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Viewing comments for Chapter 11 "Good, Evil and Warts"GROWTH? ADULATION? HURRY -- CHOOSE!
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Comment from dejohnsrld (Debbie)
Jay, I have missed several of your pieces--I don't know what is happening with my notifications, but yours aren't the only ones I haven't received. I am glad I read this. I believe we are all a mixture of good and evil, and for that reason oppose the death penalty. This is not always a popular opinion, but I do believe everyone has some good and life should be valued. I'm glad someone else feels that way. Take care, my friend~Debbie
reply by the author on 29-Jul-2015
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Jay, I have missed several of your pieces--I don't know what is happening with my notifications, but yours aren't the only ones I haven't received. I am glad I read this. I believe we are all a mixture of good and evil, and for that reason oppose the death penalty. This is not always a popular opinion, but I do believe everyone has some good and life should be valued. I'm glad someone else feels that way. Take care, my friend~Debbie
Comment Written 29-Jul-2015
reply by the author on 29-Jul-2015
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Glad you read and enjoyed this, Debbie. I've had to go back and re-fan several people.
Comment from Dawn Munro
Spot-on. (Can the writing be perfect? Huh, perfect by writing imperfections - that has got to be something special...a paradox? LOL)
Clear, concise and impactful nonfiction - perfect. (*smile*) Best of luck in the contest with this wonderful advice for writers. I couldn't agree more. Now if I could just master it...like some writers I know...
reply by the author on 22-Jul-2015
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Spot-on. (Can the writing be perfect? Huh, perfect by writing imperfections - that has got to be something special...a paradox? LOL)
Clear, concise and impactful nonfiction - perfect. (*smile*) Best of luck in the contest with this wonderful advice for writers. I couldn't agree more. Now if I could just master it...like some writers I know...
Comment Written 21-Jul-2015
reply by the author on 22-Jul-2015
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I'm glad this post had value to you. I don't know what contest you thought this was in. No contest, though. Just adding chapters to my Critter series. You are such a blessing to me, Dawn. Thanks for the Sixer!!!
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Oops - no contest. Cobwebs in cranium. (LOL)
Comment from kiwijenny
I've heard lavender essential oil works well for warts as well
I agree we need authenticity in our characters. It is too easy to make the villain villainous but that isn't real
Well penned advice Jay
God bless
reply by the author on 22-Jul-2015
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I've heard lavender essential oil works well for warts as well
I agree we need authenticity in our characters. It is too easy to make the villain villainous but that isn't real
Well penned advice Jay
God bless
Comment Written 21-Jul-2015
reply by the author on 22-Jul-2015
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Speaking of authenticity, when do we get to savor more adventures from our Annie?
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I know I am ruminating on that as we speak...that's what a cow does chewing her cud. I have been so busy. But I promise I will get back to it and then I will edit like a fiend
Comment from Muffins
What a clever way to present a lesson. Tie it in something that won't bore the reader, but sneak in some much needed advice. You were sure watching a lot of tv back then, yet it allowed you to dig deep into character development which writers and actors struggle with. From your examples, the actors have to find a clean spot in their "bad" characters or else there nothing but cardboard. This view works for writers as well. Enjoyed the lesson!
reply by the author on 22-Jul-2015
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What a clever way to present a lesson. Tie it in something that won't bore the reader, but sneak in some much needed advice. You were sure watching a lot of tv back then, yet it allowed you to dig deep into character development which writers and actors struggle with. From your examples, the actors have to find a clean spot in their "bad" characters or else there nothing but cardboard. This view works for writers as well. Enjoyed the lesson!
Comment Written 21-Jul-2015
reply by the author on 22-Jul-2015
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Many thanks, Muffins. I'm glad this chapter worked for you. Stick around, I'll have some more chapters to add to my Critter series.
Comment from krprice
Punctuation problems, particularly after a lead in phrase or clause.
In the first paragraph,. . .
Again, secularly speaking,. . . Last sentence, In other words,
Excellent essay.
Karlene
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2015
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Punctuation problems, particularly after a lead in phrase or clause.
In the first paragraph,. . .
Again, secularly speaking,. . . Last sentence, In other words,
Excellent essay.
Karlene
Comment Written 21-Jul-2015
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2015
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Thanks, Karlene. Good to have you back.
Comment from Adri7enne
Too true, Jay. Perfect characters are boring, whether they be perfectly good, or perfectly evil. To be believable, every character has to be a mixture of both. And I always said I didn't trust a man who was prettier than I was. LOL! You do ramble, but when it's humourous, it's quite tolerable. LOL! You were watching a bit of TV back then, uh? LOL! I enjoyed the read.
