tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122888753760790051.post4019141784084828847..comments2023-10-11T08:54:40.442-05:00Comments on Unedited: How to tell a storyAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03667521490706435608noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122888753760790051.post-54303226827609165942011-08-16T07:24:26.009-05:002011-08-16T07:24:26.009-05:00I have been writing my "war stories" fro...I have been writing my "war stories" from the courtroom, each of which deals with a different criminal case, or criminal investigation, which I handled as a state and federal prosecutor. As I tell each story, I try to focus on the obstacles I faced, how I overcame them, and lessons I learned. I thoroughly enjoy your blog and all the helpful tips and information from you and your readers!Richardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12412836869387720548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122888753760790051.post-21878754952644452182011-08-16T04:30:19.880-05:002011-08-16T04:30:19.880-05:00Tears when I finish a novel. I hate endings, even ...Tears when I finish a novel. I hate endings, even if you can go back and relive the story again. I don't believe in happy endings, just bittersweet ones.Clare C. Greenstreethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07276596173503207746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122888753760790051.post-4214758310089229752011-08-15T21:24:41.095-05:002011-08-15T21:24:41.095-05:00I hope one day to tell my story! I keep trying an...I hope one day to tell my story! I keep trying and hitting a wall. ; )Ashley Stonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17474790366358568219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122888753760790051.post-87648254271678644542011-08-15T19:46:16.921-05:002011-08-15T19:46:16.921-05:00i also typically have despair at some point, when ...i also typically have despair at some point, when i hit that moment of "omg, i'm the worst writer EVAH and why am i even bothering?!"<br />god i hate those momentsSarah Ahiershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02795455714801965956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122888753760790051.post-85282373746644633592011-08-15T13:58:04.679-05:002011-08-15T13:58:04.679-05:00I've found out that I need to write for at lea...I've found out that I need to write for at least half an hour straight before anything good comes of it, so to ease frustration, I only tweak during short windows, write during the long windows, and daydream in between. ;)Nicki Elsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11412032684225126973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122888753760790051.post-9915853510065285052011-08-15T12:12:11.990-05:002011-08-15T12:12:11.990-05:00I get stuck at the starting line. I hate "sta...I get stuck at the starting line. I hate "starting" a new project. Once I get going, I'm fine, but getting going is tough for me. :-)Shannon O'Donnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17299313309059235876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122888753760790051.post-69810383688931382262011-08-15T12:07:41.310-05:002011-08-15T12:07:41.310-05:00For me, one crazy character sparks the story and t...For me, one crazy character sparks the story and the plot weaves in around him/her.Kathryn Elliotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16112741861843306231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122888753760790051.post-68440374974746139842011-08-15T11:09:54.816-05:002011-08-15T11:09:54.816-05:00I like your idea of what makes a good book. For me...I like your idea of what makes a good book. For me it's: opposition, love, growth, and resolution. This combo wins every time.Emily R. Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03892444969625637064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122888753760790051.post-47604510588336849652011-08-15T11:09:47.427-05:002011-08-15T11:09:47.427-05:00I usually spend the first few pages in frustration...I usually spend the first few pages in frustration until I find my groove.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122888753760790051.post-973666645194453452011-08-15T09:52:15.469-05:002011-08-15T09:52:15.469-05:00I've never had the "characters talk to me...I've never had the "characters talk to me" phenomenon so many other writers have. I get a small spark of an idea that I try to build from. Then I put on music and start to outline... sigh... how wonderful it all is.Kathryn Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05270893925385208665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122888753760790051.post-66643116739480847792011-08-15T09:35:02.194-05:002011-08-15T09:35:02.194-05:00I usually have a scene or setting in my head so I ...I usually have a scene or setting in my head so I start writing something, anything to see what's going to happen next.Cynthia Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14595677706434920552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122888753760790051.post-76588236158919301642011-08-15T09:14:22.853-05:002011-08-15T09:14:22.853-05:00I can't start a story until the character show...I