tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733289016000331233.post6486373017910946443..comments2024-03-28T05:05:30.116-04:00Comments on mainewords: the way we writemshatchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06308916014310536449noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733289016000331233.post-87926281061314131852013-02-11T20:36:01.595-05:002013-02-11T20:36:01.595-05:00I think most of us are on that same quest. I sure ...I think most of us are on that same quest. I sure know that I am....Pat Tilletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17699973774273291205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733289016000331233.post-41275788281720285852013-02-10T21:41:13.658-05:002013-02-10T21:41:13.658-05:00Yeah, I think so, too, Carol. Yeah, I think so, too, Carol. mshatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06308916014310536449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733289016000331233.post-15723218492876142212013-02-10T21:40:42.179-05:002013-02-10T21:40:42.179-05:00who's Grabthar? And tell me more about this ha...who's Grabthar? And tell me more about this hammer you speak of...mshatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06308916014310536449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733289016000331233.post-69906552458038410022013-02-10T21:40:01.549-05:002013-02-10T21:40:01.549-05:00I hope you're right!I hope you're right!mshatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06308916014310536449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733289016000331233.post-74696863008584464372013-02-10T21:39:38.987-05:002013-02-10T21:39:38.987-05:00Oh, definitely. I can't ever imagine having ev...Oh, definitely. I can't ever imagine having every little detail plotted out. mshatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06308916014310536449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733289016000331233.post-72401283777487693662013-02-10T18:52:33.860-05:002013-02-10T18:52:33.860-05:00That's so interesting that different books can...That's so interesting that different books can require different methods of writing. We have to start all over and figure them out! Yeah, I think most writers are in between pantsing and plotting. I am. :)Carol Riggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14092209912983783974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733289016000331233.post-33202127405776886562013-02-10T10:05:06.672-05:002013-02-10T10:05:06.672-05:00I don't know about it being holy but by Grabth...I don't know about it being holy but by Grabthar's Hammer, it is a goal.<br /><br />You'll get there. I say that with conviction and some prescience. <br />Huntresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08155372788872245758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733289016000331233.post-65298157391313691872013-02-09T13:58:00.361-05:002013-02-09T13:58:00.361-05:00The holy grail of which you speak is different for...The holy grail of which you speak is different for everyone. Keep playing with that combination, the tumblers will click into place soon enough! :)DL Hammonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02007260062331783715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733289016000331233.post-70174021527168236532013-02-09T11:54:18.596-05:002013-02-09T11:54:18.596-05:00That is my usual habit. That is my usual habit. mshatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06308916014310536449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733289016000331233.post-1980414531810665412013-02-09T00:37:46.532-05:002013-02-09T00:37:46.532-05:00I can't just pants it the whole way - my stuff...I can't just pants it the whole way - my stuff runs out of steam if it's not thought out.<br /><br />That doesn't mean I plot out in minute detail either. After all, the spontaneity is part of what makes writing fun. ;-)RD Meyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15152909771651635284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733289016000331233.post-39834525250119179452013-02-08T21:03:31.707-05:002013-02-08T21:03:31.707-05:00I don't have a set way of going about writing ...I don't have a set way of going about writing my stories, either. Usually I start with an outline--but I've pantsed my way through beginnings multiple times.Golden Eaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08721520451194318436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733289016000331233.post-87996449021287592202013-02-08T19:53:29.293-05:002013-02-08T19:53:29.293-05:00I guess that means you're growing as a writer....I guess that means you're growing as a writer. If it worked the same every time, we could bottle it and anyone could do it.Liz A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16531953467834426316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733289016000331233.post-84497415256161193472013-02-08T17:30:47.665-05:002013-02-08T17:30:47.665-05:00yeah. That's the conclusion I'm coming to....yeah. That's the conclusion I'm coming to. mshatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06308916014310536449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733289016000331233.post-49584012840247061312013-02-08T17:29:46.223-05:002013-02-08T17:29:46.223-05:00Thank you, Natalie :)
Hopefully I won't lose p...Thank you, Natalie :)<br />Hopefully I won't lose power!mshatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06308916014310536449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733289016000331233.post-49371534845949456572013-02-08T17:28:53.274-05:002013-02-08T17:28:53.274-05:00Can't wait to mention wormholes again. They...Can't wait to mention wormholes again. They're one of my favorite subjects right now. mshatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06308916014310536449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733289016000331233.post-14709095786014258782013-02-08T17:28:09.186-05:002013-02-08T17:28:09.186-05:00Oh, I completely agree that there's a lot of c...Oh, I completely agree that there's a lot of chance and luck that comes with pantsing. But I also know that it works for some people. I DO think that plotting is easier but...yeah, I can go back and forth on this - lol.mshatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06308916014310536449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733289016000331233.post-34589097948784362362013-02-08T17:25:37.539-05:002013-02-08T17:25:37.539-05:00Exactly!Exactly!mshatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06308916014310536449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733289016000331233.post-21256195543150938492013-02-08T17:25:26.875-05:002013-02-08T17:25:26.875-05:00See, I usually have trouble once I get near the mi...See, I usually have trouble once I get near the middle. That's the hard part for me. Keeping the momentum going.mshatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06308916014310536449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733289016000331233.post-30063523142127867432013-02-08T17:24:47.634-05:002013-02-08T17:24:47.634-05:00I agree! It's nice that there isn't only o...I agree! It's nice that there isn't only one way otherwise I'm afraid I might fail more often!mshatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06308916014310536449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733289016000331233.post-57539396960244262012013-02-08T17:23:13.854-05:002013-02-08T17:23:13.854-05:00lol. You're not alone!lol. You're not alone!mshatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06308916014310536449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733289016000331233.post-25700204357552203622013-02-08T17:22:59.699-05:002013-02-08T17:22:59.699-05:00Hmm. I try to be both because I think they are equ...Hmm. I try to be both because I think they are equally important even though I'll be the first to admit I'm more likely to follow an interesting character through a dull plot than the other way around. mshatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06308916014310536449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733289016000331233.post-91071354833651971322013-02-08T17:18:04.876-05:002013-02-08T17:18:04.876-05:00I'm a loose out-liner but I believe each story...I'm a loose out-liner but I believe each story requires a different approach. So...I have no advice here, I'm just agreeing.haMarsha Sigmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11095210839900479297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733289016000331233.post-1788021030616326412013-02-08T16:30:28.337-05:002013-02-08T16:30:28.337-05:00It's disappointing. And hard! Last time seemed...It's disappointing. And hard! Last time seemed easier. *sigh* mshatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06308916014310536449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733289016000331233.post-82663541861146066702013-02-08T16:29:14.129-05:002013-02-08T16:29:14.129-05:00thanks, Tara :)thanks, Tara :)mshatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06308916014310536449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733289016000331233.post-39350916792075211552013-02-08T15:34:24.937-05:002013-02-08T15:34:24.937-05:00I think we learn as we go and from the mistakes in...I think we learn as we go and from the mistakes in the last book we read. Stay warm and safe through the storm, Marcy. I'll be thinking of you.Natalie Aguirrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756087804171246660noreply@blogger.com