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By: Billy

Billy — Tue, 12 Sep 2017 19:49:35 +0000

i don’t know if the second example is the example of doing it right, but to me, it felt completely cardboard, cookie cutter dialogue, pacing was melodramatic (well, well..), predictable in range. it felt like a scene in a Lifetime movie. if that’s the example of doing it wrong, then i agree. i liked the first one way better.

also, as far as “abbreviating”, the 2nd one was longer by a score of words.

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By: Antwan

Antwan — Tue, 30 Sep 2014 05:27:08 +0000

Wow that was odd. I just wrote an really long comment but
after I clicked submit my comment didn’t show up.
Grrrr… well I’m not writing all that over again. Regardless,
just wanted to say fantastic blog!

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Top Picks Thursday 02-13-2014 | The Author Chronicles — Thu, 13 Feb 2014 18:02:57 +0000

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By: jeffo

jeffo — Wed, 12 Feb 2014 00:08:59 +0000

Great stuff, Angela. I recently beta’d for a friend, and one of my biggest issues was a few places where the character went from 0 to 60 instantly–there really needed to be a bit more of a ramp-up, in my opinion.

By: Christine Ardigo

Christine Ardigo — Tue, 11 Feb 2014 19:26:47 +0000

THhs came at the perfect time. I was struggling with my first chapter (again) and couldnt quite place what was missing. There was a lot of dialogue but why should any one care for these characters. I knew i needed to add some inner feelings and actions but wasnt sure how.
I love how you explained the progression of emotions. That will work perfectly!

By: Karen M. Rider

Karen M. Rider — Tue, 11 Feb 2014 17:19:33 +0000

This is so on point and the example was great. I went through this process with a character, a U.S. Marine, whose reactions are tethered to the psychological and physical damage of having served in the Middle East and losing his best friend. Talk about needing to know when to “amplify” and when not to “amplify” emotions! I guess will find out how well I did (or didn’t do)…the story is out to mags and contest. Thanks for all the resource you offer!

By: Jacquie Biggar

Jacquie Biggar — Tue, 11 Feb 2014 17:05:18 +0000

Great post, I think that’s something we all need to watch out for as we try to get our characters emotions across to our readers. Sometimes less is more

By: Rose Anderson

Rose Anderson — Tue, 11 Feb 2014 17:05:12 +0000

Very nice!

By: Judi Schiller

Judi Schiller — Tue, 11 Feb 2014 17:04:53 +0000

In reply to Julie Musil. I enjoy the examples that are almost always along with the advice. They speak volumes in a concise way!