tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6734108232999147338.post3025068612024339692..comments2023-09-05T08:36:25.033-07:00Comments on Author Lisa Gail Green: Avoiding a Passive BeginningLisa Gail Greenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03648323153868702165noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6734108232999147338.post-56710145757072654452012-01-20T11:39:05.386-08:002012-01-20T11:39:05.386-08:00I like the frequent reminders to make the MC multi...I like the frequent reminders to make the MC multi-dimensional, personally. Like a real person.<br />So important.<br />I really want to read that book.Kristen Wixtedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06270464973842125576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6734108232999147338.post-39237098016832096122012-01-19T13:10:30.486-08:002012-01-19T13:10:30.486-08:00Thanks. A very nice reminder to avoid a passive be...Thanks. A very nice reminder to avoid a passive beginning. Well said.Teri Heyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12734384917646492938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6734108232999147338.post-74422471160174611412012-01-18T12:06:56.257-08:002012-01-18T12:06:56.257-08:00Those beginnings are so important. In fact, I just...Those beginnings are so important. In fact, I just blogged about those over at Cheryl Rainfield's blog. Are we on the same track or what?<br /><br />Guess I have to get this book. You've made me very curious.cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6734108232999147338.post-88635410033167738732012-01-17T17:23:06.637-08:002012-01-17T17:23:06.637-08:00I have yet to read Shatter Me. It's on my list...I have yet to read Shatter Me. It's on my list of books to reach for next. And I'm not a fan of passive characters, but if they have other qualities and a strong or unique voice, I'll keep reading. Great post.Cynthia Chapman Willishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12408985785062180536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6734108232999147338.post-66652104494463083712012-01-17T10:51:10.924-08:002012-01-17T10:51:10.924-08:00Such great tips! The balance thing...that is tough...Such great tips! The balance thing...that is tough to get it right, and thankfully we have great books to help us figure it all out.Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6734108232999147338.post-70483115264672293922012-01-17T08:14:12.061-08:002012-01-17T08:14:12.061-08:00Great tips, and a perfect example. SHATTER ME is s...Great tips, and a perfect example. SHATTER ME is such a brilliant book!Ghenet Myrthilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12621168379560585094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6734108232999147338.post-24980396553068676282012-01-17T07:38:28.095-08:002012-01-17T07:38:28.095-08:00Yes, "sparks" of strength is a good way ...Yes, "sparks" of strength is a good way to look at it! The MC in Shatter Me may come across as weak at tje beginning, but she is strong in other ways. What a great example!Adriennehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07258263307771178398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6734108232999147338.post-54907290966941444932012-01-17T04:34:19.232-08:002012-01-17T04:34:19.232-08:00I'm working on a passive character right now w...I'm working on a passive character right now who's been de-humanized by a cult that snared her. She has "sparks" of strength and courage at moments that I hope show her as the strong character she's meant to grow into by the end.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6734108232999147338.post-84444159197459155772012-01-16T16:31:10.669-08:002012-01-16T16:31:10.669-08:00Good tips. I have Shatter Me on my Kindle. Can'...Good tips. I have Shatter Me on my Kindle. Can't wait to dive in. One of my favorite openings is the opening of WHITE CAT by Holly Black where the MC is on the roof.Leslie S. Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17122865337924270039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6734108232999147338.post-44127567887231802132012-01-16T14:56:35.428-08:002012-01-16T14:56:35.428-08:00Mult-dimensional characters are so important! I ha...Mult-dimensional characters are so important! I haven't read Shatter Me yet. I've got to, it sounds excellent!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05130733681254163610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6734108232999147338.post-66481629158247660322012-01-16T12:57:36.740-08:002012-01-16T12:57:36.740-08:00Great points. Voice and multi-dimensional characte...Great points. Voice and multi-dimensional characters are key, for sure. I've been working on this with my own MS and I feel that finding your own unique voice (or your character's for that matter) can be challenging, but so worth it once you haveAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12964473925684317787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6734108232999147338.post-26553770175787216312012-01-16T11:48:59.866-08:002012-01-16T11:48:59.866-08:00Good point about her concern for another person ke...Good point about her concern for another person keeps her from passive. Reminds me of how Katniss' concern for her sister Prim, in the Hunger Games, kept her relatable when she might otherwise have come across cold.Margo Berendsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03476308235642890474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6734108232999147338.post-53473566371335191312012-01-16T09:35:49.312-08:002012-01-16T09:35:49.312-08:00very cool, Lisa! I haven't read SM, but I know...very cool, Lisa! I haven't read SM, but I know loads of folks are loving it. I'll check it out. I love the idea of starting with a character who's in some unusual situation (like prison) and then having them grow and learn about themselves from there. Good stuff~ :o) <3LTMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05239077455322030275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6734108232999147338.post-48939780080425349652012-01-16T09:24:35.209-08:002012-01-16T09:24:35.209-08:00Love how you pointed out unique circumstances in t...Love how you pointed out unique circumstances in the opener. That's what I'm working on now. I simply must have this book. Thanks for sharing your observations!S.A. Larsenッhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06241633272588383935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6734108232999147338.post-34226745753435070112012-01-16T05:06:48.978-08:002012-01-16T05:06:48.978-08:00In other words, you have to be a great writer! Usi...In other words, you have to be a great writer! Using all the tools and using the right ones for your story and character!Laura Paulinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06503090226508079501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6734108232999147338.post-50277458642663763692012-01-16T04:32:42.391-08:002012-01-16T04:32:42.391-08:00No kidding, especially on the voice part. There wa...No kidding, especially on the voice part. There was definitely a little spark in Juliette that made me want to keep reading. But Adam also played a big role in it too. I was curious about him. And that (along with the unique writing) kept me reading.Stinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11415189347501942340noreply@blogger.com