tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post601503139406538589..comments2024-03-08T20:57:25.380-08:00Comments on Julie Musil, Author: Writing lessons learned from MATCHEDUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-75059417595095972972012-06-29T10:34:34.349-07:002012-06-29T10:34:34.349-07:00I'm totally shocked you haven't read this ...I'm totally shocked you haven't read this one yet!Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-83259858196135676232012-06-29T10:33:33.106-07:002012-06-29T10:33:33.106-07:00Now you have me totally intrigued by a book that w...Now you have me totally intrigued by a book that was lower on my TBR list!Lisa Gail Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03648323153868702165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-18394638616704364202012-06-28T14:26:30.167-07:002012-06-28T14:26:30.167-07:00Oooh, did you read the sequel also? I'm so beh...Oooh, did you read the sequel also? I'm so behind the times with my reading :/Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-45296548603103826252012-06-28T14:25:32.393-07:002012-06-28T14:25:32.393-07:00Thanks, Joy. It was an eye-opening lesson for me t...Thanks, Joy. It was an eye-opening lesson for me to learn!Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-40225169908789843522012-06-28T13:03:08.886-07:002012-06-28T13:03:08.886-07:00Oh, these are great lessons from MATCHED! It's...Oh, these are great lessons from MATCHED! It's been almost two years since I read it (!), so it was fun going back and sort of remembering the story. Now I almost want to read it again. Condie fan here, too! <3LTMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05239077455322030275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-59271012894253371002012-06-28T10:24:47.346-07:002012-06-28T10:24:47.346-07:00Haven't read Matched or any other in that seri...Haven't read Matched or any other in that series. So many times it's recommended that we place the author at the point where their lives turn upside down, but I also see advantages to being able to relate to where they are before their situation changes. Give the chance to get acquainted and identify with them. All around good advice in your post. Thanks.J.L. Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05666634455836834179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-76528895044793237952012-06-27T20:06:59.926-07:002012-06-27T20:06:59.926-07:00You're so welcome! When you do read it, I hope...You're so welcome! When you do read it, I hope you enjoy it :)Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-52882784479266480112012-06-27T20:06:13.124-07:002012-06-27T20:06:13.124-07:00Mrs. Jones, I feel the same way. We're reading...Mrs. Jones, I feel the same way. We're reading a good book anyway, we might as well learn from it!Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-26965468035925291402012-06-27T20:05:30.172-07:002012-06-27T20:05:30.172-07:00Oooh, I'm glad you didn't read all the way...Oooh, I'm glad you didn't read all the way through. There are some things that you might not want to know yet. Yes, definitely compare notes when you're done!Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-74375357029949220652012-06-27T11:10:02.378-07:002012-06-27T11:10:02.378-07:00Ooh now I'm more curious about this book! (bee...Ooh now I'm more curious about this book! (been wanting to pick up a copy since I spotted it in the bookstore). Awesome that you listed down your learnings from the book and shared it with us. Thanks, Julie!<br />Nutschell<br />www.thewritingnut.comnutschellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10967710710805174781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-47427019769001187492012-06-27T10:39:13.112-07:002012-06-27T10:39:13.112-07:00Awesome! I love reading. But what I love more is l...Awesome! I love reading. But what I love more is learning how to write better from reading<br />Great post!Mrs. Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13071346437077008455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-81468603128874052992012-06-26T23:04:48.398-07:002012-06-26T23:04:48.398-07:00I'm just now reading it. I didn't read all...I'm just now reading it. I didn't read all of the descriptions you give because I'm still not through it and didn't want too many spoilers, but I agree 100% with your points AND with Ally Condie being a great writer! Bookmarked so I can come back and compare notes when I'm done=)Katie Dunnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08915462239326916701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-54664548618188148812012-06-26T21:08:45.863-07:002012-06-26T21:08:45.863-07:00Thanks, Julie! I hope you enjoy it! I sure did :)Thanks, Julie! I hope you enjoy it! I sure did :)Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-51571794729289182702012-06-26T21:08:04.459-07:002012-06-26T21:08:04.459-07:00Interesting about book #2. I kind of felt that way...Interesting about book #2. I kind of felt that way with Catching Fire. But still, I was glad I read it. I'll definitely read Crossed.Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-33310013427801064052012-06-26T21:06:23.681-07:002012-06-26T21:06:23.681-07:00Linda, you bet! Might as well learn some writing l...Linda, you bet! Might as well learn some writing lessons while reading a great book.Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-83992027343306442082012-06-26T21:05:34.066-07:002012-06-26T21:05:34.066-07:00Jemi, it's nice to know I wasn't the only ...Jemi, it's nice to know I wasn't the only person who hadn't read it yet! When you finally to get the change to read it, I hope you enjoy it. It exceeded my expectations.Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-13713141419317440052012-06-26T21:04:30.228-07:002012-06-26T21:04:30.228-07:00Becca, funny you mention the tone. I thought the s...Becca, funny you mention the tone. I thought the same thing...that it was sort of formal, and definitely not current teen speak. But you're right, for that world, it totally worked.Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-53677714276537300082012-06-26T21:03:19.500-07:002012-06-26T21:03:19.500-07:00Oooh, I've heard great things about Divergent,...Oooh, I've heard great things about Divergent, and I have heard that the two books are similar. I'll have to check that one out. <br /><br />Funny you mention "another best friend romance." When I was reading it I thought, darn, I should have written my book with a best friend romance." Maybe it's a good thing I didn't! ;)Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-32752175559325655732012-06-26T21:00:53.449-07:002012-06-26T21:00:53.449-07:00See? This is why you're brilliant. Excellent o...See? This is why you're brilliant. Excellent observation, birthday girl :)Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-23671478667651592782012-06-26T21:00:06.062-07:002012-06-26T21:00:06.062-07:00Heather, if you do read it, I hope you enjoy it. I...Heather, if you do read it, I hope you enjoy it. I thought it was really well written.Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-36374559119006629402012-06-26T20:59:25.649-07:002012-06-26T20:59:25.649-07:00OMG, Margo, I totally remember that line! So many ...OMG, Margo, I totally remember that line! So many great lines like that...almost poetic. And you're right about micro tension. I hadn't even thought of that.Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-13879309108877573362012-06-26T20:58:27.025-07:002012-06-26T20:58:27.025-07:00Lee, if you read it, I really hope you enjoy it. I...Lee, if you read it, I really hope you enjoy it. I know sometimes it's all about expectations, so I don't want to ruin it for someone else. But I loved, loved, loved the writing style.Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-87665862180894814402012-06-26T20:57:11.969-07:002012-06-26T20:57:11.969-07:00Thanks, Nancy. I tell ya, these days I have lightb...Thanks, Nancy. I tell ya, these days I have lightbulb moments when I read any books! And believe me, I need those lightbulb moments :)Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-15787504104134401342012-06-26T20:49:24.543-07:002012-06-26T20:49:24.543-07:00I love this series of yours Julie. I haven't r...I love this series of yours Julie. I haven't read Matched yet, but it is most definitely in my TBR pile!Julie Hedlundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04477115458570906449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-55813531902232458262012-06-26T18:14:20.559-07:002012-06-26T18:14:20.559-07:00I really loved MATCHED as well and while the seque...I really loved MATCHED as well and while the sequel (CROSSED) did not quite meet my expectations of it I still enjoyed it. You definitely hit all the points of 'how to'. And I will be buying the third book, regardless. Allie Condie can definitely count me as a fan.mshatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06308916014310536449noreply@blogger.com