. And I am going to look for those books you recommended immediately!

]]> By: Jordan http://www.jordansummers.com/2004/09/27/plotting-part-2/#comment-328 Jordan Tue, 28 Sep 2004 18:23:59 +0000 http://208.73.34.214/~jordansu/2004/09/27/plotting-part-2/#comment-328 Thanks Sasha! If you love movies I think you'll like the Myth and Movies book. I've only seen Star Wars broken down in this manner prior to reading this book. It's like taking baby steps with story structure. Larissa, I'm not sure what to tell you if you can make the hero's journey work for your scripts, but not your fiction. LOL! I've never tried to write a script, so my only experience stems from romantic fiction. Thanks Sasha! If you love movies I think you’ll like the Myth and Movies book. I’ve only seen Star Wars broken down in this manner prior to reading this book. It’s like taking baby steps with story structure. Larissa, I’m not sure what to tell you if you can make the hero’s journey work for your scripts, but not your fiction. LOL! I’ve never tried to write a script, so my only experience stems from romantic fiction.

]]> By: Larissa http://www.jordansummers.com/2004/09/27/plotting-part-2/#comment-327 Larissa Tue, 28 Sep 2004 10:08:58 +0000 http://208.73.34.214/~jordansu/2004/09/27/plotting-part-2/#comment-327 You know, the hero's journey has worked for my scripts--beautifully, in fact. But I just can't get it to work for my romances for some reason. I must have some sort of plotting mental block. ; ) You know, the hero’s journey has worked for my scripts–beautifully, in fact. But I just can’t get it to work for my romances for some reason. I must have some sort of plotting mental block. ; )

]]> By: Sasha http://www.jordansummers.com/2004/09/27/plotting-part-2/#comment-326 Sasha Tue, 28 Sep 2004 06:59:51 +0000 http://208.73.34.214/~jordansu/2004/09/27/plotting-part-2/#comment-326 I like the sound of the Herpo's journey stuff. I'm a huge movie geek! And I second Jordan on the love of Donald Maass. :) I like the sound of the Herpo’s journey stuff. I’m a huge movie geek!

And I second Jordan on the love of Donald Maass. :)

]]> By: Jordan http://www.jordansummers.com/2004/09/27/plotting-part-2/#comment-325 Jordan Mon, 27 Sep 2004 20:44:12 +0000 http://208.73.34.214/~jordansu/2004/09/27/plotting-part-2/#comment-325 Larissa, He's terrific! I don't think you'll be disappointed. In November, Donald Maass is doing a workshop in New Mexico. I really wish I could afford to go. It's for an entire weekend. I can't imagine how much I'd learn, considering how much I got out of his half day talk. Larissa,

He’s terrific! I don’t think you’ll be disappointed. In November, Donald Maass is doing a workshop in New Mexico. I really wish I could afford to go. It’s for an entire weekend. I can’t imagine how much I’d learn, considering how much I got out of his half day talk.

]]> By: Larissa http://www.jordansummers.com/2004/09/27/plotting-part-2/#comment-324 Larissa Mon, 27 Sep 2004 20:03:41 +0000 http://208.73.34.214/~jordansu/2004/09/27/plotting-part-2/#comment-324 Ooh, I'll have to try out the Donald Maass workbook. I have the regular "book," but not the workbook. I also have Debra Dixon's GMC, and it's pretty good. I really need to read it again! Ooh, I’ll have to try out the Donald Maass workbook. I have the regular “book,” but not the workbook.

I also have Debra Dixon’s GMC, and it’s pretty good. I really need to read it again!

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