tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2294986155177272443.post6970689828053573093..comments2024-02-16T02:46:08.503-08:00Comments on Write Writing Written: Never SURRENDER!Taffyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11796711977284429278noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2294986155177272443.post-42282468914339935352012-06-14T20:30:43.170-07:002012-06-14T20:30:43.170-07:00I also write organically instead of planning and p...I also write organically instead of planning and plotting everything out exactly. I like to have a general outline/notes and tentative list of chapters (I name my chapters) for my superlong books, but other than that, I just memorize the storylines in my head and write them as they go along. There are many surprises along the way, and some events happen differently than I'd originally envisioned them. I'd go insane if I were forced to exactly plot everything out in a certain way, partly because I write books that are more character-driven instead of plot-centric.Carrie-Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05810154378449825641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2294986155177272443.post-849113799339393762012-06-14T17:19:46.270-07:002012-06-14T17:19:46.270-07:00Oh my heck! I have been to so many conferences and...Oh my heck! I have been to so many conferences and read so many blog posts that have made me come away feeling this way. You are not alone in feeling like a loser after a conference.<br /><br />I'm so glad Lesli helped! She is an awesome inspiration! And you CAN do this. Just think of me next time you're sitting in a class going, "I have no idea what my inciting event is." Because I DON'T EITHER.Elana Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05877856005992028912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2294986155177272443.post-68769474271717275332012-06-14T10:50:42.993-07:002012-06-14T10:50:42.993-07:00The Princess Bride! And I love that MacNish knew t...The Princess Bride! And I love that MacNish knew the exact wording... love it. <br /><br />Stopping by from the blogfest...Great post. I think you perfectly capture the moments we all have with insecurity - a nasty beast in this process. *new follower*Kimberly Gabrielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05588782441929008886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2294986155177272443.post-72889095564257558672012-06-13T22:01:04.119-07:002012-06-13T22:01:04.119-07:00And there you stand, smiling brightly with Miss El...And there you stand, smiling brightly with Miss Elana herself, who IS--a pantser herself.<br /><br />OWN IT! And ... ROCK IT!!ali crosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13023009704454279645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2294986155177272443.post-3947703544166336192012-06-13T06:48:31.552-07:002012-06-13T06:48:31.552-07:00Oh, man! I so hear you! I am not a pantser, exac...Oh, man! I so hear you! I am not a pantser, exactly. I timeline... I need to know where the story will go in a broad way. But all those analytical questions? erm. No thank you? If i try to delve into it to that level I get SO DRY. I need to be fresh and fluffy, not dry!Hart Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17599570189253229318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2294986155177272443.post-66144713837499741982012-06-13T01:27:21.863-07:002012-06-13T01:27:21.863-07:00Everyone has a story to tell but the ones who keep...Everyone has a story to tell but the ones who keep at it and tell it in a unique way with interest will be the ones rewarded.<br /><br />Keep on keeping on!<br /><br />No quarter!Jeremy Bateshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00877532315856151843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2294986155177272443.post-799443105891143782012-06-12T18:40:04.602-07:002012-06-12T18:40:04.602-07:00Thanks to the new followers!
And thanks to everyon...Thanks to the new followers!<br />And thanks to everyone for your shout outs. Who says writing is lonely?Taffyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11796711977284429278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2294986155177272443.post-43369389397617454932012-06-12T08:19:07.444-07:002012-06-12T08:19:07.444-07:00Hi Taffy ... great post! Thanks so much for follo...Hi Taffy ... great post! Thanks so much for following me; I enjoy all of your blogs and this one just hits the spot so I am your newest follower on here too.<br /><br />Kathy M.Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07171271956883698673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2294986155177272443.post-17921227586823536702012-06-12T00:53:13.836-07:002012-06-12T00:53:13.836-07:00Aloha Taffy,
