Comments on YA Highway: A Long and Kinda Poetic Ramble about Story Truth

I absolutely loved this post, because it's so ...

2012-01-16T00:09:43.565-05:00

I absolutely loved this post, because it's so true, even for fiction. You write what you believe in, therefore it's your Truth.

I think mine would be: "There's no greater love than sacrificial love." AKA: Loving so deeply that you're willing to die for them.

Indiana Jones said "Archaeology is the search...

2012-01-15T14:37:05.561-05:00

Indiana Jones said "Archaeology is the search for FACT. If you're looking for Truth go down to the philosophy department."

My TRUTH is about forgiveness too.

I think my current WIP has a lot to do with Trust....

2012-01-15T14:02:07.624-05:00

I think my current WIP has a lot to do with Trust. (I'm one of those people who thinks that Trust should always be capitalized in a comment about it.) Most of the conflict comes from those my fMC Trusted not coming through - either unintentionally or on purpose - and then my MMC convincing her to Trust him to help her. There's more betrayal. Then my FMC has to ask her sisters to Trust her decisions... and suddenly she's on the other side of it.

I'm not sure how that translates to a Story Truth, though.

This is a really beautiful post and a wonderful re...

2012-01-15T10:38:40.160-05:00

This is a really beautiful post and a wonderful reminder to remember the core of our stories. Thank you! :)

That might be another truth in my story as well, l...

2012-01-15T10:09:56.559-05:00

That might be another truth in my story as well, lol.

Oooh, in that case your book sounds like it's ...

2012-01-15T10:09:33.362-05:00

Oooh, in that case your book sounds like it's right up my alley. :)

Thank you! I'm glad. :)

2012-01-15T10:09:00.680-05:00

Thank you! I'm glad. :)

Challenging, I'm sure - but what an awesome an...

2012-01-15T10:08:29.275-05:00

Challenging, I'm sure - but what an awesome and important truth! I think the challenge definitely be worth it when you finish your book.

Great post! :) I agree, picking one truth in parti...

2012-01-14T21:36:13.263-05:00

Great post! :) I agree, picking one truth in particular and fleshing it out sounds like a great way to set a general theme. I think mine would be "Everyone's got a secret."

This is a wonderful post, and so on the mark. My...

2012-01-14T21:18:05.406-05:00

This is a wonderful post, and so on the mark.

My personal story truth is "Imagination is your strongest weapon."

I've been thinking a lot about truth recently,...

2012-01-14T17:40:00.472-05:00

I've been thinking a lot about truth recently, as I struggle with not imitating my favorite authors with voice, plot, etc., and it's great to see this post. Very well said, and makes me feel like I'm on the right track. :)

We had a very long conversation in my Writing clas...

2012-01-14T14:22:57.112-05:00

We had a very long conversation in my Writing class last semester about truth vs. Truth ;)

Lovely post. Currently, my Story Truth is, "Everyone can be forgiven." Which is REALLY scary, because it means my characters have to make big mistakes, be truly sorry for them, and accept that the mistake doesn't have to rule their lives. It's making for a challenging story, absolutely, but it's so rewarding to write.

Thank you, Vee!

2012-01-14T12:15:57.784-05:00

Thank you, Vee!

I just love this post and the concept of Story Tru...

2012-01-14T10:16:37.373-05:00

I just love this post and the concept of Story Truth. So insightful and beautiful, Kristin.