tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post7259278923612561566..comments2023-09-16T05:02:59.946-07:00Comments on Heroines with Hearts: Les MiserablesDebra St. Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07154130275058459169noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-88970315055697846332013-01-17T02:00:51.210-08:002013-01-17T02:00:51.210-08:00I think if you see scenes as a film, you're in...I think if you see scenes as a film, you're in danger of 'describing' it to the reader, rather than showing it through one of the character's eyes. Just my opinion, as I know everyone is different! Paula Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10040623635956769807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-37058398904383964922013-01-16T16:47:54.240-08:002013-01-16T16:47:54.240-08:00I've heard bad reviews, too. But the film won ...I've heard bad reviews, too. But the film won some Golden Globe awards. I tend to "see" scene as if they were films. Not sure if this is good or bad...Ana Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12325215832587691886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-5689521239588323892013-01-16T14:35:10.119-08:002013-01-16T14:35:10.119-08:00I've seen some negative reviews too, Jen, but ...I've seen some negative reviews too, Jen, but maybe the fact that I went to see it again today is evidence enough of my personal reaction! I think it's fantastic!<br /><br />Personally, I think there's a world of difference between a screenplay and a novel. In a screenplay you're relying on the camera to portray the setting, and the actors to portray the emotions. I've read some screenplays of 'The West Wing' and they are very 'flat' somehow. It took the skills of the actors to bring those scenes (and characters)to life. When writing a novel, we have to become the actor(s) to show the reactions/emotions etc, and also to show the setting through their eyes. Paula Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10040623635956769807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-73840458991374562492013-01-16T14:12:03.038-08:002013-01-16T14:12:03.038-08:00I'm glad you enjoyed the movie. I've heard...I'm glad you enjoyed the movie. I've heard such negative reviews here that I was afraid you'd be disappointed--I loved the show when I saw it on Broadway, but haven't had the time to go to the movies to see it. <br /><br />Someone once told me we have to be careful when we're writing books not to make it too much like a screenplay. I'm not sure their reasoning, and I don't know if I agree. I think the points you've enumerated are valid and make sense. If you can draw out the emotions, your reader will be more connected and enjoy the story more.JENNIFER WILCKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16218241106543538422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-2558789573804471252013-01-16T12:41:06.637-08:002013-01-16T12:41:06.637-08:00Debra, I think Les Mis is one of those musicals yo...Debra, I think Les Mis is one of those musicals you either love (almost geekily so in many cases!)or have no interest in!<br />Must admit I tend not to describe places (rooms or other settings) in my stories unless there is a specific need to do so. In my current WIP, the two characters were exploring an abandoned room, and in the first draft I was exploring it with them! Paula Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10040623635956769807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-34206550757424404292013-01-16T12:31:35.777-08:002013-01-16T12:31:35.777-08:00Paula,
I have to say, I don't have an interes...Paula,<br /><br />I have to say, I don't have an interest in that particular play or movie, but a friend of mine has already seen it three times and she and another friend have spent hours disecting movie versus play.<br /><br />That's great kudos to you on your scene. I know I tend to get caught up in writing what's happening and I forget to describe where my characters are at. I know what the 'background' looks like of course, I just need to remember to let the reader know!Debra St. Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07154130275058459169noreply@blogger.com