tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954486699810607306.post979619417752191761..comments2023-11-02T02:40:48.410-07:00Comments on Crime Fiction Collective: Big-Picture Problems to Look for in Your NovelL.J. Sellershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10213491074676394406noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954486699810607306.post-59673728448017772272013-06-18T07:30:59.086-07:002013-06-18T07:30:59.086-07:00Yes, the ending is as important as the beginning -...Yes, the ending is as important as the beginning - or more so. If a book frustrates or disappoints me at the end, how likely am I to pick up another book by that author?Jodie Rennerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17180607353893233389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954486699810607306.post-44482980475596265922013-06-18T07:29:55.236-07:002013-06-18T07:29:55.236-07:00Glad my tips helped you make your ending more sati...Glad my tips helped you make your ending more satisfying for readers, Sheila!Jodie Rennerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17180607353893233389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954486699810607306.post-66159313662848011912013-06-17T22:38:38.485-07:002013-06-17T22:38:38.485-07:00Great advice, Jodie. I agree with all of it, espec...Great advice, Jodie. I agree with all of it, especially the part about endings, which are so important. You only get one chance to make a lasting impression--that's the place to do it, with as big of a bang as you can make.ANDREW E. KAUFMANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835920472268730244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954486699810607306.post-60761995332916794782013-06-17T19:19:28.686-07:002013-06-17T19:19:28.686-07:00Great reminder. I'm dealing with one of those ...Great reminder. I'm dealing with one of those right now -- the rushed ending. Just getting ready to release the book I realized I was cheating readers out of that satisfying ending. Back to the drawing board...er, keyboard.Sheila Lowehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02444737798319597136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954486699810607306.post-62587816900066102382013-06-17T13:36:40.185-07:002013-06-17T13:36:40.185-07:00You're welcome, 4writers. Glad you found my ti...You're welcome, 4writers. Glad you found my tips helpful, and thanks for commenting!Jodie Rennerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17180607353893233389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954486699810607306.post-65459981620069801222013-06-17T13:24:18.959-07:002013-06-17T13:24:18.959-07:00GREAT POST... Thanks!GREAT POST... Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954486699810607306.post-10765587019178139142013-06-17T12:45:14.345-07:002013-06-17T12:45:14.345-07:00Congrats on finishing your latest novel, Peg, and ...Congrats on finishing your latest novel, Peg, and good luck with your revisions! Can't wait to read it!Jodie Rennerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17180607353893233389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954486699810607306.post-66383502017061782492013-06-17T12:33:14.394-07:002013-06-17T12:33:14.394-07:00Another good article, Jodie. Thanks. Like Tee, I&#...Another good article, Jodie. Thanks. Like Tee, I've finished my manuscript and am going through the initial revisions now. Great timing!Peg Brantleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04906858123466177508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954486699810607306.post-91404742854146905122013-06-17T10:22:23.550-07:002013-06-17T10:22:23.550-07:00Thanks, Teresa! I'm sure your novels don't...Thanks, Teresa! I'm sure your novels don't have any of these gaffes!Jodie Rennerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17180607353893233389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954486699810607306.post-8086338704310568462013-06-17T10:15:57.712-07:002013-06-17T10:15:57.712-07:00Great article, Jodie, and very timely for me. I ju...Great article, Jodie, and very timely for me. I just finished my novel and I'm running through your list asking myself, "Did I do that?" <br /><br />Thanks!Teresa Burrell, Author, Attorney, Advocatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00008721460499855699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954486699810607306.post-88141567823580368532013-06-16T13:32:09.094-07:002013-06-16T13:32:09.094-07:00Thanks, Jenny! Hope you're enjoying your Sunda...Thanks, Jenny! Hope you're enjoying your Sunday!Jodie Rennerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17180607353893233389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954486699810607306.post-68700177960367527182013-06-16T13:30:30.915-07:002013-06-16T13:30:30.915-07:00Great info as always, JodieGreat info as always, JodieJennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10384070533603453713noreply@blogger.com