tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6540680640951847354.post5081528276509596628..comments2023-11-05T01:54:47.577-08:00Comments on Lisa Regan: Guest Post: Top 5 Favorite Writing Tips by Elizabeth SeckmanLisa Reganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12899014095250160853noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6540680640951847354.post-7476670425709717072014-03-04T08:36:25.409-08:002014-03-04T08:36:25.409-08:00Yep, got to have story!Yep, got to have story!Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6540680640951847354.post-70820551188948001812014-02-28T05:47:07.902-08:002014-02-28T05:47:07.902-08:00Great tips! Thanks for sharing. "Just tell me...Great tips! Thanks for sharing. "Just tell me the damn story" is one I live by. Jeanette Pekalahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01731017932866890060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6540680640951847354.post-34111056452908240282014-02-27T08:24:59.278-08:002014-02-27T08:24:59.278-08:00I agree/disagree Mac. If it is an object or situat...I agree/disagree Mac. If it is an object or situation that lends to the atmosphere of the story or gives the character depth, then it is not an unused object. Like in Fate Intended, the MC has on pink converse shoes and blue nail polish...I hoped that said she was young and fun. Objects not literally picked up and used, but still served a purpose in the story. Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6540680640951847354.post-68903432776235513322014-02-27T08:22:08.403-08:002014-02-27T08:22:08.403-08:00Thank yo Jeff :)Thank yo Jeff :)Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6540680640951847354.post-41435823988101421452014-02-27T08:21:52.371-08:002014-02-27T08:21:52.371-08:00Yeah, though I will admit...newbie writer me did t...Yeah, though I will admit...newbie writer me did try it once...hangs head in shame. Good thing there is advice out there!Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6540680640951847354.post-32016803923005396952014-02-27T08:21:01.975-08:002014-02-27T08:21:01.975-08:00Yes he is. I read his book in a day. That doesn...Yes he is. I read his book in a day. That doesn't happen often for me!Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6540680640951847354.post-91966666691109284132014-02-27T05:10:43.463-08:002014-02-27T05:10:43.463-08:00The first rule can sure tramp on creating a rich c...The first rule can sure tramp on creating a rich character and environment for your characters to flourish. (just saying, as my eyes dance across my line of teddies peering back down at me from the hutch)Author R. Mac Wheelerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15679108828353499313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6540680640951847354.post-14154260018171079262014-02-27T02:56:15.297-08:002014-02-27T02:56:15.297-08:00Nicely done. Best of luck with your new release, E...Nicely done. Best of luck with your new release, Elizabeth.JeffOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07947660745120963286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6540680640951847354.post-72287015293644490102014-02-26T18:27:13.700-08:002014-02-26T18:27:13.700-08:00LOVE it. Those weather reports at the opening of b...LOVE it. Those weather reports at the opening of books...along with dreams, yeah, let's stay far FAR away from those. =)Crystal Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912469552483168148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6540680640951847354.post-67598120536849409952014-02-26T15:44:22.727-08:002014-02-26T15:44:22.727-08:00Great writing tips! Stephen King is a genius. Great writing tips! Stephen King is a genius. Christine Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6540680640951847354.post-76037891139368501122014-02-26T11:06:35.130-08:002014-02-26T11:06:35.130-08:00My first manuscript I doctored up and worked so ha...My first manuscript I doctored up and worked so hard to write prose that I felt was stunning and wonderful. Mom hated it, and that's what she said. I used to laugh when people would say, "Don't tell me your mother likes it." And I'd think, but you don't know how HARD my mom is to impress!!Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6540680640951847354.post-8535984115110177032014-02-26T11:04:57.371-08:002014-02-26T11:04:57.371-08:00Really? That makes me feel just a little awesome. ...Really? That makes me feel just a little awesome. Makes me feel like I'm a pro ;)Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6540680640951847354.post-70055954131220327312014-02-26T10:17:20.950-08:002014-02-26T10:17:20.950-08:00I cracked up at your mother's advice. Wise wom...I cracked up at your mother's advice. Wise woman. And I also totally love On Writing. Julie Flandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05003737491313673214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6540680640951847354.post-13966722343864765822014-02-26T10:05:14.013-08:002014-02-26T10:05:14.013-08:00That's how I do it - I play it like a movie in...That's how I do it - I play it like a movie in my head first.<br />Good stuff, Elizabeth.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6540680640951847354.post-42836537737283317972014-02-26T10:01:10.523-08:002014-02-26T10:01:10.523-08:00Thanks for having me over Lisa :)
I think you pret...Thanks for having me over Lisa :)<br />I think you pretty incomparable yourself! Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.com