tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7071197508859706097.post4446268209637309904..comments2024-03-09T04:35:47.541-05:00Comments on How to Plan, Write, and Develop a Book: Being on the Radio--WNPR Helps Me Fall in Love with My Story AgainYour Book Starts Herehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07568469874356348872noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7071197508859706097.post-62477621114366268782010-03-31T23:12:28.512-04:002010-03-31T23:12:28.512-04:00Mary -
I'll run that scenario by my buddy who ...Mary -<br />I'll run that scenario by my buddy who is an accomplished professional pilot for his notions on the piloting aspects. The issues appear more pilot based than medical in the scenario you describe. May help to know what the character's intent is and the motivation. Can then give you the range of options.<br />Interestingly in a number of light aircraft crashes the problems are not over when they survived the crash and are on the ground. If injured or in remote, inaccessible country and inhospitable conditions the fun really begins.<br /><br />It sounds like this pilot has no intention of that occuring. Subterfuge and a plane crash! Are you turning loose your suspense/thriller persona?<br /><br />If you have a direct e-mail please let me know. Did not intend to clog up your site.<br /> Thanks - Tomtom combsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7071197508859706097.post-25694147478929113682010-03-31T19:58:05.557-04:002010-03-31T19:58:05.557-04:00What wonderful feedback, Barbara, of course I reme...What wonderful feedback, Barbara, of course I remember you. I'm thrilled you bought my novel and hope you enjoy it. Will work on the RSS feed...yes! Thanks so much for posting this.<br />MaryYour Book Starts Herehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07568469874356348872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7071197508859706097.post-14762152089836350652010-03-31T17:56:24.124-04:002010-03-31T17:56:24.124-04:00Mary, your interview let us in on how keenly you o...Mary, your interview let us in on how keenly you observe and understand your own process. Thank you. <br /><br />I love that your shared the exercise of putting unlikely objects together -- I heard Sue Monk Kidd speak and the same exercise produced the story line of her novel _The Mermaid Chair_.<br /><br />I haven't attended one of your classes at The Loft in at least 5 years, but I always look to see if you happen to be teaching a workshop when I will be in Minneapolis. (To jog your memory, I'm the one who put you onto _The Literary Life_ by Carolyn See.) I'm looking forward to reading your novel (and I just bought the last copy available at Amazon).<br /><br />I have one suggestion for your website -- how about an RSS feed button so I can follow you in real time on my news reader?<br /><br />All the best,<br />Barbara Nelson<br />PS. If you need a visual to remember me, my blog is at: www.outofmyshell.netAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7071197508859706097.post-70090526813258727342010-03-31T14:33:10.413-04:002010-03-31T14:33:10.413-04:00Thanks, Tom. Always a pleasure to have you in the...Thanks, Tom. Always a pleasure to have you in the class, and I hope many writers take advantage of your medical expertise in their books. Here's a question for you: how would a pilot crash a small plane in the mountains in late autumn and walk away and survive? For instance, someone who wanted to fake a crash but survive? That's the plot I'm working with--not an easy answer, I'm sure!Your Book Starts Herehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07568469874356348872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7071197508859706097.post-46890643070047989792010-03-31T14:00:04.074-04:002010-03-31T14:00:04.074-04:00Mary -
Just attended your Loft workshop on 'se...Mary -<br />Just attended your Loft workshop on 'self-editing' after attending same titled offering a few months back. Same title - different content. Both were excellent. The course was very dynamic and it seemed you let the writer's needs dictate where the discussion and instruction went; very valuable. <br />I had a more directed focus as I recently completed my first draft and was looking for timely help in approaching revision. The course exceeded my hopes.<br />Multiple practical suggestions woven among enlightening discussion on the conceptual framework of content, structure and language. I reviewed my notes and was impressed to find a large number of useful, significant tips that I have not come across elsewhere. Great course. Your offerings are, by a considerable margin, the most effective learning sessions I have participated in. Thanks.<br /><br />Regarding my offer to provide you medical guidance/input to assist you in your writing - would love to do it. No strings attached. If you felt the information I provided you was of value perhaps you might review some portion of my writing as you do as part of your "How to...Book" Loft offering.<br />You mentioned a plane crash as an element of your story. I'd be happy to talk with you about the event and the possible physical, medical and emotional consequences of such a traumatic event.<br />Generally aircraft crashes are commercial, militry or private. Fatalities are common. the spectrum of injuries varies quite a bit by crash type. Private aircraft crashes have a wide range and , in some respects, offer the greatest range of story potential. Injuries range from the life threatening to the trivial with large potential for post-traumatic physical and emotional consequences. Pilot error is a frequent final assessment of causation and this can have major impact on survivors and families.<br />The medical aspects are interesting and dramatic/spectacular.<br />All of the above provides grist for the fertile writer's mind.<br />If you are inclined happy to discuss air crash or other with you on the phone. No obligation...I enjoy the process and have had very positive feedback from the writers i have interfaced with.<br />You can use any of this you want for a post but i was not aware of a direct e-mail so forwarded on from your weekly. Congrats on NPR and what i considered a hugely successful workshop.<br /> Tom 763 442 0291tom combsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7071197508859706097.post-14704398274214508482010-03-29T16:50:40.607-04:002010-03-29T16:50:40.607-04:00Thanks, Lynn! I was pretty pleased with it too. ...Thanks, Lynn! I was pretty pleased with it too. I'm so glad the exercises are helpful.Your Book Starts Herehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07568469874356348872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7071197508859706097.post-14724564743144822432010-03-29T16:09:30.732-04:002010-03-29T16:09:30.732-04:00I thought your interview was fantastic. And again,...I thought your interview was fantastic. And again, love all the exercises you share. They are so helpful. Thanks for sharing.Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05296300032567383021noreply@blogger.com