tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post6278256707818727806..comments2024-01-29T07:10:21.215-05:00Comments on Adventures in Writing: One Woman's Journey: Going Beneath the Surface in Story #AuthorToolboxBlogHopVictoria Marie Leeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-84863271002115331462018-05-22T14:45:55.408-04:002018-05-22T14:45:55.408-04:00Hello and welcome to Adventures in Writing, Guilie...Hello and welcome to Adventures in Writing, Guilie! Thanks so much for stopping by. Thank you for your kind words. They are greatly appreciated.<br /><br />You are quite welcome. I enjoy learning from other writers. The IWSG is especially important to my growing as a writer. Thanks for your note here at Adventures in Writing. Please visit again.<br />Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-76616299954449677162018-05-21T21:57:35.204-04:002018-05-21T21:57:35.204-04:00This is excellent advice, Victoria—and a great exp...This is excellent advice, Victoria—and a great explanation to something that baffles many. <br /><br />Thanks so much for your lovely comment over at MIchelle's IWSG post re my bit on nonfiction!<br />Guilie @ <a href="http://lifeindogs.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Life In Dogs</a>Guilie Castillohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09006999087139126972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-76350048823117978712018-05-21T15:05:09.022-04:002018-05-21T15:05:09.022-04:00Good for you, Nas. It's always a pleasure seei...Good for you, Nas. It's always a pleasure seeing you here at Adventures in Writing. All best to you, my dear!Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-4077021839888525742018-05-20T17:00:29.747-04:002018-05-20T17:00:29.747-04:00Hi Victoria! Dropping by to say Hi and to tell you...Hi Victoria! Dropping by to say Hi and to tell you I have one memoir writer's interview up.Nashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14984530648140460594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-57164579708574398982018-05-17T09:57:27.272-04:002018-05-17T09:57:27.272-04:00Asking why helps to ground the writer and the read...Asking why helps to ground the writer and the reader in each scene. Thanks so much for your kind words here at Adventures in Writing. Always a pleasure seeing you here. Enjoy your day!Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-7572378365811591072018-05-17T09:54:21.324-04:002018-05-17T09:54:21.324-04:00My pleasure, M.L. Thanks so much for sharing your ...My pleasure, M.L. Thanks so much for sharing your insight here at Adventures in Writing. All best to you!Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-65918106390172986932018-05-17T09:51:42.165-04:002018-05-17T09:51:42.165-04:00This is very tough to do, Dawn. I'm still tryi...This is very tough to do, Dawn. I'm still trying to figure it all out--scene by scene--myself for the memoir. It's confusing. It's scary. It's wondering if you went deep enough on the page. Scene by scene. It's the only way I'm crawling forward in the memoir. I love Anne Lamott's writings. They are so true. <br /><br />Thanks so much for your comment here at Adventures in Writing. Please stop by again. Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-55841037756473630302018-05-16T20:07:56.117-04:002018-05-16T20:07:56.117-04:00I like the constant reminder of asking ourselves &...I like the constant reminder of asking ourselves "why." It keeps us from getting lost in a different world and gives us an anchor. Thank you. Excellent post.Erika Beebehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12899619461035583262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-17434782965979579012018-05-16T20:06:50.876-04:002018-05-16T20:06:50.876-04:00Your right when you say something has to change in...Your right when you say something has to change in every scene. Thanks for sharing these tipsAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07599355536109335006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-51026777634074307792018-05-16T19:21:53.704-04:002018-05-16T19:21:53.704-04:00Thank you, Victoria. I'm still trying to figur...Thank you, Victoria. I'm still trying to figure out all of my motivations. Digging deep into that is confusing for me. Going scene by scene, makes me think of Anne Lamott's taking things bird by bird. Dawn Byrnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09562372771412284145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-66390026057694486232018-05-16T18:59:42.932-04:002018-05-16T18:59:42.932-04:00Hello and welcome to Adventures in Writing! Thanks...Hello and welcome to Adventures in Writing! Thanks so much for stopping by. Thank you for your kind words. They are greatly appreciated.<br /><br />Thanks for your note here at Adventures in Writing. Please visit again.<br />Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-54150314413906054452018-05-16T18:57:50.408-04:002018-05-16T18:57:50.408-04:00So true, Erika. The thoughts are really about what...So true, Erika. The thoughts are really about what the character believes the action or choice will mean in their life. It's how the character sees the problem or action or decision.<br /><br />Thanks for your kind words. They mean the world to me. I truly appreciate your comment here at Adventures in Writing. All best to you.Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-80006311970244117582018-05-16T15:53:00.352-04:002018-05-16T15:53:00.352-04:00Very insightful :) Knowing the why behind the char...Very insightful :) Knowing the why behind the characters is very important. Thank you for sharing!Kat Seaholmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06499595368629253563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-77763719451032775792018-05-16T14:46:23.196-04:002018-05-16T14:46:23.196-04:00Delving into the why is exploring what makes a cha...Delving into the why is exploring what makes a character human and allows us to connect with them. Well put, Victoria and I like your examples. I particularly need to remind myself that "Writers need to let the reader into the character’s head." Sometimes, I think the rationale behind an action is obvious, but showing a character's thoughts isn't just about indicating the reason but how the character envisions the reason they are doing something. Thanks again!E.M.A.Timarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17442803003506753574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-78071726914721006822018-05-16T14:18:30.417-04:002018-05-16T14:18:30.417-04:00My pleasure, Chrys. Writers do a lot of this witho...My pleasure, Chrys. Writers do a lot of this without even thinking about it. I just need to pay attention to be sure it happens in each scene I write. <br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by Adventures in Writing and leaving a note. It's appreciated. All best to you! Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-11411787368178988152018-05-16T14:15:07.130-04:002018-05-16T14:15:07.130-04:00Definitely a good thing to do, D.R. Thanks so much...Definitely a good thing to do, D.R. Thanks so much for stopping by Adventures in Writing and leaving a comment. It's appreciated. All best to you!Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-83913536587859367472018-05-16T14:13:34.123-04:002018-05-16T14:13:34.123-04:00Please, Anna, say anything. Thank you for this ins...Please, Anna, say anything. Thank you for this insight. I think it's about NOT blaming the school system for any bad results AND about more money for the Special Education Department through more students in the program.<br /><br />Thanks for your comment on Adventures in Writing, Anna. It's truly appreciated. All best to you, my dear!Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-27187092504343660212018-05-16T14:09:15.618-04:002018-05-16T14:09:15.618-04:00My pleasure, Ronel. Thanks so much for stopping by...My pleasure, Ronel. Thanks so much for stopping by Adventures in Writing and leaving a note. It's appreciated. All best to you!Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-76855024889101458582018-05-16T14:07:47.088-04:002018-05-16T14:07:47.088-04:00Thank you, Nas, for your kind words. They're g...Thank you, Nas, for your kind words. They're greatly appreciated. I try very hard to help my fellow writers as I, in turn, learn so much from them online as well.<br /><br />It's always a pleasure seeing you here at Adventures in Writing. Enjoy your week! Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-52461573134754609862018-05-16T14:04:39.595-04:002018-05-16T14:04:39.595-04:00I like this, Tony! Thank you so much for sharing t...I like this, Tony! Thank you so much for sharing this with my Adventures in Writing followers. I'm going to write this one down. <br /><br />And thanks for your comment on Adventures in Writing. It's appreciated. All best to you, sir!Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-18870879842670474892018-05-16T14:00:56.785-04:002018-05-16T14:00:56.785-04:00Thank you so much for your kind words, Raimey. The...Thank you so much for your kind words, Raimey. They mean a lot. I'm glad my Adventures in Writing posts are helpful to all my Author Toolbox friends.<br /><br />It's always a pleasure seeing you here at Adventures in Writing. Enjoy your week!Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-8990010204419709132018-05-16T13:57:59.878-04:002018-05-16T13:57:59.878-04:00This is true, Adam. John Truby has a great point. ...This is true, Adam. John Truby has a great point. The struggle to recognize and overcome weakness is what every character should do in story. And yes. For story, it always comes back to the why.<br /><br />I'm having trouble locating you online. Could you please give me your blog link?<br /><br />Thanks for your note here at Adventures in Writing. Please visit again.Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-38705659823442842472018-05-16T13:52:31.754-04:002018-05-16T13:52:31.754-04:00That is so true, Liesbet. I just wanted to tell my...That is so true, Liesbet. I just wanted to tell my college journey when I started this writing project, and I did in my first few versions of the memoir. Yes. Figuring everything out and building scenes take lots and lots of time. It helps to have the right questions to ask along the way.<br /><br />It's always a pleasure seeing you here at Adventures in Writing. Enjoy your week! Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-11621795923830497082018-05-16T13:47:54.352-04:002018-05-16T13:47:54.352-04:00Hi, Hilary! Thanks for stopping by Adventures in W...Hi, Hilary! Thanks for stopping by Adventures in Writing. You will love The Boys in the Boat. It's a great non-fiction story. And thank you for your kind words. They're greatly appreciated. It truly is difficult to get someone else to really understand your life, especially when you are trying to do it through story rather than just laying on the facts.<br /><br />It's always a pleasure seeing you here at Adventures in Writing. Enjoy your week!Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-43214476607567894082018-05-16T12:56:27.009-04:002018-05-16T12:56:27.009-04:00I've never looked at each scene so closely to ...I've never looked at each scene so closely to see if my characters experience a change, but now that I think about it...they do...as you said, with either what they do next, their emotions, or how they look at the situation. Very neat insight. Thanks, Victoria!Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.com