Comments on: Writing Fiction: Which comes first, Plot or Character? http://www.cuckleburr.com/writing-fiction-which-comes-first-plot-or-character Created by writers, for writers. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:26:54 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Aries http://www.cuckleburr.com/writing-fiction-which-comes-first-plot-or-character/comment-page-1#comment-920 Aries Tue, 08 Dec 2009 03:39:30 +0000 http://www.cuckleburr.com/?p=1290#comment-920 I think character development is more important than the plot. Yes, the plot shows their character, but a good plot with shallow characters gets put back on the shelf. Also, a simple plot can be more than made up by having a good cast of characters, same wont work in reverse though. I can put money on saying your book will be well worth a read. I think character development is more important than the plot. Yes, the plot shows their character, but a good plot with shallow characters gets put back on the shelf. Also, a simple plot can be more than made up by having a good cast of characters, same wont work in reverse though.

I can put money on saying your book will be well worth a read.

]]> By: Alexis Walker http://www.cuckleburr.com/writing-fiction-which-comes-first-plot-or-character/comment-page-1#comment-857 Alexis Walker Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:13:49 +0000 http://www.cuckleburr.com/?p=1290#comment-857 Kathryne, I love your books so however you do it, don't stop. I'm still finding my best practice when it comes to writing a novel. I'm getting close, but it seems similar to yours. I can't plot or I lose the characters' depth, but if I do only characterization, then I end up throwing out pages of uneeded scenes. Still, I'm getting closer to what works and it's great to hear what works for you. It's sort of a pinch of this and a dash of that :-) Can't wait for the new book to come out! Kathryne, I love your books so however you do it, don’t stop. I’m still finding my best practice when it comes to writing a novel. I’m getting close, but it seems similar to yours. I can’t plot or I lose the characters’ depth, but if I do only characterization, then I end up throwing out pages of uneeded scenes. Still, I’m getting closer to what works and it’s great to hear what works for you. It’s sort of a pinch of this and a dash of that :-) Can’t wait for the new book to come out!

]]> By: Pat Cochran http://www.cuckleburr.com/writing-fiction-which-comes-first-plot-or-character/comment-page-1#comment-856 Pat Cochran Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:08:06 +0000 http://www.cuckleburr.com/?p=1290#comment-856 I love the idea of your characters taking over and guiding the direction of the story! They could make their version great fun for everyone! I look forward to securing a copy of "My Unfair Lady" upon its release. Pat Cochran I love the idea of your characters taking over and guiding the direction of the story! They could
make their version great fun for everyone! I look forward to securing a copy of “My Unfair Lady”
upon its release.

Pat Cochran

]]> By: Laska Leopoldo http://www.cuckleburr.com/writing-fiction-which-comes-first-plot-or-character/comment-page-1#comment-855 Laska Leopoldo Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:44:28 +0000 http://www.cuckleburr.com/?p=1290#comment-855 Like always, I am excited to read this book! I tried my hand at writing, but I can come up with great ideas, but actually getting them to come out on paper.. not so great. Like always, I am excited to read this book! I tried my hand at writing, but I can come up with great ideas, but actually getting them to come out on paper.. not so great.

]]> By: Laurie Schnebly Campbell http://www.cuckleburr.com/writing-fiction-which-comes-first-plot-or-character/comment-page-1#comment-853 Laurie Schnebly Campbell Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:31:07 +0000 http://www.cuckleburr.com/?p=1290#comment-853 Kathryne, I'm right there with you on thinking it makes sense to pick the plot first -- it works so WELL in your books! And I'm betting that you're even better at coming up with characters than you are with plots, because you know you can always create a character to suit any plot you come up with. Someone who's stronger at plotting than at characterization would probably want to go the other way, getting the hard part over with first so it can be shored up with the part that comes naturally. I love the part about where the magic happens...and can't wait to watch it unfold! Kathryne, I’m right there with you on thinking it makes sense to pick the plot first — it works so WELL in your books!

And I’m betting that you’re even better at coming up with characters than you are with plots, because you know you can always create a character to suit any plot you come up with. Someone who’s stronger at plotting than at characterization would probably want to go the other way, getting the hard part over with first so it can be shored up with the part that comes naturally.

I love the part about where the magic happens…and can’t wait to watch it unfold!

]]> By: ~*Jessica Rabbit*~ http://www.cuckleburr.com/writing-fiction-which-comes-first-plot-or-character/comment-page-1#comment-852 ~*Jessica Rabbit*~ Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:35:12 +0000 http://www.cuckleburr.com/?p=1290#comment-852 I am so glad I did not go visit my brother Kathryne,lol keep that between us,I love hearing how other authors put their sotries together.For me I honestly just start from the beginning because it all unravels like a movie in my mind,and don't you just hate when you catch a movie in the middle?Anyways,I follow and meet the characters as it moves along,and almost always never know how it is going to end until it does.Sometimes I sit here typing and something in 'my movie' happens and I'll just stop and burst out laughing,or feel like crying or even rabbit kicking the computer in the face.I know it's not the computers fault.But I can't change what happens,okay I can but to me if it happens then there's a reason why it happend,of course I do make a few minor adjustments here and there if it doesn't make the best of sense.LOL. Loved your article,I'm even more anxious to read one of your books now. :) I am so glad I did not go visit my brother Kathryne,lol keep that between us,I love hearing how other authors put their sotries together.For me I honestly just start from the beginning because it all unravels like a movie in my mind,and don’t you just hate when you catch a movie in the middle?Anyways,I follow and meet the characters as it moves along,and almost always never know how it is going to end until it does.Sometimes I sit here typing and something in ‘my movie’ happens and I’ll just stop and burst out laughing,or feel like crying or even rabbit kicking the computer in the face.I know it’s not the computers fault.But I can’t change what happens,okay I can but to me if it happens then there’s a reason why it happend,of course I do make a few minor adjustments here and there if it doesn’t make the best of sense.LOL.

