tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post4012900418523790594..comments2024-03-28T02:34:34.041-07:00Comments on Rachna's Scriptorium: Books are the best teachersRachna Chhabriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16900999965919504282noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-87226390280749335722012-10-18T22:24:53.840-07:002012-10-18T22:24:53.840-07:00Wonderful paintings! That is the kind of informati...Wonderful paintings! That is the kind of information that should be shared across the net. Disgrace on the seek engines for no longer positioning this publish higher! Come on over and visit my web site . Thanks =)<br /><br /><a href="http://sitadevihospitals.com/mammcare/preventive-care.html/" rel="nofollow">Women Health Care Experts India</a>Traffic Pulse Indiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09564036978734837138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-51908050433381103092012-10-11T15:28:08.383-07:002012-10-11T15:28:08.383-07:00You have a point about that "effortless"...You have a point about that "effortless" quality. I'm sure it was hard to write these stories, but the authors make it look easy. All part of the charm I guess:) Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01793077012143289985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-6404770595429684992012-10-10T22:30:05.149-07:002012-10-10T22:30:05.149-07:00I have been surfing online more than 3 hours these...I have been surfing online more than 3 hours these days, yet I by no means found any attention-grabbing article like yours. It is beautiful value enough for me. In my opinion, if all web owners and bloggers made good content as you did, the web will probably be a lot more useful than ever before.<br /><a href="http://trafficpulse.biz/2012/05/successful-tested-ecommerce-website-design-feature/" rel="nofollow">Ecommerce web Development jaipur</a>Traffic Pulse Indiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09564036978734837138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-61525469462701884212012-10-10T18:58:21.604-07:002012-10-10T18:58:21.604-07:00I haven't read either of these but they sound ...I haven't read either of these but they sound excellent. I might need to check them outHeather Murphyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11847855601653718033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-45773801281516766382012-10-10T08:34:15.358-07:002012-10-10T08:34:15.358-07:00I loved the characterizations in Divergent. I real...I loved the characterizations in Divergent. I really connected with the people, and how they all had different reasons for being in their group.Shalleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09907680428735740943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-61007936577747215562012-10-09T20:50:31.236-07:002012-10-09T20:50:31.236-07:00Wow! Love that you've gotten your grooves back...Wow! Love that you've gotten your grooves back :) And great notes on the books. You're right about them being the best teachers.How's your writing going?? Can't wait to read your work!Saumyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08517289532769906489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-22995144005633866422012-10-08T16:57:52.714-07:002012-10-08T16:57:52.714-07:00Yeah, I love the books that seem effortless. Of co...Yeah, I love the books that seem effortless. Of course, the authors may not have thought so from the amount of work that would've gone into writing them. Hehehe.<br /><br />And yes!! We can learn so much from reading. That's why it's so important for writers to read also.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-37179717968079136892012-10-08T15:20:40.870-07:002012-10-08T15:20:40.870-07:00Great reviews! Divergent really hooked me, and whe...Great reviews! Divergent really hooked me, and when I went over to visit the author's blog one day I saw something about her struggle to make Tris the "active" character in the book - the one who is always acting on the situation at hand and not just reacting to it. I took that lesson to heart and tried to apply it to my own writing. Tyrean Martinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356604721537744361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-19742688616721531112012-10-08T07:00:57.550-07:002012-10-08T07:00:57.550-07:00Really great reviews of these two books, Rachna. Y...Really great reviews of these two books, Rachna. You made me want to read both of them. I agree that a writer can learn a lot from reading. Good books are good teachers. Elizabeth Varadan, Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01708206753256682635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-34208640869835732552012-10-08T06:17:40.479-07:002012-10-08T06:17:40.479-07:00If the first few pages hook me, I often end up enj...If the first few pages hook me, I often end up enjoying the read....haven't read the books you have mentioned but they sound interesting. Bangalore weather, good music and an interesting book .....bliss.Alka Gurhahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12050387590729571321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-1957718426569062092012-10-08T06:08:12.051-07:002012-10-08T06:08:12.051-07:00I agree! Books are great teachers. So glad to hear...I agree! Books are great teachers. So glad to hear you got your "groove" back. :) <br /><br />The latest inspiring book I read was Band of Sisters by Cathy Gohlke. Her characters and plot are wonderful - such great writing inspiration. I've long said that when I grow up, I want to write like Cathy Gohlke, lol.Karen Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-7697504556798903712012-10-08T06:03:04.429-07:002012-10-08T06:03:04.429-07:00I think the hardest thing for me to learn as a wri...I think the hardest thing for me to learn as a writer is to jump right into the action from page one. I tend to want to slowly develop--so wrong! Glad you got your groove back!Terri Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07771622379178654235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-78656846011902403402012-10-08T04:21:52.463-07:002012-10-08T04:21:52.463-07:00I shall have to add those two to my TBR list.
