tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1211628671871017310.post5178093804217379696..comments2024-01-08T06:38:13.068-06:00Comments on Everything of Interest to a Romance Writer: Little Quotes that Talk BigEverything of Interest to a Romance Writerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11325200005671609112noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1211628671871017310.post-24665369834562764962010-12-27T19:42:11.610-06:002010-12-27T19:42:11.610-06:00Oops, I read that title wrong and changed "We...Oops, I read that title wrong and changed "Weapon" to "Woman." LOLEverything of Interest to a Romance Writerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11325200005671609112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1211628671871017310.post-89904382211838867222010-12-27T19:31:48.502-06:002010-12-27T19:31:48.502-06:00That does sound funny -- the quote use in the When...That does sound funny -- the quote use in the When A Man Loves A Woman book. What an original idea! <br /><br />One interesting marketing tip I read in an interview with Debbie Macomber talked about ways be a "value-added author" by giving something extra as a way to keep readers loyal. She included using a quote at the beginning of a chapter, or maps or recipes as examples of being a value-added author. Here's the interview: <br />http://www.wow-womenonwriting.com/28-FE3-DebbieMacomber.htmlEverything of Interest to a Romance Writerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11325200005671609112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1211628671871017310.post-80373933213175549942010-12-27T16:29:28.988-06:002010-12-27T16:29:28.988-06:00This might actually help me figure out my scenes w...This might actually help me figure out my scenes with my NaNo WIP. I kind of have a progression in mind, but maybe the quotes would clarify it even more.<br /><br />One of the funniest use of quotes was in a book by Toni McGee Causey, called When A Man Loves A Weapon. Each chapter started out with quotes about the heroine, only they were from current writers, as if they actually knew the character. Very funny.Donna Cummingshttp://www.allaboutthewriting.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1211628671871017310.post-60574288784774706862010-12-27T07:32:05.611-06:002010-12-27T07:32:05.611-06:00Donna, I agree that sometimes you might not know w...Donna, I agree that sometimes you might not know what the chapter is going to be about first so a quote would come in later. I think sometimes, because writing has so many layers, the appropriate quote more often comes somehwere in the middle of the process. How's that for a compromise? LOL For instance, when I was naming my scenes for my scene progress chart I could see the theme in the rough draft. Then it's a smaller step for finding the quote that expresses that theme more eloquently. Maybe I'll add a quote column to my chart. :)<br /><br />I'm glad you liked the quotes I've picked! :)Everything of Interest to a Romance Writerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11325200005671609112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1211628671871017310.post-84163609007119332512010-12-26T22:45:42.388-06:002010-12-26T22:45:42.388-06:00I like the thought of using quotes for my chapters...I like the thought of using quotes for my chapters, but I've never done it. I think I would probably do it after I've written the chapter, because I may not know what the chapter is going to be about first.<br /><br />I love books of quotations though. I've used them to come up with titles for my books, and while I'm searching I end up getting lost inside the book. It would be a lovely book to have on a desert island!<br /><br />I think the quotes you've picked are lovely ones, and really add to what I know about your story. :)Donna Cummingshttp://www.allaboutthewriting.comnoreply@blogger.com