tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1360784031875264514.post4477960867223957002..comments2024-03-28T23:40:46.852-04:00Comments on Ruth A Casie: 10 Ways to Launch Strong ScenesRuth A Casiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08721464034029743355noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1360784031875264514.post-84874786690438386682011-12-14T18:12:50.716-05:002011-12-14T18:12:50.716-05:00Great stuff, Ruth! Thanks.Great stuff, Ruth! Thanks.Calisa Rhosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743891437445099016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1360784031875264514.post-1497683199890694392011-12-12T20:51:18.168-05:002011-12-12T20:51:18.168-05:00Hi Ruth, Thanks for sharing this. My favorite scen...Hi Ruth, Thanks for sharing this. My favorite scene starter is using setting and weather to create the mood for a scene.Kelley Heckarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05673342477988998070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1360784031875264514.post-92120063060878979482011-12-12T17:34:35.461-05:002011-12-12T17:34:35.461-05:00An excellent post. I love the part "Remember ...An excellent post. I love the part "Remember that a scene launch is an invitation to the reader, beckoning him to come further along with you." And it's so true.<br /><br />Janice~Janice Seagraveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02576031935823587485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1360784031875264514.post-29041601529855512452011-12-12T11:55:18.817-05:002011-12-12T11:55:18.817-05:00Loved the list. I'd add if the novel is dark s...Loved the list. I'd add if the novel is dark starting with an intense description of the location works well and tells the reader this is a dark book, one of the reasons I love a good Gothic Romance. The hook is usually a description which gives the reader a creepy feeling.Allisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04464270178127179626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1360784031875264514.post-195930883172174042011-12-12T10:54:44.951-05:002011-12-12T10:54:44.951-05:00@Helen Henderson
When I write, I need to get the ...@Helen Henderson<br /><br />When I write, I need to get the story out of my head and 'on paper.' When I read it out loud I begin to fine tune and change things up. <br /><br />Thanks for leaving a comment.<br /><br />... RuthRuth A Casiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08721464034029743355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1360784031875264514.post-37790565729309763852011-12-12T10:36:38.172-05:002011-12-12T10:36:38.172-05:00Very nice. Great advice. I'll need to bookmark...Very nice. Great advice. I'll need to bookmark this one.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1360784031875264514.post-65196334892114316342011-12-12T10:02:17.141-05:002011-12-12T10:02:17.141-05:00Good solid advice. Having worked with authors at a...Good solid advice. Having worked with authors at all levels of experience, it is surprising how often bringing a scene intro in line with your suggestions makes a dramatic improvement. It is even more important when the scene begins a chapter. Thanks for sharing. Helen<br />___________________________________<br />Helen Henderson www.helenhenderson-author.webs.com<br />Stories that take you to the stars, the Old West, or worlds of imagination<br /><br />Windmaster-- Revenge set Ellspeth and the archmage, Dal, on the path to her destiny, but prophecy controlled the journey. Paperback and ebook: <a href="http://champagnebooks.com/shop/index.php?route=product/manufacturer&manufacturer_id=45" rel="nofollow">Burst Books</a>, <a href="www.amazon.com/Helen-Henderson/e/B001HPM2XK/" rel="nofollow">Amazon.com</a>. Ebook only: <a href="www.allromanceebooks.com/product-windmaster-559951-143.html" rel="nofollow">AllRomance/Omnilit</a>, <a href="www.barnesandnoble.com/w/windmaster-helen-henderson/1107044702" rel="nofollow">Barnes and Noble</a>. Coming in 2012 - Windmaster Legacy and Dragon Destiny.Helen Hendersonhttp://helenhenderson-author.webs.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1360784031875264514.post-33658287540417237082011-12-12T06:39:28.148-05:002011-12-12T06:39:28.148-05:00@Elizabeth Staab
I'm glad you found it helpfu...@Elizabeth Staab<br /><br />I'm glad you found it helpful.<br /><br />... RuthRuth A Casiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08721464034029743355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1360784031875264514.post-48066511365520732832011-12-12T05:52:31.509-05:002011-12-12T05:52:31.509-05:00SOme good reminders here, thanks for sharing!SOme good reminders here, thanks for sharing!Elisabeth Staabhttp://elisabethstaab.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1360784031875264514.post-35695449949465266682011-12-11T13:23:17.154-05:002011-12-11T13:23:17.154-05:00@Sandy L. Rowland
Hi Sandy -
I know about remind...@Sandy L. Rowland<br /><br />Hi Sandy -<br /><br />I know about reminders. I have such 'aha' moments when I read them.<br /><br />I'm glad you enjoyed the post.<br /><br />... RuthRuth A Casiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08721464034029743355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1360784031875264514.post-74665839150721265762011-12-11T13:19:17.329-05:002011-12-11T13:19:17.329-05:00Another terrific and helpful post.
