tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914384080646206545.post2810650062241277119..comments2023-11-02T02:46:54.900-06:00Comments on Life is Good: IWSG: Ideas for When You're Stuck 2 - WIPJeremy [Retro]http://www.blogger.com/profile/09912258155288958827noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914384080646206545.post-57767865319114786262013-12-07T13:20:49.948-07:002013-12-07T13:20:49.948-07:00I still like the advice "Just write and somet...I still like the advice "Just write and something will happen"Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914384080646206545.post-71829289117547964482013-12-06T07:14:10.918-07:002013-12-06T07:14:10.918-07:00Good ideas. I'm an old computer programmer so ...Good ideas. I'm an old computer programmer so I tend to be too linear in my thinking. Sometimes it's good to mix things up a bit. LD Mastersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01202135756299574972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914384080646206545.post-13951946607649438262013-12-05T17:40:56.512-07:002013-12-05T17:40:56.512-07:00You are so right, Tina….
We NEED TO WRITE…
I a...You are so right, Tina…. <br /><br />We NEED TO WRITE… <br /><br />I am now in the process of REWriting my novel. After three years and tons of revisions, I am working with an editor now who believes in the story. Today she decided to change my tense from first person past to first person present….<br /><br />FUN…. talk about totally rewriting my book. I hate to admit it though, I think she's right...Michael Di Gesuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914384080646206545.post-11247451016825730012013-12-05T10:53:18.566-07:002013-12-05T10:53:18.566-07:00I always write out of sequence, sometimes it's...I always write out of sequence, sometimes it's the only way to get the novel moving again.Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914384080646206545.post-55374360267692401262013-12-05T10:34:42.327-07:002013-12-05T10:34:42.327-07:00Good tips to keep the writing going, no matter wha...Good tips to keep the writing going, no matter what. Good to see you making progress and loving the writing jargon!<br /><br /><a title="My Writer's Blog" href="http://mlswift.me/blog" rel="nofollow">M.L. Swift, Writer</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17064990883097071040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914384080646206545.post-56125119972756546392013-12-05T02:07:43.407-07:002013-12-05T02:07:43.407-07:00Hi Tina - looks like you've given everyone lot...Hi Tina - looks like you've given everyone lots of useful food for thought - so I guess you've been shopping for some of that fresh stuff that makes the brain go round?<br /><br />Happy writing and you accomplish so much .. cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914384080646206545.post-69015970694049763042013-12-04T22:37:41.026-07:002013-12-04T22:37:41.026-07:00When I get stuck, I write ridiculous comedy scenes...When I get stuck, I write ridiculous comedy scenes:) The change of "scenery" helps me recharge. Then I crack the whip, enough of that nonsense, get your disciplined derriere back to work! Or I just giggle my way to bed:)<br /> <br /><a href="http://writerlysam.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow">WriterlySam</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03228035720008992890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914384080646206545.post-55117114415715245042013-12-04T18:45:28.439-07:002013-12-04T18:45:28.439-07:00i think it is def good to jump to a place that exc...i think it is def good to jump to a place that excites you and you can always back fill story later...sometimes you just need a new perspective and have to capture the energy while you have it...Brian Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00722940075884718007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914384080646206545.post-69236421242201318452013-12-04T13:05:19.943-07:002013-12-04T13:05:19.943-07:00I'm not one for writing out of order. It's...I'm not one for writing out of order. It's not my style and not how I think. However, I haven't had any issues with stuckness so far.<br /><br />If I ever heard someone like Gaiman or Rowling use the term WiP, I think my chin would fall off. Literally. Right onto the floor.<br />But I keep super glue around for things like that.Andrew Leonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13964775673414653644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914384080646206545.post-55796021848373173502013-12-04T12:07:26.472-07:002013-12-04T12:07:26.472-07:00I hate jumping around in a WIP, but sometimes some...I hate jumping around in a WIP, but sometimes some scenes are easier to write then others and I personally , love writing either the really sweet scenes or fight scenes. Great tips. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914384080646206545.post-8569206990048437412013-12-04T12:01:38.180-07:002013-12-04T12:01:38.180-07:00Yep. Just keep writing. I'm a panster who has ...Yep. Just keep writing. I'm a panster who has to write in order.shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09596621767297173021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914384080646206545.post-74628541620938323802013-12-04T12:01:37.373-07:002013-12-04T12:01:37.373-07:00Yep. Just keep writing. I'm a panster who has ...Yep. Just keep writing. I'm a panster who has to write in order.shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09596621767297173021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914384080646206545.post-37727730700066356322013-12-04T11:52:12.186-07:002013-12-04T11:52:12.186-07:00Some great advice, thanks for sharing :)Some great advice, thanks for sharing :)Laura Clipsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02748489198957473503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914384080646206545.post-51179050941922147492013-12-04T11:23:20.383-07:002013-12-04T11:23:20.383-07:00Great advice.
