tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post3028843724168745373..comments2024-03-08T20:57:25.380-08:00Comments on Julie Musil, Author: Writing lessons learned from THE HELPUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-80185703161561586562015-12-18T19:13:48.319-08:002015-12-18T19:13:48.319-08:00Banned complain !! Complaining only causes life an...<br />Banned complain !! Complaining only causes life and mind become more severe. Enjoy the rhythm of the problems faced. 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But I really liked it. And I thought a lot of the lessons you've discussed here worked VERY well. Hubs read it, and hated it. For many of the reasons Stockett's critics cite. But for me, it's just a great story. Not a rewriting of history~ <3LTMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05239077455322030275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-5318807748946197042012-01-07T10:51:29.101-08:002012-01-07T10:51:29.101-08:00I haven't read the book or seen the film, but ...I haven't read the book or seen the film, but the lessons you described were terrific, particularly the last one; bittersweet endings DO feel more authentic/realistic. Thanks for sharing!Sarah Skiltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18242496273739569661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-32952418374521623732012-01-06T19:37:36.802-08:002012-01-06T19:37:36.802-08:00I haven't read it yet, either. Just got a bunc...I haven't read it yet, either. Just got a bunch of books loaded onto my new kindle, but they're all ones that were written by some of my blogger buddies. "The Help" will definitely be in my next download frenzy. Thanks for piquing my interest in it.Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-14878148948965351742012-01-06T19:09:49.477-08:002012-01-06T19:09:49.477-08:00No, I am the last person on the plant who hasn'...No, I am the last person on the plant who hasn't read this book. I need to remedy this soon!Lydia Kanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00484415427764822386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-91902130057169541732012-01-06T16:17:23.062-08:002012-01-06T16:17:23.062-08:00I loved this book and your analysis is right on! A...I loved this book and your analysis is right on! Also such a good point that there will always be nay-sayers out there. In fact, I think the more successful a book is, the more the nay-sayers come out of the closet to bash it. Just because it's successful so they know they can get a reaction!Margo Berendsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03476308235642890474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-46946642021251806432012-01-06T11:47:04.656-08:002012-01-06T11:47:04.656-08:00Nope, you are not the last person to read THE HELP...Nope, you are not the last person to read THE HELP. I haven't read it, yet. It's on my TBR book list, which is soooo long that it isn't funny.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-48060782329664942262012-01-05T22:44:11.522-08:002012-01-05T22:44:11.522-08:00You're not the only one - I finally got around...You're not the only one - I finally got around to reading the book and watching the movie over Christmas break. I loved how poignant the story was and how clearly I felt I knew the characters. Those are both pretty remarkable accomplishments.Sierra Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16364930724666386832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-34814652230208854792012-01-05T21:10:56.144-08:002012-01-05T21:10:56.144-08:00Nope, I'm the last person on the plant who has...Nope, I'm the last person on the plant who hasn't read The Help; but you did a wonderful job on this post.Marsha Younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05880659808422182525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-63486255663256179542012-01-05T12:16:21.163-08:002012-01-05T12:16:21.163-08:00I haven't read the book, but all your points r...I haven't read the book, but all your points relate to the movie as well, which was excellent. One of my favs for 2011. So very well done an such a rich complex story. :)<br /><br />Hope you had a relaxing holiday Julie. :) Wishing good things for you in the coming year! :)<br /><br />Angela @ The Bookshelf MuseAngela Ackermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01808259088625142389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-29531794256154080282012-01-05T11:48:17.476-08:002012-01-05T11:48:17.476-08:00i love a book when you can take more away from it ...i love a book when you can take more away from it than just a great story - terrific tips - thank you!Ainsley Shayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03208927290109156913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-19997863908833941272012-01-04T19:55:12.922-08:002012-01-04T19:55:12.922-08:00Great tips - especially about the names (I always ...Great tips - especially about the names (I always hope I can pronounce them when I read them - one of my issues with fantasy!). And no, I haven't read it, either!<br />ericaerica and christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13074820593371226159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-33709744361152985012012-01-04T18:21:52.588-08:002012-01-04T18:21:52.588-08:00Guys, thanks so much for sharing your thoughts on ...Guys, thanks so much for sharing your thoughts on The Help!Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-27465037602355828172012-01-04T17:12:49.288-08:002012-01-04T17:12:49.288-08:00Oh yes, I read The Help & I loved it! Though ...Oh yes, I read The Help & I loved it! Though I thought it was very slow at first. Hard to believe she had such a hard time landing an agent! Your observations are spot on, as usual. Another article to add to the file!Nancy Thompsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05735642863696266005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-41271100660502116022012-01-04T12:49:53.985-08:002012-01-04T12:49:53.985-08:00Good analyzing! I love reading about secrets, but ...Good analyzing! I love reading about secrets, but they drive me crazy. LOL I love putting them into my novels, too.Carol Riggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14092209912983783974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-50309082500209320882012-01-04T10:39:39.361-08:002012-01-04T10:39:39.361-08:00I love this author's story about how she got p...I love this author's story about how she got published. I have to admit, I've really struggled about wanting to read this book. But I went to see it with my mother and I loved the movie. So I'll probably read the book now.Karen Stronghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08697785820907711723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-68431794283631168902012-01-04T09:05:27.904-08:002012-01-04T09:05:27.904-08:00No, you are not the last person to read this. I st...No, you are not the last person to read this. I still haven't. I hate to say it, but part of the reason is because my mom hated it. That doesn't even make sense because we don't like the same kind of books, but that little voice says "nah" every time I pick it up. She did say the dialect wore on her and that was part of the problem. I really do want to see the movie and I should give the book a chance, so if it comes my way, I will. All great lessons, btw!Michele Shawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16768815750264631798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-24426301391568403442012-01-03T22:00:01.986-08:002012-01-03T22:00:01.986-08:00Hi, Julie. Very interesting lessons that you culle...Hi, Julie. Very interesting lessons that you culled from this novel. I have yet to read it. My wife read it and thought very highly of it. We saw the film together and I would love to make it required viewing for my 14 and 17 year old sons.<br />Hope the new year is treating you guys well.<br /><br />-JimmyJames Garcia Jrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00559119178720751963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-83032726438271684182012-01-03T21:03:11.631-08:002012-01-03T21:03:11.631-08:00Great post and guess what? you're not the las...Great post and guess what? you're not the last one to read it because I haven't! LOL It's on my list. My HUGE TBR list for 2012:)Lindsay N. Curriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16347055390748782853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-52436925984219554442012-01-03T17:33:23.628-08:002012-01-03T17:33:23.628-08:00So very cool!! Yeah! I loved this book, even thoug...So very cool!! Yeah! I loved this book, even though at the outset I was reticent. I LOVED it. The movie was great too, but the book was better. :DLisa Gail Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03648323153868702165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-67625114620024191482012-01-03T16:40:59.981-08:002012-01-03T16:40:59.981-08:00Julie, this is amazing. And on my bookshelf to rea...Julie, this is amazing. And on my bookshelf to read. So many lessons in this book. I'm really looking forward how to keep secrets without annoying the reader. <br /><br />I love the fact that you can take a beautiful book and share writing lessons. It makes them all the more exciting to read. <br /><br />Happy New Year!Karlene Petitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17910702587514001827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-13327454092663274382012-01-03T16:22:08.302-08:002012-01-03T16:22:08.302-08:00I'll have to read this book (no, you're no...I'll have to read this book (no, you're not the last one to read it -- I will be!) to learn about pacing with secrets. My WiP is full of secrets and as I was editing today I kept thinking, "I wonder if I'm doing this right?" :) Definitely don't want to annoy the reader. <br /><br />Wonderful, thoughtful post, Julie! Thank you.A.L. Sonnichsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11358456786727534289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-77198976698239812592012-01-03T13:48:01.803-08:002012-01-03T13:48:01.803-08:00I've passed this book so often, I guess I real...I've passed this book so often, I guess I really need to read it. You've really sold it to me. Great tips too. Happy New Year, Julie!catherinemjohnson.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14682281308178996823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-80277798397146057992012-01-03T12:33:54.347-08:002012-01-03T12:33:54.347-08:00The Help, to me, is a master class in voice. Each ...The Help, to me, is a master class in voice. Each narrator has such a rich, authentic, unique way of reaching us. I keep a clipping on my bulletin board about Kathryn Stockett for inspiration. She was turned down by 60 agents, her 1st printing of The Help was 57,300, and at the time of the article which is a few years old, there were already 789K copies in print. You go, KS.Leslie S. Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17122865337924270039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-2390880539543703252012-01-03T12:09:59.334-08:002012-01-03T12:09:59.334-08:00I read this book a few months ago, and I loved it....I read this book a few months ago, and I loved it. Your tips are great, especially the one about using one character to supply information about another. This adds another layer of depth, not only to the character observed, but to the character doing the observing. Happy New Year, Julie!Adriennehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07258263307771178398noreply@blogger.com