tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8056815460076050228.post7818967501857714114..comments2023-11-22T06:35:25.251-05:00Comments on POE'S DEADLY DAUGHTERS: Crossing the LineJulia Buckleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10270211923343731659noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8056815460076050228.post-36825802595456748962012-07-25T13:16:47.386-04:002012-07-25T13:16:47.386-04:00Sheila, I agree with what you said. Often I have a...Sheila, I agree with what you said. Often I have a general idea in mind. "She's going to compromise her honesty," or "He's going to fail to recognize true friendship." Aren't editors who want everything spelled out a pain.<br /><br />Yes, Sandra, you do have the fallout to deal with, as well as what JJM said about moving along a progressive set of lines. Often Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8056815460076050228.post-66377382198855949622012-07-24T12:49:40.564-04:002012-07-24T12:49:40.564-04:00In a series, it's a progressive set of lines, ...In a series, it's a progressive set of lines, Sandra, until that final line is reached.<br /><br />Excellent article, Sharon. Gave me a lot to think about, thank you.JJMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13404985455733545060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8056815460076050228.post-63966492401043181052012-07-24T11:57:53.378-04:002012-07-24T11:57:53.378-04:00If the character crosses the line in one book, wha...If the character crosses the line in one book, what do you have to work with in subsequent books? The fallout?<br /><br />This concept perfectly fits stand-alone thrillers, which show a protagonist at the single most dramatic time of his/her life.Sandra Parshallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17403144248962124138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8056815460076050228.post-13204309871427433362012-07-24T07:10:16.291-04:002012-07-24T07:10:16.291-04:00The problem is somewhat different for those of us ...The problem is somewhat different for those of us who write ongoing (I hope!) series, in which you can't plan for a single critical turning point or final crisis. But even so, I think we want our characters to grow and learn through the course of the series, as any thinking person should do.<br /><br />And another issue is how to deal with an editor who wants everything spelled out, which Sheila Connollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05165644581595919711noreply@blogger.com