Comments on: Writing Secrets from a Television Great

By: dholcomb1

dholcomb1 — Mon, 25 Sep 2017 04:02:17 +0000

loved his shows!

the 3-act structure makes sense

so many writers influence me...one even graced me with kindness today, one-on-one

denise

By: kourtneyheintz2

kourtneyheintz2 — Fri, 22 Sep 2017 18:08:50 +0000

Love this post! Thank you. Your summary of the three act structure really helped drive it home. I love the idea of seeing things from the antagonist's POV too. Thanks!

By: Francelia Belton (@FranceliaBelton)

Francelia Belton (@FranceliaBelton) — Fri, 22 Sep 2017 06:06:18 +0000

Thanks for this blog post, Jenny. Stephen Cannell is someone I always looked up to for his prolific output. I forgot for awhile, but now I am reminded to get back to it! I've got a lot of catching up to do. 😉

By: barbdelong

barbdelong — Fri, 22 Sep 2017 02:22:36 +0000

In reply to Jenny Hansen. I'll bring it for sure!

By: Jenny Hansen

Jenny Hansen — Fri, 22 Sep 2017 01:48:23 +0000

In reply to christopherlentzauthor. We all have learning to do!! But my God, is this man awesome. :-)

By: Jenny Hansen

Jenny Hansen — Fri, 22 Sep 2017 01:47:46 +0000

In reply to carrienichols. You are so welcome, Carrie! And yes, non-linear writing is often the pits because you get jealous of all your linear pals. But it's also super fun because you aren't so hemmed in by structure on the first pass.

By: Jenny Hansen

Jenny Hansen — Fri, 22 Sep 2017 01:31:11 +0000

In reply to anneclermont. It's easy to get lost in there, isn't it? I just spent 15 minutes there myself. I'm so glad to have inspired you! That makes my day. :-)

By: christopherlentzauthor

christopherlentzauthor — Fri, 22 Sep 2017 00:07:09 +0000

Jenny, thanks for the inspiration! Looks like I have some learning to do...from a master! Sounds like he left quite an impression and legacy.

By: carrienichols

carrienichols — Thu, 21 Sep 2017 19:37:13 +0000

Thank you for this blog post (love Stephen) and especially for confessing you're not a linear writer. I'm not either! I wish I was because it would make my writing life much easier.

By: anneclermont

anneclermont — Thu, 21 Sep 2017 15:53:11 +0000

I spent half the morning perusing his site, reading, and watching his videos yesterday. Thank you so much for this blog and for introducing me to him! I'm already inspired to keep going!