tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post4112167570626531997..comments2023-06-18T06:35:42.729-04:00Comments on Christian Writer/Reader Connection: Translating Reading to Fine WritingSusan J. Reinhardthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-65433442888393734442012-11-29T20:36:57.499-05:002012-11-29T20:36:57.499-05:00Hi Sarah - Maybe that's what I need to do! I&#...Hi Sarah - Maybe that's what I need to do! I've been in a major slump.<br /><br />Hi Terri - I don't know what it will take to get me moving forward again. My favorite authors need to release more books!<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-6932549920987587402012-11-29T20:24:51.001-05:002012-11-29T20:24:51.001-05:00I'm trying to do that now with the book I'...I'm trying to do that now with the book I'm reading as it is written in the first person like mine is. I'm trying to evaluate how it is laid out and what makes me like it.Terri Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07771622379178654235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-23906175005159672952012-11-29T15:09:17.907-05:002012-11-29T15:09:17.907-05:00Great post, Susan. I've been in a rut creative...Great post, Susan. I've been in a rut creatively for a while, and I decided to go back and read some books by one of my all-time favorite authors, just for fun. When I was finished, I felt like I'd spent time with my best friends. And as a nice side benefit, it inspired me to dive back into my story again.Sarah Forgravehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09101753891967001104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-89740044214843491332012-11-27T08:54:41.391-05:002012-11-27T08:54:41.391-05:00I like that: As a Seat-of-the-Pants writer, this c...I like that: As a Seat-of-the-Pants writer, this comes about as naturally as standing on my head.<br /><br />Amen! <br /><br />I simply know if it was written or not and if I enjoyed it or not. Rhonda Schrockhttp://rhondaschrock.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-49407217736570698452012-11-26T21:50:21.754-05:002012-11-26T21:50:21.754-05:00Hi Hilary - Sure, join in the fun! You already hav...Hi Hilary - Sure, join in the fun! You already have lots of blogging experience. :)<br /><br />Hi Linda - Every writer should be true to their own voice, but they can glean techniques that will enhance their skills.<br /><br />Hi Wendy - So true! I loved Gone With The Wind...until the end. Now, I use it as a prime example of a totally unsatisfactory ending.<br /><br />Hi Cindy - Those first few pages are critical to capturing a reader's interest.<br /><br />Hi Jess - Yes, an emotional response piques my interest as well. <br /><br />Hi Jen - LOL! I love your method, but I'm a bit too literal to put it into practice.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-83704631120764764052012-11-26T17:13:48.214-05:002012-11-26T17:13:48.214-05:00I meant yeast roll. As in, roll. Oh, sheesh, I bet...I meant yeast roll. As in, roll. Oh, sheesh, I better go home!Jeanette Levelliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12898750484193832082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-55568083675630961612012-11-26T17:12:56.461-05:002012-11-26T17:12:56.461-05:00All I know about analyzing I've learned from m...All I know about analyzing I've learned from my husband and Monk. It does not come naturally to me. Like you said, standing on my head. <br /><br />But I do try to see how a great sentence is structured, or why certain metaphors work better than others. <br /><br />I love plays on words. When I think, "Susan is a great role model," I think of a yeast role prancing down the runway in an evening gown--made of huckleberry jam, of course! Not that you remind me of a role... Oh, never mind!Jeanette Levelliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12898750484193832082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-69052923825656345802012-11-26T10:27:39.172-05:002012-11-26T10:27:39.172-05:00Those are great tips!
Usually if I laugh or cry a...Those are great tips!<br /><br />Usually if I laugh or cry at a scene, I'll go back and examine how it was written, sentence structure, word choices, etc.Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-32057864135087724132012-11-26T10:21:18.028-05:002012-11-26T10:21:18.028-05:00I've learned a lot from reading books over the...I've learned a lot from reading books over the years, but especially reading book beginnings lately. I try to see what kept my interested and what didn't and analyze why.Cindy R. Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13488732331021750408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-21236187661945536092012-11-26T08:41:31.565-05:002012-11-26T08:41:31.565-05:00My mom and I were just having a great conversation...My mom and I were just having a great conversation about how important endings are and how they really influence whether someone likes the book.<br />~ WendyWendy Paine Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15136235074351188350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-33962036935049819002012-11-26T06:00:16.784-05:002012-11-26T06:00:16.784-05:00Susan, I am still taste testing left overs :)
I re...Susan, I am still taste testing left overs :)<br />I read for pleasure, but when I find a book I can't put down, I analyze every aspect of what the author did. Withthat said, I have my own style.Linda O'Connellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15982895073903619018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-37067824108805520692012-11-26T03:15:36.761-05:002012-11-26T03:15:36.761-05:00Hi Susan .. interesting - I wonder what I'd fe...Hi Susan .. interesting - I wonder what I'd feel if when I finished a book I evaluated it at the end. I've no idea!! I just read .. enjoy, am bored, or very happy to read another .. <br /><br />But I quite see what you say and I do enjoy reading sequels and got hooked into some authors when I was younger - then moved on ... <br /><br />I hope to explore some creative writing ideas fairly soon ..<br /><br />Cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.com