tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post2675181483252891726..comments2023-09-06T05:48:05.398-06:00Comments on Terry's Place: Handling TransitionsTerry Odellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11610682530545306687noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-60637467375073608882010-06-27T23:45:45.249-06:002010-06-27T23:45:45.249-06:00The outcome is beautiful and very satisfying. You ...The outcome is beautiful and very satisfying. You made the right choice, hard wood floors are practical and decorative preference aside from giving you a healthy indoor air quality.engineered hardwood floorshttp://www.finfloorusa.com/engineered-floors.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-15131476119196902082010-06-24T06:52:43.992-06:002010-06-24T06:52:43.992-06:00Cathy - the delete key can be your friend.
Jemi -...Cathy - the delete key can be your friend.<br /><br />Jemi - no problem; thanks for stopping by<br /><br />Linda - and you didn't have to pay for the wood or tile!<br /><br />Adelle - glad to provide a visual for you.Terry Odellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11610682530545306687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-29824137546762470712010-06-24T05:44:22.383-06:002010-06-24T05:44:22.383-06:00Great visual, using the floors. I'm sure at on...Great visual, using the floors. I'm sure at one point or another I will remember them when switching POV's Thanks!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17765458764192796911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-42827026171688442202010-06-23T19:30:57.140-06:002010-06-23T19:30:57.140-06:00I like the floors-gives me ideas how to smooth out...I like the floors-gives me ideas how to smooth out those transitions between the tiles and wood floors in my house.<br /><br />Transitions in writing is something my CPs always ding me for, but I'm getting better. Of course, when I can just download the story from my head to the computer that won't be a problem.Linda Andrewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07290703660068761055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-82700186567874261282010-06-23T18:51:17.512-06:002010-06-23T18:51:17.512-06:00I have the pov of 2 characters in my novel, so I a...I have the pov of 2 characters in my novel, so I appreciate the tips! Thanks :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-28449841484185500172010-06-23T17:46:24.822-06:002010-06-23T17:46:24.822-06:00Hi Terry,
I tend to write everything that happened...Hi Terry,<br />I tend to write everything that happened in between scenes, and then have to cut it all out, or at least down to a sentence or two. Transitions are difficult.<br />Thanks,<br />CathyCathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09228951435543838641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-82304709238371065912010-06-23T17:13:20.244-06:002010-06-23T17:13:20.244-06:00Margaret - I'm going to tell the hubster you s...Margaret - I'm going to tell the hubster you said I made sense.<br /><br />Annabelle - thanks-and the floors look even better in person. <br /><br />I'm going to continue this topic tomorrow - spread the word and come back.Terry Odellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11610682530545306687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-27277875404814464302010-06-23T17:03:21.761-06:002010-06-23T17:03:21.761-06:00Interesting post and one I have used recently. The...Interesting post and one I have used recently. The floors are very pretty by the way.<br />AnnAnnabelle Ambrosiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02239181090192561199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-10119203099333351492010-06-23T16:32:39.500-06:002010-06-23T16:32:39.500-06:00Hi Terry, very informative post. I usually write i...Hi Terry, very informative post. I usually write in both the hero and heroines POV. Great idea comparing it with the laying of your new flooring, it actually does make sense.<br /><br />Regards<br />MargaretMargaret Tannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07123830410502520003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-68587263383088130042010-06-23T14:12:54.795-06:002010-06-23T14:12:54.795-06:00TerryS - even in single POV stories, you have to d...TerryS - even in single POV stories, you have to deal with smooth transitions.Terry Odellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11610682530545306687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-23143483190842191422010-06-23T14:09:16.040-06:002010-06-23T14:09:16.040-06:00I don't have POV shifts but this is interestin...I don't have POV shifts but this is interesting. Always good to learn new things.Terry Stonecrophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03726985400500572770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-75483692010363076552010-06-23T12:01:35.825-06:002010-06-23T12:01:35.825-06:00Angel--thank goodness for crit partners who don...Angel--thank goodness for crit partners who don't know what's in your head. Until we can add ESP to our manuscripts, we have to keep it on the page.Terry Odellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11610682530545306687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-46606322063520014832010-06-23T10:42:30.642-06:002010-06-23T10:42:30.642-06:00I also have several POV shifts throughout my WIP a...I also have several POV shifts throughout my WIP and I agree, it is a challenge to avoid confusing the reader. Or so my critique partner tells me. LOL!<br /><br />This is a good post.<br /><br />ThanksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-57320620752009740612010-06-23T10:08:22.986-06:002010-06-23T10:08:22.986-06:00Carol - fresh eyes are always good.Carol - fresh eyes are always good.Terry Odellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11610682530545306687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-89238120687910205122010-06-23T09:16:28.767-06:002010-06-23T09:16:28.767-06:00Good comparisons. All the work in your house will ...Good comparisons. All the work in your house will be finished before you know it. If I mess up on this I have critique partners who are all over it. And me. They keep me on my toes.Carol Kilgorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15168273312704732896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-4431934177698837822010-06-23T08:45:03.366-06:002010-06-23T08:45:03.366-06:00Beth - so true. When offering crits to my group, ...Beth - so true. When offering crits to my group, I'd often say, "I need to know when I am."<br />And "as" does creep in there, doesn't it?Terry Odellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11610682530545306687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-58851562323729624132010-06-23T07:40:56.298-06:002010-06-23T07:40:56.298-06:00Excellent post and point. An editor told me years ...Excellent post and point. An editor told me years ago to be certain my characters were firmly grounded in who what where when at the start of each scene or chapter. I suppose why is also appropriate to work in there. :) But doing this in an entertaining and natural way that doesn't sound cheesy is the challenge. I have to watch not overusing 'As.' As Mary walked off the cliff after eating her lunch, etc...Beth Trisselhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13742049964476824594noreply@blogger.com