What's On Your Mind About Your Writing? - Page 20

MikeCheck · 01-31-2013, 07:19 AM

What's on my mind: Apparently there's still a heck of a lot to learn about writing once the story is complete. I wonder how long it'll take to not be overwhelmed??

SianaBlackwood · 01-31-2013, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeCheck

What's on my mind: Apparently there's still a heck of a lot to learn about writing once the story is complete. I wonder how long it'll take to not be overwhelmed??

Forever. #doomandgloom

On my mind - the fact that apparently the guys who colonised my planet had the following conversation:

Leader: Right, we're on a brand new alien planet. What are the first things we need?

Colonists: Kitties! T-shirts! Bacon!

Leader: *facepalm*

MirandaWrites · 01-31-2013, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeCheck

What's on my mind: Apparently there's still a heck of a lot to learn about writing once the story is complete. I wonder how long it'll take to not be overwhelmed??

I'll second this, and add that even when I'M DONE writing, I've learned I'm nowhere near DONE writing. ... note to self... the SYW forum can be a scary place!

Neporsche · 01-31-2013, 01:14 PM

I just know those query responses are going to fill my inbox, probably six months from now, all at the exact day, at the exact time, and I'm going to be scrambling to remember what I found so interesting about each and every one as I do one final check.

scribofelidae · 01-31-2013, 04:37 PM

I have four and a half scenes left in this novel rewrite. I will get it done today. (One of those, "As God as my witness …!" deals.)

:3

HUZZAH!

MsPuck · 01-31-2013, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Neporsche

Now I'm thinking of getting business cards with a picture of a writer's desk. Oh, and that two articles need to be finished this weekend.

They won't believe it's your desk... unless you're standing beside it with your cat, Doctor Evil.

MeganJoWrites · 01-31-2013, 09:25 PM

What's on my mind: That I'm going to treat February like NaNoWriMo. I'm excited about it. I write better when I give myself a deadline (I guess it's my reporter roots). So. 50K in one month. I did 60K in November, so here's hoping.

Silver-Midnight · 02-01-2013, 07:41 AM

Well, still no writing done today but I did get some reading done. Yay!

Zoro · 02-01-2013, 10:04 AM

Wishing and hoping for the day when my current day job is a thing of the distant past, and I am a full time published and paid writer. It's the dream afterall

Zoro · 02-01-2013, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Silver-Midnight

Well, still no writing done today but I did get some reading done. Yay!

You're better than me

..Other than my posts here, I spent my morning watching hockey

Silver-Midnight · 02-01-2013, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Zoro

You're better than me

..Other than my posts here, I spent my morning watching hockey

Hahahaha. Well, that's still something.

kkbe · 02-01-2013, 09:51 PM

Right now, just effin' around and that's bugging me because I know I should be doing something. Like editing. Or writing my book. Or editing whilst writing my. . .

Bleh. I'm tired. Getting punchy.

DizScare · 02-02-2013, 01:12 AM

I like the progress I'm making everyday. Staying positive.
Although I'm worried that I'll hit a brick wall soon. I'm not producing as much work as I've have before. For multiple reasons.

beautiful letters · 02-02-2013, 02:22 AM

Hmm whats on my mind eh?

The secret ex government that has created weapons of mass destruction are very angry with me, seeing that I erased them in hopes of once again creating a peaceful mind. That wont happen I'm hearing voices again and until I get going on my completely restarted book, i'm going to have melt downs everyday. The silly characters just couldn't understand that they were becoming cliche, and I ran into a dead end with my writing! I will find peace when my book flies from random thoughts in my brain, down my arms, out my fingertips, and onto my computer. I have to go the General is call for me!

triceretops · 02-02-2013, 02:43 AM

I think I've hit a massive brick wall at page 60 on the SF sequel, Planet Janitor. I'm needing me a planetary catastrophe that isn't so cliche. I've asked my publisher to throw some ideas at me. He's smart and young. I'm old, tired and set in my ways.

tri

Putputt · 02-02-2013, 03:00 PM

Awesomebeta just sent back my latest chapter...there's a scene where a little girl is stepping off a carriage. Another character reaches out to help her and she yells, "I can get off by myself!"

Beta said: "A kid 'getting off'? By herself? Could be read another way. You don't want that to be read another way. Trust me."

So what's on my mind about my writing...is how thankful I am that awesomebeta saved me from inadvertently writing something very, very wrong.

kkbe · 02-02-2013, 03:28 PM

I suspect said beta reader's mind is in the gutter.

FCameron · 02-02-2013, 06:06 PM

An agent asked me for a revise and resubmit (part one), but I've found it better to write a completely new part one rather than try to change the words in the old scenes.

The question is: When I merge, will a revision of part two be enough?

To quote Scarlett O'Hara: I can't think about that right now. If I do, I'll go crazy. I'll think about that tomorrow.

Silver-Midnight · 02-02-2013, 06:51 PM

Well, I did get some writing in today. Just a bit. But some is better than none.

bunny-gypsy · 02-02-2013, 07:10 PM

I'm struggling with the tone and age content with my m/m fantasy story so far.

