Rewatching this as I plan my mystery, and it just clicked that the chronic/acute issue is the very reason why I feel Branagh's Murder on the Orient Express adaptation was so well done. We see Poirot's chronic issue: having a rigid definition of right and wrong, and of justice. Then, the murder happens. Upon finding the solution, we're shown his growth when he says "there is right, there is wrong, and now there is you." So fascinating to put this into this framework! Thanks again for another fantastic video in this series

@janekalmes

2 жыл бұрын

Great insight, Abby! you’re making me want to re-watch it…

This is a fantastic explanation of character arc, which is something that I've always struggled with. I don't write in the mystery genre, but this video is absolutely applicable no matter what kind of story is being written.

@janekalmes

9 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

Acute VS chronic... That's GENIUS. Has revolutionized the way I think about the character component of plot. Thank you!

@janekalmes

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you!

Kudos for using the the muppets Christmas Carol.

I hope your channel’s subscriber count blows up because there is so much good stuff on here. You’ve put together great content for writers.

@janekalmes

2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that! I hope so, too!

I like your acute and chronic terms. I have also heard them as external (solving the murder) and internal (Ebenezer Scrooge greed). So I think I have my chronic issue. Sleuth has a strained relationship with her sister who is divorced, 1950s setting, so being divorced is a huge deal. But one of my suspects is also a divorced woman and the victim is a married man.

@janekalmes

Жыл бұрын

Sounds awesome!

Your content is so helpful and to the point, thank you!

@janekalmes

2 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome!

Thank you so much. My book has come alive with your advice

@janekalmes

Жыл бұрын

That's so awesome!

On top of everything else, thanks for introducing me to new exciting books. I finished the three Perveen Mistry Books in five days. Now I have begun reading your book.

@janekalmes

2 жыл бұрын

I’m delighted, both that you’re reading my book, and that you like Perveen as much as I do! I just finished Bombay Prince.

@firstofthefallen6034

2 жыл бұрын

@@janekalmes I have decided to check out every series you have ever mentioned in your videos, especially now that I need something else to feel the void left by the Perveen Mistry Books. Previously, I only ever read traditional mysteries like Arthur Conan Doyle and Agatha Christie, so I never paid much attention to romance. However, after meeting Colin, I understand why you made an entire video about designing the love interest. It adds a new layer of excitement and intrigue. I have high hopes for the romance in The Black Rose Murders.

@janekalmes

2 жыл бұрын

@@firstofthefallen6034 In that case, I will try to come up with some more good recommendations!

@firstofthefallen6034

2 жыл бұрын

@@janekalmes Thanks! That would mean a lot. P.S.-which one of the three did you like the best? For me, it's 'The Satapur Moonstone'.

Oh crap the first was exactly my novel.

Your videos are beyond helpful and informative! Thank you. Also, that Sweet Valley Twins reference...*chef's kiss.* Long live the Wakefields!

@janekalmes

2 жыл бұрын

I am so glad you like them, thank you!

Brilliant! As always.

@janekalmes

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Sybil!

Clear and helpful examples. You’re a great teacher! Thanks. ❤

@janekalmes

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Thank you for this video! I have just started brainstorming my first mystery novel and your videos have been a tremendous help! The is such a fun and challenging genre!

@janekalmes

2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! I'm glad they are helping.

Thank you for sharing this! I'm definitely going to use your outline to work out my detective's chronic issue.

@janekalmes

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

Another great video Jane! I was team Bed and Breakfast but will like the other as well I'm sure. Looking forward to it! xoxo

@janekalmes

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry for rooting for your team to lose, Jill! Glad you enjoyed today's video.

Watch this series from the beginning: kzread.info/head/PL3KL6Jqx65DhnnJJPj4ZOEz4monf8946q

This is a good point, but rather a "modern" develpoment. Most series and even sequels these days try to have a character arc (chronic issue" and a "crisis" Acute issue. But if you look back at series in the past, Sherlock Holmes, Tarzan, Tuppence and Tommy, Poirot, The Thin Man movies, even more recently "The Rockford Files", "Murder She wrote" almost no arc at all. I am thinking it is not until we get to Monk, psych (even they did not have super strong arcs) and then "Queens of Mystery" "Pushing Daisies" maybe "House" etc do we start to see stronger arcs. Not sure if this is a changing audience preference or what. Why do you think audiences want this approach now??

Good info for all us QWERTY addicts.

@janekalmes

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Anthony!