tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post4058788521432063329..comments2024-03-26T07:33:18.502-04:00Comments on WordWranglers: The discovery journeyMargiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03843006118151762550noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post-85213991038442471362017-09-13T14:45:13.688-04:002017-09-13T14:45:13.688-04:00Because even though it's working, the struggle...Because even though it's working, the struggle is ongoing and real. :-)Liz Flahertyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06794565644883272260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post-58959780313835126902017-09-13T14:44:15.460-04:002017-09-13T14:44:15.460-04:00It seems like whatever you do, it's working fo...It seems like whatever you do, it's working for you, so why change it? Margiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03843006118151762550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post-11998117472055070882017-09-11T15:53:59.422-04:002017-09-11T15:53:59.422-04:00Yes, what A. L. said was what I was trying to make...Yes, what A. L. said was what I was trying to make myself do, but I just can't make myself do it. I think it's like leaving dishes in the sink--I can't do that, either! Lol. Thanks for coming by!Liz Flahertyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06794565644883272260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post-67749059618599500842017-09-11T13:20:12.319-04:002017-09-11T13:20:12.319-04:00I like Ann Lamott's concept of the "shitt...I like Ann Lamott's concept of the "shitty first draft." Get it down however you can. Revise later. So that's my philosphy and goal, but revisions call to me as I go along, and I can't help but follow....<br />- Judy MeadowsAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12465676067298712433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post-87499279326954535792017-09-11T11:37:08.770-04:002017-09-11T11:37:08.770-04:00Thanks, Valley. In truth, I've always wanted t...Thanks, Valley. In truth, I've always wanted to be efficient--not just in writing but in life--and I'm just so...not. But I think at the age of 67, I should decide I'm all right with that, don't you? :-)Liz Flahertyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06794565644883272260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post-8711908540832044222017-09-11T11:36:00.203-04:002017-09-11T11:36:00.203-04:00That's what's important, that we do the ri...That's what's important, that we do the right thing for ourselves. It's accepting what IS right that gets in my way. :-)Liz Flahertyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06794565644883272260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post-40573530517368281932017-09-11T11:18:23.581-04:002017-09-11T11:18:23.581-04:00You are so NOT alone in this, Liz! I've tried ...You are so NOT alone in this, Liz! I've tried both ways and I keep coming back to the 1 step forward, 2 steps back. Brains like to rework plots and characters constantly, then don't reveal them in a polite, timely manner. My friend Virgie always referred to hers as "The Writer Bitch." You have a good system...don't knock it! And the self is great, too!Valleyhttp://www.valleybrown.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post-1399400290353885202017-09-11T10:42:49.695-04:002017-09-11T10:42:49.695-04:00Hi, Liz. We all have our own way. I just let finge...Hi, Liz. We all have our own way. I just let fingers fly and then go back and revise, revise, revise. It's slow, but I'm happy like this.Vicki Batman, sassy writerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13846704675542248648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post-58041645774194684062017-09-11T10:39:11.135-04:002017-09-11T10:39:11.135-04:00That's what most of us do, I think, but I only...That's what most of us do, I think, but I only do it accompanied by plenty of angst! :-)Liz Flahertyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06794565644883272260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post-58348312851113287812017-09-11T10:37:07.737-04:002017-09-11T10:37:07.737-04:00Great picture, Liz! I pretty much hate every pictu...Great picture, Liz! I pretty much hate every picture I've ever had taken.<br /><br />I think whatever works for you, works. Just go with whatever feels right.Jana Richardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16624650840243322617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post-76855228635982856262017-09-11T09:58:41.495-04:002017-09-11T09:58:41.495-04:00The notebook is an excellent point and one I need ...The notebook is an excellent point and one I need to try. I have this book in my head (just when I thought I might retire...)and I think a spiral notebook might be just the way to get its bones onto paper.Liz Flahertyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06794565644883272260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post-23131755766521530172017-09-11T09:43:42.298-04:002017-09-11T09:43:42.298-04:00I'm allergic to taking Selfies too, but yours ...I'm allergic to taking Selfies too, but yours looks great! As to writing methodology [is that a thing?] do whatever is