tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1939271308870333669.post3870894812453702735..comments2024-03-05T22:12:23.918-08:00Comments on Karen Woodward: 7 Tips From James Patterson For Writing Suspenseful ProseKaren Woodwardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05497346859460691324noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1939271308870333669.post-40671962872143456632021-01-28T07:17:51.068-08:002021-01-28T07:17:51.068-08:00Thanks dmeachy! I loved your comment, "Someti...Thanks dmeachy! I loved your comment, "Sometimes a good ol' mindless fire-breathing dragon is good enough for me." I'm right there with you! Thanks for taking time to share your thoughts. 😀Karen Woodwardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05497346859460691324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1939271308870333669.post-55189990263553187342021-01-27T16:55:15.632-08:002021-01-27T16:55:15.632-08:00When I want to read a book in one sitting, I read ...When I want to read a book in one sitting, I read a Patterson book. I enjoy King, Koontz, and Patterson. I'm not looking for a literary rush everytime I pick up a book. Sometimes a good ol' mindless fire-breathing dragon is good enough for me. <br />One of the earlier commenters suggested that imagination takes a back seat to formulaic writing. I cannot provide an example right now, but Idmeachyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17648686423353588726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1939271308870333669.post-25917578821759572012020-12-09T22:09:46.456-08:002020-12-09T22:09:46.456-08:00"Yes, King and Patterson are insanely popular..."Yes, King and Patterson are insanely popular, but so is the National Enquirer."<br /><br />I laughed! You do have a point, though I do admire King's work.<br /><br />" I was able to get completely through one of King's novels called 'The Tommy Knockers', but ultimately disappointed with the whole, rather simple/predictable premise and conclusion."<br /><br />Karen Woodwardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05497346859460691324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1939271308870333669.post-60393208487099470552020-10-21T08:08:06.857-07:002020-10-21T08:08:06.857-07:00I agree!I agree!Karen Woodwardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05497346859460691324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1939271308870333669.post-79164241439353095522020-07-20T14:28:32.319-07:002020-07-20T14:28:32.319-07:00He's a storyteller. I like his books because t...He's a storyteller. I like his books because they're entertaining. And he got rich doing it. Good for him.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09675338761651439608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1939271308870333669.post-61049598493132911752019-02-09T17:31:51.158-08:002019-02-09T17:31:51.158-08:00Patterson sat at a newsdesk for decades--not too h...Patterson sat at a newsdesk for decades--not too hard to extrapolate a 'Black Widow' story from there. But these days a short attention span is almost a life-requirement.<br />I purchased a Patterson "novel" once and I couldn't get through more than three chapters (no offense James). It was pedestrian, predictable and common. <br />Yes, King and Patterson are insanely Sa Janeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13545636971485050926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1939271308870333669.post-74398955431451238792018-11-22T05:08:50.306-08:002018-11-22T05:08:50.306-08:00Thank you for this excellent article.
DP ConwayThank you for this excellent article.<br /><br />DP ConwayStephen Connor VanDornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00366678021675184794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1939271308870333669.post-70972121064646347122018-02-23T05:33:05.614-08:002018-02-23T05:33:05.614-08:00moremoreKeith F. Mounthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05050136602730738760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1939271308870333669.post-54957798942470974282017-09-07T20:23:48.899-07:002017-09-07T20:23:48.899-07:00That's great! Thanks for your feedback.That's great! Thanks for your feedback. Karen Woodwardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05497346859460691324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1939271308870333669.post-43978091866825768132017-08-24T22:46:23.138-07:002017-08-24T22:46:23.138-07:00I'm in the middle of trying to write my first ...I'm in the middle of trying to write my first fiction novel and noticed that my chapters are really short. So I did a google search to find out how long chapters are supposed to be and found this article. It's very helpful and not just about the short chapters. Thanks. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12233968637279284882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1939271308870333669.post-48020686031071871082017-03-21T06:39:39.900-07:002017-03-21T06:39:39.900-07:00Thanks Rheda! Since I wrote this post I've bee...Thanks Rheda! Since I wrote this post I've been more aware of how chapter length—and even the length of a book—varies between genre.<br /><br />Good writing! 😀Karen Woodwardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05497346859460691324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1939271308870333669.post-72060420866201319602017-03-21T01:05:57.569-07:002017-03-21T01:05:57.569-07:00This was informative and thought provoking detail....This was informative and thought provoking detail. I love that you actually did the calculations, I was thinking of doing the same, so thanks for the short cut. I feel his formula is worthy. And, so is your synopsis of his formula. Thanks! Great straightforward answers. RHEDA DOLINGER’s Blogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01022602109494222598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1939271308870333669.post-83233034066831482014-05-17T09:43:46.149-07:002014-05-17T09:43:46.149-07:00Thanks Nigel! As my gran used to say to me, to eac...Thanks Nigel! As my gran used to say to me, to each their own. Karen Woodwardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05497346859460691324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1939271308870333669.post-21685135920914281612014-05-16T11:04:02.915-07:002014-05-16T11:04:02.915-07:00To be honest, I don't think much of Patterson ...To be honest, I don't think much of Patterson as a writer, but I can't argue with his success. These are good tips.Nigel G Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01587936933402372050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1939271308870333669.post-16200866691131490252014-04-20T14:17:56.164-07:002014-04-20T14:17:56.164-07:00Good rule!
It isn't exactly a rule, more lik...Good rule! <br /><br />It isn't exactly a rule, more like an inevitability, but there is one thing one must do to be a writer: write!<br /><br />Also, one thing I've heard from a number of prolific writers is that using outlines saves them time. That said, Stephen King is a prolific writer but he doesn't outline! <br /><br />So, you're right. I think the best thing for a writer toKaren Woodwardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05497346859460691324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1939271308870333669.post-54378961978335819422014-04-20T13:41:32.638-07:002014-04-20T13:41:32.638-07:00My favorite rule: pretend as though there are no r...My favorite rule: pretend as though there are no rules. *smile*Author R. Mac Wheelerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15679108828353499313noreply@blogger.com