Sorry I write you so much
I just started writing a story and basically I didn't plan really. Just the beggining stuff. Would you say that's wrong? Also making up your climax is hard so should I think of it well I'm writing or should I just go with the flow and see what comes?
Thanks again Peter
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I just finished the tenth 39 clues book. How is it the last? :(. Did you like it? I saw you reading it on the web cast. It was good but the whole time I wanted the whole Ian- Amy thing to happen, didn't you? Someone needs to make a epilogue, a long one. What was your favorite part?
To Pearl-
Like Patrick said, He didn't change the characters really at all. And anyways in the 39 clues series your going to love some, like some, and not like some. I didn't really like a few, but I kept reading. When you put all of them together, you'll be like, Whoa, that's the best series ever! To me the third book was my favorite, but you might like different ones. Maybe you should try reading three again slower, and really soaking it all in. But mostly, KEEP READING THE SERIES!!! YOU WILL BE SORRY!
Like Patrick said, He didn't change the characters really at all. And anyways in the 39 clues series your going to love some, like some, and not like some. I didn't really like a few, but I kept reading. When you put all of them together, you'll be like, Whoa, that's the best series ever! To me the third book was my favorite, but you might like different ones. Maybe you should try reading three again slower, and really soaking it all in. But mostly, KEEP READING THE SERIES!!! YOU WILL BE SORRY!
hello, I'm Steven and I literally just finished reading wtf and with the epilogue I would like to know if this novel was fact based or a true story or none of them.
I have been reading the 39 clues. When I got to book three, I felt that you changed the entire tone of the characters. You had Dan stealing ashtrays and acting extremly obnoxious. Nellie all of a sudden had tattoos and was more of a punk than initially portrayed. I was baffled by the new characteristics you put in that were definitely not there in the first two books.
After I got through your book (not an easy task) all the characters in the following books went back to the initial state they were presented in during the first book (and book two). Nellie was still a cool babysitter, but talked in an educated manner. Dan was back to a nice 11 year old kid that collected neat things not ashtrays or whatever he could get his grubby paws on.
Now I am at book seven and you wrote that one, too. I am disappointed because you have the characters back to how you perceive them not how the overall story perceives them.
My questions to you (if you wouldn't mind answering them) are... First, why did you feel like you had to change the characters so much? Second, Did you read the first two books prior to writing book three? Third, Did you read books 4, 5, and 6 prior to writing book 7? I have just started book seven today and can't believe what a complete opposite direction the characters personalities have taken...again.
Please help me understand.
After I got through your book (not an easy task) all the characters in the following books went back to the initial state they were presented in during the first book (and book two). Nellie was still a cool babysitter, but talked in an educated manner. Dan was back to a nice 11 year old kid that collected neat things not ashtrays or whatever he could get his grubby paws on.
Now I am at book seven and you wrote that one, too. I am disappointed because you have the characters back to how you perceive them not how the overall story perceives them.
My questions to you (if you wouldn't mind answering them) are... First, why did you feel like you had to change the characters so much? Second, Did you read the first two books prior to writing book three? Third, Did you read books 4, 5, and 6 prior to writing book 7? I have just started book seven today and can't believe what a complete opposite direction the characters personalities have taken...again.
Please help me understand.
Hey, it's me again! π
My question this time is:
If, while you're writing, you feel like the story is getting a little...unexiting...for that chapter (you previously told me to make chapters a mini story with climaxes, etc.), is it justifiable to put in something extremely strange?
Such as, let's say people are wandering around, and Guy1 gets his arm chopped off. Then he disappears. So, Girl1, who was previously holding his arm, screams and drops it. Guy2 runs up, picks up the arm, builds a fire, cooks it, and eats it. 'you need to do anything to survive.'
Do you think it's a little over-the-limit, or is it just right, or what? (I guess it sorta helps develop the character a little.....)
My question this time is:
If, while you're writing, you feel like the story is getting a little...unexiting...for that chapter (you previously told me to make chapters a mini story with climaxes, etc.), is it justifiable to put in something extremely strange?
Such as, let's say people are wandering around, and Guy1 gets his arm chopped off. Then he disappears. So, Girl1, who was previously holding his arm, screams and drops it. Guy2 runs up, picks up the arm, builds a fire, cooks it, and eats it. 'you need to do anything to survive.'
Do you think it's a little over-the-limit, or is it just right, or what? (I guess it sorta helps develop the character a little.....)
Yes I have. Just trying to get some extra input π
Awwwww, that stinks. Stupid contracts! Can you see if they can answer them on the chat?
Thanks again,
Jenna
Thanks again,
Jenna
Hi (again)!
I sent in some questions for the video chat thingy (whatever you want to call it) for the 39 clues, but it probably won't be answered. If you could answer them that would be awesome!