can't start a story until the character shows up and start talking. Once he'/she does that, I just listen and type. :)Danyelle L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10366276085080565870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122888753760790051.post-24701059542787434432011-08-15T08:57:32.462-05:002011-08-15T08:57:32.462-05:00I start writing my books from chapter one, but I n...I start writing my books from chapter one, but I never really start at the 'beginning' of the story. I tend to start in media res. I don't really know why this is--it's just always been the natural way for me to start story.Hermana Tiffany Garnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08512773328198541058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122888753760790051.post-66882578115442800112011-08-15T08:39:32.777-05:002011-08-15T08:39:32.777-05:00Apparently very slowly:)
I actually plot it out ...Apparently very slowly:) <br /><br />I actually plot it out then start from the beginning to end. I am always envious of those who can pick it up wherever in the story. I am just too weird for that I guess.Deanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17958057331230037880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122888753760790051.post-248790868324698562011-08-15T08:33:36.296-05:002011-08-15T08:33:36.296-05:00I'm trying hard not to be a pantser and trying...I'm trying hard not to be a pantser and trying to plot things out (at least a little.) It has trigger lots of different emotions in the reader with lots of surprising twists and turns and hopefully triumph at the end of the story. :)Abby Fowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08567978659174723198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122888753760790051.post-34304704564872297522011-08-15T07:29:53.233-05:002011-08-15T07:29:53.233-05:00Most times I start with one scene that I love. Th...Most times I start with one scene that I love. Then I build around it. Can't think linear to save my life.julie feddersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06621537183935460781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122888753760790051.post-1306102258910047822011-08-15T07:05:04.332-05:002011-08-15T07:05:04.332-05:00It's funny that I'm reading this today as ...It's funny that I'm reading this today as I'm feeling frustrated and headachey with the whole thing. I'm second drafting and trying to work my way around a massive plot hole I found in the first read through. It's such an emotional journey and one I hope I will be able to get used to because the good day feelings are amazing.Rebecca Bradleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10194524230109997420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122888753760790051.post-91756228430314614892011-08-15T06:53:39.178-05:002011-08-15T06:53:39.178-05:00I have a beginning, middle, and end! :)I have a beginning, middle, and end! :)Laura Paulinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06503090226508079501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122888753760790051.post-86204020105859881732011-08-15T06:50:57.177-05:002011-08-15T06:50:57.177-05:00I start with maniacal laughter, progress to giggle...I start with maniacal laughter, progress to giggles, then to a hiss, then to more laughter, and end on a happy dance. On the good days anyway.Kelsey (Dominique) Ridgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10646757546422013401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122888753760790051.post-67824147830252468412011-08-15T06:50:27.111-05:002011-08-15T06:50:27.111-05:00For me, it starts with running. That's where a...For me, it starts with running. That's where all my ideas get sorted out. :DStinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11415189347501942340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122888753760790051.post-58407083424002469032011-08-15T06:40:43.788-05:002011-08-15T06:40:43.788-05:00And all the while I'm irritated that I can'...And all the while I'm irritated that I can't type faster.Anna Bankshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04216213561070725760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122888753760790051.post-56958508214069574652011-08-15T06:40:16.639-05:002011-08-15T06:40:16.639-05:00It starts with a playlist, then turns into a bunch...It starts with a playlist, then turns into a bunch of mangled scenes that I'll somehow have to weld together and make sense of. Then it's scrawled on a notepad with an ink pen or eyeliner or whatever else is available at that moment of brilliance. Then it's transfered to the computer one morning after a sleepless night of plotting. Oh, and coffee. Coffee is involved...Anna Bankshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04216213561070725760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122888753760790051.post-6673508462310065052011-08-15T06:36:38.736-05:002011-08-15T06:36:38.736-05:00I never start quite at the beginning, I like a slo...I never start quite at the beginning, I like a slow build up and few surprises and I'm a sucker for happy endings:)Creepy Query Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18115161057496086972noreply@blogger.com