Where has the month of October gone? This year in many ways has been very LONG. When I think about all the things that have happened, 2009 stretches miles long. But then when I think of it in other ways, 2009 has flown by leaving me breathless wondering where the time went. My goal for October was to finish my Act 1 revision. I've gotten some headway but I'm not finished so I don't think I'm going to make my goal. I would usually say "That's okay." But really it isn't. I believe that I … [Read more...]
The Beauty of Layers
June 19, 2009 Read Comments
I mentioned layering moments in a scene on one of my writing listservs so I thought I would go into more detail in this post. To help me learn structure in novels, I’ve been analyzing some of my favorite books. Right now, I’m analyzing The Hunger Games because it’s a great mix of a plot and character. This novel also incorporates the 3-act structure, which I love. The main thing I’ve learned is how author Suzanne Collins layers her moments. It’s fascinating when you break it down. … [Read more...]
