tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224888611160910791.post2287780314706330107..comments2024-03-11T13:52:07.302-07:00Comments on Cynthia Chapman Willis' BLOG: Summer ReadingCynthia Chapman Willishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12408985785062180536noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224888611160910791.post-85230459402138809292013-09-04T12:13:43.873-07:002013-09-04T12:13:43.873-07:00Wonderful! I hope they are helpful! : ) Wonderful! I hope they are helpful! : ) Cynthia Chapman Willishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12408985785062180536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224888611160910791.post-54535586285135212262013-09-04T12:13:11.258-07:002013-09-04T12:13:11.258-07:00Thank you!!! I am SO sorry that I am late respondi...Thank you!!! I am SO sorry that I am late responding, but very much appreciate this, Lee! Cynthia Chapman Willishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12408985785062180536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224888611160910791.post-87963837881704306492013-09-04T12:08:51.697-07:002013-09-04T12:08:51.697-07:00You are most welcome, Elizabeth! I love reading bo...You are most welcome, Elizabeth! I love reading books on writing. I hope you enjoy my recommendations. : ) Cynthia Chapman Willishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12408985785062180536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224888611160910791.post-15915280499053964422013-08-24T08:25:08.554-07:002013-08-24T08:25:08.554-07:00I haven't read either of these books, but they...I haven't read either of these books, but they both sound great. It's been awhile since I've cracked a book on writing, but I'm feeling the need for doing just that to freshen up the way i look at writing. Thanks for these two titles.Elizabeth Varadan, Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01708206753256682635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224888611160910791.post-13994017079066632062013-08-02T14:29:51.514-07:002013-08-02T14:29:51.514-07:00I love to get more reading done in the summer. I h...I love to get more reading done in the summer. I haven't read either of the great works you shared here- so I have put them on my list so I can read them. They do look SO helpful. :)<br />~JessDMShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04202502753961748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224888611160910791.post-61317839172764245892013-08-02T08:48:55.072-07:002013-08-02T08:48:55.072-07:00Coming around again to say hi and tell you I'v...Coming around again to say hi and tell you I've left a little something for you on my blog. Hope you'll stop by and pick it up.<br /><br />http://cleemckenziebooks.comcleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224888611160910791.post-67837406591643758272013-08-01T10:04:16.475-07:002013-08-01T10:04:16.475-07:00I'm the same way! I've been getting SO muc...I'm the same way! I've been getting SO much more reading done this summer. It's wonderful. I have Writer's Journey, but should check out Writing Fiction. It looks good. It must be, if it's worth all those highlights, notes, and dog-ears!Caryn Caldwellhttp://www.caryncaldwell.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224888611160910791.post-51734562770930660102013-07-22T06:15:04.222-07:002013-07-22T06:15:04.222-07:00Managing plot can be a huge challenge for me, too....Managing plot can be a huge challenge for me, too. I thought both Writing Fiction and The Writer's Journey offered helpful advice for writer's focusing on plot.Cynthia Chapman Willishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12408985785062180536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224888611160910791.post-19082445966106531352013-07-22T06:09:15.068-07:002013-07-22T06:09:15.068-07:00It is amazing isn't it? Thanks, Nutschell!It is amazing isn't it? Thanks, Nutschell!Cynthia Chapman Willishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12408985785062180536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224888611160910791.post-29235508221862942212013-07-22T05:56:24.325-07:002013-07-22T05:56:24.325-07:00I haven't read The Hero with a Thousand Faces....I haven't read The Hero with a Thousand Faces. It's now on my list of books to read. Thanks, Medeia!Cynthia Chapman Willishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12408985785062180536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224888611160910791.post-34828044664522035602013-07-21T11:57:32.550-07:002013-07-21T11:57:32.550-07:00I've not read either of these. They sound usef...I've not read either of these. They sound useful. I will have to check them out. My biggest problem at the moment is managing the plot... Do these help with that? <br /><br />If someone gave me a plot-line I could quite happily write the novel around it, if I liked it enough. At the moment it's a real stumbling point.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224888611160910791.post-52911129874945150072013-07-17T10:42:09.219-07:002013-07-17T10:42:09.219-07:00The writing journey is one of my favorite writing ...The writing journey is one of my favorite writing books!