Should CJ Be Mounted Ontop My Fireplace?

[Tiger]

perfect, I'll be looking forward to it,,, I know that we're on CJ forum, so , if you guys excuse me for two lines I say that Second chances is in greater need for a new chapter, tiger

I'm having some issues with writer's block. 3rd person is not my forte. It's a challenge. CJ and Carl are great with 3rd person. Maybe I should ask them for some pointers.

[BeaStKid]

I'm having some issues with writer's block. 3rd person is not my forte. It's a challenge. CJ and Carl are great with 3rd person. Maybe I should ask them for some pointers.

You do just fine...

[Tiger]

You do just fine...

I'll be working more on Chapter 3 over the weekend. I'll have to put a rush on editing and beta reading.

[Benji]

I'll be working more on Chapter 3 over the weekend. I'll have to put a rush on editing and beta reading.

 

 

.........Well, another tie 50% for the slow roast 50% for no way. Oh well I have plenty of PB & J

[Meeko]

I'll be working more on Chapter 3 over the weekend. I'll have to put a rush on editing and beta reading.

 

 

OFF TOPIC!!!

 

Hehe j/k =D

[C James]

I'm having some issues with writer's block. 3rd person is not my forte. It's a challenge. CJ and Carl are great with 3rd person. Maybe I should ask them for some pointers.

 

I'd be happy to offer and advice that I can. However, please bear in mind that aside from one short story, LTMP is my first try in 3rd person. Hence, I might not know what I'm talking about half the time.

[Tiger]

I'd be happy to offer and advice that I can. However, please bear in mind that aside from one short story, LTMP is my first try in 3rd person. Hence, I might not know what I'm talking about half the time.

I appreciate the offer. My screen names for both MSN and Yahoo! are on my profile if that's how you prefer to communicate.

[FrenchCanadian]

I'd be happy to offer and advice that I can. However, please bear in mind that aside from one short story, LTMP is my first try in 3rd person. Hence, I might not know what I'm talking about half the time.

 

wow, I really, it seems like I don't take notice on detail on the type of narration, I was sure that you had wrote more 3rd person.

 

It's still very well managed, CJ.

 

I find writing in 3rd person easier tho.

 

sacha

[Tiger]

wow, I really, it seems like I don't take notice on detail on the type of narration, I was sure that you had wrote more 3rd person.

 

It's still very well managed, CJ.

 

I find writing in 3rd person easier tho.

 

sacha

I tend to agree about how well CJ writes in 3rd person. I'm still learning.

[BeaStKid]

I'd be happy to offer and advice that I can. However, please bear in mind that aside from one short story, LTMP is my first try in 3rd person. Hence, I might not know what I'm talking about half the time.

And you're doing a damn good job with it!! I'm at ch 7 at the moment...

 

I find writing in 3rd person easier tho.

 

sacha

Same here....though that may be because that is what I've tried up till now...

[Hylas]

I find writing in 3rd person easier tho.

 

sacha

 

I find 1st person easier. The switch from 1st to 3rd person has been hard on me. :S I'm still recovering.

[Tiger]

I find 1st person easier. The switch from 1st to 3rd person has been hard on me. :S I'm still recovering.

That's why we need to challenge ourselves. Mastering 3rd person writing makes you a better author.

[wolfwalker]

the Goat is my hero

 

my last three chapters I am getting ready to send of to my editor are major cliffies and my new goal in life is for the next ten chapters to end in evil cliffies

 

 

LOL

 

 

.............Right the goat never does cliffies the day the sun rise's out of the west :wacko:

[Tiger]

the Goat is my hero

 

my last three chapters I am getting ready to send of to my editor are major cliffies and my new goal in life is for the next ten chapters to end in evil cliffies

 

 

LOL

The goat has already accused me of using evil cliffhangers. I intend to live up to the accusation.

[FrenchCanadian]

The goat has already accused me of using evil cliffhangers. I intend to live up to the accusation.

 

He done that to me too!!! I also think that there's nothing wrong with that,,, I wonder why the goat hate when people make allusion that he might have written some in the past,,,

[Tiger]

He done that to me too!!! I also think that there's nothing wrong with that,,, I wonder why the goat hate when people make allusion that he might have written some in the past,,,

I was the first to say that I actually appreciate building anticipation. The only reason I took CJ to task was because he tried to deny using the tactic.

[C James]

the Goat is my hero

 

my last three chapters I am getting ready to send of to my editor are major cliffies and my new goal in life is for the next ten chapters to end in evil cliffies

LOL

 

Hi Wolfwalker!

 

I do have a serious word of advice on that; ending EVERY chapter in a cliffhanger both dilutes the effect, and irritates the readers.

Better, in my opinion anyway, to use them judiciously and for effect.

 

(Note to everyone, no, I am not admitting using them! )

 

He done that to me too!!! I also think that there's nothing wrong with that,,, I wonder why the goat hate when people make allusion that he might have written some in the past,,,

 

It;s guilt, you see... If Shadowgod sneaks a cliffhanger in during the beta, wouldn't I be wrong to take credit or it?

