tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post2696923684955005437..comments2024-03-25T22:38:39.934-07:00Comments on THERESA'S TALES: Resolutions and HumorTheresa Milsteinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-87318945644210684432011-04-24T07:18:11.833-07:002011-04-24T07:18:11.833-07:00I feel like I can't be funny on purpose, but i...I feel like I can't be funny on purpose, but if I just try to write naturally, funny stuff often just kinda happens.<br /><br />I'm starting up a 'Critiquing and Supportive Crusaders' program, where participants in the Second Crusade can find other writers to exchange critiques with or form supportive critiquing circles. If you're interested, come by <a href="http://kelworthfiles.wordpress.com/critiquing-crusaders/" rel="nofollow">The Kelworth Files</a> to check it out!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-84766596638706289292011-04-21T06:06:06.033-07:002011-04-21T06:06:06.033-07:00@ Rosie C, A to Z seems to be frazzling many blogg...@ Rosie C, A to Z seems to be frazzling many bloggers. If you're interested, E-mail me on Facebook because that's where I set it up. Maybe next year I'll do something through the blog. Just have to figure out how.<br /><br />I'm surprised you struggle putting humor in your work because you have a strong, humorous voice when blogging and e-mailing. <br /><br />Yeah, combine April with August!<br /><br />@ Carol, I agree. It's hard to read hundreds of pages that are only somber. And I think if art is going to reflect life, we need a little humor. <br /><br />@ Lydia K, how cool you're trying to add humor. It's good to stretch ourselves as writers. And as people.<br /><br />@ Nutschell, I did this as a Facebook notebook page, and sent it to a dozen friends. I didn't try to do it on the blog. But now I see that it could be a good challenge here. <br /><br />Maybe I'll make it a blogfest that people can sign up for. People wouldn't have to post on their own blogs, but 3 times I could post on it, and peopel could comment to start, halfway through, and at the end of the month. We can see what worked and what didn't.<br /><br />@ Medeia, I haven't read a traditional mystery in a long time. The challenges are definitely challenging me as a writer and reader!<br /><br />@ L'Aussie, I'm impressed with all the people who try NaNo, especially the ones who succeed. Too intense for me!<br /><br />I did like Pride and Prejudice. It's just slow for the fist 100 pages compared with what's published now. But don't ask me my opinion about Edward and friends or I may rant.<br /><br />@ Deniz, are we Facebook friends? If so, jump on the challenge there by sending me an e-mail on FB. I think I'll do this challenge on the blog next year. You can see my note to Nutschell in this comments section for details.<br /><br />@ Sharon, from reading your query, I cal tell you have some humor in your book. The MC has a great voice.<br /><br />@ Lynda, that's what I do too. My stories have a dark aspect, but I like to lighten things up here and there or have a wry look at things, just like in real life.<br /><br />@ Madeleine, that's an excellent goal! Are you submitting short stories? Good luck!Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-8182682057379938832011-04-21T00:04:37.346-07:002011-04-21T00:04:37.346-07:00Good luck with your resolutions/goals. I guess one...Good luck with your resolutions/goals. I guess one of mine is to get at least one piece of fiction published this year. :O)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-31367266984507116872011-04-20T23:56:13.069-07:002011-04-20T23:56:13.069-07:00that literary challenge sounds great. You seem to ...that literary challenge sounds great. You seem to be doing well with it too. <br /><br />I don't write funny stories but I do try to inject a little humour here n there to lighten the mood.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-86243156394803624312011-04-20T20:23:24.679-07:002011-04-20T20:23:24.679-07:00I'm finishing up a chapter book that I've ...I'm finishing up a chapter book that I've been working on for a while. I've had a couple people review it. It made Lenny laugh out loud in one spot. :) So I guess I'm using some humor in my writing.Sharon K. Mayhewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07799235347319851345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-22852977071260603702011-04-20T16:39:26.116-07:002011-04-20T16:39:26.116-07:00Oh! I missed this challenge! I'd love to play ...Oh! I missed this challenge! I'd love to play too. And I've even done half of April's - I've read a collection of PG Wodehouse short stories. Hmm, now I have to write something humourous? Oh dear...Deniz Bevanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17134553551048836979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-20585568374972811262011-04-20T15:46:01.410-07:002011-04-20T15:46:01.410-07:00Hi Theresa. I love humour and I think even the mos...Hi Theresa. I love humour and I think even the most serious story can be lifted with a bit of humour in the right place.<br /><br />Great that you're persevering with the literary challenge. I challenge myself enough and do many of those things, even NaNo!<br /><br />I take it you weren't a great fan of Price and Prejudice. I'm currently doing a Byronic Hero on L'Aussie Writing, comparing Darcy, Rochester etc to Edward Cullen. Interesting.<br /><br />Denise<3<br /><br /><a href="http://laussiestravelblog.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">L'Aussie Travel A-Z Challenge</a>Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-39095114147233275232011-04-20T13:09:44.749-07:002011-04-20T13:09:44.749-07:00Those are some great challenges, and specific too,...Those are some great challenges, and specific too, ones that would strengthen a person in both reading and writing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-22691607068648140922011-04-20T11:38:46.188-07:002011-04-20T11:38:46.188-07:00Why didn't i hear of this literary challenge s...Why didn't i hear of this literary challenge sooner? This is great! Congratulations on all your achievements so far! I'm sure more are on the way. <br />nutschell<br />www.thewritingnut.comnutschellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10967710710805174781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-41676886519241015482011-04-20T09:07:30.650-07:002011-04-20T09:07:30.650-07:00I like your challenges!