best for you. Sounds like you're not happy with your current system--the emails / sticky notes sounds too unwieldy for my household. Maybe a dedicated notebook might be more manageable--especially if you have it with you at all times--won't run out of battery power and always portable. Best of luck, MaddyMaddyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05828186178060722812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post-6141950252104263222017-09-11T09:04:53.476-04:002017-09-11T09:04:53.476-04:00Thank you!Thank you!Liz Flahertyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06794565644883272260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post-56869503433762730732017-09-11T09:04:26.202-04:002017-09-11T09:04:26.202-04:00Makes sense to me. It's when I have to "p...Makes sense to me. It's when I have to "plant" plot points that I have to go back. And back. And...Liz Flahertyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06794565644883272260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post-31862176217934921072017-09-11T08:58:52.939-04:002017-09-11T08:58:52.939-04:00Oh, I'm a ditz! I meant to say nice picture! Y...Oh, I'm a ditz! I meant to say nice picture! You look terrific, but you always do!Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08809913527142033733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post-52988686460711493782017-09-11T08:56:47.620-04:002017-09-11T08:56:47.620-04:00Not sure if this is an editor/author thing or just...Not sure if this is an editor/author thing or just the way I do it, but I generally write like you, nipping and tucking all the way through. Although I will say that I mostly write Saving Sarah straight through and did the nipping and tucking at the end, which I have to say was more painful than the other way, so I don't honestly recommend it. By then, the words and ideas are my story and it was harder to figure out how to change it. Make sense? Probably not...Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08809913527142033733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post-39281113791219926192017-09-11T08:34:17.989-04:002017-09-11T08:34:17.989-04:00There are just times in the process when I feel as...There are just times in the process when I feel as if I'm swimming against the current and this is one of them. I do realize there are a lot of us in the water, but sometimes it feels lonesome!Liz Flahertyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06794565644883272260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post-2585619965949940192017-09-11T08:29:08.966-04:002017-09-11T08:29:08.966-04:00I always write w/o fixing anything until I have to...I always write w/o fixing anything until I have to stop. But when I come back, yeah, I read through and fix typos, or other minor changes before I dive in again:) You're not alone!Molly Danielshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01488325587798390008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post-69826035717036999372017-09-11T08:24:37.579-04:002017-09-11T08:24:37.579-04:00I don't know how you do it, but great for you....I don't know how you do it, but great for you. Thanks, Kristi.Liz Flahertyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06794565644883272260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post-16647178233495511642017-09-11T08:24:15.773-04:002017-09-11T08:24:15.773-04:00Oh, thank you! Now I know there are at least two o...Oh, thank you! Now I know there are at least two of us. :-)Liz Flahertyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06794565644883272260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post-63055516581496339812017-09-11T08:23:55.930-04:002017-09-11T08:23:55.930-04:00I do that every morning, too--it gets me back into...I do that every morning, too--it gets me back into the story. Liz Flahertyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06794565644883272260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post-85281062334284167722017-09-11T08:14:43.970-04:002017-09-11T08:14:43.970-04:00I write mostly straight through - I make a rough o...I write mostly straight through - I make a rough outline, and then as I'm writing I read the last scene I wrote the day before, and then start with fresh writing. Great post, Liz!Kristina Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13674920511835640874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post-35127833304788455182017-09-11T08:11:26.092-04:002017-09-11T08:11:26.092-04:00I write the same way. See absolutely no reason to ...I write the same way. See absolutely no reason to change. ((((HUGS))))Cheryl Brookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11464377381132807409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post-74328949854821503032017-09-11T07:15:12.318-04:002017-09-11T07:15:12.318-04:00I think your way of doing it works great! I usuall...I think your way of doing it works great! I usually have to reread the last chapter at least (and, of course, edit, tighten, trim, etc.) to get back into the character's heads and the plot. Like an "on last week's episode" refresher.Ava Cuvayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06312693483840366091noreply@blogger.com