tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2287168903003077619.post7715163038920615690..comments2024-03-06T04:58:28.830-07:00Comments on Chronicles of a Novice Writer: What would you Do?Stephanie McGeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00056571020961572031noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2287168903003077619.post-59295352815251399292010-03-05T11:19:55.241-07:002010-03-05T11:19:55.241-07:00I plan on starting the binder for new shiny idea t...I plan on starting the binder for new shiny idea today. It will just be notes and research for now until I finish revising Oracles Promise. (This round at least.) At the moment I'm thinking that I'll continue researching it while I write Lodestar. Which is what I'll get to hopefully in a month or two.Stephanie McGeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16507025637411479409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2287168903003077619.post-44301988179634696962010-03-05T08:26:19.067-07:002010-03-05T08:26:19.067-07:00I'm far too scattered at the moment. Two draft...I'm far too scattered at the moment. Two drafts to revise, a third in outline stage and a couple of other ideas I'm tempted to dive into. I think I have to pick one project and stick to it... Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01603891627784763004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2287168903003077619.post-59314707140469506072010-03-05T00:05:52.964-07:002010-03-05T00:05:52.964-07:00I love revising so it's hard for me to even th...I love revising so it's hard for me to even think of leaving a project before it's totally done. The thought of leaving those characters to collect dust is just so sad!Stephanie Thorntonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17437077559099315853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2287168903003077619.post-13870808220512155222010-03-04T16:09:38.609-07:002010-03-04T16:09:38.609-07:00Personally, I jump on the new story but that's...Personally, I jump on the new story but that's just me. And the reason why I have five complete first drafts (since last May, i should add) and they are badly in need of editingJuliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06004818838544105847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2287168903003077619.post-73840639164482093182010-03-04T14:38:11.365-07:002010-03-04T14:38:11.365-07:00Scribble the idea down and set it aside for more p...Scribble the idea down and set it aside for more pressing work. I'm having to do this right now. I have tons of ideas brewing, but I have editing work that is piling up. Ugh!!!Katie Salidashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15159923761047042193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2287168903003077619.post-76978503227672783102010-03-04T13:22:42.477-07:002010-03-04T13:22:42.477-07:00Abby, I'm in agreement. Especially as I reali...Abby, I'm in agreement. Especially as I realize how much research and work shiny new idea will require.Stephanie McGeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16507025637411479409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2287168903003077619.post-8462739978542671232010-03-04T12:37:54.011-07:002010-03-04T12:37:54.011-07:00If we're talking about putting my current proj...If we're talking about putting my current project aside, then the new project would have to wait. In fact, I have an idea for a new project brewing right now, and I've written down a few ideas relating to it just so I don't lose the initial concept, but until I'm done with my current project it's waiting its turn. I can't work on two things at once. Great questions! :)Abby Annishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05543937393055900844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2287168903003077619.post-77411517382227427072010-03-04T12:32:01.910-07:002010-03-04T12:32:01.910-07:00Roni, how I envy you being in the query stage. I ...Roni, how I envy you being in the query stage. I just wish I had a magic wand to wave over my manuscript so I never had to spend time in revisions and I could dwell in happy-first-draft land all the time.Stephanie McGeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16507025637411479409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2287168903003077619.post-4359187786623374452010-03-04T12:31:12.065-07:002010-03-04T12:31:12.065-07:00Lydia, good idea. I'll have to try it.