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2015
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Too true, Jay. Perfect characters are boring, whether they be perfectly good, or perfectly evil. To be believable, every character has to be a mixture of both. And I always said I didn't trust a man who was prettier than I was. LOL! You do ramble, but when it's humourous, it's quite tolerable. LOL! You were watching a bit of TV back then, uh? LOL! I enjoyed the read.
Comment Written 21-Jul-2015
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2015
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I always watch the Today Show until nine am, when I start my work out. Thanks, Adrienne.
Comment from Ulla
Hi Jay, this a very well written ( as usual ) piece of advise, which I for one, as a newcomer to writing, found very helpful. I will come be using this when I need reminding. That means more often than not.
I especially like the comparison between Director and a Writer. All the best Ulla
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2015
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Hi Jay, this a very well written ( as usual ) piece of advise, which I for one, as a newcomer to writing, found very helpful. I will come be using this when I need reminding. That means more often than not.
I especially like the comparison between Director and a Writer. All the best Ulla
Comment Written 21-Jul-2015
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2015
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Thank you, Ulla for the 6 stars and for your commendation. I appreciate you.
Comment from --Turtle.
mean." And he proceeded to go into the back story(backstory) of the character,
actor and director in the movie, he said something he and I, both, thought was
(I wasn't sure about the need to separate both, I don't think it's wrong, I just paused. Maybe it does work better. Now I'm overthinking it. )
As writers we must hold each character up to the scrutiny of the rule-of-not-quite:
What I really liked about this, you tend to be sprinkled in. Sometimes it really works, as lessons could come up short, impersonal, with no color or life, and you don't have that problem. It's a fine line, being sprinkled in, and this piece really worked it well. I liked the transgression from a thought to a writing rule, and the rule itself is one that is very hard to explain to writers. The picture was perfect, Jesus versus Satan. Our characters should back away from that Form. An army of Jesuses, and an army of Satans.... when the depth and workings of character is richer when the character has more than one dimension. I'm evil. Everything I do, I do because it is EVIL. I'm good. Everything I do, I do because I'm good.
The premise is nice, but it's the contradictions that really add spice to a soul. Be them Good with bad streaks, or Bad with good streaks.
I really enjoyed this
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2015
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mean." And he proceeded to go into the back story(backstory) of the character,
actor and director in the movie, he said something he and I, both, thought was
(I wasn't sure about the need to separate both, I don't think it's wrong, I just paused. Maybe it does work better. Now I'm overthinking it. )
As writers we must hold each character up to the scrutiny of the rule-of-not-quite:
What I really liked about this, you tend to be sprinkled in. Sometimes it really works, as lessons could come up short, impersonal, with no color or life, and you don't have that problem. It's a fine line, being sprinkled in, and this piece really worked it well. I liked the transgression from a thought to a writing rule, and the rule itself is one that is very hard to explain to writers. The picture was perfect, Jesus versus Satan. Our characters should back away from that Form. An army of Jesuses, and an army of Satans.... when the depth and workings of character is richer when the character has more than one dimension. I'm evil. Everything I do, I do because it is EVIL. I'm good. Everything I do, I do because I'm good.
The premise is nice, but it's the contradictions that really add spice to a soul. Be them Good with bad streaks, or Bad with good streaks.
I really enjoyed this
Comment Written 21-Jul-2015
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2015
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Thank you, once again, Turtle. I'm always gratified to get a crit from you since I know you are reading it with all the tools of a very intelligent, yet feeling, editor. You are so important to my career.
Comment from Walu Feral
G'day Jay. Great job mate. I sometimes battle with the characters in my poems because it can be a real truggle to make them real (although they are) and rhyme it at the same time, so I hear ya Sir. As always this is a superb write my friend. Cheers Fez
reply by the author on 22-Jul-2015
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G'day Jay. Great job mate. I sometimes battle with the characters in my poems because it can be a real truggle to make them real (although they are) and rhyme it at the same time, so I hear ya Sir. As always this is a superb write my friend. Cheers Fez
Comment Written 21-Jul-2015
reply by the author on 22-Jul-2015
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Thank you, Fez. I appreciate your reading this and enjoying it.
Comment from w.j.debi
Your writing advice is always so helpful. Yes, I read you work, but sometimes I don't review because you intimidate me a bit. You obviously know your craft and I am just learning. I have no advice to give you, only stars.
reply by the author on 22-Jul-2015
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Your writing advice is always so helpful. Yes, I read you work, but sometimes I don't review because you intimidate me a bit. You obviously know your craft and I am just learning. I have no advice to give you, only stars.
Comment Written 20-Jul-2015
reply by the author on 22-Jul-2015
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Oh, please don't be intimidated. I'm so happy you've been reading it. I do enjoy the comments, though, and consider each and every one of them. Thank you, my friend.