 

I was the first to say that I actually appreciate building anticipation. The only reason I took CJ to task was because he tried to deny using the tactic.

 

Well, of course I never use cliffhangers, so of course I deny it. Why, the next thing you know, you'll be implying that I'm not a lurker...

[shadowgod]

It;s guilt, you see... If Shadowgod sneaks a cliffhanger in during the beta, wouldn't I be wrong to take credit or it?

 

Well, of course I never use cliffhangers, so of course I deny it. Why, the next thing you know, you'll be implying that I'm not a lurker...

 

 

I'll quote graeme ... Your logic is illogical

[Tiger]

Well, of course I never use cliffhangers, so of course I deny it. Why, the next thing you know, you'll be implying that I'm not a lurker...

You can refer to snake as a serpert, but a serpent is still a snake.

[FrenchCanadian]

Hi Wolfwalker!

 

I do have a serious word of advice on that; ending EVERY chapter in a cliffhanger both dilutes the effect, and irritates the readers.

Better, in my opinion anyway, to use them judiciously and for effect.

 

It;s guilt, you see... If Shadowgod sneaks a cliffhanger in during the beta, wouldn't I be wrong to take credit or it?

 

You're right about it, using cliffhanger as ending of every chapter dilutes the effect after a while, at that point you gotta find an even bigger cliffhanger when you'll need of one.

 

You're totally right, you can get into lots of trouble if you take the credit for something that isn't yours. CJ, you're doing the right thing in giving people their fair due.

 

You can refer to snake as a serpert, but a serpent is still a snake.

you're logic is illogic,,, if you call a snake a "serpert" then a serpent wouldn't be a snake,

[Graeme]

I do have a serious word of advice on that; ending EVERY chapter in a cliffhanger both dilutes the effect, and irritates the readers.

Better, in my opinion anyway, to use them judiciously and for effect.

My personal view is that cliffhangers should be used with care. Early on, they help build reader interest. Near the end, they build tension before the final resolution. In between -- use sparingly. My person view

 

(Note to everyone, no, I am not admitting using them! )

You don't have to admit using them -- your stories speak for themselves

 

Well, of course I never use cliffhangers, so of course I deny it. Why, the next thing you know, you'll be implying that I'm not a lurker...

I won't imply you're not a lurker -- I'll just blatantly state it C James, you're not a lurker.

 

As an aside, I'm thinking we should keep this thread active at all times in this forum. Having it as one of the top threads in the forum should encourage CJ to provide us with new stories to keep us occupied

[shadowgod]

My personal view is that cliffhangers should be used with care. Early on, they help build reader interest. Near the end, they build tension before the final resolution. In between -- use sparingly. My person view

 

 

You don't have to admit using them -- your stories speak for themselves

 

 

I won't imply you're not a lurker -- I'll just blatantly state it C James, you're not a lurker.

 

As an aside, I'm thinking we should keep this thread active at all times in this forum. Having it as one of the top threads in the forum should encourage CJ to provide us with new stories to keep us occupied

 

Hrmm its to bad we can't convince any one to pin it

[Graeme]

Hrmm its to bad we can't convince any one to pin it

I thought about it, but it's not right to do that in an author's forum without their permission. Damn ethics....

[wolfwalker]

You know that might work

 

 

I wonder if people will believe me when I tell them Scott snuck them in, that he shortened the chapter and relocated it to the beggining of the next chapter

 

 

yup that will be my story and i'm sticking to it

 

 

 

Hi Wolfwalker!

 

I do have a serious word of advice on that; ending EVERY chapter in a cliffhanger both dilutes the effect, and irritates the readers.

Better, in my opinion anyway, to use them judiciously and for effect.

 

(Note to everyone, no, I am not admitting using them! )

 

 

 

It;s guilt, you see... If Shadowgod sneaks a cliffhanger in during the beta, wouldn't I be wrong to take credit or it?

 

 

 

Well, of course I never use cliffhangers, so of course I deny it. Why, the next thing you know, you'll be implying that I'm not a lurker...

[wolfwalker]

Actually I was surprised that two chapters in a row of my current WIP could be considered cliffhangers, I try very hard to avoid that as it anoys me to no end when certain parties who shall remain nameless to...well hells bells why bother tryng to protect their identities we all know who they are

 

 

just had to take a moment of insantiy and pull a few folks tails

 

 

 

My personal view is that cliffhangers should be used with care. Early on, they help build reader interest. Near the end, they build tension before the final resolution. In between -- use sparingly. My person view

 

 

You don't have to admit using them -- your stories speak for themselves

 

 

I won't imply you're not a lurker -- I'll just blatantly state it C James, you're not a lurker.

 

As an aside, I'm thinking we should keep this thread active at all times in this forum. Having it as one of the top threads in the forum should encourage CJ to provide us with new stories to keep us occupied