tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post6690418804619550638..comments2024-01-29T07:10:21.215-05:00Comments on Adventures in Writing: One Woman's Journey: Story Genius Writing Course: The Origin SceneVictoria Marie Leeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-63965189916240499502017-08-30T19:48:43.113-04:002017-08-30T19:48:43.113-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.شوقي عوضhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14672210301597611753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-19024547588242875102017-06-24T09:54:33.679-04:002017-06-24T09:54:33.679-04:00It seems a lifetime ago, Michelle. Thank you so mu...It seems a lifetime ago, Michelle. Thank you so much for your kind words. They're appreciated. It is always a pleasure seeing you here at Adventures in Writing. Enjoy your weekend.Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-35822465284509078562017-06-23T20:08:05.565-04:002017-06-23T20:08:05.565-04:00This is deep. You definitely captured a relevant b...This is deep. You definitely captured a relevant back story. You've accomplished so much since 1973. Congratulations!!Michelle Maderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15128626141907277816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-39901577338786790002017-06-21T15:37:25.645-04:002017-06-21T15:37:25.645-04:00Hi, Crystal! You are doing pretty well, too, with ...Hi, Crystal! You are doing pretty well, too, with home schooling and a baby on the way. The inciting incident is the start of story present. In my case it was when a counselor to my special needs daughter challenged me to help her through high school and I couldn't without a college education. The origin scene is where my misbelief about not being college material came into play. The origin scene and misbelief started when I myself tried to sign up for college prep courses and was told more or less that I was not smart enough to make it. <br /><br />Always a pleasure seeing you here at Adventures in Writing, Crystal. All the best to you, my dear. <br />Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-72981450172504209202017-06-21T12:16:10.985-04:002017-06-21T12:16:10.985-04:00The inciting incident. The thing that spurs us int...The inciting incident. The thing that spurs us into action. I don't often think of this in relation to myself, but I'm always analyzing it in books. There's a power in that moment like no other. <br /><br />Ivy league college with five kids? Whew! That's pretty intimidating. Crystal Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912469552483168148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-88103985289311352512017-06-20T10:27:47.853-04:002017-06-20T10:27:47.853-04:00Thank you so much for your kind words, Karen. Back...Thank you so much for your kind words, Karen. Backstory IS the backbone of story. Even life! Always a pleasure seeing you here at Adventures in Writing. You have a lovely week, also.Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-86094854327417303142017-06-20T08:53:49.050-04:002017-06-20T08:53:49.050-04:00This is a good point. There is always some backsto...This is a good point. There is always some backstory present, and as writers we can use it to enhance our writing. Have a lovely week! :)Karen Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-47764374847030998892017-06-18T13:50:27.052-04:002017-06-18T13:50:27.052-04:00Thank you, Liesbet, for your kind words, too. This...Thank you, Liesbet, for your kind words, too. This truly helps me to move on with my memoir. Memoirs usually encompass a few themes, with one being the most important. An exploration of life to find your place can be an important theme. All the luck with your work.<br /><br />Thanks again for your comment here on Adventures in Writing. All best to you!Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-41822918321063862502017-06-18T13:44:54.881-04:002017-06-18T13:44:54.881-04:00Thank you so much, Hilary, for your kind words. Th...Thank you so much, Hilary, for your kind words. They mean so much to me. <br /><br />My Dad helped me to understand math while in grade school, and my Mom helped me in other subjects. Then I came around and did well. Even made it to the honor roll. I kept hoping for my special needs daughter, but she has different issues.<br /><br />At the time I was thinking about college, most women in my neighborhood took secretarial courses to be secretaries like our moms. And that is what I did. There was no money for college anyway.<br />Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-3150768377022302912017-06-18T13:38:05.252-04:002017-06-18T13:38:05.252-04:00Bravo to you, Lee! Unfortunately, my father had pa...Bravo to you, Lee! Unfortunately, my father had passed away before I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania. But I believe he was proud of me in Heaven. If I had received my BA earlier in life, I would have continued for the MA. However, after ten years of "mom going to college," my family couldn't wait for me to be less stressed and have more time for them. But then I started writing fulltime.<br /><br />Always a pleasure seeing you here at Adventures in Writing. Enjoy your day!<br />Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-55794268141264999702017-06-18T10:50:00.346-04:002017-06-18T10:50:00.346-04:00I think that is a great origin scene and you are w...I think that is a great origin scene and you are writing it well, too, with dialogue and a sense of what actually happened that day. You grabbed my attention. Well done! I totally understand the importance of an origin scene and you make me hunt for one of my own - one that defined the first moment of me wanting to explore the world and live an alternative life, which I think should be (one of) the theme(s) in my memoir.<br /><br />On another, important note, I think that adults should encourage children to belief in themselves and to follow their (approachable) dreams. It is one of the things I found of the utmost importance as a primary school teacher!Liesbethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13402741679152508367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-69991533837225526702017-06-18T09:07:11.046-04:002017-06-18T09:07:11.046-04:00Hi Victoria - I was considered not very bright at ...Hi Victoria - I was considered not very bright at school and thus when one gets into career mode - the same thing occurs: now decades later people say you must have sailed through school and Uni - nope never considered Uni, nor obviously went ... now - well only through blogging has my light been allowed to shine. Life is interesting ... <br /><br />Definitely we should be in a world of 'we can help ourselves and get on, and we can ask and learn along the way' and help your kid find the best way forward for them - that was not around for me - but my parents would I'm sure have been helpful, had circumstances been right for them.<br /><br />Well done you - five children is plenty for many parents and one who needs that extra help ... I admire you - and I'm glad the Story Genius course is helping ... good luck and continue to write and tell stories ... <br /><br />Cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-81629457241699614592017-06-17T23:11:10.037-04:002017-06-17T23:11:10.037-04:00This is so close to home that I was there in the r...This is so close to home that I was there in the room with you and your dad. I wasn't supposed to go to college either--not a lot of money and the expectation that I'd marry and have children. Why would I need an education beyond high school? When I got my BA, my dad came around a bit. When I got my MA he was in the audience with tears. And I married and had kid. I wanted it all, and I got it. Seems as if you did, too. <br /><br />I loved this, "Attending college is not something rational people do on the spur of the moment."cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.com