tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post4234945960938047286..comments2024-01-12T00:48:48.031-06:00Comments on Go Teen Writers: Using CircularityStephanie Morrillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13128389560727867719noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-26999365949286050092013-01-19T12:28:17.442-06:002013-01-19T12:28:17.442-06:00From Amo Libros:
I love that part!! It's one ...From Amo Libros:<br />I love that part!! It's one of my favorites; it really helps to lighten up what would otherwise be two very dark battles, and it helps to underscore the competitive friendship that has grown up between Legolas and Gimli.<br />(Have you seen the directors cut of the aftermath of Isengard? They pull the "contest" concept out again, and it's hysterical!)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-30305548757449175242013-01-15T15:10:31.212-06:002013-01-15T15:10:31.212-06:00Great post, Jill! I love circularity. I love findi...Great post, Jill! I love circularity. I love finding it in stories and trying to include it in my own when I can. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00204802545454891530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-86802887431069072622013-01-10T18:53:13.371-06:002013-01-10T18:53:13.371-06:00I'm not sure if this is circularity or not, bu...I'm not sure if this is circularity or not, but early on in the book I mention my MC having a "thing" about water, and then you find out later that his whole family drowned.<br />Also, in other section, he claims not to blame himself or feel guilty at all for his family's death, but then you find out later that that's one of his biggest problems.Alexanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-45684971786233448562013-01-10T18:39:19.488-06:002013-01-10T18:39:19.488-06:00I know this is kind of late, but I knew I would th...I know this is kind of late, but I knew I would think of an example of circulation at some point. In The Lord of the Rings movies (and the books I believe) Gimli and Legolas keep score of how many Orcs they slay throughout the battles. It's first noticed in The Two Towers, with Gimli informing Legolas that he's gotten "two already!" and Legolas replies, "I'm on seventeen." Then, in Return of the King Legolas takes down the giant elephant while counting to himself how many people he takes out as well. Once the elephant is down Gimli says, "That still only counts as one!" Michaela M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01955915468197141945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-68980851018277684402013-01-09T23:07:39.231-06:002013-01-09T23:07:39.231-06:00Love this idea. Just "booked" Jessica fo...Love this idea. Just "booked" Jessica for a guest post on it :) Stephanie Morrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13128389560727867719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-29702953684070038622013-01-09T23:06:47.744-06:002013-01-09T23:06:47.744-06:00Good idea, Jessica! I make lists like that too som...Good idea, Jessica! I make lists like that too sometimes, and it's nice to see everything in one place. Jill Williamsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11943570354349667196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-82680402332217586942013-01-09T23:05:50.745-06:002013-01-09T23:05:50.745-06:00Cool, Victoria! You probably will see it everywher...Cool, Victoria! You probably will see it everywhere. :-)Jill Williamsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11943570354349667196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-78533857327221808172013-01-09T23:05:26.750-06:002013-01-09T23:05:26.750-06:00You totally can, Cait! Keep at it.
And you're ...You totally can, Cait! Keep at it.<br />And you're right. Sometimes it's cool to leave the reader wondering. Not everything always has to be tied up neatly.Jill Williamsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11943570354349667196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-9282706392044971982013-01-09T23:04:02.951-06:002013-01-09T23:04:02.951-06:00It's a giddy feeling when I write something li...It's a giddy feeling when I write something like that. It makes me super happy. My husband thinks I'm weird, of course, be he thought that already... lol<br /><br />Thanks for your kind words about Achan and Vrell! :-)Jill Williamsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11943570354349667196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-36719602647794727542013-01-09T23:02:55.980-06:002013-01-09T23:02:55.980-06:00You're right. She is great at that, Kate. :-)You're right. She is great at that, Kate. :-)Jill Williamsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11943570354349667196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-14554977916348012562013-01-09T23:02:06.521-06:002013-01-09T23:02:06.521-06:00LOL Maybe... :-)LOL Maybe... :-)Jill Williamsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11943570354349667196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-68274124620855833892013-01-09T23:01:51.355-06:002013-01-09T23:01:51.355-06:00Good idea, Amo! That sounds very clever.
