tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9054081895459294120.post6557331642036624452..comments2024-01-06T02:15:31.671-06:00Comments on Marcia Hoehne: Start Your Novel, by Darcy PattisonMarciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10006966091789130047noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9054081895459294120.post-50898463136607762462013-08-14T09:11:49.496-05:002013-08-14T09:11:49.496-05:00Ruth -- Thanks for stopping by. :)Ruth -- Thanks for stopping by. :)Marciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10006966091789130047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9054081895459294120.post-86727841124963589172013-08-12T12:44:46.613-05:002013-08-12T12:44:46.613-05:00This sounds like a must read. Thanks for spotlight...This sounds like a must read. Thanks for spotlighting it, Marcia.Ruth Schiffmannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02625363295823548969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9054081895459294120.post-66383648982006180782013-08-12T08:52:28.823-05:002013-08-12T08:52:28.823-05:00Emily -- It's nice to hear a summation of what...Emily -- It's nice to hear a summation of what chapter 1 should accomplish. <br /><br />Rena -- They are indeed! Unfortunately, I quit reading quite a few books whose beginning I can't get past. Marciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10006966091789130047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9054081895459294120.post-1869732215808287172013-08-11T21:52:30.979-05:002013-08-11T21:52:30.979-05:00Sounds like a great book, and probably one I shoul...Sounds like a great book, and probably one I should look into myself. I'm struggling getting into the beginning of a middle grade book right now. By that, I mean reading it, not writing it. :) Beginnings are so important!Rena Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02328844122193024220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9054081895459294120.post-19842114693763194402013-08-10T12:53:14.331-05:002013-08-10T12:53:14.331-05:00Great steps to remember. Thanks!Great steps to remember. Thanks!Emily R. Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03892444969625637064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9054081895459294120.post-33246952185378953062013-08-10T10:59:44.499-05:002013-08-10T10:59:44.499-05:00Stina -- It helps to look at a troublesome aspect ...Stina -- It helps to look at a troublesome aspect from several different approaches, doesn't I?<br /><br />Janet -- You're welcome!<br /><br />Kelly -- And to me, the trouble in beginnings is often more hidden. It's easier to figure out what's wrong with chapter 11. <br /><br />Jaye -- Richard Peck says you don't know the beginning until you know the ending, because the first chapter is the last chapter in disguise.<br /><br />Bish -- Yup, sometimes the real beginning is chapter 3! In fact, that's kinda what I just found out. Marciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10006966091789130047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9054081895459294120.post-44074729906744205362013-08-10T09:12:49.602-05:002013-08-10T09:12:49.602-05:00My beginnings rarely stay the same. In fact I'...My beginnings rarely stay the same. In fact I've cut the first chapter or two on more than one occasion to get to the beginning! I'm sure this book would be a big help to eliminate that step.Bish Denhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13359927719391990534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9054081895459294120.post-20085118903064345602013-08-10T07:21:25.476-05:002013-08-10T07:21:25.476-05:00I always rewrite beginnings by the time I get to t...I always rewrite beginnings by the time I get to the end. :0) - sounds like a great resource book.Jaye Robin Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03929739858812153990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9054081895459294120.post-72677244621655600192013-08-10T05:38:06.942-05:002013-08-10T05:38:06.942-05:00Sounds interesting. Beginnings can be tough someti...Sounds interesting. Beginnings can be tough sometimes. Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9054081895459294120.post-6482599364939935212013-08-09T22:55:03.741-05:002013-08-09T22:55:03.741-05:00Sounds like great advice, Marcia. Thanks for tell...Sounds like great advice, Marcia. Thanks for telling us about it.Janethttp://creativewritingintheblackberrypatch.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9054081895459294120.post-42279314368334022013-08-09T21:57:48.313-05:002013-08-09T21:57:48.313-05:00Thanks for telling us about the book. I've rea...Thanks for telling us about the book. I've read a number of great resources about beginning the story. That doesn't mean I don't still struggle with it. :PStinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11415189347501942340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9054081895459294120.post-2576468061650247802013-08-09T19:31:44.765-05:002013-08-09T19:31:44.765-05:00Faith -- I think that's a really accurate way ...Faith -- I think that's a really accurate way to look at it. Beginnings are both wonderful and really frustrating.<br /><br />Medeia -- They sure are. A book that focuses on them is a big help.<br /><br />Anne -- It's a good thing we can just keep rewriting them.<br /><br />Vijaya -- *Reaches back in memory.* Yes, I think I did. I like Edgerton's stuff. I'd have tor reread to compare. :D<br /><br />Leandra -- That WAS a wonderful point. <br /><br />Dawn -- I think it helps to know that you can do it all again once you reach the end.<br /><br />Barbara -- I know, there are plenty of beginnings that don't snag me, actually. Marciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10006966091789130047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9054081895459294120.post-15859029198970814782013-08-08T20:03:59.327-05:002013-08-08T20:03:59.327-05:00Sounds like a good resource!
And it's interes...Sounds like a good resource!<br /><br />And it's interesting...of published works, sometimes I love their beginnings, but sometimes I really do not...Barbara Watsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06547166495514562286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9054081895459294120.post-61672925397907411452013-08-08T19:02:27.087-05:002013-08-08T19:02:27.087-05:00Thanks for pointing this out, Marcia. I'm defi...Thanks for pointing this out, Marcia. I'm definitely getting this book. I, too, love beginnings but they're so hard to write. Any advice for easing the pain is welcome, especially if it comes from Ms. Pattison!D.E. Malonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10256696009575732721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9054081895459294120.post-59640628091404783392013-08-08T18:51:17.567-05:002013-08-08T18:51:17.567-05:00Great thoughts on when to use flashback. I'll ...Great thoughts on when to use flashback. I'll definitely have to remember that advice!Leandra Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00381034024025750992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9054081895459294120.post-5306724201942126832013-08-08T14:01:40.036-05:002013-08-08T14:01:40.036-05:00I love beginnings, all the possibilities, but hate...I love beginnings, all the possibilities, but hate how long it takes to get them right. Thanks for this review. Will have to check this out ... Have you read Hooked by Les Edgerton (sp?)? Care to compare?Vijayahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07876606729146077830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9054081895459294120.post-62874366243912802082013-08-08T11:56:04.392-05:002013-08-08T11:56:04.392-05:00I'm terrible at beginnings. I feel like I'...I'm terrible at beginnings. I feel like I've read all the stuff on them, too, but this feels really wise and thoughtful. Definitely looking into it. Thanks for the review!Anne M Leonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04547591113801578453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9054081895459294120.post-29292666517980082282013-08-08T10:22:57.007-05:002013-08-08T10:22:57.007-05:00Beginnings are so important when one is getting a ...Beginnings are so important when one is getting a foot in the door. This sounds like a wonderful resource. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9054081895459294120.post-70636970194927601302013-08-08T08:01:40.326-05:002013-08-08T08:01:40.326-05:00Sounds helpful and inspiring! I have a love/hate r...Sounds helpful and inspiring! I have a love/hate relationship with beginnings--I hate how hard they are to get perfect, but as soon as I get an idea for how to make them better, they're one of my favorite things to write...even if I have to write a dozen or so. :)Faith E. Houghhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03823750019164801104noreply@blogger.com