tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468546013884694910.post2152381841413067700..comments2024-03-28T08:02:30.691-04:00Comments on The League of Extraordinary Writers: Writing Tips: How to Start Your NovelAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11431700962951592287noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468546013884694910.post-52621567811306829232016-11-08T15:06:49.317-05:002016-11-08T15:06:49.317-05:00Great post! I am actually getting ready to across ...Great post! I am actually getting ready to across this information, is very helpful my friend. Also great blog here with all of the valuable information you have. Keep up the good work you are doing here <a href="http://www.correctmysentence.com/edit-my-sentence-for-me/" rel="nofollow">edit my sentence</a><br />aliyaahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06184256288293330921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468546013884694910.post-57863484309720641342011-08-14T17:38:39.112-04:002011-08-14T17:38:39.112-04:00I loved Save The Cat! Especially the titular tip....I loved Save The Cat! Especially the titular tip. If you liked that book, the book I read right after that expanded on it and was the one that truly blew me away. That is, "The Writer's Journey" by Christopher Vogle, also a screenplay book. It takes the Hero's Journey mythic structure (one that's found universally in myths, fairy tales, dreams, and movies) and translates it into something usable for writers. It does structure beats, like in Save the Cat, but expanded, and also talks about character archetypes and roles. I can't explain how much it helped me push my novel and understand it on a deeper level.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468546013884694910.post-81167882251918760972011-08-11T18:19:57.650-04:002011-08-11T18:19:57.650-04:00Save the Cat is so good! I love the beat sheet an...Save the Cat is so good! I love the beat sheet and the board! :)fakestephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08178042157823156839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468546013884694910.post-55252640013414240162011-08-08T08:59:46.946-04:002011-08-08T08:59:46.946-04:00Cool blog. Cute post. I've heard a lot of peop...Cool blog. Cute post. I've heard a lot of people <3ing this book, but I haven't tried it yet. Maybe I should? <br /><br />From your newb follower :)Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03237422917705115205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468546013884694910.post-12874728850766403782011-08-06T18:07:07.302-04:002011-08-06T18:07:07.302-04:00I hate storyboards and outlines - but I need some ...I hate storyboards and outlines - but I need some help on my manuscript, I guess I need to rethink them. Looks like I will be finding a copy of "Save the Cat".Sallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15824597799631069452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468546013884694910.post-13572789478682747192011-08-05T16:18:24.409-04:002011-08-05T16:18:24.409-04:00Sounds like a great book, thanks for the recommend...Sounds like a great book, thanks for the recommendation! I learned a lot from The Anatomy of Story by John Truby. :)Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07835079187093517851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468546013884694910.post-14687759615133758842011-08-05T13:14:24.221-04:002011-08-05T13:14:24.221-04:00So far, the books that have helped me the most are...So far, the books that have helped me the most are "How to Write a Damn Good Novel" series by James N. Frey. He wrote all of his books like the courses he teaches. I wish I would've read them years ago. He speaks very highly of outlining.Mary Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10552979783334601692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468546013884694910.post-9097123667249398442011-08-05T12:22:46.372-04:002011-08-05T12:22:46.372-04:00Save the Cat, huh? I'll have to take a look at...<i>Save the Cat</i>, huh? I'll have to take a look at that one. Thanks for the recommendation!Gabe (Ava Jae)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04778524723148508140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468546013884694910.post-45922944811875073192011-08-05T08:35:28.533-04:002011-08-05T08:35:28.533-04:00I've heard a lot of good things about this boo...I've heard a lot of good things about this book. Maybe I should just get the thing.lotusgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06663641163048764869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468546013884694910.post-89565476263478847632011-08-05T07:39:53.105-04:002011-08-05T07:39:53.105-04:00I just bought this book a month or so ago, guess I...I just bought this book a month or so ago, guess I should crack the spine! Thanks for photographing and sharing your storyboard. Awesome.Jaye Robin Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03929739858812153990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468546013884694910.post-38956605875874424302011-08-05T07:16:10.337-04:002011-08-05T07:16:10.337-04:00Even if it's old, this is still good.Even if it's old, this is still good.Matthew MacNishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03264738483763244969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468546013884694910.post-17037547166056426422011-08-05T06:42:53.033-04:002011-08-05T06:42:53.033-04:00Elana, I've used the Save the Cat storyboard t...Elana, I've used the Save the Cat storyboard too. It really does change the way you look at your novel. I love your storyboard!Andrea Mackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15250681746122381149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468546013884694910.post-37374741329271227572011-08-05T06:08:23.005-04:002011-08-05T06:08:23.005-04:00Fun post! I do have a book that has changed my wri...Fun post! I do have a book that has changed my writing life. It is called Plot versus Character by Jeff Gerke. The approach is to assign an MBTI type to all of your characters and use that to develop who they are, how they will behave, etc. Amazing. <br /><br />Also, what critique group do you belong to? I'm finally starting to write more seriously (and trying to share my work, get feedback, and all that). I could use some advice on how to do that effectively. <br /><br />Thanks!<br /><br />LJAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com