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Comment on Successful middle-grade fantasies: how closely do they stick to plot-structure formulas? by admin

admin — Sat, 04 May 2013 07:30:25 +0000

I’m so glad you found the information useful. Not too long ago, I participated in a Writers Digest “plot boot camp,” which I also found useful. Plotting isn’t easy . . . Good luck to you!

Comment on Successful middle-grade fantasies: how closely do they stick to plot-structure formulas? by A. B. Harms

A. B. Harms — Wed, 01 May 2013 17:17:23 +0000

Thanks a lot for spelling out the structure points like this! I’m struggling to find out where my story is lacking and I think I’ll be able to get back on track now.

Comment on Middle-grade fantasy review: Savvy, by Ingrid Law by Savvy by Ingrid Law — Audiobook Edition | The Lemon-Squash Book Club

Savvy by Ingrid Law — Audiobook Edition | The Lemon-Squash Book Club — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 06:49:43 +0000

[...] a conservative but very detailed review, visit Kimberly Lyn Kane’s blog. For another take on Savvy, check out another review on Librarian Tells [...]

Comment on Review: The Wee Free Men by Terry Pratchett by admin

admin — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 18:25:43 +0000

Thanks for the kind and encouraging note, Laura. I’m so glad you found the review helpful! Kim

Comment on Review: The Wee Free Men by Terry Pratchett by Laura Duggan

Laura Duggan — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 02:20:35 +0000

Hi Kim, I just want to thank you for such a clear and organized review of this book. I am about to review it on my own website, and I was looking for age recommendations. I found your review very thorough and helpful. Thanks for the great insights. Laura

Comment on About the hook at the beginning of the book by KimGM

KimGM — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 20:18:26 +0000

For me, the opening paragraphs aren’t always what determines if I’ll continue reading. I’ve read books where the opening paragraphs are slow but the second chapter is where the story really begins to interest me. I’ve also read books where I didn’t feel emotionally engaged until almost page 50. I think it depends on the mood of the reader. But there are some things I expect in the first chapter–to be introduced to at least two of the main characters and to feel like I am introduced to the setting in a way that I can visualize it.

Comment on Successful middle-grade fantasies: how closely do they stick to plot-structure formulas? by Plot structure review: The Wee Free Men | KimberlyLynKane.com

Plot structure review: The Wee Free Men | KimberlyLynKane.com — Sun, 20 Jan 2013 17:27:39 +0000

[...] About a month ago I decided to analyze the structure of the books I review on this blog as one of a number of steps I’m taking to improve my writing. I’ve been using thriller writer Larry Brooks’ four-part plot structure as a guideline. You can read a summary of that structure here. [...]

Comment on Review: The Wee Free Men by Terry Pratchett by Plot structure review: The Wee Free Men | KimberlyLynKane.com

Plot structure review: The Wee Free Men | KimberlyLynKane.com — Sun, 20 Jan 2013 17:11:28 +0000

[...] of writing a review this Sunday, I spent my day analyzing the structure of The Wee Free Men, a book I reviewed several weeks [...]

Comment on Review: The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan by Successful middle-grade fantasies: how close do they stick to plot-structure formulas? | KimberlyLynKane.com

Sun, 30 Dec 2012 09:31:45 +0000

[...] structure-mapped one book so far: The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan. (You can read my review here.) As usual, it took me donkey’s years, but I’ve learned a lot. The Lightning Thief [...]

Comment on What’s with all the dead parents in middle-grade fantasy? by admin

admin — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 22:07:03 +0000

Thanks for the comment, Kim! I think those fairytales left their mark on a lot of us.