tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post2724872547080645461..comments2023-11-03T08:03:15.599-05:00Comments on Killer Fiction: I 'Think' I Can, I 'Think' I Can...Kathy Bacushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07549844839816876766noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-33140337008390704062009-07-23T21:38:37.744-05:002009-07-23T21:38:37.744-05:00Isn't it weird that there are NO green houses ...Isn't it weird that there are NO green houses anywhere in my neighborhood? For that matter, there are very few green homes in town period. I have to confess that yesterday evening as the sunset I experienced 'painter's remorse' after I'd purchased FIVE gallons of 'herbal wash'. I kept telling myself, I should've gone with a taupe or beige. But I'm committed so we'll see how it goes.<br /><br />Input and encouragement from readers like you, Terry, is vital to a writer's continuing success and productivity, so thanks so much for your comments. I still have to pinch myself at times when I see MY books on the bookcase. You're right. It is hard work, but I never fail to feel fortunate that it is a job that I adore.<br /><br />Thanks again!<br /><br />~Kathy~Kathy Bacushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07549844839816876766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-91359677320966937742009-07-23T21:30:54.267-05:002009-07-23T21:30:54.267-05:00Good stuff to consider there, Terrio. I agree. I...Good stuff to consider there, Terrio. I agree. It seems to be much harder to cut scenes than add them. When adding it almost amounts to introducing a new element or angle to the story in order to add some 'meat'without it seeming too obvious that's what you're doing.<br /><br />I'm finding it also means cutting some stuff you really, really like. I've been saving the material I delete. Who knows, there may be a story down the road I can use it in.<br /><br />Thanks for the suggestions!<br /><br />~Kathy~Kathy Bacushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07549844839816876766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-39067638612277447512009-07-23T15:20:57.668-05:002009-07-23T15:20:57.668-05:00Hey, congratulations on the new house color. It...Hey, congratulations on the new house color. It's going to look great. I'm so glad you took my "sage" advise:-) I chose to miss out on it when I last painted as it is a color I really like. Unfortunately, every house in my neighborhood is already some light shade or another of green or tan. I didn't want my house to look like every other one on the street. <br /><br />I'm a reader, not a writer, but let me assure you I appreciate how much work writing is. I savor the written words that make up the finished books and often wonder how hard it must be for authors to let go of characters they have put so much work and time into developing. Hope it is with pride! I had a boyfriend many years ago who teasingly said the only reason I liked him was because he was featured in a book. Not so, but he did understand the level of respect I have for the hard work authors go through to bring their ideas to a book near me.<br /><br />So please accept my thanks and appreciation for all your hard work.Terry Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15709143995475498601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-6513467737751609952009-07-23T13:21:45.162-05:002009-07-23T13:21:45.162-05:00Congrats on settling on a house color. Sounds like...Congrats on settling on a house color. Sounds like it's going to be beautiful. And I like the idea of not looking like all the other houses in the neighborhood.<br /><br />I haven't gotten to the re-write/edit stage yet, but I used to love that part of writing school papers. I'm hoping that loves carried over to a full MS, but I have my doubts. <br /><br />I have figured out that before every scene I ask myself the question, "What do I want to accomplish here?" Maybe if you ask yourself what you need in the story that might be missing. A scene to show some extra character growth or to establish something more clearly. That will give you what to add.<br /><br />Cutting works the same way. Ask what you can do without that wouldn't harm the story. My guess is that's the harder one to do, but you're a great writer so I believe you'll figure it out.Terri Osburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17176989488447450585noreply@blogger.com