I've been using a litt...I like your challenges!<br />I've been using a little humor in my current WIP. I never had before, and I have to say...it's kind of liberating to let that side of me out on the page.Lydia Kanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00484415427764822386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-82207731124693858682011-04-20T07:36:55.373-07:002011-04-20T07:36:55.373-07:00What a great list of literary challenges! I like i...What a great list of literary challenges! I like it! And humor is great to have in a story--nice to read a humorous book, especially when reading more "dark" novels. What's interesting is when there's humor in a more serious or dark-toned novel. Hard to do, but effective! The humor offsets the seriousness nicely, sometimes. :)Carol Riggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14092209912983783974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-89629445982282615292011-04-20T07:21:35.097-07:002011-04-20T07:21:35.097-07:00I was just thinking about what a great idea the ch...I was just thinking about what a great idea the challenge sounded like. I might hop on the bandwagon come May, but with A-to-Z and the end of my semester, I'm hardly able to keep my head above water. :(<br /><br />I'm not good at infusing humor in my work. Not really. I should work on it a bit more. Maybe I can combine April with August :)<br /><br />Good luck with the humor!<br /><br />Rosie<br /><a href="http://eastforgreeneyes.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">East for Green Eyes</a>RosieChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07911305246379355484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-79471123672420571202011-04-20T04:48:00.315-07:002011-04-20T04:48:00.315-07:00@ Laura, it's definitely good to read differen...@ Laura, it's definitely good to read different genres. While I mostly read YA, I've been squeezing in other books. It helps to get recommendations from other bloggers.<br /><br />@ Hilary, some of it is about reading rather than just writing. I'm surprised to hear you're not a writer since you write such interesting blog posts. <br /><br />@ Rachel, just like it's hard to be objective about our own writing, it's hard to be objective about our writing humor. Maybe show it to a critique buddy for some honest feedback.<br /><br />@ Christina, a snarky character is very fun to read. <br /><br />@ Nicki, thanks for the pass. NaNo would feel like cruel and unusual punishment. <br /><br />My favorite books always have a mix: Accidental Tourist, To Kill a Mockingbird, and so on. Maybe not Hunger Games. Not much funny there.<br /><br />@ Robyn, not every book calls for it. It depends on content and the writing style of the writer. Being lost isn't too funny.<br /><br />Glad to know a few of us won't be participating in NaNo in November. I'm going to have to find an alternate challenge. Maybe a more realistic word count. But if I'm in an editing phase, that would be a pain. Maybe it will be either/or. <br /><br />@ Stina, You Tube and Amazon Author pages were great places for me to find interviews. Those count! And Neurotic Workaholic says NPR has a bunch on-line too.<br /><br />Glad you've been participating/kicking butt without knowing it! If you want to join in officially, e-mail me on Facebook.<br /><br />@ lbdiamond, humor is tough. Thanks!<br /><br />@ The Words Crafter, don't worry about it. I invited about 12 on FB, but only 6 kept up. Then another stopped e-mailing. Now I'm down to 5. If you want to jump back in, e-mail me on FB. But I think you have a lot going on right now.<br /><br />@ LTM, Hex Hall has paranormal and mystery, but the MC's voice has plenty of humor. Seeing the lighter side is funny too. Like the book Hoot. The MC gets beaten up and it's still funny.<br /><br />@ Susan, let me know what you think of Hex Hall. I appreciate small bits of humor too. Show it to your critique buddies and ask for honest feedback. Also, if your manuscript makes you chuckle when you do edits, I'm sure you've done it right.<br /><br />@ Missed Periods, I appreciate reading books that make me laugh, especially because I know how hard it is to pull off.<br /><br />Your blog is funny so I'd believe you infuse that humor into other writing too.<br /><br />@ LR, if a book isn't too serious, I think humor at the right times is great. Life is like that, right? <br /><br />I love dry humor in real life and in books!Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-21049238234215839252011-04-20T02:12:31.098-07:002011-04-20T02:12:31.098-07:00Yeah, humor isn't always easy to write. I ofte...Yeah, humor isn't always easy to write. I often find myself needing to decide whether a story is humorous or serious. If you have a serious story then a sudden joke in the middle of it will seem odd.