tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post1592440399750445705..comments2024-03-29T03:28:22.296-05:00Comments on Writing In The Crosshairs: THE TROUBLE WITH ROLAND'S POSTSRoland D. Yeomanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-697790641191936922016-05-27T03:11:38.495-05:002016-05-27T03:11:38.495-05:00(sound of clapping). Regardless of length, you hol...(sound of clapping). Regardless of length, you hold my imagination and attention long beyond the norm. Whatever 'norm' is.Mojave Ned/R.Marcottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15829348570714035062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-74404516607836718702016-05-26T10:27:43.369-05:002016-05-26T10:27:43.369-05:00Just like with some couples. I think some marriage...Just like with some couples. I think some marriages last because the husband is away a part of the day!! :-)Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-66801374984342939112016-05-26T10:26:21.921-05:002016-05-26T10:26:21.921-05:00The break can keep us from a breakdown! Best of lu...The break can keep us from a breakdown! Best of luck with your next project. :-)Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-74477503698120901172016-05-26T10:25:02.475-05:002016-05-26T10:25:02.475-05:00I certainly want to avoid ghosthood for as long as...I certainly want to avoid ghosthood for as long as I can! :-)Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-43555440105259086422016-05-26T10:23:49.800-05:002016-05-26T10:23:49.800-05:00From Mark Twain to Hemingway to Neil Gaiman, the m...From Mark Twain to Hemingway to Neil Gaiman, the middle is where you book will start to "sag." :-) Just like with us humans!!Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-63053060465681136432016-05-26T10:22:36.791-05:002016-05-26T10:22:36.791-05:00It's also good to have a basic idea of where y...It's also good to have a basic idea of where your novel will end so that you can work towards that horizon all through the chapters. :-)Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-20363124977601126822016-05-26T09:55:15.040-05:002016-05-26T09:55:15.040-05:00Yes, been there. Sometimes all a manuscript needs ...Yes, been there. Sometimes all a manuscript needs is a little time away.Liz A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16531953467834426316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-24001699280758175342016-05-26T06:54:13.898-05:002016-05-26T06:54:13.898-05:00Well, we don't want you to achieve ghosthood a...Well, we don't want you to achieve ghosthood anytime soon.<br />Evening running dry between projects can occur. Just need a break.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-22995445929954100792016-05-26T06:21:23.637-05:002016-05-26T06:21:23.637-05:00Hi Roland - I am going to concur with Helena - gla...Hi Roland - I am going to concur with Helena - glad the ghosthood hasn't grabbed you quite yet! Be around a while for us to continue to learn from ... <br /><br />Take care and all the best - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-16168939163702904192016-05-26T03:54:31.281-05:002016-05-26T03:54:31.281-05:00I've only ever written articles and short fict...I've only ever written articles and short fiction, but am now embarking on my first book (non-fiction about my life in Fiji) so I shall know what to do if my tank runs dry during my journey. Thank you!<br /><br />Susan A Eames at<br /><a href="http://susan-a-eamestravelfictionandphotos.blogspot.ie" rel="nofollow">Travel, Fiction and Photos</a><br />Susan A Eameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06216267529948378488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-42959841868818666542016-05-25T23:07:22.241-05:002016-05-25T23:07:22.241-05:00Sorry I had to delete my earlier comment-- a coupl...Sorry I had to delete my earlier comment-- a couple typos meant it made no sense.<br /><br />And I'm GLAD you haven't achieved ghosthood yet, Roland!<br /><br />It does help to set a manuscript aside before going back to it with fresh eyes. But I've also found that when I sharpen my focus on the theme, that tells me how the story must end, which in turn tells me what must happen in the middle of the story.Helenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14967821142796562697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-64035686829440084132016-05-25T23:05:32.352-05:002016-05-25T23:05:32.352-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Helenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14967821142796562697noreply@blogger.com