tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post655716636680684960..comments2023-06-20T06:22:38.967-07:00Comments on Eileen Astels <em>-- Writing Faithful Romances To Grow With</em>: MC Goals ... One or Both?Eileen Astels Watsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11098531184044931737noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-11648907733523335472010-02-26T17:18:49.791-08:002010-02-26T17:18:49.791-08:00I'd probably stick with one or use third-perso...I'd probably stick with one or use third-person omniscient, but that's just me. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.workfromhomeindia.biz" rel="nofollow"> Work from home India </a>kanishkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13651620533023202224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-81768509741086949452010-02-11T09:06:06.909-08:002010-02-11T09:06:06.909-08:00Dear Eileen,
I love your blog and like your quest...Dear Eileen, <br />I love your blog and like your question, too. I would include the stated goals of both the hero and the herione but not the unstated ones. The stated and unstated goals might not be the same. <br />In Gone with the Wind, the heroine stated that she wanted Ashley. But what she really wanted was the land -- Tara. And too late, she also wanted Rhett. <br />Love, <br />Molly <br />www.mollynoblebull.comMolly Noble Bullhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08811325552308982572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-72192836949623106032010-02-10T12:35:50.121-08:002010-02-10T12:35:50.121-08:00All things are a matter of relevancy. I turn 60 ne...All things are a matter of relevancy. I turn 60 next month and 44 sounds like some place I'd like to be. Just give your characters all you can. That's the best anyone can do.Linda Glazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04374683352435771715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-39586151552453455132010-02-03T07:09:51.642-08:002010-02-03T07:09:51.642-08:00Sorry, I'm so late dropping by!
I don't w...Sorry, I'm so late dropping by!<br /><br />I don't write romance, but in my own work I leave the major turmoil to the MC. Her conflicts are what affect the other players in the plot. <br /><br />I'm curious though how that works in romance.Tamika:https://www.blogger.com/profile/04874834971492028558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-75915424337303494222010-02-02T10:57:38.209-08:002010-02-02T10:57:38.209-08:00Just wanted to say hi and that I miss ya on my blo...Just wanted to say hi and that I miss ya on my blog! <br /><br />I have no clue about the writing question and LOVE considering all the suggestions.<br /><br />Pattipattihttp://www.pattilacy.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-67939717564950215152010-02-02T10:18:39.708-08:002010-02-02T10:18:39.708-08:00Glad you're back. And, uh, I don't know? I...Glad you're back. And, uh, I don't know? I've not really tried my hand at romance, and I've never had alternating POV's. I think your question's already been answered though. :)Elana Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05877856005992028912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-33904876647156729912010-02-02T08:51:10.118-08:002010-02-02T08:51:10.118-08:00Lots of great advice here! What savvy bloggers.
...Lots of great advice here! What savvy bloggers.<br /><br />I agree. For the most part, both characters need a goal, strong motivation and lots of conflict.<br /><br />One problem after another! <br /><br />Have a great week.<br /><br />SueSusan Anne Masonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17258093329143787876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-49658797366787719092010-02-02T08:32:21.651-08:002010-02-02T08:32:21.651-08:00I like multiple POVs, but it's hard to find an...I like multiple POVs, but it's hard to find an author who can juggle them without losing sight of one or the storyline. I think two is fine! I would love to know what the hero and heroine were each thinking about the same events/situations.Julie Daohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13814052162359300933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-59583983227354408222010-02-02T07:06:04.426-08:002010-02-02T07:06:04.426-08:00I think every character needs some sort of motivat...I think every character needs some sort of motivation. Some can have smaller trials, but everyone needs something to work toward.Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00861022355718378425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-19372473808719032202010-02-02T06:04:14.322-08:002010-02-02T06:04:14.322-08:00I think every single character in a book has their...I think every single character in a book has their own path and their own internal and external goals they want to reach. What makes a books so good is when their paths cross and tangle together to somehow meet the main goal of the story. Really hard to do, but it makes a story really strong.Linda Kagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00259042112816376940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-49204153571319237902010-02-02T05:11:39.075-08:002010-02-02T05:11:39.075-08:00Glad you are back to blogging! And yes, I give the...Glad you are back to blogging! And yes, I give them both a goal. The story I'm working on now has their goals in opposition to one another, which is fun to play with.Georgiana Danielshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08148430180111786272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-13310785489207922572010-02-01T19:32:59.417-08:002010-02-01T19:32:59.417-08:00I know we're told both should have that ext. g...I know we're told both should have that ext. goal, and I think it's usually stronger that way, but at the same time, I've read plenty of books where only one has a strong goal, and it somehow affects the other. So I guess it depends on what works best for your story. :-)Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-7762917288672231732010-02-01T19:08:05.567-08:002010-02-01T19:08:05.567-08:00Hmm, I'll have to get back to you on this one!...Hmm, I'll have to get back to you on this one! <br />Blessings,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-49348736953695848882010-02-01T18:07:08.928-08:002010-02-01T18:07:08.928-08:00The book I'm working on now has alternating PO...The book I'm working on now has alternating POVs and two story story goals. It's what works for these characters, but I think every story is different. Yours might not. If you're unsure, try writing through and see where things go.jdsanchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04658357606303732115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-55555268060178673132010-02-01T17:39:41.213-08:002010-02-01T17:39:41.213-08:00I wondered what happened to you! So glad to see yo...I wondered what happened to you! So glad to see you back!Kristen Torres-Torohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15903038121623389560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-29850845461147212642010-02-01T16:31:15.642-08:002010-02-01T16:31:15.642-08:00Good to see you back in the blogosphere, Eileen.
...Good to see you back in the blogosphere, Eileen.<br /><br />While I don't write romances, in real life opposites tend to attract. Having a hero and a heroine, who are carbon copies of each other, is borr-ing.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-50283049636792198262010-02-01T15:51:39.096-08:002010-02-01T15:51:39.096-08:00Glad you're back! :O)Glad you're back! :O)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-68214437592538594042010-02-01T15:17:56.583-08:002010-02-01T15:17:56.583-08:00Lots hapenning so far... oh my!Lots hapenning so far... oh my!Dulçe ♥https://www.blogger.com/profile/14958592985938279356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-33275993648836978532010-02-01T15:01:20.940-08:002010-02-01T15:01:20.940-08:00I usually have two POV's or more, but just one...I usually have two POV's or more, but just one main character. However, I agree that you should have strong goals and motivations for each character if their both sharing equal amounts of POV time.Cindy R. Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13488732331021750408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-38146263021978104262010-02-01T13:58:55.601-08:002010-02-01T13:58:55.601-08:00I like the idea of both MC's having a goal. A...I like the idea of both MC's having a goal. As a reader it makes me feel more attached to the characters and pulls me in.Karahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03925811510913201292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-16821003559812570872010-02-01T12:58:41.057-08:002010-02-01T12:58:41.057-08:00I've never written in an alternating format li...I've never written in an alternating format like that. It's fu though to get to read both POV's. I like to feel like they both have something at stake.Tanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10518718614911804428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-75872595794848416622010-02-01T12:23:28.318-08:002010-02-01T12:23:28.318-08:00Oh yes! They both need external goals. I analyze w...Oh yes! They both need external goals. I analyze which character will have the most growth, then I begin and end the book in that character's POV.<br /><br />Have fun!Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-29811714243258065052010-02-01T11:54:26.280-08:002010-02-01T11:54:26.280-08:00I have written with the two POVs and both characte...I have written with the two POVs and both characters have stong external goals. I prefer it that way and then yes, they should cross each others' with conflict!Terri Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07771622379178654235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-71838617115049541542010-02-01T11:37:03.872-08:002010-02-01T11:37:03.872-08:00I hope it was a pleasant unintended week off--?
I...I hope it was a pleasant unintended week off--? <br />I think it makes your characters each stronger if they both have real lives i.e. goals outside of the romance. That in turn makes your story stronger. I think that in times long past you could get away with one person's goal being enough but in our modern age it would translate as either pathetic or unbelievable.<br />Well there's a couple of happy words to end on. LOL <br />Happy February!LeSanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07939320676822416742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-38394297465616975122010-02-01T10:52:30.704-08:002010-02-01T10:52:30.704-08:00Glad you're back, Eileen! Taking 2010 as it co...Glad you're back, Eileen! Taking 2010 as it comes, is a good thing! BTW - Love the look of your blog! God bless!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11475395753533265087noreply@blogger.com