tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-473451605323410957.post4928432925824485349..comments2023-11-03T02:10:39.906-07:00Comments on Write Stuff: So what's the technical term for killing someone imaginary?Melanie Jacobsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02489615939726209573noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-473451605323410957.post-86326221501406238592009-02-11T13:48:00.000-08:002009-02-11T13:48:00.000-08:00The technical term for killing someone imaginary ....The technical term for killing someone imaginary .... character assassination? Hohohoho! I am so funny!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-473451605323410957.post-399702546619659882009-02-06T13:06:00.000-08:002009-02-06T13:06:00.000-08:00Don't you hate it when other people have written b...Don't you hate it when other people have written books that you could have written so much better? I feel like that sometimes...I feel like there are tons of morons out there writing books and getting published and I'm sitting here reading them and being pissed off. I think I need to get off my butt and just start the book I've had in my head for so long....Mimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14182686087455916796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-473451605323410957.post-2879941052439375992009-02-01T19:41:00.000-08:002009-02-01T19:41:00.000-08:00I know how this is because people can relate to me...I know how this is because people can relate to me so much and yet I don't do anything completely stupid. <BR/><BR/>So this book is about ME? Oh, I get it now...Heather of the EOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14607422301391841377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-473451605323410957.post-39394417998050932842009-01-30T18:11:00.000-08:002009-01-30T18:11:00.000-08:00I wish you so much success with the book. I would...I wish you so much success with the book. I would love to own a book written by you! Even if you did have to tweak the heroine.Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17480046958714954128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-473451605323410957.post-3886136846121851402009-01-29T21:20:00.000-08:002009-01-29T21:20:00.000-08:00Actually, it's no fun to read about someone who is...Actually, it's no fun to read about someone who is flawless. It's a lot harder to mock the perfect people. But people who never learn from their mistakes are worse...you just don't know where to start.Jessica G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10641255166732692924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-473451605323410957.post-23185559785710646872009-01-29T20:24:00.000-08:002009-01-29T20:24:00.000-08:00Why on earth do people write books like that. Or ...Why on earth do people write books like that. Or movies for that matter. So much comedy out there I just can't stand because people never learn. <BR/><BR/>I like my humor a bit more witty.Dedeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10155503562900208564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-473451605323410957.post-4860270193830429452009-01-29T20:07:00.000-08:002009-01-29T20:07:00.000-08:00Thought-provoking and funny all in one go. I thin...Thought-provoking and funny all in one go. I think the characters we want to slap sometimes, annoying as they are, are the ones who seem most real to us. Ones that are too far out of our frame of reference...too different from the norm, are difficult to relate to. I guess that's what the quasi-genius publisher people might've been getting at.<BR/><BR/>Most people don't want to believe someone can be in control and maintain their dignity at all times. Because WE can't. And misery my dear, truly does love company. =PKimberly Vanderhorsthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01653757517652257445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-473451605323410957.post-76109249541592995652009-01-29T19:26:00.000-08:002009-01-29T19:26:00.000-08:00Thank you Kristina for throwing that Twilight refe...Thank you Kristina for throwing that Twilight reference in there. I live for anything Twilight related...ahahah...NOT!<BR/> It sounds like those shopaholic books that I think are so hilarious might not go over so well with this crowd- I tend to like the boneheaded characters. Anyway, Congrats on being asked to re-submit, that is so cool!Sandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01715065229885313761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-473451605323410957.post-7686860793071510222009-01-29T17:21:00.000-08:002009-01-29T17:21:00.000-08:00I love your line about people writing checks in th...I love your line about people writing checks in the grocery store! Every time I see that I think to myself, "What the what? I haven't written a check for ages!"Kazzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04411131948607000725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-473451605323410957.post-28991415558486424992009-01-29T13:38:00.000-08:002009-01-29T13:38:00.000-08:00Can someone just be clumsy just because they are??...Can someone just be clumsy just because they are???? Ok, so you don't want a doctor with poor hand/eye coordination or one with constant slip & falls, but it happens people!!! {sigh} <BR/><BR/>PS-I am NOT affiliated with Dr Eggleston Chiropractor and Attorney at LawAprilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05307046011093010582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-473451605323410957.post-8380765383614520312009-01-29T11:17:00.000-08:002009-01-29T11:17:00.000-08:00My brian is stuck on you post title. Charatacide?L...My brian is stuck on you post title. <BR/><BR/>Charatacide?<BR/><BR/>Literassination?<BR/><BR/>(Congrats on resubmitting. Crossing fingers!)Annette Lyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12493583432919249814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-473451605323410957.post-72976843077542405312009-01-29T11:00:00.000-08:002009-01-29T11:00:00.000-08:00I'm with you on this! Dumb, bumbling characters d...I'm with you on this! Dumb, bumbling characters drive me crazy. The book I just read, An Arsonist's Guide to Writers' Homes In New England, had a main character who was a bumbler and he recognized the fact. He kept calling himself a bumbler, in fact. It drove me crazy at times, but I actually ended up liking the book. I don't usually end up liking books with a bumbler though.