Short stories turned into novels - CrimeSpace2024-03-28T10:50:58Zhttps://crimespace.ning.com/forum/topics/537324:Topic:51026?id=537324%3ATopic%3A51026&feed=yes&xn_auth=noA splendid example is in the…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2007-06-30:537324:Comment:516022007-06-30T17:04:22.361ZJoy Calderwoodhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/Dragonlily
A splendid example is in the way Orson Scott Card adapted his brilliant short story "Ender's Game" into a novel. IIRC it had already won a major award, and then (it appeared) he allowed it to grow organically into the novel that won both of science fiction's highest awards. The growth was in the characterization and the scenes to support it, with some high-level intriguing added in.
A splendid example is in the way Orson Scott Card adapted his brilliant short story "Ender's Game" into a novel. IIRC it had already won a major award, and then (it appeared) he allowed it to grow organically into the novel that won both of science fiction's highest awards. The growth was in the characterization and the scenes to support it, with some high-level intriguing added in. Not dramatically, no. It clos…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2007-06-28:537324:Comment:513352007-06-28T15:37:56.921ZI. J. Parkerhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/Ingpark
Not dramatically, no. It closes more gently instead of the abrupt wrapping up I had to do in the story. The differences really lie in the chapters I added between the start and the ending. The protagonist of the novel is a far more complex and troubled man than the one in the story. Stories are not really very good for character development since plot is paramount.
Not dramatically, no. It closes more gently instead of the abrupt wrapping up I had to do in the story. The differences really lie in the chapters I added between the start and the ending. The protagonist of the novel is a far more complex and troubled man than the one in the story. Stories are not really very good for character development since plot is paramount. Agatha Christie did this with…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2007-06-27:537324:Comment:512022007-06-27T16:58:30.858ZSimon Woodhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/simonsubs
Agatha Christie did this with several of stories. Chandler bolted aspects of several of his shorts in novels. Off the top of my head, I think, Red Wind and Mazarin Jade became Farewell My Lovely.<br />
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I turned my short story Fender Bender (3,000 words) into The Fall Guy (50,000) for my Working Stiffs collection. It was a tough and satsifying experience. Tough because I struggled with the idea of turning a short in a novel length thing, but once I had that cracked, it was fun taking the story in…
Agatha Christie did this with several of stories. Chandler bolted aspects of several of his shorts in novels. Off the top of my head, I think, Red Wind and Mazarin Jade became Farewell My Lovely.<br />
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I turned my short story Fender Bender (3,000 words) into The Fall Guy (50,000) for my Working Stiffs collection. It was a tough and satsifying experience. Tough because I struggled with the idea of turning a short in a novel length thing, but once I had that cracked, it was fun taking the story in different directions... I am trying to do this now. I…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2007-06-27:537324:Comment:511952007-06-27T15:43:07.852ZPatricia Abbotthttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/pattinase
I am trying to do this now. It took me a long time to let go of the original structure. That's been the hardest part. Hope I'm successful or it will just looked stretched.
I am trying to do this now. It took me a long time to let go of the original structure. That's been the hardest part. Hope I'm successful or it will just looked stretched. Yes, I've read both volumes.…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2007-06-27:537324:Comment:511822007-06-27T14:42:29.368ZNaomi Hiraharahttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/gasagasagirl
Yes, I've read both volumes. It is interesting how the movie ("Shawshank Redemption," for example) is different from the original material. Didn't carrot-top "Red" turn into Morgan Freeman?
Yes, I've read both volumes. It is interesting how the movie ("Shawshank Redemption," for example) is different from the original material. Didn't carrot-top "Red" turn into Morgan Freeman? Akitada-san--of course! Have…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2007-06-27:537324:Comment:511782007-06-27T14:39:57.324ZNaomi Hiraharahttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/gasagasagirl
Akitada-san--of course! Have you altered the ending dramatically of your novel as compared to your short story?
Akitada-san--of course! Have you altered the ending dramatically of your novel as compared to your short story? I have done this several time…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2007-06-27:537324:Comment:511622007-06-27T13:56:16.149ZI. J. Parkerhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/Ingpark
I have done this several times already. In the first case, the story got too long and there was too much I wanted to explore further. I abandoned it as story and went straight into novel plotting. In the second case, I loved the story's beginning and rushed the end to keep it within bounds. The ending bothered me so much that I expanded the story into a novel after I had sold it.<br />
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My method for expansion in each case was to add one or two minor mysteries and concentrate on characterization. (I…
I have done this several times already. In the first case, the story got too long and there was too much I wanted to explore further. I abandoned it as story and went straight into novel plotting. In the second case, I loved the story's beginning and rushed the end to keep it within bounds. The ending bothered me so much that I expanded the story into a novel after I had sold it.<br />
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My method for expansion in each case was to add one or two minor mysteries and concentrate on characterization. (I work with multiple mysteries in all my novels). The former. I guess I'm in go…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2007-06-27:537324:Comment:511532007-06-27T13:28:11.103ZNaomi Hiraharahttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/gasagasagirl
The former. I guess I'm in good company!
The former. I guess I'm in good company! Hi Naomi! Are you turning you…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2007-06-27:537324:Comment:510912007-06-27T00:50:03.107ZOlen Steinhauerhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/olensteinhauer
Hi Naomi! Are you turning your own story into a novel, or is the turning of a short into a novel a part of the novel you're writing?
Hi Naomi! Are you turning your own story into a novel, or is the turning of a short into a novel a part of the novel you're writing? Thank you, Jude. Love that co…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2007-06-26:537324:Comment:510652007-06-26T23:25:16.008ZNaomi Hiraharahttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/gasagasagirl
Thank you, Jude. Love that cover. I have yet to read Sallis other than his Chester Himes biography (I know, an atrocity!) so I look forward to checking out his short story first and then reading DRIVE. I'm going to have a busy July.
Thank you, Jude. Love that cover. I have yet to read Sallis other than his Chester Himes biography (I know, an atrocity!) so I look forward to checking out his short story first and then reading DRIVE. I'm going to have a busy July.