tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4982069049641262423.post6056418610471963323..comments2024-01-01T21:34:29.568-06:00Comments on C.J. Redwine: The Way I WriteC.J. Redwinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18133349802945244028noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4982069049641262423.post-73293463849263514932009-09-23T09:46:28.439-05:002009-09-23T09:46:28.439-05:00"It really doesn't matter how you get to ..."It really doesn't matter how you get to The End as long as you get there."<br /><br />Nicely put. I love to read every writer's process. *runs to read previous post*Crystal Poseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09939745305440912406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4982069049641262423.post-50670373651083736062009-09-15T05:49:39.321-05:002009-09-15T05:49:39.321-05:00I believe I've said this before, but I am abso...I believe I've said this before, but I am absolutely a pantser. I can't outline to save my life unless it's a research paper. My stories just don't work the same way. I've tried it a few times and what I write turns into sentences and paragraphs and chapters anyway.<br /><br />Now, when a new idea comes to mind, I do sit and think on it for a few days or so, trying to get to know the character who's decided to interrupt my sleep. I may jot down a few notes, but that's it. When I'm ready, I sit down in front of my laptop and start writing whatever comes out, and yes, it's usually in chronological order. That's how it works for me.<br /><br />Great post, as always, CJ.Jinxie Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00614376910387330818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4982069049641262423.post-3843989513842838362009-09-12T16:38:17.095-05:002009-09-12T16:38:17.095-05:00I suppose you must digress to the behaviors and wh...I suppose you must digress to the behaviors and whims of your more mature characters. After all, if they've been contained in your mind this long, they've almost certainly grown roots.<br /><br />Fantastic blog entry.<br /><br />~M.M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07956709570715413513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4982069049641262423.post-61417162821856512492009-09-11T21:56:29.644-05:002009-09-11T21:56:29.644-05:00I have English Honors I, and the other day we had ...I have English Honors I, and the other day we had an assignment to write poetry or prose with context clues in our writing. We received our graded papers today and my final grade was a seventy eight. I didn't include context clues in the haikus I wrote, and my teacher had something similar to this to say, "Nice try, smart aleck, but presentation has no effect on your ability to follow directions, insert sagely advice here relating to your readers are imbeciles."<br /><br />And under her comment, I scribbled in pencil, "Then I suggest a dictionary."<br /><br />I say this because, context clues do not constitute, <i>real writing</i>, to me, if they are intentional, as you must plan to include these tidbits. Writing should happen on paper or a computer screen, with a pencil or keyboard, and your brain. If it does not <i>come out</i> that way, it's not right. I have nothing wrong with <i>outlines</i> no matter how long they are. It is the arbitrary, you must write in such a way because it is expected of you, that other people insist upon, especially teachers and the school board.Angelic Daughternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4982069049641262423.post-74009998924205355532009-09-11T11:31:13.635-05:002009-09-11T11:31:13.635-05:00I couldn't agree with you more! I love to see ...I couldn't agree with you more! I love to see the story unfold and have my characters decide what to think and do in "real time." I could never write an outline in a million years - it's just not my style. And, I think that's your main point. Figure out what you style is - what works for you - and do that! And, most definitely, the real work begins after you write those two precious words, "The End.";-)Debra Lynn Sheltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08238268767406623274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4982069049641262423.post-23009138062440515612009-09-11T11:06:38.224-05:002009-09-11T11:06:38.224-05:00I didn't outline my first book at all. That...I didn't outline my first book at all. That's why it's under my bed. My second book I *kind of* outlined halfway through, but abandoned it when I figured out a big twist at the end. <br /><br />I plan to try Scrivener on the next book, bc it's basically outlined in my head already. I might also try writing by scene instead of chronologically. <br /><br />But I'll always be a pantser.Myra McEntirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02489075264670333000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4982069049641262423.post-37611656665249650392009-09-11T10:54:12.448-05:002009-09-11T10:54:12.448-05:00I'm really glad to hear you say you you don...I'm really glad to hear you say you you don't outline. I've been starting to have strong feelings of inadequacy, which lead me to consider outlining, which then leads me to consuming copious amounts of Jameson's in preparation (or avoidance). <br /><br />I did try my hand at mindmapping. It was a great experience as far as identifying the main plot-driving forces and their motivations. But the thought of outlining even with colorful little bubbles has me reaching for a paper bag and putting my head between my knees, not an easy feat for this--aaahhh--well rounded girl.<br /><br />I shall go forth from now on with my head held high as a semi-pantser and will indulge in both mindmapping and Jameson's in limited quantities.Sharon Gerlachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03794318894344310715noreply@blogger.com