I'm letting my MC develop on his own, but I can't pinpoint his age, since he acts really immature and lives with his guardians. Plus, he's part shape-shifter, so he tries to imitate the grownups and try to act like he's older than he is (but he fails at it so much, lol).

The way I write is more like a MG or tween book since I read (and watch lots of cartoons) lots of children's stuff. However, it may be YA, since MC has some sensual touching with his crush, (but they don't have full-on sex. Kissing, holding hands, and maybe some cuddling and sensual touching, but no naked love-making).

It's definitely not adult, but I don't think it's MG, either...But I noticed, looking at my books that were my favs to read, I usually read MG or Adult, but rarely YA/teen stuff.

Upper MG, but not YA teens, lol...

WriterInChains · 02-02-2013, 09:42 PM

It's harder than I thought it would be to get into one of my character's heads. He's a quiet guy, so I thought he'd be bubbling underneath -- not so. He's basically only thinking about two things: the lawsuit and R. Not surprising, but not exactly scintillating reading either. Time to get out the shovel & dig!

etcetc · 02-03-2013, 07:17 PM

Right now I can't believe how much I'm actually committed to my project. A bit too much, actually given in in my penultimate term of university and am meant to be researching my thesis - that's preying on my mind a bit!

I'm also concerned that my plot's too simplistic. At the moment I'm sort of writing with the nagging feeling that this, my first WIP, will probably end up being a test run for hopefully more likely to be published ones in the future.. But hey, if I'm enjoying it what's the harm!

janelle · 02-05-2013, 05:00 AM

I'm trying to figure out how to edit my novel while holding down a full-time job. I think about it a lot.

ssjohnson · 02-06-2013, 05:20 PM

On my mind: I keep seeing bloggers posting fabulous daily word counts (3000! 5800!) and I feel unproductive because my word count, since I'm editing my WIP, is probably a negative number as I cut and cut and cut. I'm finding it hard to track my "progress" since I can't do it with the standard "x words written today/this week/this month."

(off to write -130 more words...)

EMaree · 02-06-2013, 08:43 PM

My book's revision is with my agent. I'm terrified she's not going to like it.

*bites nails*

01-31-2013, 01:14 PM	#479
Neporsche Tribal Scribe Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Street of the Gods Posts: 1,658	I just know those query responses are going to fill my inbox, probably six months from now, all at the exact day, at the exact time, and I'm going to be scrambling to remember what I found so interesting about each and every one as I do one final check. __________________ I was only applying the Golden Rule, given that I have often wished to be smacked in the face until I consent to doing something productive. - Buz, Tribal Voice Get the most trustworthy stuffed animals in the house, set up a committee and talk it out... - Westie, Tribal Shaman

01-31-2013, 09:25 PM	#482
MeganJoWrites Superpowers: Making babies, writing Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 115	What's on my mind: That I'm going to treat February like NaNoWriMo. I'm excited about it. I write better when I give myself a deadline (I guess it's my reporter roots). So. 50K in one month. I did 60K in November, so here's hoping. __________________ Self-published contemporary romance Anchor Me in 2013 NA romance (first in a series) - Currently querying. One request for full so far. WIPs Rest of NA series (two novels) Standalone NA romance Website/blog: meganerickson.co

02-01-2013, 07:41 AM	#483
Silver-Midnight "We're all mad here" - Cheshire Cat Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Falling into her own Wonderland Posts: 4,406	Well, still no writing done today but I did get some reading done. Yay! __________________ Review Twitter Review Blog GoodReads Author Twitter

02-02-2013, 01:12 AM	#488
DizScare You make my heart skip a beet. Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Westchester, New York Posts: 72	I like the progress I'm making everyday. Staying positive. Although I'm worried that I'll hit a brick wall soon. I'm not producing as much work as I've have before. For multiple reasons. __________________ witchParidise! snarl of hearts Genre:Fantasy/Adventure Age Group:Middle School MCs:Andy Burmy (MMC) & Jasper Snowell (FMC)

02-02-2013, 02:43 AM	#490
triceretops Super Browser Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: In a van down by the river Posts: 10,167	I think I've hit a massive brick wall at page 60 on the SF sequel, Planet Janitor. I'm needing me a planetary catastrophe that isn't so cliche. I've asked my publisher to throw some ideas at me. He's smart and young. I'm old, tired and set in my ways. tri __________________ BLOG http://guerrillawarfareforwriters.blogspot.com/ WAR GATE http://www.amazon.com/The-War-Gate-e...9233675&sr=1-1 WOLFEN STRAIN http://www.amazon.com/The-Wolfen-Str...vglnk-c1189-20 Planet Janitor.

01-31-2013, 07:19 AM	#476
MikeCheck figuring it all out Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 59	What's on my mind: Apparently there's still a heck of a lot to learn about writing once the story is complete. I wonder how long it'll take to not be overwhelmed??

01-31-2013, 04:37 PM	#480
scribofelidae New(ish) kid, be gentle! Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Cat Cave Posts: 58	I have four and a half scenes left in this novel rewrite. I will get it done today. (One of those, "As God as my witness …!" deals.) :3 HUZZAH!