Cheers for the follow and glad to he...Aloha Taffy,<br /><br />Cheers for the follow and glad to hear NO SURRENDER :)<br /><br />Good on ye, and keep heading toward getting 'er done :)Mark Koopmanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03634424953074803816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2294986155177272443.post-73948822355581833382012-06-11T21:22:17.402-07:002012-06-11T21:22:17.402-07:00I just started following your blog! I love your op...I just started following your blog! I love your opinion on child labor ;) I always hate hearing those knock-me-down words, but it always seems that there's encouragement right around the corner and it just makes you even more determined than before!Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15623316409826815151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2294986155177272443.post-22660879936838116582012-06-11T21:18:39.398-07:002012-06-11T21:18:39.398-07:00You surprised me too with your sharing how you fel...You surprised me too with your sharing how you felt after the conference. You and the other more experienced writers I met at the conference seemed so confident and like you know where you and your stories are going. I came home kind of feeling the same. But I'm trying to get back into enjoying writing and just loving the process. And I'm not 100% sure what I am yet -whether I'm a panther or a plotter (slightly more plotter at this point though).<br /><br />Anyway, I'm glad you found your mojo again and can't wait to hear how your story goes!Leslie https://www.blogger.com/profile/17430815366297302202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2294986155177272443.post-45822683997306560782012-06-11T17:59:19.372-07:002012-06-11T17:59:19.372-07:00Right on! Here's to all of us never surrenderi...Right on! Here's to all of us never surrendering!Alleged Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04869021184116123477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2294986155177272443.post-31683846048822288392012-06-11T17:22:39.671-07:002012-06-11T17:22:39.671-07:00What???!!!??? This totally surprise my pansting pa...What???!!!??? This totally surprise my pansting pants off! Your story was/is awesome. You are so fun. So cool. And so talented. DOn't let the man get you down. (there's no man...I realize...its just...shut up jessie). Anyway, get your pants back on girl!Jessie Humphrieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11096043821002254348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2294986155177272443.post-3120214758709839692012-06-11T16:41:58.852-07:002012-06-11T16:41:58.852-07:00I love when someone says exactly the right thing, ...I love when someone says exactly the right thing, just when you most need to hear it! So perfect. <br /><br />And I say <i>Heck yes!</i> to skipping the garden/floor/car and writing!Peggy Eddlemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10241451940725996650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2294986155177272443.post-10637050133839251442012-06-11T10:36:25.085-07:002012-06-11T10:36:25.085-07:00MacNish! I should know better. My husband always q...MacNish! I should know better. My husband always quotes that line.<br />THANKS for stopping by!Taffyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11796711977284429278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2294986155177272443.post-90587416924467058652012-06-11T10:35:59.236-07:002012-06-11T10:35:59.236-07:00Thanks for the follow, Emily!Thanks for the follow, Emily!Taffyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11796711977284429278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2294986155177272443.post-2553265071290748922012-06-11T09:24:20.886-07:002012-06-11T09:24:20.886-07:00I think it goes like this:
Let me explain. No, th...I think it goes like this:<br /><br />Let me explain. No, there is too much, let me sum up.<br /><br />Otherwise, awesome post! I totally agree. Those are some tough questions to answer, and I'm sure we all struggle with them, but the key is definitely never giving up.Matthew MacNishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03264738483763244969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2294986155177272443.post-24552869764241324292012-06-11T09:15:57.148-07:002012-06-11T09:15:57.148-07:00New follower here!
What a great blogfest. It'...New follower here!<br /><br />What a great blogfest. It's so tough not to give in, especially in the face of adversity.Emily R. Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03892444969625637064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2294986155177272443.post-58852395783563917352012-06-11T07:54:49.440-07:002012-06-11T07:54:49.440-07:00Thanks for stopping by!Thanks for stopping by!Taffyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11796711977284429278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2294986155177272443.post-50300879183178465902012-06-11T07:18:27.737-07:002012-06-11T07:18:27.737-07:00Hey, great post! Writing… So many long process. Yo...Hey, great post! Writing… So many long process. You asked about our moments… Well, I linked up too, and you can check out my post here: http://aidylewoh.blogspot.com/2012/06/never-surrender-blogfest.html<br />~AidylAidyl Ewohhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18193031689876630475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2294986155177272443.post-39452746534975145752012-06-11T07:00:49.429-07:002012-06-11T07:00:49.429-07:00Princess Bride.
Don't ever give up! Don'...Princess Bride.<br /><br />Don't ever give up! Don't surrender! <br /><br />I'm a pantser too, and I'm sure I'll run into the same problems, if I can ever get an editor or agent interested. The thing is, the people who actually read my stories like them. They're unpredictable. They don't fit a "mold." My readers usually can't figure out how it's going to work out from the first page (or even the 200th page) and they seem to LIKE that.<br /><br />I don't like stories that go along from point a to point b to point z in a predictable fashion. Life isn't like that, why should books be like that?<br /><br />If you look at your story you can find the answers to the "stock" questions, but that doesn't mean it has to be a stock novel.<br /><br />Never surrender!Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04137538450232783883noreply@blogger.com