tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048985128503615518.post3918858256660411278..comments2023-10-07T05:06:24.692-07:00Comments on Capturing Joy: Internal ConflictPatty Palmerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00085225715086624172noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048985128503615518.post-23417789964432590972008-06-28T08:45:00.000-07:002008-06-28T08:45:00.000-07:00Sarah: No. You're in good company. I can't tell y...Sarah: No. You're in good company. I can't tell you how many drafts of my first novel I had done. My second isn't going to be much better. It seems so simple, doesn't it? Just when you think it sounds great, you re-read and wonder what the hell you were thinking!Patty Palmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00085225715086624172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048985128503615518.post-52446033758480578252008-06-26T18:00:00.000-07:002008-06-26T18:00:00.000-07:00Patty, I'm doing the same degree of rewrite, so it...Patty, I'm doing the same degree of rewrite, so it's good to know I'm not the only one struggling!Sarah Rettgerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00520851723152425929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048985128503615518.post-12045590378187869342008-06-26T17:26:00.000-07:002008-06-26T17:26:00.000-07:00Laura: Boy, I hear what you're saying! I love bein...Laura: Boy, I hear what you're saying! I love being surprised with what my character does.<BR/>SO good to see you yesterday. Thanks for calling on the way through.Patty Palmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00085225715086624172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048985128503615518.post-1636654757808473872008-06-24T12:51:00.000-07:002008-06-24T12:51:00.000-07:00My characters start with one Internal motivation a...My characters start with one Internal motivation and end up with another. I try and get as clear about both before I set out on a novel, but of course, best laid plans...I am an "organic" writer too and discover things that surprise me along the way:) Good luck and keep up the great writing Patty!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048985128503615518.post-58800717055863205532008-06-23T14:37:00.000-07:002008-06-23T14:37:00.000-07:00PJ: That's actually a pretty good idea! Maybe I ne...PJ: That's actually a pretty good idea! Maybe I need to stick it in front of me to keep me focused. I get so side tracked.<BR/><BR/>Christine: You're probably right but I think we need a hint of what drives a character in order for us to care. Although I really liked DaVinci Code despite what the literary world said!Patty Palmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00085225715086624172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048985128503615518.post-37588392503690128292008-06-23T13:40:00.000-07:002008-06-23T13:40:00.000-07:00I find it depends partly on the story. I have a te...I find it depends partly on the story. I have a tendency to make my characters passive - letting them react to events - instead of making them more proactive. <BR/><BR/>Good luck with your revisions. I'm looking forward to seeing them.christine Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17800441088372947329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048985128503615518.post-84585611183944959432008-06-23T12:00:00.000-07:002008-06-23T12:00:00.000-07:00Hey Patty, I find it but let it slip away. Then I ...Hey Patty, I find it but let it slip away. Then I find it again, and, again, it will slip. I need to write it in 200 point font and slap it above the monitor so it always stays with me.PJ Hooverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02602205868934777662noreply@blogger.com