Posted by Kelly Fitzpatrick Dec 13 2010, 12:01 am in perseverance, TV/movies
Riddle me this. When is real life like a game of Survivor? When you’re a writer.
Okay. Yes. I’m a little obsessed with the show. I’ve been watching Survivor since the conception. If you don’t watch the show, I’ll explain it to you. So I’m stuck on this island, which I guess is a metaphor for my career. It’s an uninhabited island. Meaning it pretty much sucks, otherwise it would be inhabited. Right? Some days the sun shines brightly on my career—beg your pardon—I mean island. Most of the time the rain pummels me. I’m cold, wet, starving and I’ve got sand in my crack—uh—sorry—bathing suit.
Posted by Cynthia Justlin Feb 15 2010, 12:01 am in chemistry, craft, kisses, TV/movies
Kate did a terrific blog post a while back entitled ‘How much sex do you need?’ and it sparked an interesting discussion about sex vs. sexual tension. Most of us agreed that we preferred the build-up of sexual tension in romance novels to the actual “sex scenes”. But since February is the month of romance, I’m going to let you in on my favorite part of writing romance: The Kiss. Whether it’s the first kiss, or the kiss that let’s someone know they’re falling in love, or even that desperate, all consuming kiss of goodbye, it says so much without having to utter a word.
Posted by Joan Swan Jan 28 2010, 12:56 am in real life romance, soulmates, TV/movies
I was flipping channels recently and stumbled across the movie The Notebook. Against my better judgement, Rachel McAdams pulled me into the story, and I watched it to the end. And cried, like I knew I would.
Posted by Tamara Hogan Dec 30 2009, 12:01 am in TV/movies, villains
I’m riveted by fictional villains. Sociopaths, psychotics, psychopaths, megalomaniacs, “The Big Bad”…whatever you call them, whatever their psychological damage – bring ‘em on.
Posted by Vivi Andrews Dec 29 2009, 12:15 am in ebook, jitters, new releases, Serengeti Storm, TV/movies
This weekend I saw the movie Nine. I adore Rob Marshall (director of Chicago), and I found myself duly wowed by the visual candy even as I was wrenched by the wrenching emotional drama.
Nine, for those who’ve never heard of the Broadway play or current film adaptation, is the story of Guido Contini, an Italian director of the Cinema Moderna period (think Fellini) who is struggling to put together his ninth film. He was hailed as a genius (a maestro) for his early work, but his last few have been unanimously declared to be flops. A jaw-dropping parade of women act as his inspiration as he wrestles with his latest attempt at immortality.
Posted by Jeannie Lin Dec 21 2009, 12:01 am in craft, fight scenes, TV/movies, writing tips
I knew when I sat down to write a story that I wanted to have swords in it. But I didn’t know a thing about how to write action. That breathtaking fight plays out well on the movie screen, but in writing? Turns out the best way to write an action scene is to NOT describe the action.
Posted by Shea Berkley Dec 9 2009, 12:01 am in craft, realism, suspending disbelief, TV/movies
Warning: Strap yourself down. This is a long blog. My bad.
I’m totally up for another round of blogging that isn’t really blogging, but more like a writing lesson … again. I guess the question is, are you?
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