[stylist] Writing Prompt #1: Tapping the Source

[Jewel S.]

On 4/24/10, Joe Orozco <jsorozco at gmail.com> wrote:
> Alright, I'll give it a try.
>
> I thoroughly enjoyed Faith of the Fallen by Terry Goodkind for its ability
> to call attention to religious and political persecution while never losing
> sight of the magical realm that makes the story unique.
>
> I don't know if one sentence does it justice, but my several reasons for
> liking the piece include the fact that even though this book is the sixth in
> an eleven-book series, the book could stand alone for anyone picking up the
> volume for the first time.  Because it is part of a series, one is tuned
> into the greater conflict that looms over the series, but the struggle that
> evolves from this single book does a fine job of summing up the bulk of the
> story better than any of the other parts and certainly far better than the
> finale.  I also enjoyed it for its ability to truly cast the characters into
> a human light.  Faith of the Fallen features one of the story's main
> antagonists, and despite her evil history, one cannot help but fall in love
> with her by the end of the book.  The book is the struggle of a few
> individuals, and yet it is also the struggle of the masses.  Interestingly,
> it is up to the reader's viewpoint as to whether the battle in the book is
> between good and evil or whether it is simply good battling against itself.
> I don't know that I've ever read another book where this is so skillfully
> achieved.
>
> Anyway, I hope my response did not spoil anything.  If you're interested,
> the book is fantasy, very much a story of wizards, though not as colorful as
> Harry Potter.  This is very much an adult book with mature themes and
> concepts.  Violence, no strong language, some descriptions of sex.  The
> series is called The Sword of Truth, and the first book is Wizard's First
> Rule.
>
> Best,
>
> Joe
>
> "Hard work spotlights the character of people: some turn up their sleeves,
> some turn up their noses, and some don't turn up at all."--Sam Ewing
>
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> [mailto:stylist-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jewel S.
> Sent: Friday, April 23, 2010 3:40 PM
> To: stylist at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [stylist] Writing Prompt #1: Tapping the Source
>
> A writing prompt for everyone interested:
>
> Choose a major work of fiction that you really like. In a sentence,
> try to state the major reason you love this work.  Then, list several
> ways in which you feel the author achieved this effect. The reasons
> don't have to employ any fancy terms and they don't have to make any
> sense to anyone but you. You're simply trying to tune in to the source
> of magic.
>
> --Writing Fiction: The Practical Guide from New York's Acclaimed
> Creative Writing School
> by Gotham Writers' Workshop Faculty
>
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