Kayle...Lydia, good idea. I'll have to try it.<br /><br />Kayleen, I wish I had the time to divide between two projects like you. But with school in the way I think I'll just have to take your and Lydia's suggestion to take notes.<br /><br />Valerie, thanks. I don't know if the revising manuscript is worth the effort or not. But I'm taking the time anyway.<br /><br />Aubrie, I'Stephanie McGeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16507025637411479409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2287168903003077619.post-19803433448366348182010-03-04T12:28:48.554-07:002010-03-04T12:28:48.554-07:00I scribble down the new idea, then get back to edi...I scribble down the new idea, then get back to editing. I like to have one ready to query before I embark on something new, if at all possible.Roni Lorenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02719679344024635326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2287168903003077619.post-20847541533734468522010-03-04T11:20:33.182-07:002010-03-04T11:20:33.182-07:00Well, I'm in the same boat. I'm at Chapter...Well, I'm in the same boat. I'm at Chapter 5 of revising my fantasy and am seriously dying to start my YA. I keep telling myself I get to start it after I finish so many chapters of revisions, plus it gives me more time to think about my new shiny idea! =DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2287168903003077619.post-41955093096316946252010-03-04T11:13:58.798-07:002010-03-04T11:13:58.798-07:00I have to have 2-3 projects going on at once. One ...I have to have 2-3 projects going on at once. One sitting, one being written, and one being revised. I have to write, so long periods of straight revisions doesn't work for me.<br />If you have to focus on one, I'd take notes of the shiny one when things come to you, but focus on revising. :)Danyelle L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10366276085080565870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2287168903003077619.post-26784883593110488232010-03-04T10:45:43.008-07:002010-03-04T10:45:43.008-07:00I totally hate this part of writing! This happened...I totally hate this part of writing! This happened to me last time I was editing, and I let myself start on the shiny new idea, but then ripped back out to finish up the one I was working on. So far, I have yet to find the time to finish the shiny new idea :( I'd say do what you need to do, but I know that doesn't help. Good luck, either way.L. T. Hosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12448176940211118898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2287168903003077619.post-28239221457140637852010-03-04T09:28:46.508-07:002010-03-04T09:28:46.508-07:00Write notes for new idea, and go back to revising!...Write notes for new idea, and go back to revising! (Psst, that's what I'm doing, LOL!) I just won't be able to focus on new idea if I know I need to work on MS polishing. ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2287168903003077619.post-33812113994635748242010-03-04T08:44:05.775-07:002010-03-04T08:44:05.775-07:00I've had the same problem lately. What I usual...I've had the same problem lately. What I usually do is do an hour or so (more if needed) of free writing to get all the cool new ideas down so I don't forget them and the "voices" will leave me alone, then return to the WIP and finish it up. That's what works best for me.<br /><br />Love your blog, by the way. I'm a new follower and will definitely be back.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05714394723532487643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2287168903003077619.post-21097458697548454562010-03-04T08:41:27.535-07:002010-03-04T08:41:27.535-07:00I'll do both in one day: a little revising, a ...I'll do both in one day: a little revising, a little writing, or else I'd go crazy!Aubriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10884036126491922530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2287168903003077619.post-56888607983326495142010-03-04T08:38:47.306-07:002010-03-04T08:38:47.306-07:00Depends... is the piece you're revising good e...Depends... is the piece you're revising good enough? I've gone through this before... I've shelved 3 novels that were completely written and partially revised. They just weren't good enough and no amount of revision could change that. I knew the shiny new idea was stronger and better so I moved on. <br /><br />If the revision piece is the bomb-diggity and has potential, than I Valerie Gearyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17165554338889917253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2287168903003077619.post-87823314624092919602010-03-04T08:34:56.898-07:002010-03-04T08:34:56.898-07:00I take notes on what I've got in the back of m...I take notes on what I've got in the back of my head, maybe even write the first little bit, just so I can make it be quiet.<br /><br />If it gets really insistent, I try to divide my time. Work on the one in the morning and the other in the afternoon or evening.Kayeleen Hamblinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07652280450104899423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2287168903003077619.post-66258186592330809652010-03-04T08:27:54.206-07:002010-03-04T08:27:54.206-07:00OMG, I'm dealing with this right now. Just wri...OMG, I'm dealing with this right now. Just writing notes on the new project can clear my head so I can head back to revisions...Lydia Kanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00484415427764822386noreply@blogger.com