Loved your article,I’m even more anxious to read one of your books now. :)

]]> By: Kathryne Kennedy http://www.cuckleburr.com/writing-fiction-which-comes-first-plot-or-character/comment-page-1#comment-850 Kathryne Kennedy Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:01:11 +0000 http://www.cuckleburr.com/?p=1290#comment-850 Great to hear, Varina. Thank you for leaving a comment!! Great to hear, Varina. Thank you for leaving a comment!!

]]> By: Kathryne Kennedy http://www.cuckleburr.com/writing-fiction-which-comes-first-plot-or-character/comment-page-1#comment-849 Kathryne Kennedy Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:14:44 +0000 http://www.cuckleburr.com/?p=1290#comment-849 My apologies for not replying earlier. My computer had a glitch. :} Theresa N.: Thanks so much for your lovely comment. Great to hear that my writing process works for you! Carol Luciano: It was my pleasure, and I thank you for reading. Joan Woods: Glad to hear you agree. :} Thank you for such a kind comment. Tamsyn T: I'm glad you enjoyed the article. Again, thanks so much! Erin: Good to see you here! Great to know you're looking forward to the book! My best to all of you, Kathryne My apologies for not replying earlier. My computer had a glitch. :}
Theresa N.: Thanks so much for your lovely comment. Great to hear that my writing process works for you!
Carol Luciano: It was my pleasure, and I thank you for reading.
Joan Woods: Glad to hear you agree. :} Thank you for such a kind comment.
Tamsyn T: I’m glad you enjoyed the article. Again, thanks so much!
Erin: Good to see you here! Great to know you’re looking forward to the book!
My best to all of you,
Kathryne

]]> By: Varina M. http://www.cuckleburr.com/writing-fiction-which-comes-first-plot-or-character/comment-page-1#comment-848 Varina M. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:13:36 +0000 http://www.cuckleburr.com/?p=1290#comment-848 Thoughtful and interesting. Thoughtful and interesting.

]]> By: Erin Quinn http://www.cuckleburr.com/writing-fiction-which-comes-first-plot-or-character/comment-page-1#comment-846 Erin Quinn Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:37:46 +0000 http://www.cuckleburr.com/?p=1290#comment-846 Hi Kathryne, great article! I say you're breaking all the right rules because I love your books. Can't wait for my copy of MY UNFAIR LADY to arrive! Hi Kathryne, great article! I say you’re breaking all the right rules because I love your books. Can’t wait for my copy of MY UNFAIR LADY to arrive!

]]> By: Kathryne Kennedy http://www.cuckleburr.com/writing-fiction-which-comes-first-plot-or-character/comment-page-1#comment-845 Kathryne Kennedy Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:39:10 +0000 http://www.cuckleburr.com/?p=1290#comment-845 It's my absolute pleasure. Thanks so much for having me here! Kathryne It’s my absolute pleasure. Thanks so much for having me here!
Kathryne

]]> By: Tamsyn T. http://www.cuckleburr.com/writing-fiction-which-comes-first-plot-or-character/comment-page-1#comment-844 Tamsyn T. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:22:47 +0000 http://www.cuckleburr.com/?p=1290#comment-844 Thanks for the insight on how your write. It is really interesting to know how a story gets told. The Unfair Lady sounds like a good read. Congrats on your release! Tamsyn Thanks for the insight on how your write. It is really interesting to know how a story gets told. The Unfair Lady sounds like a good read. Congrats on your release!
Tamsyn

]]> By: Joan Woods http://www.cuckleburr.com/writing-fiction-which-comes-first-plot-or-character/comment-page-1#comment-843 Joan Woods Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:58:53 +0000 http://www.cuckleburr.com/?p=1290#comment-843 Loved the article. I don't think it should matter which comes first. Plot or character. That should be the writer's choice. Read the excerpt on My Unfair Lady. Hope to read the book soon. Loved the article. I don’t think it should matter which comes first. Plot or character. That should be the writer’s choice. Read the excerpt on My Unfair Lady. Hope to read the book soon.

]]> By: Carol Luciano http://www.cuckleburr.com/writing-fiction-which-comes-first-plot-or-character/comment-page-1#comment-842 Carol Luciano Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:02:41 +0000 http://www.cuckleburr.com/?p=1290#comment-842 I enjoyed reading your post. I'm not a writer but for some reason I think I'd probably have to have my plot first. I love the blurb for My Unfair Lady. Can't wait to read it. Thanks for sharing Kathryne. Carol L. I enjoyed reading your post. I’m not a writer but for some reason I think I’d probably have to have my plot first. I love the blurb for My Unfair Lady. Can’t wait to read it. Thanks for sharing Kathryne.
Carol L.

]]> By: Theresa N http://www.cuckleburr.com/writing-fiction-which-comes-first-plot-or-character/comment-page-1#comment-841 Theresa N Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:02:52 +0000 http://www.cuckleburr.com/?p=1290#comment-841 The whole writting process is amazing to me. Your books are great so I think how you do it works well for you. The whole writting process is amazing to me. Your books are great so I think how you do it works well for you.

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