tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6153408141100296513.post8917906793017379381..comments2024-03-26T04:48:35.299+12:00Comments on Romance Reader: Adrienne Giordano on Story Structure.Romance Reader http://www.blogger.com/profile/10633164931292182035noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6153408141100296513.post-21987855959924246212011-11-10T18:42:20.321+13:002011-11-10T18:42:20.321+13:00Well I'm a pantser but, OK, I'm willing to...Well I'm a pantser but, OK, I'm willing to give it a try. Thanks for the post, Adrienne and thanks for having Adrienne as your guest, Romance Reader.Serena Tatti Story Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17925330119104651251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6153408141100296513.post-41412086281812572992011-11-10T17:28:14.683+13:002011-11-10T17:28:14.683+13:00A big thanks to Nas for letting me hang out with y...A big thanks to Nas for letting me hang out with you guys. Happy story telling!Adriennehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05570777359163545427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6153408141100296513.post-74679453277617306882011-11-10T07:22:25.518+13:002011-11-10T07:22:25.518+13:00Hi Talli. I honestly don't know if I could do ...Hi Talli. I honestly don't know if I could do a book without using three-act structure. It's like a roadmap for me. Once you get the hang of where all the elements should go, it's like second nature.<br /><br />Thanks for stopping in.Adriennehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05570777359163545427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6153408141100296513.post-55396399228792819052011-11-10T06:09:46.093+13:002011-11-10T06:09:46.093+13:00I use the three-act structure, too. I love it! It ...I use the three-act structure, too. I love it! It always helps me pin down the critical points in my story, so I have something to drive towards.Talli Rolandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04780882465745107715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6153408141100296513.post-16035180480957370512011-11-09T12:51:49.267+13:002011-11-09T12:51:49.267+13:00Hi J.L. I feel your pain. That 135,000 word manuus...Hi J.L. I feel your pain. That 135,000 word manuuscript is still sitting in my drawer. I'd love to rewrite it, but wouldn't have a clue where to start in that mess!<br /><br />Jemi, I think we each have a process that evolves. I used to outline the entire story because I didn't trust myself not to stray. Now I know if I have my major turning points to shoot for, I won't get word count crazy.<br /><br />Hi, Peggy. If you're a plotter you would probably really enjoy Theresa Stevens' structure workshop. The information is fantastic. Very hands on and she uses popular books as examples.<br /><br />Hi Lacey. Give post-draft scene charting a try. I find it very helpful. If you'd like a copy of my scene chart I can have Nas email it to you or you can email me through my website for a copy. Happy to share!<br /><br />Deniz, you're a girl after my own heart. The really awesome thing about this system is a year later, when the editor wants changes and you have to familiarize yourself with each scene again, you can go back to the scene chart. Love it!Adriennehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05570777359163545427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6153408141100296513.post-80346341687132020952011-11-09T08:56:59.827+13:002011-11-09T08:56:59.827+13:00You know what I love about this system? It fits wh...You know what I love about this system? It fits what I already do! I write like mad in pantsing mode but then afterwards, when I have all these scenes, I love using charts and sheets and note cards to organize it all :-)Deniz Bevanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17134553551048836979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6153408141100296513.post-88425414215234190192011-11-09T00:58:32.334+13:002011-11-09T00:58:32.334+13:00Thanks for a fantastic post, Adrienne. I'm goi...Thanks for a fantastic post, Adrienne. I'm going to give your method a go. Trying to do the scene chart before the draft has been doing my head.Lacey Devlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05716109142743069204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6153408141100296513.post-6387733481883474292011-11-08T19:32:26.058+13:002011-11-08T19:32:26.058+13:00Fabulous post! I love it! (Plotter here, so I neve...Fabulous post! I love it! (Plotter here, so I never groaned. :)) I love your analogy of the bones, and how if one is broken, it slows things down.Peggy Eddlemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10241451940725996650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6153408141100296513.post-63369157133376844012011-11-08T15:44:09.787+13:002011-11-08T15:44:09.787+13:00I always feel proud of myself when I make my outli...I always feel proud of myself when I make my outline (one sentence per chapter) AFTER I've written the story. :) Pretty much epic pantster here! I love doing spreadsheets and charts in my day job, but I never do them for writing! Must be using a different part of my brain :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6153408141100296513.post-76538040240080121072011-11-08T14:56:14.798+13:002011-11-08T14:56:14.798+13:00I'm a supporter of plotting. Endless revisions...I'm a supporter of plotting. Endless revisions was my lot after writing without a plot. It was fun to do, but too much work to clean it up. Good article.J.L. Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05666634455836834179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6153408141100296513.post-17366657557921621842011-11-08T14:21:45.957+13:002011-11-08T14:21:45.957+13:00For some reason Blogger keeps eating my comments. ...For some reason Blogger keeps eating my comments. Sorry if they show up twice. :)<br /><br />Lynda, I drive my husband crazy when we go to movies because I always announce when we've hit the turning points. He rolls his eyes.<br /><br />Hi, M Pax. It does sort of become a puzzle that needs to be worked out. I think that's what makes it fun.<br /><br />Donna, I do sort of the same thing. As long as I have my major turning points figured out, I feel comfortable pantsing in between.Adriennehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05570777359163545427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6153408141100296513.post-56896754732445259022011-11-08T12:06:39.233+13:002011-11-08T12:06:39.233+13:00I'm a little of both. I will do a rough, and I...I'm a little of both. I will do a rough, and I do mean rough, outline of sorts and then I pantser my way from there.Donna Shieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04607270459657152401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6153408141100296513.post-24707690823531192252011-11-08T11:25:28.007+13:002011-11-08T11:25:28.007+13:00Thanks for this great info, Adrienne. Making sure ...Thanks for this great info, Adrienne. Making sure everything interconnects right is the tricky part.M Paxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096697282530998519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6153408141100296513.post-62561194404381557202011-11-08T09:37:08.120+13:002011-11-08T09:37:08.120+13:00I've always known about the three act structur...I've always known about the three act structure and I've used it, but not as precisely as you suggest. I'll have a closer look at the percentages next time. Thanks for the tips.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6153408141100296513.post-36759145556648415072011-11-08T01:55:04.609+13:002011-11-08T01:55:04.609+13:00Hi Olga. Thanks for popping by. When I first deci...Hi Olga. Thanks for popping by. When I first decided to write a book I just sat down and started typing. Then someone said something about plot points and turning points. I asked "Do I need those?" LOL. I like to think I've learned some things since then.Adriennehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05570777359163545427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6153408141100296513.post-11112051184957188742011-11-07T16:37:18.107+13:002011-11-07T16:37:18.107+13:00How interesting it is to learn about the process o...How interesting it is to learn about the process of writing a book - especially firsthand accounts.Olgahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10652566920769043373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6153408141100296513.post-37793327344657985662011-11-07T14:31:21.303+13:002011-11-07T14:31:21.303+13:00Hi Adrienne, welcome!
Hello Medeia! Lovely of yo...Hi Adrienne, welcome! <br /><br />Hello Medeia! Lovely of you to come by!Romance Reader https://www.blogger.com/profile/10633164931292182035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6153408141100296513.post-12141599410558716102011-11-07T02:27:24.395+13:002011-11-07T02:27:24.395+13:00Hi Medeia. I love my scene chart! LOL. For me, it&...Hi Medeia. I love my scene chart! LOL. For me, it's probably the most important tool I use. If I need to move scenes, I just cut and paste them some where else and it gives me a nice visual of how the scenes will flow. <br /><br />Thanks for popping in!Adriennehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05570777359163545427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6153408141100296513.post-45844074851473481072011-11-06T13:27:52.205+13:002011-11-06T13:27:52.205+13:00I'm a plotter, so I'm not groaning at all....I'm a plotter, so I'm not groaning at all. :)<br /><br />I create charts in Excel and they give me a great visual on turning points.<br /><br />Great guest post, Adrienne. Thanks for having her over, Riya.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com