The books are great and the videos are a nice addition. There are a lot of resources out there. I am finding that sticking to a limited number is a good strategy. James N. Frey is one of my primary resources.
I wanted to thank you for writing “How to Write Damn Good Fiction”. It made me cry like a baby near the end. The part that called those out on their “stuff”. (Pg. 127) Tears began to roll when you were satisfied if it only inspired one good writer. (I believe I am her.) It’s time to shine. Thank you for the “in your face” writing that has changed my life. You may not be a millionaire, but you’ll always be my literary hero. Know that someone’s life was changed by you.....
I feel exactly the same. His work has influenced me like no other. Time to be bold and write, time to shine indeed. I wish you all the best on your journey, fellow writer.
Thank you so much for doing this! As for other topics, I've read some of your books, namely How to write a Damn Good Novel, and How to write a Damn Good Thriller. I was always excited about writing about evil characters and anti-heroes, but in your books you made it very clear that the bad guy has to stay bad and not get humanized in scenes, as empathy will lower the tension whenever he appears. I'd love to hear you do a video on writing a story with an evil or selfish character in the starring role, and whether that's even possible and viable. When I write, I can easily come up with awesome villains, but every idea for the hero feels boring to me - if the villain is my most interesting and awesome character, why must the novel be in the hero's point of view? It feels like a waste, like being forced into giving light to a more boring role (the hero) as opposed to reading about the exciting things happening (the villain).
A Bad Guy with a strong motive acting selflessly (or self-sacrificing for others) is only a Bad Guy from certain perspectives. Remember this, everyone is the 'hero' of his or her own story. What determines Right and Wrong is the moral construct within which they act. Pure Evil, as Mr. Frey's book indicates, never does anything that doesn't benefit himself. I honestly don't think there is anyplace on Earth where others laud people like that. Maybe reconsider what you think makes your Bad Guy so bad.
Always great listening to you, Jim. You're a great mentor.
The books are great and the videos are a nice addition. There are a lot of resources out there. I am finding that sticking to a limited number is a good strategy. James N. Frey is one of my primary resources.
I wanted to thank you for writing “How to Write Damn Good Fiction”. It made me cry like a baby near the end. The part that called those out on their “stuff”. (Pg. 127) Tears began to roll when you were satisfied if it only inspired one good writer. (I believe I am her.) It’s time to shine. Thank you for the “in your face” writing that has changed my life. You may not be a millionaire, but you’ll always be my literary hero. Know that someone’s life was changed by you.....
I feel exactly the same. His work has influenced me like no other. Time to be bold and write, time to shine indeed. I wish you all the best on your journey, fellow writer.
@@janefaceinthewind6260 I wish you the same. Let me know if you get finished. I want to read!!
Great information for writers and a good spirited presentation, thanks James.
Hey, just want to say, these lectures are great!
In reading John Truby's "Anatomy of Story" I've been struggling w/ this concept of premise.
Thank you for claeifying it here. Very helpful.
This seems more like what Truby would call a logline as he is a script-focused writer (I think)
I have most of your books and they are truly amazing, with so much detail and advice. Just discovered your RUclips channel.
Thank you so much. What a great explanation.
Thank You.
You should judge your work, and I'm glad to have this for comparison to my video on the same subject. Thanks and I'm sharing on RUclips!
Thank you so much for doing this!
As for other topics, I've read some of your books, namely How to write a Damn Good Novel, and How to write a Damn Good Thriller.
I was always excited about writing about evil characters and anti-heroes, but in your books you made it very clear that the bad guy has to stay bad and not get humanized in scenes, as empathy will lower the tension whenever he appears.
I'd love to hear you do a video on writing a story with an evil or selfish character in the starring role, and whether that's even possible and viable. When I write, I can easily come up with awesome villains, but every idea for the hero feels boring to me - if the villain is my most interesting and awesome character, why must the novel be in the hero's point of view? It feels like a waste, like being forced into giving light to a more boring role (the hero) as opposed to reading about the exciting things happening (the villain).
MatrixOne500 John Truby has the answers for that...look him up 😃
I understand you and feel the same. That's why love Breaking Bad... 😈
A Bad Guy with a strong motive acting selflessly (or self-sacrificing for others) is only a Bad Guy from certain perspectives. Remember this, everyone is the 'hero' of his or her own story. What determines Right and Wrong is the moral construct within which they act. Pure Evil, as Mr. Frey's book indicates, never does anything that doesn't benefit himself. I honestly don't think there is anyplace on Earth where others laud people like that. Maybe reconsider what you think makes your Bad Guy so bad.
Fast forward to 5:45 for START of content about Premise ;/
Thanks!
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Sound like the movie “Flight”.