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Comment on How to write a novel using the Save the Cat! method by Arja Salafranca

Arja Salafranca — Tue, 26 Sep 2023 11:42:16 +0000

In reply to Jacci DeVera. Dear Jacci, thanks so great to hear! I found the new genres really interesting, and a very different way of working out a story. Good luck with yours!

Comment on How to write a novel using the Save the Cat! method by Jacci DeVera

Jacci DeVera — Mon, 25 Sep 2023 16:17:28 +0000

Thank you for your article. I have always loved “Save the Cat” stuff, ever since I discovered it. And when “Writes a Novel” came out, I was thrilled. I am a pantser by default, but I want to up my game. I particularly like the 10 new genres inset. I’ll be printing that out.

Comment on How to write a murder mystery: 7 tips to captivate readers by Arja Salafranca

Arja Salafranca — Fri, 22 Sep 2023 13:32:55 +0000

In reply to Marc. You're welcome Marc! That's interesting info on the card cutting. Glad my suggestion could help for one part of it! All best with the writing.

Comment on How to write a murder mystery: 7 tips to captivate readers by Marc

Marc — Wed, 20 Sep 2023 04:52:16 +0000

Thanks, Arja. The card is literally lightly cutting a card into the victim so the detective knows how many, etc are coming. Clue is in the card as well. Puts time pressure on the attack. Your suggestion will work for one part of it – thanks! Decided to do a subsidiary building at a bell tower. A bit of cheese but decided on roof entry so camera didn’t get anything. Later masked face caught by more distant camera. Thanks again for your reply. I wanted the utterly impossible, improbable murder but probably bit off more than I could chew! Thanks again.

Comment on How to write a flashback scene: 7 key steps by Arja Salafranca

Arja Salafranca — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 14:46:28 +0000

In reply to Wendy. That's a tough one, Wendy. Can you somehow move the action closer, so the character becomes more important earlier on? If the readers don't care upfront this could be really difficult. Can you tell me more?

Comment on Types of narration infographic – 6 narrative POVs by Arja Salafranca

Arja Salafranca — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 14:44:12 +0000

In reply to Stephanie. Glad this is useful, Stephanie!

Comment on Better mystery plots: 7 clues to writing mysteries by Arja Salafranca

Arja Salafranca — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 14:12:50 +0000

In reply to Jessica Harper. Dear Jessica, thanks for writing in. It's wonderful to hear that you found it useful. Wishing you luck with finding a solution to this dilemma!

Comment on Types of narration infographic – 6 narrative POVs by Stephanie

Stephanie — Thu, 14 Sep 2023 21:04:59 +0000

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Comment on Better mystery plots: 7 clues to writing mysteries by Jessica Harper

Jessica Harper — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 06:19:59 +0000

This is very useful indeed. I’m currently wrestling with the question of how many characters in my story should be suspects. And whether they all need to be exonerated (apart from the killer, obvs) in the final scene or whether I can clear a few on the way.

Comment on How to write a flashback scene: 7 key steps by Wendy

Wendy — Tue, 12 Sep 2023 19:32:46 +0000

So what do you do if you’ve got a lot of scenes (like the better part of a novella) that need to be told, but happen to a character the reader doesn’t have a reason to care about until several books after they happened?