<BR/><BR/>There was a new tv show this year (forgot the name) whose main character kept bumbling things with his future in-laws, like EVERY episode. Had to stop watching it.<BR/><BR/>But, I suppose, a bumble every now and again and a together kind of a person makes them more human. I can't wait to read what you wrote!<BR/><BR/>Oh, and anyone who loves Gilmore Girls as much as I do is a-ok in my book! :)Alyson | New England Livinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16209837924378793507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-473451605323410957.post-57463853729338056592009-01-29T09:39:00.000-08:002009-01-29T09:39:00.000-08:00So that's all you're going to tell us about this f...So that's all you're going to tell us about this fabulous read that an editor asked you to resubmit? The character needed more flaws?<BR/><BR/>For a minute I thought you were describing yourself! (Honest)<BR/><BR/>And your title reminds me of Stranger Than Fiction!charrettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16351177033783487168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-473451605323410957.post-32382532468520670572009-01-29T09:16:00.000-08:002009-01-29T09:16:00.000-08:00Characters that are dumb all the time drive me nut...Characters that are dumb all the time drive me nuts, too. cough - Bella Swan - cough!Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18270661693698065581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-473451605323410957.post-44779176492546896822009-01-29T09:10:00.000-08:002009-01-29T09:10:00.000-08:00Perhaps the real problem is that those people who ...Perhaps the real problem is that those people who never learn think that they are perfect. Those who know that they are not fret over those little things that others typically ignore.<BR/><BR/>Good luck with your book— can't wait to hear it's been published.Cajohhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17705931109877069830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-473451605323410957.post-45771861239263946002009-01-29T08:20:00.000-08:002009-01-29T08:20:00.000-08:00It's funny what signing that contract can do. If y...It's funny what signing that contract can do. If you're like me, the whole time you're doing the rewrites you're grumbling and moaning and wondering why no one can see the beauty that is Your Final Draft. You ask yourself (with no small amount of drama)whether you will even be able to recognize this monstrosity as your own precious creation once you've finished mangling it, as requested. But once I actually saw my own book on the shelf, I had to admit that just MAYBE they knew what they were talking about.<BR/><BR/>Can't wait to hear what happens with your second submission!Aubreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07039580104171103598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-473451605323410957.post-90728594268090019192009-01-29T08:18:00.000-08:002009-01-29T08:18:00.000-08:00Hmmmm, I wonder if Stephanie Meyers had this same ...Hmmmm, I wonder if Stephanie Meyers had this same problem with Bella and thought, "Wow, I need to make her super whiny and helpless to make her super relatable!" <BR/><BR/>End rant.Kristina P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16144488639100871226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-473451605323410957.post-30795211915886183682009-01-29T07:19:00.000-08:002009-01-29T07:19:00.000-08:00Getting invited to resubmit is an *excellent* sign...Getting invited to resubmit is an *excellent* sign. Congratulations!Luisa Perkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15310698422276446909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-473451605323410957.post-56026758869478512252009-01-29T06:49:00.000-08:002009-01-29T06:49:00.000-08:00I lack patience with people (even in my own family...I lack patience with people (even in my own family) who keep making the same mistakes over and over and over again. But if, ahem, I were to take a close look at myself, I guess I have my favorite mistakes too. So if your hated character has good intentions that keep being ignored, then I probably deserve a slap too.Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11486223394459963669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-473451605323410957.post-88050923674979710412009-01-29T06:09:00.000-08:002009-01-29T06:09:00.000-08:00I, too, only relate to well controlled, perfect ch...I, too, only relate to well controlled, perfect characters. As my father-in-law would say, that's my story, and I'm sticking to it.<BR/><BR/>I think the technical term you want is "I can't believe it's not murder." All of life's questions are answered by Jerry.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-473451605323410957.post-62983882594215971162009-01-29T05:29:00.000-08:002009-01-29T05:29:00.000-08:00That's lisaway and I... I'm pretty sure I typed th...That's lisaway and I... I'm pretty sure I typed that. I'm blaming blogger.Alison Wonderlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15764321314666554990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-473451605323410957.post-54884004949210228332009-01-29T05:28:00.000-08:002009-01-29T05:28:00.000-08:00I also never do anything dumb. lisaway are in fac...I also never do anything dumb. lisaway are in fact the same person. (Just thought I'd point that out.)<BR/><BR/>Oh and I so know what you mean about books that are supposed to be funny like that, books like that that other people think are funny (*cough* Bridget Joneses *cough*) that are just so unrelatable (to me) that they're not funny.Alison Wonderlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15764321314666554990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-473451605323410957.post-39001651228524920832009-01-29T03:59:00.000-08:002009-01-29T03:59:00.000-08:00My husband actually does slap people who don't use...My husband actually <I>does</I> slap people who don't use their turn signals. He just honks and shows them to stop, gets out of the car, goes up to them and slaps them across the face. Well, not really, but he wishes he could, I think.(He's not really <I>that</I> bad. Polish people always signal.)<BR/><BR/>I would have to read the book to have any understanding of why a character has to do something dumb for them to be relateable. I mean, I NEVER do anything dumb, and I have a hard time understanding people who DO.LisAwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03299284773832500834noreply@blogger.com