I can never be ...Another terrific and helpful post.<br />I can never be reminded too much in ways to improve a scene.<br />It's what makes for a great book.<br /><br />Thank you!Sandy L. Rowlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08867368880872871814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1360784031875264514.post-31729982184032655882011-12-11T12:24:55.909-05:002011-12-11T12:24:55.909-05:00@Tanya Goodwin
Hi Tanya!
I get the first draft d...@Tanya Goodwin<br /><br />Hi Tanya!<br /><br />I get the first draft down then go back to make certain the scenes flow and that I vary how they start. Sometimes when the scene doesn't seem to go right, changing how it starts makes all the difference.<br /><br />... RuthRuth A Casiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08721464034029743355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1360784031875264514.post-11988619486531145532011-12-11T12:24:44.669-05:002011-12-11T12:24:44.669-05:00I did! Thank you.I did! Thank you.Margay Leah Justicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15490126898758440254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1360784031875264514.post-21949545185728946152011-12-11T12:21:32.717-05:002011-12-11T12:21:32.717-05:00@Margay
I'm glad you found it helpful.
... R...@Margay<br /><br />I'm glad you found it helpful.<br /><br />... RuthRuth A Casiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08721464034029743355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1360784031875264514.post-54674716808211823802011-12-11T12:21:00.322-05:002011-12-11T12:21:00.322-05:00No matter where one is on the rocky road of public...No matter where one is on the rocky road of publication, always good to remember and incorporate these into one's writing. I know I will. Thanks for posting these important basics!Tanya Goodwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18241512421768877764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1360784031875264514.post-81180126081446146162011-12-11T12:15:19.093-05:002011-12-11T12:15:19.093-05:00Lots of solid advice here! I'm bookmarking it ...Lots of solid advice here! I'm bookmarking it as a reminder for later!Margay Leah Justicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15490126898758440254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1360784031875264514.post-19008845971111800642011-12-11T10:54:21.348-05:002011-12-11T10:54:21.348-05:00@Jeanine
Preparation is the key. This past month ...@Jeanine<br /><br />Preparation is the key. This past month I took April Kihlstrom's Book in a Week class. Here suggestions on understanding your story and characters were fantastic. <br /><br />I haven't read John Truby's book but will certainly look into it. Thanks for the recommendation.<br /><br />... RuthRuth A Casiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08721464034029743355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1360784031875264514.post-16374012332763046102011-12-11T10:38:06.259-05:002011-12-11T10:38:06.259-05:00@Stephanie Rankin
I'm a list person. Give me ...@Stephanie Rankin<br /><br />I'm a list person. Give me a list I can tick off and show progress and I'm a happy person. <br /><br />I'm glad you enjoy my posts. <br /><br />... RuthRuth A Casiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08721464034029743355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1360784031875264514.post-17912639922105607112011-12-11T10:06:58.888-05:002011-12-11T10:06:58.888-05:00Ruth - Good advice. I'm currently reading Ana...Ruth - Good advice. I'm currently reading Anatomy of a Story by John Truby. Extremely useful in building the story before even writing the first sentence. I'm learning that all the background work is the foundation for an action scene. Then your tips are applied.Jeaninehttp://jeaninemcadam.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1360784031875264514.post-2421929602799861882011-12-11T09:12:16.061-05:002011-12-11T09:12:16.061-05:00Thanks Ruth for the great topic. I always enjoy yo...Thanks Ruth for the great topic. I always enjoy your blogs. I always struggle with scene openings. I love the 10 item format, defining my options helps me clarify the direction I want to take.<br /><br />Stephanie RankinStephanie Rankinnoreply@blogger.com