tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post5959571851127339238..comments2024-03-24T20:54:42.846-04:00Comments on Spunk On A Stick's Tips: Taking a Fresh PerspectiveL. Diane Wolfehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-56643933906616533442011-06-02T23:12:10.940-04:002011-06-02T23:12:10.940-04:00I'm beginning to think what my novel needs is ...I'm beginning to think what my novel needs is a whole new perspective - change in my own, tht is. perhaps I don't see it the same as everyone else does.<br /><br />Good points to consider.<br /><br />........dholedolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-80510836447007985842011-06-01T23:33:33.208-04:002011-06-01T23:33:33.208-04:00Ooo, I do this all the time. The POV trick is what...Ooo, I do this all the time. The POV trick is what I consider the flat-head screwdriver in my toolbox.<br /><br />The flat-head is one of your most utilized and under-appreciated tools, you know. I use this all the time!<br /><br />Setting might be somewhere in my ratchet set, and MC/Genre/Storyline would be what I consider complete destruction and reconstruction, probably the sledge or a wedge-axe, maybe a hacksaw.<br /><br />In any case, these are key tools in your box. Use them wisely, and remember they are there when you need em.<br /><br />As for pictures, the best roll I've ever shot (35mm film, I still use it, still haven't gone digi) was from a B&W roll that I accidentally loaded thinking it was color. It was during a snowstorm here in Dallas when my son was about 4 years old and the Golden was still alive and young and red on her snout. The pics are gorgeous and my mouth went dry when I saw them.<br /><br />Your point is well-taken.<br /><br /><br /> - EricEric W. Tranthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13842968931062056407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-9589508499483295332011-06-01T14:09:40.363-04:002011-06-01T14:09:40.363-04:00What a great post, L Diane! You've made it all...What a great post, L Diane! You've made it all seem so clear...Talli Rolandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04780882465745107715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-68167814026275503822011-05-31T12:17:26.814-04:002011-05-31T12:17:26.814-04:00In my last wip, I changed from third person to fir...In my last wip, I changed from third person to first person POV and I thought it really made the writing come alive.Susan Fieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02433408456603462774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-49260382441069255332011-05-31T10:58:38.112-04:002011-05-31T10:58:38.112-04:00Karen, nothing is constant in life.
Going for bro...Karen, nothing is constant in life.<br /><br />Going for broke, Stephen?<br /><br />Helen, is that change or procrastination?<br /><br />Tamara, I think I'm the opposite.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-1994673283178845532011-05-31T10:33:38.785-04:002011-05-31T10:33:38.785-04:00Changing the location can also help.Changing the location can also help.notesfromnadirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09904500676081267972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-20629001296466761512011-05-31T09:57:49.949-04:002011-05-31T09:57:49.949-04:00I tend to focus on the character's outer world...I tend to focus on the character's outer world--what's happening, what they are saying, etc. I'd like to spend more time on their inner thoughts and feelings.Tamara Narayanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03725262301091012950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-39416280568209198092011-05-30T13:34:02.185-04:002011-05-30T13:34:02.185-04:00I'm wondering if I need to change the timeline...I'm wondering if I need to change the timeline of my work in progress. It's what I'm going to work on next. First, I'm going to create a graph of the timeline.Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-62533590594372183642011-05-30T13:11:04.958-04:002011-05-30T13:11:04.958-04:00I'm plugging holes now in my WIP and should ha...I'm plugging holes now in my WIP and should have it ready as an ARC for review before going off for its final edit. But these filler chapters can offer opportunity for twists in the plot or further character development. I never discount filling in the gaps because the offer opportunities to do some wild stuff.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-53322493559248825002011-05-30T12:12:48.482-04:002011-05-30T12:12:48.482-04:00Sometimes adding another scene or two enhance the ...Sometimes adding another scene or two enhance the other storyline works for me.J.L. Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05666634455836834179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-17748682516130616452011-05-30T10:56:15.433-04:002011-05-30T10:56:15.433-04:00Good points. I like the idea of shifting your view...Good points. I like the idea of shifting your view to see the same thing differently.Southpawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16539290964546504171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-14656764144816335362011-05-30T09:50:52.070-04:002011-05-30T09:50:52.070-04:00I love this idea - a fresh perspective is great an...I love this idea - a fresh perspective is great and sometimes you don't need to stay there - just switch it up, see what happens and go back to your plot with vigour. Great!Jan Morrisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01771180344305042855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-66291287171648488782011-05-30T09:48:32.425-04:002011-05-30T09:48:32.425-04:00Changing genre sounds scary. Cool photos.Changing genre sounds scary. Cool photos.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-64969701348002895612011-05-30T08:53:54.570-04:002011-05-30T08:53:54.570-04:00Good points and well illustrated, Diane!Good points and well illustrated, Diane!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com