<br />Nutschell<br />www.thewritingnut.comnutschellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10967710710805174781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224888611160910791.post-11289910279697019362013-07-11T15:04:41.118-07:002013-07-11T15:04:41.118-07:00I'd like to read both, particularly the second...I'd like to read both, particularly the second one.<br /><br />The second one reminds me of The Hero with a Thousand Faces. It's not a craft book, but it goes over the common main character journey found in many myths, fairytales, and so on. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224888611160910791.post-20347222672283234482013-07-11T12:28:18.892-07:002013-07-11T12:28:18.892-07:00These two books look great. I use Donald Maas. But...These two books look great. I use Donald Maas. But my go to for editing is Chicago Manual and Merriam Webster digital.<br /><br />NasRomance Reader https://www.blogger.com/profile/10633164931292182035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224888611160910791.post-39299862809647755942013-07-10T10:29:08.787-07:002013-07-10T10:29:08.787-07:00What a wonderful way to spend a summer--with pictu...What a wonderful way to spend a summer--with picture books! : ) Enjoy, Kelly! <br /><br /> * And thank you for your thoughts--I'm well enough. I hope you are, too! Cynthia Chapman Willishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12408985785062180536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224888611160910791.post-86031527242880735122013-07-09T09:07:59.286-07:002013-07-09T09:07:59.286-07:00I haven't read either, but they sound extremel...I haven't read either, but they sound extremely helpful. I'm busy with picture books this summer, but when I jump into another novel I want to use my writing workbook to help with it.<br /><br />Hope you are feeling great, Cynthia!Kelly Polarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10968381456100611120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224888611160910791.post-5003327638338746452013-07-09T08:45:37.221-07:002013-07-09T08:45:37.221-07:00Well, I tend to think that I can't read too ma...Well, I tend to think that I can't read too many books on craft, but that might be just me. As far as the hunt for an agent goes--perseverance seems to be the best word. You'll find the person right for you! : )Cynthia Chapman Willishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12408985785062180536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224888611160910791.post-23320482320826172182013-07-09T08:42:37.147-07:002013-07-09T08:42:37.147-07:00Two great books! Two great books! Cynthia Chapman Willishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12408985785062180536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224888611160910791.post-91546049916030500212013-07-09T08:42:04.945-07:002013-07-09T08:42:04.945-07:00I agree, Lynda! I have an easier time beating up m...I agree, Lynda! I have an easier time beating up my paperback books. : )<br />Cynthia Chapman Willishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12408985785062180536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224888611160910791.post-45825396955251610042013-07-09T08:40:45.786-07:002013-07-09T08:40:45.786-07:00Great! Thanks for the recommendation, Ruth! Great! Thanks for the recommendation, Ruth! Cynthia Chapman Willishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12408985785062180536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224888611160910791.post-36004063797483007612013-07-09T05:51:55.551-07:002013-07-09T05:51:55.551-07:00I've never read either of these books. I'm...I've never read either of these books. I'm with Christina. Save the Cat and Hooked are my 2 favorites. I probably need something more because I still don't have an agent.Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224888611160910791.post-85813194533000923232013-07-09T04:37:50.345-07:002013-07-09T04:37:50.345-07:00These sound great! I still use Save The Cat and Ho...These sound great! I still use Save The Cat and Hooked. Christina Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01799776834213400246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224888611160910791.post-73083729532698389142013-07-08T22:50:17.649-07:002013-07-08T22:50:17.649-07:00That's exactly why I still prefer paper books ...That's exactly why I still prefer paper books for non-fiction--so I can highlight and dogear!Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224888611160910791.post-4599088216939084712013-07-08T18:57:59.990-07:002013-07-08T18:57:59.990-07:00I hadn't heard of either of these. Thanks for ...I hadn't heard of either of these. Thanks for passing along your thoughts on them. I've just recently read John Truby's The Anatomy of Story. I highly recommend it!Ruth Schiffmannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02625363295823548969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224888611160910791.post-38570061587176023252013-07-08T11:42:20.042-07:002013-07-08T11:42:20.042-07:00I don't think I have that book, Lee. Thanks!I don't think I have that book, Lee. Thanks! Cynthia Chapman Willishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12408985785062180536noreply@blogger.com