tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post5668978682056439258..comments2024-03-28T16:52:31.923-04:00Comments on The Write Conversation: 4 Ways to Start Your Nonfiction Book with ConflictEdie Melsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-61656533014122965762018-03-22T14:12:24.508-04:002018-03-22T14:12:24.508-04:00Hello, Jim, I am glad this post was just right for...Hello, Jim, I am glad this post was just right for you. It seems like you could combine numbers 1 and 2. Or introduce one of the points and follow up with a different one. Just be careful you don't overload your first paragraph with too much detail. But yes, I think you could make certain combinations. God bless you as you write. Katy Kauffmanhttp://lighthousebiblestudies.com/katy-kauffman-blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-47035976405831819202018-03-22T14:09:36.219-04:002018-03-22T14:09:36.219-04:00Awesome. Thanks for telling us, Barbara! May God b...Awesome. Thanks for telling us, Barbara! May God bless your writing. Katy Kauffmanhttp://lighthousebiblestudies.com/katy-kauffman-blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-10639487075401791752018-03-22T14:09:08.484-04:002018-03-22T14:09:08.484-04:00Thank you, Ingmar. Asking a question helps to get ...Thank you, Ingmar. Asking a question helps to get the conversation rolling in the reader's mind. It's definitely a good one to draw them into a book. Thanks for commenting even though you write fiction. I believe nonfiction writers need storytelling skills as they write. Katy Kauffmanhttp://lighthousebiblestudies.com/katy-kauffman-blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-34091546481918362822018-03-22T14:07:46.489-04:002018-03-22T14:07:46.489-04:00Yes, they can be used for blogs too, and that'...Yes, they can be used for blogs too, and that's a great point to bring up. Blog posts especially need good beginnings to stand out among so many posts on the web. Thank you, Jackie!Katy Kauffmanhttp://lighthousebiblestudies.com/katy-kauffman-blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-59996358121046860522018-03-22T14:06:35.186-04:002018-03-22T14:06:35.186-04:00Hello, Tracy! Yes, it is. Thank you for your comme...Hello, Tracy! Yes, it is. Thank you for your comment, and I'm glad we touched on the same point. It sounds like your workshop would be very useful. Thanks for connecting. Katy Kauffmanhttp://lighthousebiblestudies.com/katy-kauffman-blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-47630831504662128782018-03-21T19:19:45.048-04:002018-03-21T19:19:45.048-04:00Good inspiration. Good inspiration. deborawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16379928023984310298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-28999970193197829412018-03-21T15:21:44.879-04:002018-03-21T15:21:44.879-04:00Thanks for these suggestions, Katy. Including conf...Thanks for these suggestions, Katy. Including conflict is one of the tips I recommend in my workshops on writing stories for Chicken Soup for the Soul. After all, real life is full of conflict. Great post!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03105797773844273301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-18784655931424859052018-03-21T11:47:34.880-04:002018-03-21T11:47:34.880-04:00Thank you, Cathy! I look forward to seeing you too...Thank you, Cathy! I look forward to seeing you too. The conference will be so much fun. Katy Kauffmanhttp://lighthousebiblestudies.com/katy-kauffman-blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-88910622475536058052018-03-21T11:38:29.049-04:002018-03-21T11:38:29.049-04:00I'm not writing a non-fiction book, but these ...I'm not writing a non-fiction book, but these ideas can also be used for blog writing. You've given me ideas! Thank you.Jackie Houchinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01753758587434594531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-24204922657157080702018-03-21T09:15:15.743-04:002018-03-21T09:15:15.743-04:00Amazing tips,Katy.
I don't write non-fiction ...Amazing tips,Katy. <br />I don't write non-fiction but the idea of conflict and resolution is a great one. <br />Number two for me.Ingmar Albizuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01329625581962664673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-77782466082046103712018-03-21T08:14:05.373-04:002018-03-21T08:14:05.373-04:00I love those guidelines. Since I write non-fiction...I love those guidelines. Since I write non-fiction I will definitely keep this list close by!Barbara Lattahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06095727992126656197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-33391149715184304912018-03-21T07:30:16.690-04:002018-03-21T07:30:16.690-04:00Oh My Goodness Ms. Katy. How in the world did you...Oh My Goodness Ms. Katy. How in the world did you know to write this post for me ma'am? Am sitting here nearly in tears of joy after reading your words. Wonderful suggestions! I am printing and holding onto these. My only question; is using more than one bad? God's blessings ma'am...Jimhttp://www.winningthroughwords.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-54963089623506729052018-03-21T06:15:00.997-04:002018-03-21T06:15:00.997-04:00Great tips, Katy. I look forward to seeing you at ...Great tips, Katy. I look forward to seeing you at Blue Ridge in May! :)Cathy Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09387472095598640704noreply@blogger.com