I especially like "Write a scen...Great advice.<br />I especially like "Write a scene that's key to the book"<br />I never plan too far ahead, so it would make sense to try this.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06208969934278199592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914384080646206545.post-2989483554646959372013-12-04T11:03:24.487-07:002013-12-04T11:03:24.487-07:00Awesome advice!
I can't write out of sequence...Awesome advice!<br /><br />I can't write out of sequence, and I don't re-read while writing the first draft. I do like the idea of re-reading a section or two, that should be a good way to awaken the creativity, I'll have to try it without trying to "edit". And while I can't write out of sequence I do get those words down faster when I'm dying to get a scene down that is way in the future.SK Anthonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04601373778228160390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914384080646206545.post-23436292033051228562013-12-04T10:09:48.886-07:002013-12-04T10:09:48.886-07:00Exactly. If you don't have the ingredients to ...Exactly. If you don't have the ingredients to make salsa, but you do to make cookies, break out the sugar, butter and eggs. Then, after you've had a chance to go to the store to get your undeniably tasty salsa ingredients, make the best salsa you've ever made. In the meantime, you'll have dessert first and all will be well. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914384080646206545.post-47488781354331484612013-12-04T09:39:52.745-07:002013-12-04T09:39:52.745-07:00I remember (a whole few months ago) when I first u...I remember (a whole few months ago) when I first used WIP and I was like, "Wow, I actually know a writing acronym!" I was so pleased with myself. =)<br /><br />I love your advice on going back and reading some of your own work. It's very inspiring to do that.<br /><br />co-host IWSG<br /><a href="http://elsieiswriting.com" rel="nofollow">Elsie</a>Elsie Amatahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14531633490964827363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914384080646206545.post-50240408705181638532013-12-04T09:38:06.463-07:002013-12-04T09:38:06.463-07:00Russell recently told me that I should write kids&...Russell recently told me that I should write kids' books because I love anthropomorphic animals and items so much. I have thought about that but how does one end a story? That's the hardest part for me. Even on my blog after I post pics or just write, I am at a loss on how to end it.JoJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18165375435543044068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914384080646206545.post-31031428579484277602013-12-04T08:19:16.192-07:002013-12-04T08:19:16.192-07:00I'll often jump ahead to the next scene and pl...I'll often jump ahead to the next scene and play connect the dots later.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914384080646206545.post-40404328174569242332013-12-04T08:10:25.895-07:002013-12-04T08:10:25.895-07:00I write out of sequence. There are snippets all ov...I write out of sequence. There are snippets all over, waiting to be slotted into the correct spots... or not...<br /><a href="http://writer-in-transit.co.za/" rel="nofollow">Writer In Transit</a>Michelle Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750092836481599870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914384080646206545.post-59695914207692840292013-12-04T07:00:33.644-07:002013-12-04T07:00:33.644-07:00This is some good advice. I cannot, for whatever r...This is some good advice. I cannot, for whatever reason, force myself to write out of sequence, but going back and re-reading usually gets my juices flowing! ShaunaKelleyWriteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04654367734305011629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914384080646206545.post-84340912557727231302013-12-04T06:59:50.947-07:002013-12-04T06:59:50.947-07:00You are indeed one of the club, Tina!
I'll go ...You are indeed one of the club, Tina!<br />I'll go back and reread, trying not to edit when I do that of course. But fortunately I don't have to do that a lot as I tend to just plow through the first draft and get it done. (Not my favorite part of the process and I just want it to be done!)<br />Be sure to stop by - posted something that might interest you and the Engineer today.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.com