1.I know there's a whole thing about how the Holts became the "black sheep" of the Tomas, and I'm sadly confused about the thing. Can you sumerise it please?
2. IF YOU HAVE NOT READ BOOK 9 YET DON'T READ THIS! Ok so In the 9th book we meet you know who (I'm gonna talk like this so people don't spoil the series for themselves ;))and they're in the you know whats. And say their branch is nice. BUT, in the code on the bottom of some pages (are you with me? lol)it says "they aren't telling the truth". So am I supposed to get this?!? Are they good or bad!
Sorry if that made no sense to you! I tried.
Thank you so much!!!
Jenna (again)
I sent in some questions for the video chat thingy (whatever you want to call it) for the 39 clues, but it probably won't be answered. If you could answer them that would be awesome!
1.I know there's a whole thing about how the Holts became the "black sheep" of the Tomas, and I'm sadly confused about the thing. Can you sumerise it please?
2. IF YOU HAVE NOT READ BOOK 9 YET DON'T READ THIS! Ok so In the 9th book we meet you know who (I'm gonna talk like this so people don't spoil the series for themselves ;))and they're in the you know whats. And say their branch is nice. BUT, in the code on the bottom of some pages (are you with me? lol)it says "they aren't telling the truth". So am I supposed to get this?!? Are they good or bad!
Sorry if that made no sense to you! I tried.
Thank you so much!!!
Jenna (again)
Thanks that really helps! Hope to contact you soon!
Daniel π
Daniel π
Yeah thanks! You are a great inspiration! Another question...
I like to write. If i am writing a story/book thingy how should i create the characters before i start writing and how should i pick a memorable name? Hope you can help (you being an amazing author and all)!
Your Biggest Fan,
Daniel π
I like to write. If i am writing a story/book thingy how should i create the characters before i start writing and how should i pick a memorable name? Hope you can help (you being an amazing author and all)!
Your Biggest Fan,
Daniel π
Dear Mr. Peter Lerangis,
I apologize for spelling your last name wrong. lol π I was jotting it down fast and wasn't thinking!
Daniel π
I apologize for spelling your last name wrong. lol π I was jotting it down fast and wasn't thinking!
Daniel π
Dear Mr. Peter Larangis,
I have started reading the 39 clues series and i have a quick question for you. I couldn't get a hold or Mr. Riordan or Mr. Korman so i decided to try you. If there are infact 39 different clues how many books will there be. I have heard rumors that there will be 39 or that there will only be ten. Please get back to me and i look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerley,
Daniel π
I have started reading the 39 clues series and i have a quick question for you. I couldn't get a hold or Mr. Riordan or Mr. Korman so i decided to try you. If there are infact 39 different clues how many books will there be. I have heard rumors that there will be 39 or that there will only be ten. Please get back to me and i look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerley,
Daniel π
Hi again!
This question's more about your acting career if that's okay. I'm an actor and I want to get a agent so I can audition for bigger stuff like film,T.V.,etc. My mom says I need to try a open call audition but they're aren't any for kids in the Chicago area, or even IL! Do you know how I could find one? And did you have a agent? Sorry if you don't want to answer these kinds of questions on here. Thank you!
This question's more about your acting career if that's okay. I'm an actor and I want to get a agent so I can audition for bigger stuff like film,T.V.,etc. My mom says I need to try a open call audition but they're aren't any for kids in the Chicago area, or even IL! Do you know how I could find one? And did you have a agent? Sorry if you don't want to answer these kinds of questions on here. Thank you!
Hi Peter
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Being a full-time author, do you find it difficult to meet book deadlines?
Ok...So, let's say that I have my main character. I want another character's story/feelings to become known; if I stick with first person, how would I convey to the readers that I'm switching characters?
Ok, thanks!
Before you became a full time writer, what other jobs did you have?
Do you think it's Ok to skip from first person to third person PoV when changing chapters, or should I stick with one PoV?
Before you became a full time writer, what other jobs did you have?
Do you think it's Ok to skip from first person to third person PoV when changing chapters, or should I stick with one PoV?
Would you recommend using first or third person PoV? Which is easier?
Also, would you recommend using past or present tense when writing?
Also, would you recommend using past or present tense when writing?
Wow!
I've been non-stop reading since kindergarten. I think by I had finished my 5 grade year, I had almost cleared out the fiction section of the library. Unfortunately, it never occured to me that I could write!
Occasionally though, my mom would buy books without anything on the pages, and my family and I would all sit down and make silly stories!
I've been non-stop reading since kindergarten. I think by I had finished my 5 grade year, I had almost cleared out the fiction section of the library. Unfortunately, it never occured to me that I could write!
Occasionally though, my mom would buy books without anything on the pages, and my family and I would all sit down and make silly stories!