tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1655925037104310209.post5755957437563787369..comments2023-06-08T10:22:04.309-04:00Comments on A writer's journey...: What to Reveal / What to WithholdCarolyn Arnoldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14848484073538930315noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1655925037104310209.post-46170422174808827362011-05-24T03:24:33.670-04:002011-05-24T03:24:33.670-04:00This is a great post, Carolyn. I always have probl...This is a great post, Carolyn. I always have problems with my main character (either I withhold too much or I end up making her unsympathetic.) This happened in my first novel, and now, after an editor's critique, I learned that the same is true for my second one. :(((((((<br /><br />I guess my problem is that I don't want to make my protagonists "perfect", so I give them flaws that apparently bug some readers... I'm going to try your suggestion to fill in the details and not assume the readers will "get her". Maybe this will help (I hope so!)<br /><br />Thanks for the tips!<br /><br />LorenaThe Sisterhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09889577041903181315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1655925037104310209.post-38946221870237752822011-05-22T11:09:31.889-04:002011-05-22T11:09:31.889-04:00Thank you, Ken. It's definitely a balancing a...Thank you, Ken. It's definitely a balancing act.Carolyn Arnoldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14848484073538930315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1655925037104310209.post-83239355930430353172011-05-22T06:50:31.820-04:002011-05-22T06:50:31.820-04:00Great post, Carolyn. I believe that "backgrou...Great post, Carolyn. I believe that "background" is a necessary evil, without it our characters are just cardboard cutouts. Yet as you say, we need only sprinkle the background in to our stories. Too much at one time and we risk losing our readers.Ken Hoss https://www.blogger.com/profile/16481592194404227061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1655925037104310209.post-86193502113181371322011-05-21T17:29:10.823-04:002011-05-21T17:29:10.823-04:00Thank you Sharkbaitwrites (Sharky) :) And thank yo...Thank you Sharkbaitwrites (Sharky) :) And thank you for the blog follow as well.Carolyn Arnoldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14848484073538930315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1655925037104310209.post-68779319871922765372011-05-21T17:08:16.158-04:002011-05-21T17:08:16.158-04:00Another great post, Carolyn. Good advice that I wi...Another great post, Carolyn. Good advice that I will definitely keep in mind as I continue to work at improving my writing. I look forward to reading what insight you have in store for us next.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1655925037104310209.post-59171898352163890582011-05-21T10:43:28.305-04:002011-05-21T10:43:28.305-04:00Maria, I definitely subscribe to "show, don&#...Maria, I definitely subscribe to "show, don't tell" as well. But sometimes, IMO, a flash to background is needed to help further solidify things. It doesn't have weighed heavy, and in fact, should be succinct, and sprinkled in only when necessary. Thank you for your comment :)Carolyn Arnoldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14848484073538930315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1655925037104310209.post-18021960268360266302011-05-21T09:33:21.199-04:002011-05-21T09:33:21.199-04:00I think what is most important is to show and not ...I think what is most important is to show and not tell. That builds up suspense and evokes stronger emotions from the readers.Maria Papadopoulouhttps://www.smashwords.com/books/view/59686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1655925037104310209.post-63588082822423622442011-05-21T06:56:22.965-04:002011-05-21T06:56:22.965-04:00Thank you both for your comments. I'll be sur...Thank you both for your comments. I'll be sure to check it out Regge.<br /><br />LM, the best of success with it :) I think it's a facet of the craft that can always be examined by the writer, and be tightened and improved. that's my opinion though...Carolyn Arnoldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14848484073538930315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1655925037104310209.post-74444194634930261712011-05-20T22:05:53.412-04:002011-05-20T22:05:53.412-04:00There is a place for backstory. It can be added to...There is a place for backstory. It can be added to the book but delivered in unique ways. I started researching ways to do it and it's best to feed it in.LM Prestonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16624508396760965680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1655925037104310209.post-91764099740448981672011-05-20T21:38:18.630-04:002011-05-20T21:38:18.630-04:00I am a beginner at this but know whT I like as a r...I am a beginner at this but know whT I like as a reader. If there is no suspense and I can figure out who did it then I am done. Like cards. Keep one in the hole. Good post Sassy<br />Check out my new post. The Bully at http://characterswellmet.blogspot.comRegge Ridgwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13496938203092973538noreply@blogger.com