tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post5087492000195009817..comments2024-03-28T16:52:31.923-04:00Comments on The Write Conversation: One Writer's Story of the TakeawayEdie Melsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-32003423057838264782018-06-09T15:44:07.780-04:002018-06-09T15:44:07.780-04:00This is true, beautiful, and fun, Marcia. It was ...This is true, beautiful, and fun, Marcia. It was a blessing to "take away" the path together. I was beyond surprised to have a talented, famous author contact me. :)Kris Gnusehttp://www.thegoodnewsfamily.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-48753388721892942482018-06-08T19:54:13.243-04:002018-06-08T19:54:13.243-04:00Thanks Warren--yes, devotions need the Took!Thanks Warren--yes, devotions need the Took!marcia mostonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06162689358512496615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-60058800316639919422018-06-08T15:56:29.415-04:002018-06-08T15:56:29.415-04:00I learned from Cindy Sproles' and Eddie Jones&...I learned from Cindy Sproles' and Eddie Jones' devotion writing about hook, book, look, took where took is the takeaway. Good stuff, Marcia. Warrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14612945163063352208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-77506864148393097082018-06-08T14:32:14.363-04:002018-06-08T14:32:14.363-04:00"Another's hand in your writing," Gr..."Another's hand in your writing," Great reminder, Timmarcia mostonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06162689358512496615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-37656092195780626202018-06-08T13:39:28.441-04:002018-06-08T13:39:28.441-04:00Marcia, I love this. This is why I write. It's...Marcia, I love this. This is why I write. It's not about me, the writer, well totally. How can I help the reader with information, a smile, understanding through tears, etc. Reader first. What can I give them through this story? and its a hoot when you meet a reader who totally misses your point but God speaks something else to them. Remember, there's Another's hand in your writing. Thanks Marcia.Tim Suddethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01863100879171503856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-1119664352806931102018-06-08T11:15:24.004-04:002018-06-08T11:15:24.004-04:00Jonah, I appreciate your confusion because the mor...Jonah, I appreciate your confusion because the more I've thought about and looked into takeaway, the more questions I've come up with. Perhaps some others can offer more here, but a few thoughts: First, I think there's a difference between fiction and nonfiction. An article usually has a specific topic and concludes with a call to action, a challenge, an application. Did the reader learn something, understand a new view, be encouraged, entertained, given hope or understanding? Same questions go for memoir. Fiction still has a controlling idea--no story exists in a neutral zone without reflecting cultural beliefs or values--but it can have several takeaways. The writer has a reason for telling that story but the reader may takeaway any number of ideas. Star Wars explores all kinds of themes- Light/dark, God/Force, friendships, courage... Lucas may have concluded with a specific idea in mind, but he certainly made viewers think about what they thought. And isn't that the best takeaway? marcia mostonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06162689358512496615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-67216098377012017552018-06-08T11:03:19.196-04:002018-06-08T11:03:19.196-04:00Donevy, I agree with you--the takeaway is importan...Donevy, I agree with you--the takeaway is important and sometimes elusive. I always tell myself fuzzy writing reflects fuzzy thinking. I also agree a story can have more than one takeaway and although the writer may intend something, what the reader takes away can be different.marcia mostonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06162689358512496615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-57028740194284413122018-06-08T11:00:38.390-04:002018-06-08T11:00:38.390-04:00Thanks Jay, It's more involved than we can cov...Thanks Jay, It's more involved than we can cover here, but hopefully people will be challenged to pursue this topic more.marcia mostonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06162689358512496615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-78930604930107129502018-06-08T10:59:21.968-04:002018-06-08T10:59:21.968-04:00Thanks, Jean. I'm hoping if nothing else, you&...Thanks, Jean. I'm hoping if nothing else, you've been inspired by it.<br /> marcia mostonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06162689358512496615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-53750779311951341402018-06-08T10:57:11.133-04:002018-06-08T10:57:11.133-04:00Hi Pamela, I'm guessing it's a lesson you ...Hi Pamela, I'm guessing it's a lesson you "took away" and have kept in mind since!marcia mostonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06162689358512496615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-21761500730379016362018-06-08T10:56:05.113-04:002018-06-08T10:56:05.113-04:00Thanks, Jim. Yes. God is pretty good at that!Thanks, Jim. Yes. God is pretty good at that!marcia mostonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06162689358512496615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-59668875391194452892018-06-08T10:51:02.698-04:002018-06-08T10:51:02.698-04:00Marcia, Speaking for myself I struggle with the id...Marcia, Speaking for myself I struggle with the idea of a takeaway. When all the dust settles, however it is the takeaway that is important. I loved Jane Eyre for that very reason. When she left the hope of happiness and love of her dreams because it wouldn't be right to become his mistress, because doing the right thing was more important than her personal happiness, I was as they say, blown away. A story needs those takeaways, and one story can have more than one takeaway, depending on the reader.deborawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16379928023984310298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-84785493147826234722018-06-08T09:37:09.457-04:002018-06-08T09:37:09.457-04:00Marcia - yet another timely and substantive sharin...Marcia - yet another timely and substantive sharing by you. Thanks for bringing good focus and clarity to a critical piece of crafting our works. <br />Jay Wright<br />Foothills Writers Guild - Anderson, SCAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10379140810362137777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-11263548986628739482018-06-08T08:24:35.092-04:002018-06-08T08:24:35.092-04:00I really enjoyed your thought provoking post but s...I really enjoyed your thought provoking post but still a little confused by the concept of a "take away". Aren't you afraid that your storyline will be bridled by trying to make it align to one particular take-away? Also, using some popular films, such as Star Wars or Gone With The Wind, how would you describe their take-aways? Thanks!Jonah Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03307743575731853498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-32407900500594418302018-06-08T08:06:23.453-04:002018-06-08T08:06:23.453-04:00What a great takeaway you’ve given us in this arti...What a great takeaway you’ve given us in this article! Thanks for sharing your story and encouragement. Jean Wilundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05438036449432736254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-79058484197801102932018-06-08T07:11:38.407-04:002018-06-08T07:11:38.407-04:00I couldn't help but smile when I read this. I ...I couldn't help but smile when I read this. I was asked the same question by an editor at my first writer's conference regarding an article I submitted to his magazine and, like you, I'd never heard the term before either. Good article and good advice!Pamela S. Meyershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02728153219310940273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-4331992005295378562018-06-08T05:48:43.963-04:002018-06-08T05:48:43.963-04:00It's amazing how God sends just the right peop...It's amazing how God sends just the right people into our lives at just the right time to deliver a message to us. Thank you as always Ms. Marcia for your wonderful insights. God's blessings...Jimhttp://www.winningthroughwords.comnoreply@blogger.com