tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2877374116350801219.post1350684657757127705..comments2023-08-05T10:12:48.060-04:00Comments on Up Around the Corner: Writing: Studying and ImprovingTerry W. Ervin IIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13561009802388207515noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2877374116350801219.post-45571859914377754112013-04-02T19:09:06.594-04:002013-04-02T19:09:06.594-04:00That's why I allow myself to enjoy the book fo...That's why I allow myself to enjoy the book for the reading experience the first time through. But for me, analysis is part of the job. Still, I know exactly what you mean, Misha. Terry W. Ervin IIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13561009802388207515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2877374116350801219.post-17994216042633843492013-04-02T13:09:41.398-04:002013-04-02T13:09:41.398-04:00I almost never reread books. Just can't bring ...I almost never reread books. Just can't bring myself to do it, exactly because I know I'll start analyzing everything and that will ruin the experience for me. Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2877374116350801219.post-26394163229649424902013-04-01T16:25:34.411-04:002013-04-01T16:25:34.411-04:00Andre Norton mastered many areas in storytelling. ...Andre Norton mastered many areas in storytelling. This is just one, and basing structure on her examples is certainly a wise option to follow, Dean.Terry W. Ervin IIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13561009802388207515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2877374116350801219.post-32748669701954299562013-04-01T16:23:41.372-04:002013-04-01T16:23:41.372-04:00Thanks, Jeff. A sussinct way of rephrasing it. :)Thanks, Jeff. A sussinct way of rephrasing it. :)Terry W. Ervin IIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13561009802388207515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2877374116350801219.post-29953448280932242492013-04-01T14:45:19.070-04:002013-04-01T14:45:19.070-04:00I do the same thing. Andre Norton wrote numerous s...I do the same thing. Andre Norton wrote numerous series featuring continuous characters. In one series, she wrote generational characters, but in most, there were two to four sequels using the same characters. Sometimes the main people in the sequel would be the same while in others the former protagonist becomes a support person or mentor. A lot of my writing structure comes from her examples.<br /><br />Good post, Terry.d s saulthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12788612729434162987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2877374116350801219.post-41391743778096203342013-04-01T07:18:53.248-04:002013-04-01T07:18:53.248-04:00I very much agree. It's not really any differe...I very much agree. It's not really any different than learning anything else. Exposure, examination and repetition are all essential.Jeff Hargetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14198367021884647821noreply@blogger.com