Comments on: Lies – 5 Tips to Master The Perfect Character Arc

By: Villain Clichés That Work – Four Lessons From The Dark Tower Movie #MondayBlogs – SACHA BLACK

Mon, 28 Aug 2017 07:00:28 +0000

[…] character arc is a lie arc. I’ve talked about the lie your character believes before. But Roland, in particular, believes that he is no longer a Gunslinger because his heart […]

By: Sacha Black

Sacha Black — Mon, 08 Aug 2016 22:44:21 +0000

In reply to susielindau.

Hurrah 🙂 see, you did it intuitively. I think some writers can, I’m just a geek and like to break everything down into forensic detail! ?

I’m keeping everything crossed for you 🙂

By: susielindau

susielindau — Sun, 07 Aug 2016 14:34:23 +0000

WOW! You nailed it! I realized my character had to change. Luckily, I did it in a way where she believes something wrong about herself, hence the lie. I’m also relieved the change or truth happens before the climax, because that’s where it made sense to me. I wasn’t sure!
Thank you! My book is a finalist in a contest, so I’m keeping my fingers and toes crossed until September 10th…

By: Sacha Black

Sacha Black — Mon, 01 Aug 2016 21:30:28 +0000

In reply to Blog Round Up: July 2016 – Rachel Poli. Thanks again for the mention Rachel :D

By: Blog Round Up: July 2016 – Rachel Poli

Blog Round Up: July 2016 – Rachel Poli — Wed, 27 Jul 2016 09:33:36 +0000

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By: How To Give Your Readers A Book Hangover in 3 Easy Steps | Sacha Black

How To Give Your Readers A Book Hangover in 3 Easy Steps | Sacha Black — Mon, 18 Jul 2016 07:00:44 +0000

[…] than just a theme, although theme is a major part of finding the heart of your story. Last week, in Lies – 5 Tips to Master The Perfect Character Arc, I talked about the Hunger Games, and the fact that Katniss believes that in order to survive she […]

By: Sacha Black

Sacha Black — Mon, 11 Jul 2016 21:00:00 +0000

In reply to Allie P.. Hell yeah you did, I am on 845. Took a break to respond to comments. Just been scalded by the wife so better crack on with the book.

By: Sacha Black

Sacha Black — Mon, 11 Jul 2016 20:59:29 +0000

In reply to D. Wallace Peach. HAHA oh dear. The coffee has worn off! And I am trying to multitask! Bingeing! Binge-ing? Erm. I don't even know how to spell it now. Thank you, I really appreciate that. I will be ready for Beta readers in October xx

By: Allie P.

Allie P. — Mon, 11 Jul 2016 20:58:46 +0000

In reply to Sacha Black.

🙂 HA – why yes my medicine is most delicious, why thank you. 1086 this morning.

By: D. Wallace Peach

D. Wallace Peach — Mon, 11 Jul 2016 20:57:10 +0000

In reply to Sacha Black. Happy Binging. That sounds wonderful! Did I offer to beta-read for you. I think I did (old age). Anyway, if you're interested, I'd be happy to when the time comes :-D