tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3228061546320890543.post8504750346505846385..comments2024-01-05T05:25:41.644-05:00Comments on Writing Fiction Right from novelist Gail Gaymer Martin: Part I What is a suspense novel?Gail Gaymer Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12299564615451895559noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3228061546320890543.post-49269987356885779472011-11-30T05:50:40.304-05:002011-11-30T05:50:40.304-05:00Great post. Thanks for it!Great post. Thanks for it!resume writing servicehttp://grandresume.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3228061546320890543.post-31692443227064310682011-07-11T13:21:03.794-04:002011-07-11T13:21:03.794-04:00You're welcome, Fiona. I'm glad you found...You're welcome, Fiona. I'm glad you found this article helpful.<br /><br />GailGail Gaymer Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12299564615451895559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3228061546320890543.post-6701377424136913672011-07-11T11:57:20.148-04:002011-07-11T11:57:20.148-04:00Thank you so much for this! I have been struggling...Thank you so much for this! I have been struggling to categorise my book and after reading this explanation realise that it is a suspense. I really appreciate you providing this material. Thanks again.Fionahttp://www.thecraftywriter.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3228061546320890543.post-35280229017135434952010-08-22T18:39:50.310-04:002010-08-22T18:39:50.310-04:00Hi AZCAWriter - You asked: " Some writers mak...Hi AZCAWriter - You asked: " Some writers make no distinction between suspense and thrillers. Do you see a difference?"<br /><br />Certainly a thriller is a form of suspensr, but suspense depends on the unexpected and not on action. Suspense can be psychological (think of Hannable Lector) while a thriller depends on continual action with little time to take a breath. One thing is nagging the protagonist and another dramatic incident falls on him too. It's an unending dramatic move from one problem to another - and often the stakes are extrtemely high -- not just a person involved by a large city, a nation or the world. To me that's one of the biggest differences. <br /><br />GailGail Gaymer Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12299564615451895559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3228061546320890543.post-45826097960608004182010-08-22T18:12:26.862-04:002010-08-22T18:12:26.862-04:00I just read this first part and as an aspiring sus...I just read this first part and as an aspiring suspense writer I found yours was the best definition I've read so far! Thanks.<br /><br />I'd like to ask a question. Some writers make no distinction between suspense and thrillers. Do you see a difference?AZCAWriterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07938340151778557188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3228061546320890543.post-85882560203521153872010-07-31T09:59:45.069-04:002010-07-31T09:59:45.069-04:00Barbara - Thanks so very much for your kind words....Barbara - Thanks so very much for your kind words. I was an educator for years and loved teaching. . .but writing is in my blood and that means so much to me. So putting the two together--teaching writing--is amazing and when I add the third cord, my faith, then it's perfect.<br /><br />Wishing you many blessings and thanks again. <br /><br />GailGail Gaymer Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12299564615451895559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3228061546320890543.post-32770694295917806442010-07-31T04:35:21.321-04:002010-07-31T04:35:21.321-04:00Gail, I really appreciate your blog. I have been ...Gail, I really appreciate your blog. I have been following your helpful posts for quite some time. Your abilities as an educator and expert writer prove invaluable for aspiring novelists. Thanks for your encouragement!Barbara Parentinihttp://www.barbaraparentini.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3228061546320890543.post-9722798220298628142010-06-30T11:03:06.859-04:002010-06-30T11:03:06.859-04:00Uchenna - Writing is a lonely business and is not ...Uchenna - Writing is a lonely business and is not easy. Although we might have talent, to be published, we must polish the talent and hone it until it's as close to perfect as we can get it. This means a lot of study. When I began writing, I purchased books and magazines about writing. I joined a writers group and a professional organization. I went to conferences for writers and talked with published authors. I got involved in a critique group where I could send others my work and they would comment and make suggestions. This is how I learned to be a writer. By doing these things, you connect with published authors and can learn. This is why I began this blog. I had nothing like this when I began to write fiction in 1997. This month my 44th novel has been released. It's an amazing career, but it has taken sacrifice and tremendous effort with my nose to the computer all day long sometimes 7 days a week. I love to share what I've learned about writing. It's even better when you can attend workshops and conferences and hear first hand what writers have to say. Wishing you blessings.<br /><br />GailGail Gaymer Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12299564615451895559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3228061546320890543.post-69013045333422786972010-06-30T10:28:10.844-04:002010-06-30T10:28:10.844-04:00You give very insightful explanations. I really ne...You give very insightful explanations. I really need help with my writing. I used to write frequently when I was a child and every time I looked back at it, I thought it was pretty good. But now, I am very conscious about my writing, and because of the many rejection I have recieved, I get so worried about making it good enough. And then it becomes stressful, and then I give up. <br />I don't know what to do, but it seems like my tact in writing is dissipating slowly. What can I do? Thanks.Uchennanoreply@blogger.com