tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post262020609715801126..comments2024-01-29T07:10:21.215-05:00Comments on Adventures in Writing: One Woman's Journey: Story Genius Course: Internal and External PlotsVictoria Marie Leeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-16916742628826344262017-01-12T11:20:50.289-05:002017-01-12T11:20:50.289-05:00And the same to you, Nas. So good to "see&quo...And the same to you, Nas. So good to "see" you here again at Adventures in Writing. I hope your 2017 is starting off well. All the best to you, my dear!Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-84029534609539419752017-01-01T15:24:42.371-05:002017-01-01T15:24:42.371-05:00Hi Victoria!
Wishing you a Happy and Prosperous N...Hi Victoria!<br /><br />Wishing you a Happy and Prosperous New Year!Nashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14984530648140460594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-91041157801777729842016-12-02T12:40:14.026-05:002016-12-02T12:40:14.026-05:00Thank you so much for this, Lee. I think it's ...Thank you so much for this, Lee. I think it's true that many young people go to college as a way of avoiding something like finding a career or real job as they say. Yet I do think, in some instances, that college is good for the soul of young people when they have motivation and direction. Of course, the military gives strong character for those who need it. It's just scary because of the life and death aspect. Thanks so much for visiting Adventures in Writing and leaving your insight. It is appreciated more than you realize. Have a wonderful holiday season. Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-10209455995037102302016-12-02T12:29:44.549-05:002016-12-02T12:29:44.549-05:00Unfortunately, it seems that's true Michelle. ...Unfortunately, it seems that's true Michelle. But I do believe that attending college is important for furthering education of the soul. Thanks so much for visiting Adventures in Writing and leaving a note. It's appreciated. Merry Christmas!Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-82703584759664734482016-12-02T12:25:27.762-05:002016-12-02T12:25:27.762-05:00Ohmygosh, Thanks Crystal! I truly appreciate you s...Ohmygosh, Thanks Crystal! I truly appreciate you sharing your insight with me here at Adventures in Writing. It is appreciated more than you realize. Have a wonderful holiday season, my Dear.Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-48233476467601340322016-12-02T10:30:09.815-05:002016-12-02T10:30:09.815-05:00Multiple plot layering is fine when handled correc...Multiple plot layering is fine when handled correctly. I was watching a TV show last night that began to annoy me with it's contrived plot lines and I think this can be a danger when writing. Just to throw in issues that a writer wants bring up can clutter a story and confuse a reader.<br /><br />I went to college when the Viet Nam War was on and avoiding the draft was part of my reason for going. My educational direction was a bit murky so I went for 5 years without ever graduating. In reality going into the service probably would have been better for my own personal development. <br /><br />Part of my college experience was trying to "find myself" as the cliche of that day went. It was probably a poor motivation, but going to college seemed like the thing one was supposed to do in order to be successful in life. Actually I found myself after I left college and the excursion into education was merely a detour into distraction from life.<br /><br />Arlee Bird<br /><a href="http://tossingitout.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Tossing It Out</a><br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-36094588200272716772016-12-01T15:12:11.017-05:002016-12-01T15:12:11.017-05:00Great post! There is always a way to go deeper. I ...Great post! There is always a way to go deeper. I agree with Jennifer's questions as well. As for my motivation to go to college, I wanted to be a teacher so naturally I needed to go. Of course nowadays, you can't get by with just a bachelors degree anymore. Michelle Maderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15128626141907277816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-89662329875560713072016-11-30T16:51:07.555-05:002016-11-30T16:51:07.555-05:00Straight to the mother heart, oh yes. I don't ...Straight to the mother heart, oh yes. I don't think you get a more solid motive than a mother fighting to give her children the life she wishes she'd had. There's psychological issues, childhood trauma, and love all wrapped in one. <br /><br />What did college mean to me? Having the groundwork to get my home schooled children through high school. That's enough, eh? Crystal Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912469552483168148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-74660318220529016132016-11-23T19:26:52.877-05:002016-11-23T19:26:52.877-05:00I am truly blessed with a wonderful writing commun...I am truly blessed with a wonderful writing community, Karen--all of you. Thank you for your kind words of encouragement, and thank you for visiting Adventures in Writing. Happy Thanksgiving to you, too!Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-8225293032692221502016-11-22T21:33:02.838-05:002016-11-22T21:33:02.838-05:00Like Lynda said, there's always another route ...Like Lynda said, there's always another route to go deeper somehow. This is one of the things I like about the writing community, the insight and tips we glean. Cheering you on in the journey. Happy Thanksgiving! Karen Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-44362405513522579152016-11-22T11:50:52.056-05:002016-11-22T11:50:52.056-05:00Hello and welcome to Adventures in Writing, Denise...Hello and welcome to Adventures in Writing, Denise! Thank you for your kind words. I hope to show the reader just how difficult it is to attend college and maintain a large family, especially with one child being special needs. Thanks again for your insight into my memoir about my college journey. Happy Thanksgiving!Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-15650433196928091902016-11-22T11:39:04.013-05:002016-11-22T11:39:04.013-05:00Funny, isn't it? I can never seem to go deep e...Funny, isn't it? I can never seem to go deep enough. Stories are meant to be multilayered and rich. Jennifer has excellent questions. Now...to have excellent answers will take much thought. Thanks so much for visiting Adventures in Writing and offering your advice. It's greatly appreciated. All the best to you!Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-75309124686384654222016-11-22T10:22:41.032-05:002016-11-22T10:22:41.032-05:00Hello and so nice to meet You.Thank You for droppi...Hello and so nice to meet You.Thank You for dropping by and following Me.I enjoyed reading this post and learning a little about You.I felt empathy for Your situation with Your much loved Child My heart breaking as a Mother.I would think it would be nice when You include just how difficult it was to go to college and the tug of war with balancing a large family with the unfamiliar journey You were treading through-College. I'm following You too-DeniseDenisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01877661749658933807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-77928565182887756792016-11-22T01:02:24.065-05:002016-11-22T01:02:24.065-05:00I chuckled at the advice to 'go deeper'. T...I chuckled at the advice to 'go deeper'. There's always another route to go deeper. There are many layers to our motivations. I like Jennifer's questions.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-20290392009798498992016-11-21T11:03:15.077-05:002016-11-21T11:03:15.077-05:00Awesome questions, Jennifer! Thank you so much for...Awesome questions, Jennifer! Thank you so much for these. I'm a mother first. My children are my life. And yes, if my children do well in life, and by that I mean are responsible adults, hold down jobs, then Victoria is a successful mother. So much for me to consider. Thank you again for visiting Adventures in Writing and offering your insight. It is greatly appreciated. Happy Thanksgiving!Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-33897577785828122672016-11-20T17:48:45.214-05:002016-11-20T17:48:45.214-05:00Here are the questions I would ask to try to get d...Here are the questions I would ask to try to get deeper:<br /><br />If V. wants to go to college to help her children, what does helping her children mean to her? Does it mean she's a good mother?<br />What does being a good mother mean to her? How does she judge herself? What happens if she fails? What is her biggest fear? <br /><br />Jennifer R. Hubbardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03408588432492354248noreply@blogger.com