tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765423674299337418.post8886807830682842784..comments2023-07-15T07:05:07.687-04:00Comments on PW Creighton: The Surveillance Report: The Objective StruggleAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01046515540256155412noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765423674299337418.post-50145279337790474722011-05-26T11:40:06.456-04:002011-05-26T11:40:06.456-04:00Jill, that's exactly it. It's almost like ...Jill, that's exactly it. It's almost like a pre-flight check list. If it isn't checked off then you may crash. Thank you for the comment!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01046515540256155412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765423674299337418.post-5838852709644979072011-05-25T16:52:37.509-04:002011-05-25T16:52:37.509-04:00Yeah, before each scene I figure out the objective...Yeah, before each scene I figure out the objective. What is supposed to happen? How will it further the story? Sometimes I have to admit when a scene's objective isn't very strong and beef it up.Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765423674299337418.post-21329613527034024392011-05-25T12:31:22.068-04:002011-05-25T12:31:22.068-04:00Jacqvern, thank you for the comment! It is a very ...Jacqvern, thank you for the comment! It is a very strong piece of a narrative and far too often writers forget to actually give every element an objective to accomplish.<br /><br />Natalie, Bob is definitely hitting the nail on the head. I prefer to think of the elements as having a series of objectives. When the objective is reached, when and where. Accomplish the objective and there is no question left unanswered. Thanks for stopping by!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01046515540256155412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765423674299337418.post-73534709280019923232011-05-24T21:52:21.555-04:002011-05-24T21:52:21.555-04:00Great point! I loved what Bob Mayer said in a Warr...Great point! I loved what Bob Mayer said in a Warrior Writer Workshop. He advised writing your kernel idea somewhere visible to where you write. I keep mine on a hot pink sticky note taped to the left of my desk. My mess of notes goes on the right... Great topic as always!Natalie C. Markeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02072742456716618116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765423674299337418.post-3838618262629009142011-05-24T15:41:51.898-04:002011-05-24T15:41:51.898-04:00Interesting post :)
Well, tough stuff. A general...Interesting post :)<br /><br />Well, tough stuff. A general objective (or goal) for the book and specific objectives for tha chapters and for each scene. Not to say about the characters.<br /><br />The objective issue is what answers the "WHY" questions, which should be anticipated before the readers ask them. <br /><br />A table is needed (I use Excel) to establish objectives and follow them up. Are they clearly defined? Do they work? Are they achieved in a satisfactory manner? Etc.<br /><br />Thank you for the post :)Jacqvernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17010653576746198205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765423674299337418.post-43873211140405548442011-05-24T14:19:31.500-04:002011-05-24T14:19:31.500-04:00Michele, thanks for the comment. That's a grea...Michele, thanks for the comment. That's a great way of putting it, 'choppy books.' It's not necessarily the transitions that catch you so much as answering 'what was the point of that?' If the audience can answer that question for each element there won't be a frustrating finish.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01046515540256155412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765423674299337418.post-5211027481252599662011-05-24T12:03:50.350-04:002011-05-24T12:03:50.350-04:00Ugh, the old "failure to deliver." The w...Ugh, the old "failure to deliver." The worst thing about this is making a reader mad. Sometimes they feel duped out of their precious time. We NEVER want that. My overall objective is to tell the story seamlessly. I hate choppy books, so with that in mind, I'm always concerned with transitions and one point leading logically to the next. Another great post, PW!Michele Shawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16768815750264631798noreply@blogger.com