tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733289016000331233.post7123338573072710390..comments2024-03-28T05:05:30.116-04:00Comments on mainewords: Plot as you gomshatchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06308916014310536449noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733289016000331233.post-81656114190383372912013-02-24T09:46:02.738-05:002013-02-24T09:46:02.738-05:00Yes! Exactly! Because as you get closer you can se...Yes! Exactly! Because as you get closer you can see more and it all becomes clearer :)mshatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06308916014310536449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733289016000331233.post-57755418136054074292013-02-23T13:08:43.232-05:002013-02-23T13:08:43.232-05:00Awesome looking watch! Very nice. I ditto that you...Awesome looking watch! Very nice. I ditto that your header photo is lovely. :) Sounds like you plot/pants about the same as me. I have a rough roadmap, and make more detailed notes as I get closer to each scene. Carol Riggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14092209912983783974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733289016000331233.post-27391334959009817532013-02-23T10:19:41.124-05:002013-02-23T10:19:41.124-05:00Thank you! I needed something new :)Thank you! I needed something new :)mshatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06308916014310536449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733289016000331233.post-28499267688847993442013-02-23T10:19:01.081-05:002013-02-23T10:19:01.081-05:00Much more cheerful, too :)Much more cheerful, too :)mshatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06308916014310536449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733289016000331233.post-76944838940023887302013-02-23T10:11:15.935-05:002013-02-23T10:11:15.935-05:00I used to write so much more on paper, now the onl...I used to write so much more on paper, now the only time I use paper is if I'm away from my computer.mshatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06308916014310536449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733289016000331233.post-50010185511485207582013-02-23T10:09:57.792-05:002013-02-23T10:09:57.792-05:00Yes, I've known almost since the beginning how...Yes, I've known almost since the beginning how I wanted everything to end and some of the stuff that happens in between but how I get there is a little fuzzy at times, lol. mshatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06308916014310536449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733289016000331233.post-47705548737964296382013-02-23T09:50:47.262-05:002013-02-23T09:50:47.262-05:00I love pink flowers, too, especially if they'r...I love pink flowers, too, especially if they're fragrant :)mshatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06308916014310536449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733289016000331233.post-59612464925329907742013-02-23T09:49:42.550-05:002013-02-23T09:49:42.550-05:00My last book I outlined almost all of it before wr...My last book I outlined almost all of it before writing anything. But for some reason that just didn't work this time.mshatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06308916014310536449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733289016000331233.post-85833296346219288872013-02-23T09:48:46.360-05:002013-02-23T09:48:46.360-05:00Exactly!Exactly!mshatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06308916014310536449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733289016000331233.post-82045503440661001702013-02-22T18:39:59.957-05:002013-02-22T18:39:59.957-05:00That's is a great way to pants. It's sort ...That's is a great way to pants. It's sort half-pantsing, half-outlining. Go you!<br />I'm afraid I'm very anal about outlining, and I've been working on a premise and outline for about 3 months now. Yeah, I'm having some problems getting motivated. lolAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735576044552810103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733289016000331233.post-47294516214285988422013-02-22T16:18:28.044-05:002013-02-22T16:18:28.044-05:00This is almost exactly how I do it. You almost ha...This is almost exactly how I do it. You almost have to pants those first few chapters to see if there is a story there. Then outline it!Marsha Sigmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11095210839900479297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733289016000331233.post-74274711015067694722013-02-22T14:16:27.739-05:002013-02-22T14:16:27.739-05:00Hi, Marcy,
