tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8674285613851504333.post3572058111737833708..comments2023-06-28T14:27:19.170-07:00Comments on Suzie Tullett: Paying it forward...Suzie Tulletthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00159636843517813033noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8674285613851504333.post-91182022895504357752012-01-05T07:01:38.999-08:002012-01-05T07:01:38.999-08:00Hi, Liz
How right you are; we have to be as disci...Hi, Liz<br /><br />How right you are; we have to be as disciplined as we are creative.<br /><br />And it's good to know I'm not the only one to have days like that! xSuzie Tulletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00159636843517813033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8674285613851504333.post-1206330292505829322012-01-05T06:41:52.457-08:002012-01-05T06:41:52.457-08:00Sound words of advice! Another one for me -- that...Sound words of advice! Another one for me -- that I don't always heed -- is simply to WRITE. Make the time for it, even when scrubbing toilets sounds more desirable. (Yes, I have those days). You'll never finish if you don't start...and continue... :)Liz Gateshttp://lizgates.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8674285613851504333.post-67364660406770739482012-01-04T13:11:25.148-08:002012-01-04T13:11:25.148-08:00Hi there, I. Brown.
Thanks for dropping by and l...Hi there, I. Brown. <br /><br />Thanks for dropping by and leaving a comment.<br /><br />I agree there are some great books out there on the shelves that don't follow these tips to the letter. But if a new writer learns to move their story forward with every word they write, they learn the tightness of prose and dialogue mentioned previously by Leah. <br /><br />Also, in my experience I think it's important to know the 'rules' so to speak, before they can be broken effectively in a way that enhances a book, rather than destroys it xSuzie Tulletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00159636843517813033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8674285613851504333.post-91259238944763475152012-01-04T12:39:36.588-08:002012-01-04T12:39:36.588-08:00Hello all you Scribblers!
Oh, I could just wande...Hello all you Scribblers! <br /><br />Oh, I could just wander on here forever....But, I would like to comment on the advice not to include anything that does not move the story forward. I think I understand the intent of that advice. However, one of my favorite 'reads' was the Travis McGee series. I have read a number of other stories by McDonald, but, to me, none had the "grab" of McGee. And, these books were FULL of 'asides' by McGee. But, while not "moving the story forward", these passages indirectly and subtley put you "inside McGee's head", and I think are a major reason for this series' success.<br /><br />I. BrownAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8674285613851504333.post-9935429512683754072012-01-03T23:14:10.268-08:002012-01-03T23:14:10.268-08:00Hi, Harmony
When we start out as writers, it'...Hi, Harmony<br /><br />When we start out as writers, it's easy to imagine ourselves simply sat at the keyboard creating our masterpieces; often not realising the other pressures involved - I know I certainly didn't... and as you say, it's that love of what we do that keeps us going when the pressure's on xSuzie Tulletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00159636843517813033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8674285613851504333.post-61861316873582603212012-01-03T23:05:36.349-08:002012-01-03T23:05:36.349-08:00Hi, Santafeauthor
I, too, have a humorous voice -...Hi, Santafeauthor<br /><br />I, too, have a humorous voice - something that made me a bit nervous at first. I wondered if people would understand where I was coming from and whether or not I should tone it down... Like you, I decided to trust it and thankfully my concerns have, thus far, proved unfounded.<br /><br />Thanks for taking the time to drop by xSuzie Tulletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00159636843517813033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8674285613851504333.post-32705390907367394602012-01-03T16:32:38.168-08:002012-01-03T16:32:38.168-08:00Hello, all. I will be published in October 2012, a...Hello, all. I will be published in October 2012, and one of the things I have learned on my journey is to not lose your love for writing. When I find myself getting stressed out about deadlines, marketing, etc., I remind myself why I'm doing this which helps me stay centered on my goals.Harmony Evanshttp://harmonyevans.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8674285613851504333.post-29518578032144201402012-01-03T15:44:11.877-08:002012-01-03T15:44:11.877-08:00What is a beginning writer? Just to add another p...What is a beginning writer? Just to add another perspective, I am 70 years old and started my second childhood as a writer at 68. But I had done a lot of writing of various sorts over a life time, and I did have a BA and MFA so was not without experience writing.<br /><br />I have found that listening to my inner voice has helped me the most. One can be inspired by other writers but must find one's own voice. I was surprised when I started writing that I had a humorous voice I never knew I had. Go figure.<br /><br />To sum up we each have to find our own way and your advice is good to consider for a writer of any stage.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8674285613851504333.post-81515446993225683022012-01-03T07:51:43.080-08:002012-01-03T07:51:43.080-08:00Thanks, Cindy.
What an informative yet fun top ...Thanks, Cindy. <br /><br />What an informative yet fun top tip! Advice we all need to bear in mind when we're at the keyboard xSuzie Tulletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00159636843517813033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8674285613851504333.post-79043726481399426492012-01-03T07:41:01.675-08:002012-01-03T07:41:01.675-08:00You're welcome, Lauri.
And that's a good ...You're welcome, Lauri.<br /><br />And that's a good piece of advice from you, too xSuzie Tulletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00159636843517813033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8674285613851504333.post-11603235380713226952012-01-03T07:37:46.068-08:002012-01-03T07:37:46.068-08:00Great blog post, Suzie! New Year--New Beginnings!...Great blog post, Suzie! New Year--New Beginnings!! I'll drop a bit here about dialogue. <br /><br />It should: Advance plot; Illuminate character; Provide info; Reinforce theme; Set mood; And finally, tantilize the reader. If it fails any of these...delete & start over!!! <br /><br />WoooHooo....what fun. <br /><br />Always Romance--Nothing Less...<br />☺<br />Cindy Nord<br />www.cindynord.comCindy Nord https://www.blogger.com/profile/00218707473893790352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8674285613851504333.post-73677360275417584112012-01-03T07:35:07.982-08:002012-01-03T07:35:07.982-08:00Good advice, thanks. I'd just add to also read...Good advice, thanks. I'd just add to also read books from the publisher you are submitting your work to and note what they are looking for/publishing.Laurihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13455014446926888377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8674285613851504333.post-20742642823252086702012-01-03T05:43:35.099-08:002012-01-03T05:43:35.099-08:00You're welcome, Jo.
