tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post9152283482119145454..comments2024-01-12T00:48:48.031-06:00Comments on Go Teen Writers: What's the big deal about story structure?Stephanie Morrillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13128389560727867719noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-36869249810843873232014-08-03T04:37:21.232-05:002014-08-03T04:37:21.232-05:00I wish I'd found your site sooner... I am far ...I wish I'd found your site sooner... I am far from being a teenager but your writing info and tips and insights ate awesome! I wish I wasn't on this Kindle and may have to post something from home PC Later! WRITE ON!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-37985351493288590612012-06-25T14:56:08.060-05:002012-06-25T14:56:08.060-05:00Anonymous, I hope you get to come next year! The s...Anonymous, I hope you get to come next year! The students seemed to be having fun, and I had a great time. If Mr. S. doesn't invite me back next year, I might come hang out anyway :)Stephanie Morrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13128389560727867719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-8573596617207160502012-06-24T13:59:11.141-05:002012-06-24T13:59:11.141-05:00I just finished my fourth Siri Mitchell book this ...I just finished my fourth Siri Mitchell book this afternoon, though, and found that I made "story structure notes" to myself less with her books than any other books I've read recently. Maybe it's because her stories seem so wonderfully-threaded and flawless. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06150136011032761640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-33696261176354515722012-06-24T09:23:56.940-05:002012-06-24T09:23:56.940-05:00I find myself doing that too! It's both annoy...I find myself doing that too! It's both annoying and great - it makes it harder to focus on a story sometimes because I'm thinking "Oh, this is a turning point" or "Oh, this is raising the stakes" and "this is why such-and-such works". On the other hand, if I'm struggling with how to do something in my own story, I can turn to some of my favorite books and say "Now, how do they make this same kind of thing work in their novel?" And sometimes I'll get an answer I need.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-31327586391170073672012-06-24T09:19:38.281-05:002012-06-24T09:19:38.281-05:00I'm doing OYAN too! Actually, that's how ...I'm doing OYAN too! Actually, that's how I found GTW: through Mrs. Morril's link on the OYAN workshop page. I wasn't able to go this year, but it sounds awesome and I hope everybody had a lot of fun and learned loads!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-37192963292797706472012-06-21T17:46:39.896-05:002012-06-21T17:46:39.896-05:00A rule says, "You must do it this way." ...A rule says, "You must do it this way." A principle says, "This works and has through all remembered time." The difference is crucial. <br /><br />I love that!Jill Williamsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11943570354349667196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-48379398059046788792012-06-21T09:53:25.623-05:002012-06-21T09:53:25.623-05:00You should do it! Ditto what Stephanie said about ...You should do it! Ditto what Stephanie said about the curriculum. Coming from someone who has been through it four times, it's awesome. And (in case you couldn't tell) I'm one of those students who really (REALLY!) loves it. Lol.Leah Goodhttp://leahegood.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-6919336151499194052012-06-21T09:51:28.466-05:002012-06-21T09:51:28.466-05:00I soo wish I was in Olathe too. I'm a passiona...I soo wish I was in Olathe too. I'm a passionate OYANer. One of my good friends has a mentoring session with you!Leah Goodhttp://leahegood.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-34955325148228066842012-06-21T08:46:23.589-05:002012-06-21T08:46:23.589-05:00And nice post, by the way! I might have to try the...And nice post, by the way! I might have to try the Bell book.Allisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05433338978586263492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-26294326855393912332012-06-21T08:45:12.119-05:002012-06-21T08:45:12.119-05:00Can you please do a post on story structure, Steph...Can you please do a post on story structure, Stephanie?Allisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05433338978586263492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-29454711553499438032012-06-20T21:34:08.427-05:002012-06-20T21:34:08.427-05:00I need to get my hands on some of these books. I c...I need to get my hands on some of these books. I can usually figure out good plot twists, and can get a story finished, but I never know what exactly it is my main character is looking for.Maddie Morrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10881137664211550244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-52447864410324912072012-06-20T21:24:27.851-05:002012-06-20T21:24:27.851-05:00Lol, Rachelle. Studying story structure completely...Lol, Rachelle. Studying story structure completely changes the way you read! Story is really good, though the focus was on screenwriters. While it had gems, it's one that I was fine borrowing from the library for a couple weeks and then returning. It's pretty pricey to buy - $35 or something.Stephanie Morrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13128389560727867719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-18589229430615117582012-06-20T21:21:31.163-05:002012-06-20T21:21:31.163-05:00It was a lot of fun. Yesterday I was up on stage a...It was a lot of fun. Yesterday I was up on stage and stuff, which I enjoyed more than I thought I would, but I'm definitely more comfortable doing the one-on-one stuff.<br /><br />I think determining which ideas are novel worthy gets easier with practice. I'll talk through some plot-bones type stuff that might help. And I don't always have all the answers to my compost questions either :) Often I'll get stumped on a couple of them, spend lots of time digging for the answers, and weeks later the solution will strike me while I'm washing dishes or something.Stephanie Morrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13128389560727867719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-77105183970549845812012-06-20T21:16:50.363-05:002012-06-20T21:16:50.363-05:00Teaching is always a bit scary for me too. I left ...Teaching is always a bit scary for me too. I left feeling drained, but I had a fun time and met some really great people.<br /><br />The curriculum looks REALLY good and all the students seem to really love it. And then you could come to Kansas City for next year's conference, and I could meet you! There's a Sheridan's close by :)Stephanie Morrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13128389560727867719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-6719810132273534742012-06-20T21:15:17.310-05:002012-06-20T21:15:17.310-05:00Gina, it SEEMS like it'll be so easy, doesn...Gina, it SEEMS like it'll be so easy, doesn't it? Kudos to you for sticking with it and doing the hard work of reordering.<br /><br />I really liked Story and found it useful, but it's geared toward scriptwriters. I borrowed it from the library, but it's not really one I need to own. Plot and Structure has earned a spot on my shelves :) There are so many writing books out there, I like previewing them through my library, then buy the ones I want to mark up and refer back to.Stephanie Morrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13128389560727867719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-70170268526570084242012-06-20T16:30:31.350-05:002012-06-20T16:30:31.350-05:00I bet you'll have a great time. I envy those y...I bet you'll have a great time. I envy those you're mentoring!<br /><br />I need to pick up one of these books. One thing I have found, though, is that I'm studying the books I'm reading. I'll get to page 100 and think, "Oh, look, compelling struggle" or some such. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06150136011032761640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-40043673985044524802012-06-20T13:19:23.951-05:002012-06-20T13:19:23.951-05:00I hope you have fun! I'm sure you'll do gr...I hope you have fun! I'm sure you'll do great,<br />I struggle finding what ideas are novel worthy, etc. I've been trying to go through your composting questions but I don't always have every answer,Tonyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14500897912581589616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-91950013917901597282012-06-20T11:10:57.347-05:002012-06-20T11:10:57.347-05:00I've reordered my story so many times and FINA...I've reordered my story so many times and FINALLY found a structure that builds suspense and plot in the right ways. However, it took forever to do as I have not yet done research on structure. Of the two books you mentioned, is there one you prefer?<br /><br />~Gina BlechmanG Blechmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16707186693109337726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-59057298539898145342012-06-20T09:12:30.561-05:002012-06-20T09:12:30.561-05:00Good luck teaching! TeachingIs class is not reall...Good luck teaching! TeachingIs class is not really my thing, but I am sure that you will be extraordinaire! The One Year Adventure Novel? I was considering taking that course. It sounds exciting! Have fun!Kate S (4readin)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03311476103331480075noreply@blogger.com