Interesting way to approach writing. G...Hi, Marcy,<br /><br />Interesting way to approach writing. Glad it's been successful for you. I am the "fly by the seat of my pants," kind of writer, but I may have to try this technique. It might help tighten up my writing so my edits would be so 'arse" numbing ... LOL.<br /><br />Have a great weekend and I too, LOVE your new header! Pink flowers have always been my favorite.Michael Di Gesuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733289016000331233.post-30706053625349881252013-02-22T13:07:08.974-05:002013-02-22T13:07:08.974-05:00I do some of this too. I can't concentrate on ...I do some of this too. I can't concentrate on an entire plot concept at once. I get an idea of what I want to accomplish with the book, and then start writing. As I re-read what I've done, I leave editing notes for sections I need to go back to, but also for myself for future chapters so I don't forget to add something in. Plot as I go works for me too.<br /><br />.......dholedolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733289016000331233.post-7206875106037578202013-02-22T12:57:09.723-05:002013-02-22T12:57:09.723-05:00Glad that process works for you. I think I would c...Glad that process works for you. I think I would confuse myself...Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733289016000331233.post-46102897074327786322013-02-22T12:42:13.876-05:002013-02-22T12:42:13.876-05:00I love that header picture, too, but you ALWAYS ha...I love that header picture, too, but you ALWAYS have super ones.<br /><br />Interesting way to write. I'm kind of methodical. I know where I'm starting, where I want to end up, and a number of the stops along the way, but it's putting the flesh on those bones that is fun. Organic and flexible. Fun.<br /><br />And long as hell.<br /><br />Happy weekend!Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733289016000331233.post-73961810889305081532013-02-22T11:00:27.629-05:002013-02-22T11:00:27.629-05:00Nice demonstration of the writing process! I love ...Nice demonstration of the writing process! I love to start with a random, totally unplotted story idea, and then run with it for a while before stopping to outline, and then I end up outlining quite a bit like you do, except sometimes, I have one outline on the pc, and one outline on paper that looks like a scribbled jumble. <br /><br />Tyrean Martinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356604721537744361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733289016000331233.post-86256535945722433152013-02-22T10:16:14.814-05:002013-02-22T10:16:14.814-05:00You're not alone. I write pretty much the same...You're not alone. I write pretty much the same way.<br /><br />Hugs and chocolate,<br />Shellyshellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09596621767297173021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733289016000331233.post-49363979435275713712013-02-22T09:35:24.669-05:002013-02-22T09:35:24.669-05:00It helps having CPs who read as I write, letting m...It helps having CPs who read as I write, letting me know what's working well, what isn't, and what needs elaboration.mshatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06308916014310536449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733289016000331233.post-11192672638682719122013-02-22T09:33:23.964-05:002013-02-22T09:33:23.964-05:00It's funny, some stories seem to lend themselv...It's funny, some stories seem to lend themselves better to a total plot out/outline while others absolutely do not - like this one. <br /><br />As for the new pic, I needed something to remind me winter isn't forever and my old header pic was depressing me, hence the new one. Less than 30 days til spring.mshatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06308916014310536449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733289016000331233.post-34764489787025963082013-02-22T09:21:34.000-05:002013-02-22T09:21:34.000-05:00I also adore your blogger header photo. That paste...I also adore your blogger header photo. That pastel petal is such a bright spot amid the rockiness of life.<br /><br />Your method of pants and plot looks like a great tool for taking something and adding, growing or doing the reverse when and where necessary.Angela Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03324366495151363782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733289016000331233.post-63001160785074147772013-02-22T09:07:33.666-05:002013-02-22T09:07:33.666-05:00I'm with Luanne above on the new top picture :...I'm with Luanne above on the new top picture :) DEZMONDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14127166104359407763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733289016000331233.post-23832463147510507772013-02-22T08:43:11.546-05:002013-02-22T08:43:11.546-05:00See, I love to plot as I go. I love that causality...See, I love to plot as I go. I love that causality of one event or reaction triggering the next. I find so many cool twists and turns that way. You have to be very open and aware of connections as you go, though, to make things cohesive, but I love pantsing. :))<br /><br />Very nice demonstration there. Nice writing too. <br /><br />And I love that photo at the top. Gives me hope that spring is around the corner. :)Luanne G. Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15762881276976395955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733289016000331233.post-11774117373613209852013-02-22T06:12:27.102-05:002013-02-22T06:12:27.102-05:00Great way to keep the story focused! Yay!!
And I ...Great way to keep the story focused! Yay!!<br /><br />And I love your gorgeous blogheader pic!! Take care<br />xOld Kittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13185547869183611159noreply@blogger.com