I wonder if this is beca...You're welcome, Jo. <br /><br />I wonder if this is because as authors we have so much to think about, in looking at the piece as a whole, we sometimes miss the errors in the details?<br /><br />I suppose that's when good editing comes to the fore xSuzie Tulletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00159636843517813033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8674285613851504333.post-30672094289633768592012-01-03T05:36:07.900-08:002012-01-03T05:36:07.900-08:00Read the tips and thank you. Have heard the first ...Read the tips and thank you. Have heard the first one before many times. Also I think a good one which I learned years ago the hard way, is to get your years and time differences etc straight. I have read a few books even lately, where the ages don't match up with the years stated in the story. xxxxJo Skehanhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001278240822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8674285613851504333.post-4627085378397458782012-01-03T05:23:17.523-08:002012-01-03T05:23:17.523-08:00Thanks, Leah.
As a successful author, it's g...Thanks, Leah. <br /><br />As a successful author, it's great how you're always happy to pass on advice to those taking their first steps up the ladder xSuzie Tulletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00159636843517813033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8674285613851504333.post-20666842055527374612012-01-03T05:00:52.496-08:002012-01-03T05:00:52.496-08:00Read more literary novels too, absorb the quality...Read more literary novels too, absorb the quality of their prose and tightness of their writing, it pushes us out of our comfort zone, challenges us into improving our own work. Leahleah fleminghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00831388423911705310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8674285613851504333.post-12376829851191294822012-01-03T04:22:51.813-08:002012-01-03T04:22:51.813-08:00That's a good point, rdhowell71. For a new wri...That's a good point, rdhowell71. For a new writer to pen in a genre that that they absolutely love to read, is a great place to start. <br /><br />And as far as your salemanship request is concerned, I'm with you on that, too.<br /><br />Thanks for dropping by xSuzie Tulletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00159636843517813033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8674285613851504333.post-11102980688969551062012-01-03T04:13:40.933-08:002012-01-03T04:13:40.933-08:00I can't truly remember if I heard this from so...I can't truly remember if I heard this from someone or read about it, but your tip about writing about what you know can be expanded to the readers. I have known a lot of avid readers (upwards of 100 or more books read per year) that have gone on to publish some really great books. Also I would lke to add a point of salesmanship. Please support your local regional authors. A lot of these people aren't in in the book trade to really hit the national markets. They write boooks with local readers of their cities and/or regional areas in mind when selling their books. a lot of them only show up local bookstores and local festivals.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8674285613851504333.post-86215116934605135422012-01-03T02:42:06.972-08:002012-01-03T02:42:06.972-08:00It was certainly useful for me, Jenny.
As a publ...It was certainly useful for me, Jenny. <br /><br />As a published author, yourself, any advice or tips you want to pass on? xSuzie Tulletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00159636843517813033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8674285613851504333.post-28273456945880217992012-01-03T02:14:13.941-08:002012-01-03T02:14:13.941-08:00What an interesting post. I'm sure it will be ...What an interesting post. I'm sure it will be really useful for new writersJenny Twisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15716569675973035423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8674285613851504333.post-86007313693913728432012-01-02T14:32:09.616-08:002012-01-02T14:32:09.616-08:00Thanks for dropping by, Lala.
And I completely ag...Thanks for dropping by, Lala.<br /><br />And I completely agree with you, too. It's important we support each other, whatever stage we're at xSuzie Tulletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00159636843517813033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8674285613851504333.post-48611249597571002562012-01-02T14:24:23.553-08:002012-01-02T14:24:23.553-08:00Hi, Kathleen
Thanks for your kind words and good ...Hi, Kathleen<br /><br />Thanks for your kind words and good luck with your second novel. Please let me know how it goes xSuzie Tulletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00159636843517813033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8674285613851504333.post-81968641485527349382012-01-02T14:15:46.708-08:002012-01-02T14:15:46.708-08:00Thanks for dropping by K.M.Springsteen.
I also a...Thanks for dropping by K.M.Springsteen. <br /><br />I also agree with Jean but I think there's a difference between a writer's 'technique' which we can learn from by studying their works and a writer's 'voice' which should never be imitated xSuzie Tulletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00159636843517813033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8674285613851504333.post-69520308994803138392012-01-02T14:10:52.426-08:002012-01-02T14:10:52.426-08:00You paid a nice thing forward. Hope you keep going...You paid a nice thing forward. Hope you keep going for it! I've always known writers are the kindest and most supportive toward their peers and newbies. It's a wonderful culture to thrive in.Lala Corrierehttp://www.lalacorriere.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8674285613851504333.post-17081960237608480262012-01-02T14:08:14.417-08:002012-01-02T14:08:14.417-08:00I absolutely and whole heartedly agree with you, J...I absolutely and whole heartedly agree with you, Jean and I in know way mean to use the word 'competition' in any negative sense - this is simply how the advice was phrased when given to me. I'm talking purely about studying the 'masters' so to speak and how they use their skills to craft outstanding books. And, of course, we're all colleagues xSuzie Tulletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00159636843517813033noreply@blogger.com