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The Art of Misdirection28 total reviews
Comment from Pearl Edwards
Some great tips on what readers are looking for in a good story. How ro keep them interested till the last page. I know as a reader I do not want to work out the plot too early. Well written G, thanks for sharing your knowledge with us all. Cheers
Valda
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2023
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Some great tips on what readers are looking for in a good story. How ro keep them interested till the last page. I know as a reader I do not want to work out the plot too early. Well written G, thanks for sharing your knowledge with us all. Cheers
Valda
Comment Written 02-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2023
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Many thank for reading and reviewing. Much appreciated, as always. G
Comment from Carol Hillebrenner
This is well organized and a very good lesson in writing that will help all of us with our writing. The best line is at the end. Be sure all the threads are tied up.
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2023
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This is well organized and a very good lesson in writing that will help all of us with our writing. The best line is at the end. Be sure all the threads are tied up.
Comment Written 01-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2023
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Many thank, Carol. G
Comment from Mary Shifman
This is a great article and very informative. It's true that a story needs to be logical and make sense, as well as true to the characters. As a reader,I have a pet peeve. It bugs me when a writer pulls some totally unknown character out of thin air to be the villain. I hope you'll write more articles such as this one. I very much enjoyed it.
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2023
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This is a great article and very informative. It's true that a story needs to be logical and make sense, as well as true to the characters. As a reader,I have a pet peeve. It bugs me when a writer pulls some totally unknown character out of thin air to be the villain. I hope you'll write more articles such as this one. I very much enjoyed it.
Comment Written 01-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2023
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Many thanks for the great response to this piece. Yeah, I get that. Misdirection is one thing but there has to be a logic to it and hints. G
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You are welcome.
Comment from jmdg1954
Your post as an educational treat for us is invaluable (I think I used this word correctly). Not only did you explain the points, you provided examples.
Thank you for taking time to share this with us.
Cheers. John
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2023
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Your post as an educational treat for us is invaluable (I think I used this word correctly). Not only did you explain the points, you provided examples.
Thank you for taking time to share this with us.
Cheers. John
Comment Written 01-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2023
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Many thanks for the great response, John. G
Comment from dmt1967
These are really good points and, in my trilogy, I have tried misdirection. It is the balance i am a bit worried about lol. Again, great piece. Thank you for sharing and have a great day.
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2023
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These are really good points and, in my trilogy, I have tried misdirection. It is the balance i am a bit worried about lol. Again, great piece. Thank you for sharing and have a great day.
Comment Written 01-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2023
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The balance is always the tricky thing, and it's difficult to please people. lol Much appreciated. G
Comment from JT traveller
Thankyou so much for the lesson. I shall file this one away for my next attempt at writing a book, or perhaps improving the one I am currently writing.
What a generous person you are to share these handy hints with all of us.
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2023
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Thankyou so much for the lesson. I shall file this one away for my next attempt at writing a book, or perhaps improving the one I am currently writing.
What a generous person you are to share these handy hints with all of us.
Comment Written 31-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2023
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Much appreciated. GMG
Comment from jacquelyn popp
Great essay. Thank you for sharing. I found this quite interesting to read, and full of great information. I usually don't read too many stories, but have started lately, and this will be useful in my reading different story posts her on this site. I enjoyed this piece.
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2023
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Great essay. Thank you for sharing. I found this quite interesting to read, and full of great information. I usually don't read too many stories, but have started lately, and this will be useful in my reading different story posts her on this site. I enjoyed this piece.
Comment Written 31-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2023
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I started on the site as a poet but mainly write prose now myself. Many thanks. GMG
Comment from BethShelby
Thank you for sharing all this information about how to keep the reader engaged and anxious to turn the next page. It is interesting that we as readers enjoy it when the story keeps us guessing and takes us in unexpected directions, but we aren't so fond of having that happen in our real life experiences.
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2023
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Thank you for sharing all this information about how to keep the reader engaged and anxious to turn the next page. It is interesting that we as readers enjoy it when the story keeps us guessing and takes us in unexpected directions, but we aren't so fond of having that happen in our real life experiences.
Comment Written 31-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2023
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Much appreciated. G
Comment from Shirley E Kennedy
A well written, interesting and educational examination of the sometimes overlooked or missing elements of story.
As an emerging writer it can seem a task too insurmountable and so many give up the quest.
Thank you for offering some light on this topic.
Blessings
Shirley
reply by the author on 31-Jan-2023
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A well written, interesting and educational examination of the sometimes overlooked or missing elements of story.
As an emerging writer it can seem a task too insurmountable and so many give up the quest.
Thank you for offering some light on this topic.
Blessings
Shirley
Comment Written 30-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 31-Jan-2023
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Many thanks, Shirley. G
Comment from prettybluebirds
I have started reading stories and then given up in disgust when things drag on too long or are plainly confusing. I do love good stories with surprise endings if they are done right.
reply by the author on 31-Jan-2023
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I have started reading stories and then given up in disgust when things drag on too long or are plainly confusing. I do love good stories with surprise endings if they are done right.
Comment Written 30-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 31-Jan-2023
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Much appreciated. GMG