tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post146586525309385530..comments2024-03-27T23:13:43.597-05:00Comments on Prairie Rose Publications: A NOVEL IN THREE ACTSLivia J Washburnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05958199886826207363noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-81052476846643907732015-12-01T21:00:43.553-06:002015-12-01T21:00:43.553-06:00I've always appreciated this three act formula...I've always appreciated this three act formula. I think the first time I actually became aware of it was when I was a kid watching the old Star Trek series. That was always how they structured the show. Start with the dilemma or hook in the first five minutes and then use the rest of the show to show the conflict and then the resolution. Much easier to engage the audience quickly than to JDMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14553746548877350294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-42418739683109000342015-12-01T07:33:53.001-06:002015-12-01T07:33:53.001-06:00Hey, thanks, Keena...I'm glad you've joine...Hey, thanks, Keena...I'm glad you've joined the PRP family!<br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272417114895975742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-43465043018714434252015-11-30T21:38:25.380-06:002015-11-30T21:38:25.380-06:00Celia,
Great primer on the three-act structure. It...Celia,<br />Great primer on the three-act structure. It's always good to go back to the basics every once in a while just to keep the storytelling sharp.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-67734142514985418962015-11-30T20:11:26.133-06:002015-11-30T20:11:26.133-06:00Sarah--I hope some think this way....those who rea...Sarah--I hope some think this way....those who read the early All M Hopes and Dreams and were introduced to a young brash Starr. Now, she has a different perspective all around....in Starr Bright.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272417114895975742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-31237824307321743212015-11-30T20:09:19.385-06:002015-11-30T20:09:19.385-06:00Celia, you explained this 3 act concept beautifull...Celia, you explained this 3 act concept beautifully. For a very long time I, too, had a problem of writing too much backstory in the beginning.<br />I love all your stories, but to date, Starr Bright is my favorite. I'm looking forward to reading All My Hopes And Dreams. Can't wait to see what Starr does all grown up.Sarah J. McNealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17749991094677728042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-44614883223755659582015-11-30T16:58:58.110-06:002015-11-30T16:58:58.110-06:00Cheryl and Kathleen..Oh, my goodness, I forgot tha...Cheryl and Kathleen..Oh, my goodness, I forgot that ALL MY HOPES AND DREAMS will be released soon! I'm so excited. Remember, Starr, in this novel, was young and lonely and a little bit "bad." But she grew up and finds her own man in Starr Bright.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272417114895975742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-68674707205866019362015-11-30T16:56:13.092-06:002015-11-30T16:56:13.092-06:00Absolutely...I agree. Writing in three acts is alm...Absolutely...I agree. Writing in three acts is almost instinctive. I did it early on, not even knowing what the heck I was doing! Thanks for commenting.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272417114895975742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-57841937962121446692015-11-30T16:54:46.763-06:002015-11-30T16:54:46.763-06:00Hi, C.A.--Starr Bright is a short read, but I know...Hi, C.A.--Starr Bright is a short read, but I know these characters from other books. Have you done that? So, I knew from the beginning how they would act...and react. Thanks for your comment!<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272417114895975742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-36407654532250269822015-11-30T16:53:24.626-06:002015-11-30T16:53:24.626-06:00Hi, Tracy..I'm surprised by how many authors d...Hi, Tracy..I'm surprised by how many authors don't think about this concept. But I see that most do write in this manner naturally. Thanks for visiting.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272417114895975742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-67146255179498543642015-11-30T16:52:14.723-06:002015-11-30T16:52:14.723-06:00Tanya...I would be pleased if you read Starr Brigh...Tanya...I would be pleased if you read Starr Bright. I would take about 15-20 minutes. <br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272417114895975742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-6761279487207963722015-11-30T16:51:16.154-06:002015-11-30T16:51:16.154-06:00Hi, Linda--I liked Starr even when she was in All ...Hi, Linda--I liked Starr even when she was in All My Hopes and Dreams, and had too many ulterior motives which were not in the best interest of other. Not, she has her own man...her soul mate.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272417114895975742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-3512301360797562532015-11-30T16:45:55.148-06:002015-11-30T16:45:55.148-06:00How great is that? Celia, you sly dog -- sneaking ...How great is that? Celia, you sly dog -- sneaking that in on us.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05740371055384281988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-50314850796699641032015-11-30T16:22:50.433-06:002015-11-30T16:22:50.433-06:00Y'all are in for a treat, because Celia has a ...Y'all are in for a treat, because Celia has a re-release of her novel ALL MY HOPES AND DREAMS coming in January--and this is where you will meet Starr for the first time--and in a very different context! We are so thrilled to have Celia's characters here at PRP and grateful for their entertainment! <br /><br />Great post, Celia. <br />CherylCheryl Piersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18116526340220274282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-7790744272167097942015-11-30T15:08:06.711-06:002015-11-30T15:08:06.711-06:00I think, due to all the years in theater, my insti...I think, due to all the years in theater, my instinct was toward the three act structure. Doesn't mean I did it well, but when you're around something so much it invades your DNA. (Smile). Loved the post and points well taken. Doris McCraw/Angela Raines-authorRenaissance Womenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09045401344374224512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-42170991481893881532015-11-30T11:22:02.443-06:002015-11-30T11:22:02.443-06:00Nice blog, Celia. It's good to be reminded of ...Nice blog, Celia. It's good to be reminded of how a story should be written. Keeps the 1-2-3 on course for an interesting read. Star Bright sounds really good. Best wishes on the book. C, A. Jamisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15845718308616607771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-17287157608859580492015-11-30T11:17:34.690-06:002015-11-30T11:17:34.690-06:00Thanks, Celia. I do this almost instinctively, now...Thanks, Celia. I do this almost instinctively, now, but I appreciate the reminder of how to make the story work.TracyGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03432297803219920111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-129835560622544662015-11-30T10:45:30.719-06:002015-11-30T10:45:30.719-06:00Well said, Celia. You're spot on. Best of luck...Well said, Celia. You're spot on. Best of luck with the novella. I'm looking forward to reading it. Tanya Hansonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08580821680629254085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-5064346712711824882015-11-30T10:24:46.516-06:002015-11-30T10:24:46.516-06:00Good advice on plotting, Celia. Simple to follow a...Good advice on plotting, Celia. Simple to follow and straight to the point. I've never been impressed with the "hero's journey" process althought it works for some authors. Good excerpt, too. Starr has always been one of your most interesting characters. I was glad to see her find her soul mate.Linda Swifthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00749255692298669394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-91781910309181127722015-11-30T10:16:07.128-06:002015-11-30T10:16:07.128-06:00I'd love to hear about your other system. I ne...I'd love to hear about your other system. I never actually stop and think about the 3-act play system. I'm certain some of my books are pretty close, but I imagine some are way off base. Thanks so much for Sharing the post on FB. I'm glad you liked Starr Bright. <br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272417114895975742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927727476793944291.post-81905929433342431772015-11-30T08:33:36.781-06:002015-11-30T08:33:36.781-06:00Celia, Starr Bright is one of my favorites among y...Celia, Starr Bright is one of my favorites among your stories. The characters are so well developed that readers have no trouble slipping into their skin. Bravo!<br /><br />Thanks for condensing the three-act structure. That's never made sense to me, but now that I think about it, my stories DO seem to follow that pattern (even though I think about stories in terms of another system). Thank Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05740371055384281988noreply@blogger.com