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Lori Z. Scott commented on the post, Can’t Finish Your Novel? The Problem May Be Your Midpoint 5 years, 3 months ago
Awww! Thanks!
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Lori Z. Scott wrote a new post 5 years, 3 months ago
My son is a skilled storyteller. He has notebooks and online files bursting with magic and mystery. When he visits, I often sit like a child at his feet and beg him to read his latest chapter. He always indulges […]
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Lori Z. Scott wrote a new post 5 years, 3 months ago
Robert Wise, the American film director of The Sound of Music, states, “You can’t tell any kind of a story without having some kind of a theme, something to say between the lines.”
Between the lines. Did yo […]
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Very valuable article. Thank you.
The subject of THEME reminds me of 2 anecdotes.
Isaac Asimov was once approached by a fan who explained to him what the story was all about. Asimov disagreed with the fan’s conclusions, to which the man retorted, “Just because you’re the author doesn’t mean you know what the story is about.”
Jack London would be approached by people regarding “Call of the Wild.” They all had a different opinion on what the story was about (“It’s an allegory of blah blah blah”) and he always agreed with the fan. (“You’re absolutely right!”) The truth was that they were all wrong. “It’s just a doggy story. People like doggy stories and will pay good money for ’em.”
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Amusing stories! Two amazing authors. 🙂
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Lori Z. Scott commented on the post, How to Fine-Tune Your Pacing to Craft Heart-Pounding Action Scenes 5 years, 4 months ago
Glad the tips helped! And I love Brandon Sanderson. That man can craft a tale!
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Lori Z. Scott commented on the post, How to Fine-Tune Your Pacing to Craft Heart-Pounding Action Scenes 5 years, 4 months ago
Thank you, Joelle. You just made my day!
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Lori Z. Scott commented on the post, How to Fine-Tune Your Pacing to Craft Heart-Pounding Action Scenes 5 years, 4 months ago
Thank you for your kind words, Marie! I do my best. 🙂
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Lori Z. Scott wrote a new post 5 years, 4 months ago
Action scenes strap readers in for a thrilling ride—or at least that’s what they’re supposed to do. Every millisecond must be engaging and accurately portray what’s happening. If the action crawls, it loses i […]
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Excellent article! Well thought-out and engaging, along with helpful. Looking forward to more from you, Ms. Scott!
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Thank you, Joelle. You just made my day!
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Yay, I love it when that happens. 😀
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These tips are great! I’ve actually been wondering how to improve my pacing, and this helped a lot! I also love the way Brandon Sanderson crafts his action and pacing.
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Glad the tips helped! And I love Brandon Sanderson. That man can craft a tale!
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Thank you for your kind words, Marie! I do my best. 🙂
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Lori Z. Scott commented on the post, 3 Habits Serious Writers Practice on a Monthly Basis 5 years, 4 months ago
Thank you for your kind words. I’m glad the tips helped. 🙂
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Lori Z. Scott wrote a new post 5 years, 5 months ago
On the surface, writing seems easy. You plop into a chair, uncap a pen or power on your computer, and rack up a word count. Right?
If you’re a hobbyist, that description is generally accurate. But, if wr […]
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This was incredibly helpful! Thank you.
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Thank you for your kind words. I’m glad the tips helped. 🙂
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Lori Z. Scott commented on the post, 2 Errors That Can Sabotage Your Side Characters (and How to Avoid Them) 5 years, 5 months ago
Wow, Katie, what an insightful comment. I’m glad the article spurred such thoughts. I’m like you– I often gravitate to the side character. (Eeyore was one of my favorites.)
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Lori Z. Scott wrote a new post 5 years, 5 months ago
When my children were growing up, they performed in the theater. Occasionally they earned starring roles, but more often than not, they played side characters. That didn’t stop them from trying to steal the s […]
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Wow, Katie, what an insightful comment. I’m glad the article spurred such thoughts. I’m like you– I often gravitate to the side character. (Eeyore was one of my favorites.)
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I really enjoyed this article, Lori! I tend to like side characters more also haha. And I’m finding myself liking one of my own side characters in my book more than the main protagonist…. I think this article will help a lot. Thank you! =)
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Lori Z. Scott commented on the post, 5 Ways Insecure Writers Can Build the Confidence to Be Creative 5 years, 6 months ago
Nice job on your article! Simple and practical.
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Lori Z. Scott commented on the post, The Plot Thickens: 3 Ingredients That Can Beef Up a Simplistic Plot 5 years, 6 months ago
Wonderful! Thanks for letting me know!
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Lori Z. Scott commented on the post, 5 Classroom Techniques Writers Can Adopt to Improve Creativity 5 years, 6 months ago
Yay! I’m glad you liked it. Something cool happens in your brain when you try these out.
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Lori Z. Scott wrote a new post 5 years, 6 months ago
For years, school teachers have proven that creativity can be nurtured, and mounting research shows that providing the brain with challenges boosts output.
Chemistry teacher D. J. Harrington, author of The […]
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This is great! Thank you.
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Yay! I’m glad you liked it. Something cool happens in your brain when you try these out.
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Lori Z. Scott commented on the post, How Should Christian Authors Portray Bittersweet Endings? 5 years, 6 months ago
Great article. I have always been disappointed in stories with bittersweet or sad stories, but the way you spelled it out made me appreciate those stories more. Well done!
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Lori Z. Scott commented on the post, How Should Christian Authors Portray Bittersweet Endings? 5 years, 6 months ago
Sad ENDINGS. Sorry about that second sentence.The error makes it a bittersweet post for me.
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Lori Z. Scott commented on the post, How Should Christian Authors Portray Suffering? 5 years, 6 months ago
Well done. I suppose if you are writing a tough scene and don’t weep as you write, you might need to dig a little deeper!
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Lori Z. Scott commented on the post, How to Prevent Clichés from Ruining Your Story’s Prose 5 years, 8 months ago
Thank you! I had fun with it. 🙂
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Lori Z. Scott commented on the post, How to Prevent Clichés from Ruining Your Story’s Prose 5 years, 8 months ago
Thank you for the kind words. I know after I wrote the article, I started seeing cliches everywhere. It helped me spot them in my own writing and in everyday speech. Changing them up made a difference. Although… I’m sure my critique group was thinking, “What’s gotten into her?!?”
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This is for sure getting bookmarked, and that awesome acronym is probably going to be copied down and hung on my wall. Considering that this is something I’m struggling with, it is so perfect! 😀 Thank you, Ms. Scott, for another excellent article. 🙂
Thank you for your kind words! You made my day!
Aah, I needed this so much! Midpoints are my hardest parts to write. Thank you so much!
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Yes, the midpoint is always the hardest part! Thank you for writing this, I really needed it! <3