tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515938238151905083.post64505670059523049..comments2024-03-06T08:35:34.964-07:00Comments on N. R. Williams, Fantasy Author: Plot: SacrificeN. R. Williamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02174506528962095858noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515938238151905083.post-13770021590793545882011-09-28T21:49:29.954-06:002011-09-28T21:49:29.954-06:00Hi Misha
Interesting about The Doorways.
I'm ...Hi Misha<br />Interesting about The Doorways.<br /><br />I'm tired after all the moving and having two four year olds every weekend is difficult. But I'm back and happy.<br />NancyN. R. Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02174506528962095858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515938238151905083.post-41891075613852680722011-09-28T08:34:31.581-06:002011-09-28T08:34:31.581-06:00In a way, the Doorways series is about sacrifices,...In a way, the Doorways series is about sacrifices, but it's not the main plot. <br /><br />Been a while. :-)<br /><br />How are you doing?Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515938238151905083.post-12716592225824357342011-09-27T14:06:44.483-06:002011-09-27T14:06:44.483-06:00Thanks Denise and Carolyn. I'm thrilled to be ...Thanks Denise and Carolyn. I'm thrilled to be back.<br />NancyN. R. Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02174506528962095858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515938238151905083.post-62752166980429393182011-09-27T08:48:17.257-06:002011-09-27T08:48:17.257-06:00I love the plotting. I can't wait to get back ...I love the plotting. I can't wait to get back into it after my revisions. Great advice. Thanks!Carolyn Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03780443388339294502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515938238151905083.post-20777099178146600582011-09-27T00:04:26.110-06:002011-09-27T00:04:26.110-06:00Hi Nancy. You always share your gleanings and this...Hi Nancy. You always share your gleanings and this post will be excellent for those beginning to plot out their NaNo stories. Thank you. And it is so great to see you back!!!<br /><br />DeniseDenise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515938238151905083.post-24657337157221676232011-09-26T18:59:04.543-06:002011-09-26T18:59:04.543-06:00Thank you Clarissa, Golden and Anna. It's nice...Thank you Clarissa, Golden and Anna. It's nice to meet you too Anna. You did a great job for 'Blue Moon.'<br />NancyN. R. Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02174506528962095858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515938238151905083.post-52776137176316415532011-09-26T15:26:02.744-06:002011-09-26T15:26:02.744-06:00Hi Nancy,
Just stopping by to say thank you for yo...Hi Nancy,<br />Just stopping by to say thank you for your kind words about my post for 'Blue Moon' for Romantic Friday Writers Challenge No 20.<br />I see that you are an author of fantasy-literature! Super! Just the sort of pal I need!<br />Nice to meet you!<br />Best wishes,<br />Anna<br /><br />For the benefit of other readers:<br /><a href="http://annasadornments.blogspot.com/2011/09/blue-moon-romantic-friday-writers.html" rel="nofollow">Anna's REWers Challenge No 20 'Blue Moon'</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17926688000745346961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515938238151905083.post-78725336270032236092011-09-26T14:10:40.015-06:002011-09-26T14:10:40.015-06:00I've never really considered sacrifice in any ...I've never really considered sacrifice in any of my manuscripts, but I'll have to keep it in mind--it has a lot of possibility!<br /><br />Great examples.Golden Eaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08721520451194318436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515938238151905083.post-67617098466470263462011-09-26T13:57:31.327-06:002011-09-26T13:57:31.327-06:00Sacrifice is such a powerful plot device. It can t...Sacrifice is such a powerful plot device. It can turn a okay novel into a powerful one because immediately the character who sacrifices for a good cause is highly esteemed.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12160669603997465454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515938238151905083.post-62284460645089624232011-09-26T13:34:50.847-06:002011-09-26T13:34:50.847-06:00I'd have a hard time writing a selfish charact...I'd have a hard time writing a selfish character since it is far from my personality Stephen, but it is a great way to show the character growth.<br /><br />Your character sounds interesting Michael. I think I have read an excerpt from your story.<br /><br />Thank you both for coming by and leaving a comment.<br />NancyN. R. Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02174506528962095858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515938238151905083.post-76226768296048223362011-09-26T12:20:33.385-06:002011-09-26T12:20:33.385-06:00Terrific post Nancy.
I tend to but an underlying ...Terrific post Nancy.<br /><br />I tend to but an underlying sacrifice in all my stories. Sacrificing is part of life and I believe stories should be alive with LIFE...<br /><br />Like Stephen's characters in my second novel my mc is selfish and angry but through situations finds his way along the bumpy road to help his friend who has so many internal horrors of his own.Michael Di Gesuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515938238151905083.post-90094564474039367602011-09-26T11:35:49.945-06:002011-09-26T11:35:49.945-06:00My characters begin selfish. Part of the character...My characters begin selfish. Part of the character arc for my MC is to change his ways with the help of his female soul mate. The protagonist and his group, however, are narcisists who spiral downward as the story progresses.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515938238151905083.post-81926798076476683422011-09-26T11:07:13.381-06:002011-09-26T11:07:13.381-06:00Thanks Alex.
NancyThanks Alex.<br />NancyN. R. Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02174506528962095858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515938238151905083.post-90065733749801888982011-09-26T10:38:18.665-06:002011-09-26T10:38:18.665-06:00Both of my books feature characters that must make...Both of my books feature characters that must make a sacrifice.<br />Like the festive new background, Nancy!Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515938238151905083.post-6672448394292883302011-09-26T09:51:21.525-06:002011-09-26T09:51:21.525-06:00Hello Elizabeth, Stina, Joanne, and Holly. So nice...Hello Elizabeth, Stina, Joanne, and Holly. So nice to see each of you after my extended absence. That's for your comments, I agree, good character development often involves sacrifice on some level. I'll be coming by.<br />NancyN. R. Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02174506528962095858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515938238151905083.post-25780571089961552682011-09-26T07:47:15.616-06:002011-09-26T07:47:15.616-06:00Oh, I hate it when I comment and forget to hit the...Oh, I hate it when I comment and forget to hit the publish button!<br /><br />I agree with Joanne I think there is some kind of sacrifice to bring about a change.<br /><br />I have a post for you today Nancy.Southpawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16539290964546504171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515938238151905083.post-1123305377412535652011-09-26T07:13:03.404-06:002011-09-26T07:13:03.404-06:00I think that with each decision a character makes ...I think that with each decision a character makes there is some sacrifice. That conflict and choice is a great way to develop and reveal the character's personality.Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03972054718663959694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515938238151905083.post-26605083424718611932011-09-26T05:32:14.507-06:002011-09-26T05:32:14.507-06:00Great post. I'm going to be outlining my new W...Great post. I'm going to be outlining my new WIP soon. I'll definitely keep this in mind. It's a great idea.Stinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11415189347501942340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515938238151905083.post-39614340271308935542011-09-26T03:19:59.839-06:002011-09-26T03:19:59.839-06:00Hi Nancy! A plot is definitely a map with many roa...Hi Nancy! A plot is definitely a map with many roads, isn't it? Good reminder that we can change direction if we want to. And...no, I haven't worked sacrifice into the current WIP, but it's a great idea. Thanks!Elizabeth Spann Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625595247828274405noreply@blogger.com