I&...I shall have to add those two to my TBR list. <br /><br />I'm currently reading Kate Atkinson's Case Histories and her descriptive scene- setting/ characterisations are awesome!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-11202426652622208082012-10-07T18:03:55.794-07:002012-10-07T18:03:55.794-07:00I read Divergent recently; I can't say I loved...I read <i>Divergent</i> recently; I can't say I loved it, though I agree with your point about supporting characters and beginning with conflict. <br /><br /><i>The Honourable Schoolboy</i> by John le Carré is a book I'm currently really enjoying; I love le Carré's writing style.Golden Eaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08721520451194318436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-21414747651157894062012-10-07T16:57:24.038-07:002012-10-07T16:57:24.038-07:00I too love a book with a good moral at the end. By...I too love a book with a good moral at the end. By the way, have you shifted to e-book readers and like me you still prefer the old fashioned book?Life Unordinaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14500378311526554168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-10503141684541357812012-10-07T16:24:53.248-07:002012-10-07T16:24:53.248-07:00I love Pushing The Limit by Katie McGarry. I'm...I love Pushing The Limit by Katie McGarry. I'm currently analyzing the book because I want to see how she did such an amazing job with dual point of view. Stinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11415189347501942340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-33716360094789350892012-10-07T00:06:43.232-07:002012-10-07T00:06:43.232-07:00I've read both and agree with your list.
This...I've read both and agree with your list.<br /><br />This year I've read two novels by Rebecca Stead and I've fallen in love with her writing. Characters and the way they tick come out really sharp in her books. <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-30800938549180827682012-10-06T19:47:26.800-07:002012-10-06T19:47:26.800-07:00I have not read these books. The Harry Potter seri...I have not read these books. The Harry Potter series which I recently re-read in its entirety fits the bill. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-17191929456676467652012-10-06T15:58:40.784-07:002012-10-06T15:58:40.784-07:00They are both excellent books. And you're righ...They are both excellent books. And you're right, Rachna. YA books can start in the middle of things. Where MG cannot. Sounds as if you enjoyed yourself immensely. *waves*Robyn Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17356555082768185840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-78882713450780244002012-10-06T08:42:24.239-07:002012-10-06T08:42:24.239-07:00I haven't read either of these books but you m...I haven't read either of these books but you make a lot of good points. The surprises and planning where to put them is a good plotting tool that I use also.<br /><br />JaiJai Joshihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04858987106548357551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-43720357117513247102012-10-06T03:46:16.976-07:002012-10-06T03:46:16.976-07:00I do so agree with your title, though I often feel...I do so agree with your title, though I often feel that it's not a popularly held belief. Book learning so often seems to be a term of disparagement. Good to read your post, therefore.Dave Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08430484174826768488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-78088304739532983812012-10-05T21:22:13.351-07:002012-10-05T21:22:13.351-07:00Isn't it nice to immerse yourself in a few boo...Isn't it nice to immerse yourself in a few books? I hope to do this soon. Lydia Kanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00484415427764822386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-29616381118369811072012-10-05T14:12:10.143-07:002012-10-05T14:12:10.143-07:00I haven't read these books...at least, not yet...I haven't read these books...at least, not yet. Putting 'em on my TBR list right away!<br /><br />I found that the books I love are written so seamlessly that I'm always able to finish them in a day or two. Good, effortless prose = hard work from the author. Precy Larkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16714824672731935371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-39538237170306357042012-10-05T10:23:06.177-07:002012-10-05T10:23:06.177-07:00Rahul, reading is indeed addictive, especially if ...Rahul, reading is indeed addictive, especially if the story has gripped you. Both these books were unputdownable.<br /><br />Gargi, try and read both the books. You will thank me for suggesting them to you.<br /><br />Natalie, read your guestpost and saw that you had also mentioned Tracy's book. Its the book I won on your blog.<br /><br />Nick, I too am working hard on how to incorporate backstory in a subtle way. Its something I struggle with. Hope you get the book as a birthday present from your mother.<br /><br />Laura, both the books had lots of lessons on how to write better. Try and read them.<br /><br />Alex, lots of books I see nowadays are giving me Writer Envy, especially all the YA books I am reading.<br /><br />Richard, I am surely going to follow your advice and apply all these principles to my own story. Thanks for suggesting that I write all these characteristics on a sheet of paper and post it on my desk.Rachna Chhabriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16900999965919504282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-51513918152376050232012-10-05T06:25:25.301-07:002012-10-05T06:25:25.301-07:00Sounds like you've described what you need to ...Sounds like you've described what you need to do to write a good story. Now, stop reading books for six months and write your own story using those principles. Write those characteristics on a sheet of paper and post it on your desk and start writing; no more reading other people's work, only your own, for six months.writing and living by Richard P Hugheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814139767151989286noreply@blogger.com