tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1061937348591302555.post2545042718250938133..comments2024-03-29T07:16:30.418+00:00Comments on MOODY WRITING: Better Storytelling Part Fourmooderinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01523337588830695638noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1061937348591302555.post-68392574766698993002013-07-20T23:24:31.015+01:002013-07-20T23:24:31.015+01:00@Charmaine - key in mysteries, but useful in most ...@Charmaine - key in mysteries, but useful in most genres.<br /><br />@Rachna - often the only way to be sure is trial and error (and beta readers).<br /><br />@TGE - the most blatant plants can sometimes be the most satisfying if they live up to billing. And at the same time, a reveal that was hiding in plain sight can be just as rewarding. Also helps if your John le Carre.mooderinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01523337588830695638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1061937348591302555.post-7628343204931911312013-07-19T23:11:12.561+01:002013-07-19T23:11:12.561+01:00I was reading a book by John le Carré and it was p...I was reading a book by John le Carré and it was packed with connections between characters, locations, and objects; I loved the way he tied things together. It was an interesting combination of subtle and highlighted. Golden Eaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08721520451194318436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1061937348591302555.post-39369210921620750532013-07-19T17:18:29.240+01:002013-07-19T17:18:29.240+01:00Like Charmaine I agree that these are essential ti...Like Charmaine I agree that these are essential tips for mystery writers. I have dropped a few clues in the begining of my book and I hope the readers don't forget about it.Rachna Chhabriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16900999965919504282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1061937348591302555.post-36056211417770771062013-07-19T11:06:15.810+01:002013-07-19T11:06:15.810+01:00This is always essential in Mystery writing.
This is always essential in Mystery writing.<br />Charmaine Clancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18059559142070140041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1061937348591302555.post-46414669597424634972013-07-19T07:28:06.686+01:002013-07-19T07:28:06.686+01:00@nutschell - thanks.
@Mike - good!
@LD - yvw@nutschell - thanks.<br /><br />@Mike - good!<br /><br />@LD - yvwmooderinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01523337588830695638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1061937348591302555.post-35290144172264275802013-07-18T13:39:45.513+01:002013-07-18T13:39:45.513+01:00I went back and re-read this post a couple times. ...I went back and re-read this post a couple times. Now I'm going back to my editing and see how well I tucked in my clues. Thanks.LD Mastersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01202135756299574972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1061937348591302555.post-33980883119312292772013-07-17T20:40:45.025+01:002013-07-17T20:40:45.025+01:00I found this useful!I found this useful!Michael Offutt, Phantom Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10557969104886174930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1061937348591302555.post-31652947228874589012013-07-17T18:22:25.119+01:002013-07-17T18:22:25.119+01:00consider who the reader is identifying with in the...consider who the reader is identifying with in the scene. what a great tip! Moody, you rock!<br />Nutschell<br />www.thewritingnut.comnutschellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10967710710805174781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1061937348591302555.post-75681119788883349842013-07-16T11:09:03.585+01:002013-07-16T11:09:03.585+01:00@lee - it's hard for the author to see because...@lee - it's hard for the author to see because it all seems so clear in their head, but an editor should be able to spot it.<br /><br />@al diaz - always good to have a dragon on your side.<br /><br />@lynda - thanks.<br /><br />@lydia - yvw<br /><br />@tammy - although it also depend what you're braiding. Hair's a lot easier than steel girders.mooderinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01523337588830695638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1061937348591302555.post-64074958085283307092013-07-16T06:30:04.702+01:002013-07-16T06:30:04.702+01:00consider it like braiding...it all goes in and out...consider it like braiding...it all goes in and out but has a nice ending.Tammy Theriaulthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13128574900510175415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1061937348591302555.post-60185830406772984672013-07-16T02:48:41.383+01:002013-07-16T02:48:41.383+01:00This post came in handy just now. Thanks Moody!This post came in handy just now. Thanks Moody!Lydia Kanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00484415427764822386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1061937348591302555.post-40770647951742156822013-07-16T02:27:59.793+01:002013-07-16T02:27:59.793+01:00It's never easy dropping in subtle clues, maki...It's never easy dropping in subtle clues, making sure they're balancing on the fine line between too obvious and too subtle. This post is a great explanation on how to find that balance.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1061937348591302555.post-38201558545831939192013-07-16T01:28:27.453+01:002013-07-16T01:28:27.453+01:00This is why I'm your fan, you see? I always le...This is why I'm your fan, you see? I always learn something valuable in a very clear, and to the point manner. Al Diazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08107619009321980764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1061937348591302555.post-91091392011245523982013-07-15T23:38:14.745+01:002013-07-15T23:38:14.745+01:00Excellent post. There are times where I skim over ...Excellent post. There are times where I skim over larger paragraphs or miss something if I'm tired. I know the writer doesn't want to shine a big bright spotlight on the clue, but sometimes it helps a bit.Christine Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1061937348591302555.post-49032645325491622192013-07-15T23:32:19.953+01:002013-07-15T23:32:19.953+01:00I just reviewed a book that had some good plot dev...I just reviewed a book that had some good plot development, some well-defined characters etc, but it didn't do a good job at "planting" those key story events. I couldn't put my finger on why I couldn't give this book a rave review until I read your post. <br /><br />Thanks!cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1061937348591302555.post-74539056031147675292013-07-15T21:18:58.560+01:002013-07-15T21:18:58.560+01:00@Alex - making it unmemorable until you need to re...@Alex - making it unmemorable until you need to remember it is quite a feat.mooderinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01523337588830695638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1061937348591302555.post-81305542319320175162013-07-15T18:55:51.617+01:002013-07-15T18:55:51.617+01:00The clues in my books aren't too hard to remem...The clues in my books aren't too hard to remember. In fact, I probably need to work better at burying them.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.com