<br /><br />Dry humor almost always works for me as a reader.LRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16839870925431989156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-42827104981517966922011-04-19T23:51:25.617-07:002011-04-19T23:51:25.617-07:00Last year, I resolved to read 20 Pulitzer Prize wi...Last year, I resolved to read 20 Pulitzer Prize winning novels. I read a few (and they were wonderful), but then I just read whatever came my way. I love reading humor and infusing my own writing with it. I feel like I was just reading something that cracked me up. If I remember what it was, I'll let you know.Missed Periodshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10343265071637032284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-62686040335198453302011-04-19T19:53:07.134-07:002011-04-19T19:53:07.134-07:00I picked up Hex Hall at the library today - I can&...I picked up Hex Hall at the library today - I can't wait to get started on it!<br /><br />I wish I were more humorous. Whenever I put something funny in a ms, I'm afraid it will fall flat, though when I'm reading a book, I think I'm pretty quick to laugh at even the small bits of humor.Susan Fieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02433408456603462774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-67221391706494730372011-04-19T19:49:39.331-07:002011-04-19T19:49:39.331-07:00too hilarious! Were you serious about thinking Hex...too hilarious! Were you serious about thinking Hex Hall was supposed to be a humor novel? B/c THAT was funny~ :D <3LTMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05239077455322030275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-40007950506126083002011-04-19T18:55:15.356-07:002011-04-19T18:55:15.356-07:00Oh my gosh!!!! I've totally failed at this res...Oh my gosh!!!! I've totally failed at this resolution :( In fact, I forgot about it!<br /><br />I'm glad to see you've kept at it, though. And my one resolution for the year was followthrough. Gah! <br /><br />Hopefully, this goal I've set for myself will be a giant followthrough.<br /><br />I do love the idea of a literary resolution challenge. Writing humor can be tricky. And difficult. In person, I can make you laugh. Getting it on paper....is a challenge.The Words Crafterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14520267901489487512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-61333425866179019422011-04-19T18:23:55.075-07:002011-04-19T18:23:55.075-07:00Humor is a tough one!
Good luck with reaching you...Humor is a tough one!<br /><br />Good luck with reaching your goals! :DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-2715477957609247822011-04-19T16:17:53.699-07:002011-04-19T16:17:53.699-07:00Woo hoo! I'm doing well in this challenge, exc...Woo hoo! I'm doing well in this challenge, except for the part about listening to authors read from their novels. No one I want to hear read comes to my city. <br /><br />My WIP has a lot of humor (even though it isn't a humor novel), so I'm kicking major butt here. :DStinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11415189347501942340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-53224339037869131362011-04-19T14:34:42.040-07:002011-04-19T14:34:42.040-07:00I forgot to put my closing " This day has bee...I forgot to put my closing " This day has been like that all day long.Robyn Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17356555082768185840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-84517618594400171272011-04-19T14:34:00.586-07:002011-04-19T14:34:00.586-07:00I meant to say, " I can't do NANO. No way...I meant to say, " I can't do NANO. No way.Robyn Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17356555082768185840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-78328540222939431792011-04-19T14:32:21.253-07:002011-04-19T14:32:21.253-07:00I have to write with humor, but in my adventure no...I have to write with humor, but in my adventure novel there is less humor, because the two best friends are lost in the Blue Ridge Mountains. No too much call for humor while they're lost. ;-)Robyn Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17356555082768185840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-44127740699510126222011-04-19T14:29:33.862-07:002011-04-19T14:29:33.862-07:00Ooh, I like all of those challenges, (except for N...Ooh, I like all of those challenges, (except for Nano and I fully support you in your skipping of it ;)). You're doing a great job so far! <br /><br />I completely agree about needing humor--I can appreciate something serious, but I can't love it if it doesn't have some humor mixed in.Nicki Elsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11412032684225126973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-68593018561104177702011-04-19T14:29:08.422-07:002011-04-19T14:29:08.422-07:00What a great challenge! I wish I could do humor an...What a great challenge! I wish I could do humor and snark better! Demonglass is on my short list too!Christina Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01799776834213400246noreply@blogger.com