And gre...Good idea, Amo! That sounds very clever. <br /><br />And great example with Luke Skywalker. That is an amazing moment. I can see his eyes looking at the stump and wires in my head right now. Such a great moment for his character. Thanks for sharing that.Jill Williamsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11943570354349667196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-49570114501285385372013-01-09T22:26:30.809-06:002013-01-09T22:26:30.809-06:00Sure! That sounds fun, too. Good job, Olivia!Sure! That sounds fun, too. Good job, Olivia!Jill Williamsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11943570354349667196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-68620617272089558352013-01-09T22:25:43.737-06:002013-01-09T22:25:43.737-06:00Totally, Dakota. :-)
Glad you liked the books.Totally, Dakota. :-)<br />Glad you liked the books.Jill Williamsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11943570354349667196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-31213913598420507502013-01-09T22:25:13.741-06:002013-01-09T22:25:13.741-06:00Good one, Sierra! Peeta's skills are a great e...Good one, Sierra! Peeta's skills are a great example. <br />Oh no! Sorry about spoiling Winn Dixie! My bad. O-oJill Williamsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11943570354349667196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-44548000412919582142013-01-09T22:24:24.092-06:002013-01-09T22:24:24.092-06:00We've been watching Castle. I love that show. ...We've been watching Castle. I love that show. I SO want to get me a bullet-proof vest that says WRITER.Jill Williamsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11943570354349667196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-80240023845436102612013-01-09T22:23:52.829-06:002013-01-09T22:23:52.829-06:00I finished book three at, like, one am, then paged...I finished book three at, like, one am, then paged back 100 pages and read the ending again. Went to bed at three, but I was so delighted.<br /><br />Give it a try sometime, Allison. You get better at it with practice.Jill Williamsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11943570354349667196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-80870330973404469512013-01-09T22:22:31.738-06:002013-01-09T22:22:31.738-06:00LOL! Nice timing, Alli! I'm glad you liked the...LOL! Nice timing, Alli! I'm glad you liked the leg sweep scene. It was super fun to write. And I'm glad you're liking the books. :-)Jill Williamsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11943570354349667196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-38944007105829954702013-01-09T22:21:40.868-06:002013-01-09T22:21:40.868-06:00That's very cool, Roseanna. I'd like to re...That's very cool, Roseanna. I'd like to read your books. If only I had time to read everything! :-/<br />One of these days...Jill Williamsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11943570354349667196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-38779427908835262822013-01-09T20:32:59.958-06:002013-01-09T20:32:59.958-06:00You can do it, Amanda! You can do it, Amanda! Jill Williamsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11943570354349667196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-50894189563496284442013-01-09T17:19:04.660-06:002013-01-09T17:19:04.660-06:00It's an odd coincidence that this post came ou...It's an odd coincidence that this post came out after I updated my "elements" list for my WIP for the first time in a few months. :) I've gotten into the habit of making a list of plot things and themes, both big and small, that occur more than once. And I try to mention how exactly I bring about finality to each thing, even it's only to mention it again. I guess it's just a good way to keep track of... everything. xDJessica Starickahttp://jessicajocatchesfairies.tumblr.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-31047173885348080242013-01-08T17:06:24.384-06:002013-01-08T17:06:24.384-06:00Awesome post. ^ ^ I'm going to see circularity...Awesome post. ^ ^ I'm going to see circularity everywhere now. XD I do circularity with my characters' abilities. :)Victoria Grace Howellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01849013182543674707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-73624259679153836782013-01-08T15:10:33.576-06:002013-01-08T15:10:33.576-06:00I do love circularity (especially making all those...I do love circularity (especially making all those seemingly loose ends in my novels tie up in a funky twist), but I have to say, I'm a fan of the unsaid as well. Lois Lowry is great at it! I love how in The Giver, you never get the answers to many of your questions. <br /><br />Just yesterday, I sorted out a massive circularity in my books. It was pretty cool. Gives me a satisfied feeling that maybe I can do this tricky writing thing too. ;)CG @ Paper Furyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14954615708675952085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-48292842869773203672013-01-08T14:39:29.732-06:002013-01-08T14:39:29.732-06:00I love using circularity in my stories, and so enj...I love using circularity in my stories, and so enjoy reading it in books. Especially those "inside joke" moments, where the reader can really recognize the circle in the characters and story. That's when a story becomes more than just something to read to pass the time. I get all excited just thinking that maybe some day someone will read one of my stories and realize those little circles. :-) <br /><br />Oh, and that moment of Vrell and Achan. Priceless. Those two are some of my favorite characters. :-)Clarebearhttp://www.unitedinhislove.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-15468410391972809942013-01-08T13:35:30.293-06:002013-01-08T13:35:30.293-06:00This post is interesting - circularity is one of t...This post is interesting - circularity is one of those things I never think about, but I do notice when it's in books.<br />Prisoner of Azkaban is probably my favourite example of this, the Time-Turner scenes were brilliant. I also like how there was foreshadowing in the book for that (actually, there was loads of foreshadowing in PoA, J K Rowling's great at that).<br />I'll definitely look for ways to put this into my book!Katenoreply@blogger.com