Comments on: How To Give Your Readers A Book Hangover in 3 Easy Steps

By: angelanoelauthor

angelanoelauthor — Fri, 13 Oct 2017 12:23:03 +0000

I just had my critique group ask me about my main character’s “why” as they read the first chapter of my new novel. I took notes (in an actual notebook!) from this post. It seems simple, find your why, but it’s not. People spend their whole lives unclear on why they are on this earth. We don’t have that kind of time in a novel–readers will ditch us and our MC. Thank you, as always, for the fun read and the great advice.

By: 10 Things Every Writers Needs To Know About Conflict | Sacha Black

10 Things Every Writers Needs To Know About Conflict | Sacha Black — Mon, 17 Oct 2016 07:01:05 +0000

[…] When it comes to conflict, you can’t be broad. Half measures won’t work. That’s like going into a bar on a Friday night and ordering half a shot of tequila. No one does that, unless they’re cheap, or a pussy. You’re just short-changing yourself a Saturday morning hangover, and everyone loves a book hangover. […]

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By: Sacha Black

Sacha Black — Sun, 31 Jul 2016 14:47:08 +0000

I love this. Your story sounds fascinating too. I love that over time your why has changed. I think thats probably true of most of us, just like our writing develops, so to does our why. I know mine seems to change for each book. Thanks for stopping by 😀

By: Sacha Black

Sacha Black — Mon, 25 Jul 2016 07:12:59 +0000

In reply to Sarah Brentyn. I think a lot of people's why must change with projects. I reckon mine does - if for no other reason than I have a lot of questions that need answering!

By: Sarah Brentyn

Sarah Brentyn — Sun, 24 Jul 2016 20:38:19 +0000

Fab post. All. ?

The second point is key. Why are you writing THIS story? My “why” changes with each project. If I have a theme that runs through all of my eclectic writing it would be a cliché: I need to write. Whatever I’m working on at the time has grabbed hold of me and won’t let go.

By: Hugh's Views and News

Hugh's Views and News — Fri, 22 Jul 2016 15:34:09 +0000

In reply to Sacha Black.

Ok, with you, now. ?
That’s where getting some fresh eyes helps. They often see how to make what we write even more perfect Seems to work for me but, I agree, it can be frustrating. Sometimes, what I really want to say just doesn’t come out correctly as I type it. Then I move around a few words, add a few, maybe delete some, and hey presto!

By: Sacha Black

Sacha Black — Fri, 22 Jul 2016 15:28:35 +0000

In reply to Hugh’s Views and News.

I don’t mean torture literally! lol. More figuratively – like it means SO much to me, and I am a perfectionist and trying to get it right is a form of torture I inflict on myself! lol.

By: Hugh's Views and News

Hugh's Views and News — Fri, 22 Jul 2016 15:26:31 +0000

I write because I have a passion for it. I don’t find it as being like torture…well, not unless I can’t get that ending right, and then I’ll usually leave it a few days and come back to it. Being dyslexic is also what makes me want to write. I have great fun with it. It makes me feel very proud. I like to shock people with the endings, make people laugh, make people cry, make people happy, make people want more and show anyone who is dyslexic that writing and reading are not monsters. You only have to look at the support people like you offer here on their blog, to see how much support and advice is out there to make writing a remarkable gift.

By: Simon

Simon — Thu, 21 Jul 2016 15:49:02 +0000

In reply to Sacha Black. *gives virtual cuddle back* thanks... so are you :-) x