tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225588878619457421.post7083566704202459097..comments2024-01-28T23:18:19.360-07:00Comments on Julie Daines: The Glue In Your StoryJulie Daineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08350205936357263571noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225588878619457421.post-36276542761113469332012-01-30T20:58:30.689-07:002012-01-30T20:58:30.689-07:00Indiana Jones is a good example. But, I also want ...Indiana Jones is a good example. But, I also want to point out that the goal is not always something tangible--like a treasure. It can be a healed relationship, forgiveness, finding your place in the world, vindication...Julie Daineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08350205936357263571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225588878619457421.post-52307561621312315962012-01-30T16:16:01.862-07:002012-01-30T16:16:01.862-07:00It's true that sometimes goals can change, but...It's true that sometimes goals can change, but if they do, you might need to look at them very carefully. What you're thinking of might not be the character's ultimate goal--the true and deepest desires of their heart.Julie Daineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08350205936357263571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225588878619457421.post-8545909402610979432012-01-30T16:14:08.425-07:002012-01-30T16:14:08.425-07:00Thanks for stopping by and adding your two cents. ...Thanks for stopping by and adding your two cents. Sounds like you've already got a really good grasp on writing.Julie Daineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08350205936357263571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225588878619457421.post-7155961377936687512012-01-30T16:13:10.023-07:002012-01-30T16:13:10.023-07:00Thank you tomorrow. And I'm glad I'm not t...Thank you tomorrow. And I'm glad I'm not the only one who looks for hidden messages in the word verification. In fact, I've been working on a blog post about it. :)Julie Daineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08350205936357263571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225588878619457421.post-31850644704776537002012-01-30T16:12:08.014-07:002012-01-30T16:12:08.014-07:00Oh my gosh. Thank you so much. I have to think abo...Oh my gosh. Thank you so much. I have to think about who I want to to award, but I'm dang excited. You have an awesome blog too, and I every time I check it, I learn something wild and crazy about you.Julie Daineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08350205936357263571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225588878619457421.post-91769518032691101552012-01-30T15:51:59.617-07:002012-01-30T15:51:59.617-07:00Good points here. Sometimes the driving goal for t...Good points here. Sometimes the driving goal for the character can change, but it still needs to have the cohesiveness you mentioned, be part of the character's growth.Donna K. Weaverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15763832177263927311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225588878619457421.post-85933029610416960282012-01-30T15:41:52.350-07:002012-01-30T15:41:52.350-07:00Happy Early Birthday. For me, the only way to ensu...Happy Early Birthday. For me, the only way to ensure cohesion throughout the story is to build it with a proper foundation. I work hard to make sure my protagonist is always aiming toward her goal and is always being blocked by obstacles so the reader never loses sight of how bad the bad guy is. I remind the readers what is at stake for the protagonist and what she will lose is she fails to achieve her goal.<br /><br />This was a great, through provoking post. I see why Shell awarded you the Liebster Award. Congratulations.Melissa Sugarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16268333458796847721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225588878619457421.post-1569838283987297412012-01-30T14:54:51.880-07:002012-01-30T14:54:51.880-07:00I like your new layout :) And happy birthday tomor...I like your new layout :) And happy birthday tomorrow!<br /><br />P.S. my word verification was Edison St, which clearly reflects your dizzying intellect.Brooke @ Silver Lininghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15122246696900173040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225588878619457421.post-9955539592083109482012-01-30T13:06:04.185-07:002012-01-30T13:06:04.185-07:00Julie! I have awarded you the “Versatile Blogger A...Julie! I have awarded you the “Versatile Blogger Award.” Follow the link: http://nikkijefford.blogspot.com/2012/01/versatile-blogger-award_30.htmlNikki Jeffordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425343380649714766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225588878619457421.post-69039335771608507142012-01-30T10:17:53.334-07:002012-01-30T10:17:53.334-07:00So the character needs a goal, a finish line, and ...So the character needs a goal, a finish line, and needs to stay with it to the end correct? Like how Indiana Jones is always after some artifact, he has a plan that he follows til the end he gets what he has worked so hard for. Great post. This is going to help me in my writing. Thank you.T.J. Reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06310580991646719653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225588878619457421.post-91051181177091032082012-01-30T08:57:41.436-07:002012-01-30T08:57:41.436-07:00Another excellent example. Thanks Jonene!Another excellent example. Thanks Jonene!Julie Daineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08350205936357263571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1225588878619457421.post-60871758859871131092012-01-30T08:48:18.538-07:002012-01-30T08:48:18.538-07:00Great points, Julie! Hm, another element of cohesi...Great points, Julie! Hm, another element of cohesion? One comes to mind. I love the Harry Potter series. One thing J.K. Rowling does brilliantly is Harry's relationships with the other characters. Rowling's inter-person cohesion is amazing. That's what sets her above the others. Even a high-stakes adventures lose their attraction if we don't have a heart-felt relationship going on somewhere. Harry, Hermione, Ron, Hagrid, the prominent Professors, Neville, Luna, and even Malfoy all bring depth and interest to a great plot. In the end, it's so satisfying to see all these people help bring the downfall of Voldemort. <br /><br />But what if the character is alone? It doesn't work well, usually. Even in the movie Cast Away, lone hero Jack has a heart-tugging relationship with Wilson, a soccer ball. Now that was impressive!<br /><br />Thanks for a great thought-provoking post!Jonene Ficklinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13414949303542133724noreply@blogger.com