tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post8384704324095279850..comments2024-03-28T02:34:34.041-07:00Comments on Rachna's Scriptorium: Lessons I have learnt from my current WIPRachna Chhabriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16900999965919504282noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-73187043859241876192014-10-15T13:53:56.908-07:002014-10-15T13:53:56.908-07:00Sounds like some truly valuable lessons:) I think ...Sounds like some truly valuable lessons:) I think every writer feels like that halfway throguh a book, but having the fortitude to keep going is what makes us stronger:)Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01793077012143289985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-13499106778276509902014-10-15T08:22:21.965-07:002014-10-15T08:22:21.965-07:00Oh my goodness, YES! My characters are terribly wi...Oh my goodness, YES! My characters are terribly willful and some of the secondary characters really love to steal the spotlight. In recent years I've learned how to shove them back into line, and still keep the flow of the story. =)Crystal Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912469552483168148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-12243825360896022002014-10-15T07:08:06.023-07:002014-10-15T07:08:06.023-07:00There's something to be learned every step of ...There's something to be learned every step of the way, isn't there? Thanks for sharing part of your journey with us! :) Karen Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-7140663591235962582014-10-15T05:32:30.582-07:002014-10-15T05:32:30.582-07:00Like you, I've had to take control and write d...Like you, I've had to take control and write despite where my brain wants to go!!Terri Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07771622379178654235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-12355225549518567082014-10-14T11:38:51.474-07:002014-10-14T11:38:51.474-07:00Sometimes we need to knuckle down and write even i...Sometimes we need to knuckle down and write even if we aren't inspired. IF we waited for inspiration, we may never write! Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-29586329703934715832014-10-12T12:35:15.893-07:002014-10-12T12:35:15.893-07:00My characters always distract the story. yep, that...My characters always distract the story. yep, that's what rewrites are for - getting back on track with the original plot idea, even if it does add a few new twists and characters.dolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-47962987083251874912014-10-10T08:31:45.374-07:002014-10-10T08:31:45.374-07:00Maybe when I start writing more seriously, I will ...Maybe when I start writing more seriously, I will have to face these situations but presently, it is mostly a free fow of thoughts, Rachna:)Rahul Bhatiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09690287853990880735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-75089986264343298952014-10-10T08:28:34.729-07:002014-10-10T08:28:34.729-07:00Natalie, I will be ripping apart the first chapter...Natalie, I will be ripping apart the first chapter later. I ripped apart and rewrote the first chapter of one of my manuscripts several times.<br /><br />Destination Infinity, characters taking over the story is quite a normal thing. A rough outline is a good thing, as it gives you the flexibility to do some pantsing too.<br /><br />Elizabeth, yes my story is at a point where I am enjoying fiddling around with the scenes and a few plot points.<br /><br />Wendy, my fear thankfully is not a part of the story. It would have been an hindrance more than an asset.<br /><br />Alex, I too feel a whole lot better after I get the first draft on paper. Its quite a relief to see so much story unfurling before me.<br /><br />Michael, I do a rough outline of the entire story. I have realized that I am deviating a lot from the outline as I start writing.Rachna Chhabriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16900999965919504282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-533881465886313152014-10-10T06:32:15.092-07:002014-10-10T06:32:15.092-07:00Congrats Rachna....
Happy to hear you have made i...Congrats Rachna....<br /><br />Happy to hear you have made it through the first two drafts... You are well on your way.<br /><br />I never outline and just go with the story. Most the the time i usually know where it's heading. But sometimes it does twist differently. But that's the fun of wiring!<br /><br />Michael Di Gesuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-7564210183816372322014-10-10T05:58:53.729-07:002014-10-10T05:58:53.729-07:00That's how I feel about first drafts. I can...That's how I feel about first drafts. I can't really do anything with the story until it is down on paper. Glad you got it finished and revised!Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-49958208751124885752014-10-10T05:03:27.306-07:002014-10-10T05:03:27.306-07:00I find it very interesting to write about a dog wh...I find it very interesting to write about a dog when you're afraid of dogs. Did you make that fear part of the story?Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17863357756727783017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-41308370121906684912014-10-10T04:17:27.030-07:002014-10-10T04:17:27.030-07:00Good lessons all! I'm glad you finished your s...Good lessons all! I'm glad you finished your second draft. Congratulations. Now it's probably at a point where you will really enjoy working on it. Elizabeth Varadan, Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01708206753256682635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-80507814727173887982014-10-10T04:17:25.870-07:002014-10-10T04:17:25.870-07:00Good lessons all! I'm glad you finished your s...Good lessons all! I'm glad you finished your second draft. Congratulations. Now it's probably at a point where you will really enjoy working on it. Elizabeth Varadan, Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01708206753256682635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-19254016840076020272014-10-10T03:20:58.360-07:002014-10-10T03:20:58.360-07:00I find it difficult to deviate from the outline, i...I find it difficult to deviate from the outline, if I have one. If I prefer the characters to take over a story, I don't create an outline and let them control the story fully. Not sure if this is the best thing to do! <br /><br />Destination InfinityDestination Infinityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17888747736092948085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-72243741127831897342014-10-10T03:10:16.818-07:002014-10-10T03:10:16.818-07:00Awesome lessons. Mine is teaching me to rip apart ...Awesome lessons. Mine is teaching me to rip apart the first chapter if it's not working right until it does. As soon as I get some time, I'm going to getting working on that first chapter again.Natalie Aguirrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756087804171246660noreply@blogger.com