02-01-2013, 10:04 AM	#484
Zoro figuring it all out Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Japan Posts: 66	Wishing and hoping for the day when my current day job is a thing of the distant past, and I am a full time published and paid writer. It's the dream afterall

02-01-2013, 09:51 PM	#487
kkbe Huh. Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Left of center. Posts: 2,771	Right now, just effin' around and that's bugging me because I know I should be doing something. Like editing. Or writing my book. Or editing whilst writing my. . . Bleh. I'm tired. Getting punchy.

02-02-2013, 02:22 AM	#489
beautiful letters Kate got your tongue Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: United states Posts: 51	Hmm whats on my mind eh? The secret ex government that has created weapons of mass destruction are very angry with me, seeing that I erased them in hopes of once again creating a peaceful mind. That wont happen I'm hearing voices again and until I get going on my completely restarted book, i'm going to have melt downs everyday. The silly characters just couldn't understand that they were becoming cliche, and I ran into a dead end with my writing! I will find peace when my book flies from random thoughts in my brain, down my arms, out my fingertips, and onto my computer. I have to go the General is call for me!

02-02-2013, 03:00 PM	#491
Putputt The hippo is watching. Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oxford, England. For now. Posts: 966	Awesomebeta just sent back my latest chapter...there's a scene where a little girl is stepping off a carriage. Another character reaches out to help her and she yells, "I can get off by myself!" Beta said: "A kid 'getting off'? By herself? Could be read another way. You don't want that to be read another way. Trust me." So what's on my mind about my writing...is how thankful I am that awesomebeta saved me from inadvertently writing something very, very wrong. __________________ I met up with Kalli and survived!! I feel like I should get a medal or something... blog

02-02-2013, 03:28 PM	#492
kkbe Huh. Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Left of center. Posts: 2,771	I suspect said beta reader's mind is in the gutter. __________________ “I’m not leaving you alone.” “Are you kidding me? I’m not a baby. God.” I reach down, grab a fistful of rocks, throw ‘em at a bush on the other side. A little yellow bird flies out. Sorry bird I didn’t mean to— ~ M. Sparks, EFFIN' ALBERT

02-02-2013, 06:06 PM	#493
FCameron practical experience, FTW Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 172	An agent asked me for a revise and resubmit (part one), but I've found it better to write a completely new part one rather than try to change the words in the old scenes. The question is: When I merge, will a revision of part two be enough? To quote Scarlett O'Hara: I can't think about that right now. If I do, I'll go crazy. I'll think about that tomorrow. __________________ Freda Cameron Thriller: R&R underway for agent Thriller: WIP Historical Fiction: Researching When I'm not writing fiction, I blog (unedited) about what I love at Defining Your Home, Garden & Travel

02-02-2013, 06:51 PM	#494
Silver-Midnight "We're all mad here" - Cheshire Cat Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Falling into her own Wonderland Posts: 4,406	Well, I did get some writing in today. Just a bit. But some is better than none. __________________ Review Twitter Review Blog GoodReads Author Twitter

02-02-2013, 07:10 PM	#495
bunny-gypsy I luv M/M, fantasy & sci-fi. Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 193	I'm struggling with the tone and age content with my m/m fantasy story so far. I'm letting my MC develop on his own, but I can't pinpoint his age, since he acts really immature and lives with his guardians. Plus, he's part shape-shifter, so he tries to imitate the grownups and try to act like he's older than he is (but he fails at it so much, lol). The way I write is more like a MG or tween book since I read (and watch lots of cartoons) lots of children's stuff. However, it may be YA, since MC has some sensual touching with his crush, (but they don't have full-on sex. Kissing, holding hands, and maybe some cuddling and sensual touching, but no naked love-making). It's definitely not adult, but I don't think it's MG, either...But I noticed, looking at my books that were my favs to read, I usually read MG or Adult, but rarely YA/teen stuff. Upper MG, but not YA teens, lol... Last edited by bunny-gypsy; 02-02-2013 at 07:24 PM.

02-02-2013, 09:42 PM	#496
WriterInChains Feed my eyes Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 936	It's harder than I thought it would be to get into one of my character's heads. He's a quiet guy, so I thought he'd be bubbling underneath -- not so. He's basically only thinking about two things: the lawsuit and R. Not surprising, but not exactly scintillating reading either. Time to get out the shovel & dig! __________________ Comfort and Joy, available now (Etopia Press). A Sunday Kind of Love, Amber Allure 9/June 2013 Directing Traffic, Dreamspinner Press, June/July 2013 My prurient alter-ego blogs, chirps, hangs out at Goodreads, and has a shiny new Facebook Author Page!

02-03-2013, 07:17 PM	#497
etcetc figuring it all out Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Oxford, UK Posts: 65	Right now I can't believe how much I'm actually committed to my project. A bit too much, actually given in in my penultimate term of university and am meant to be researching my thesis - that's preying on my mind a bit! I'm also concerned that my plot's too simplistic. At the moment I'm sort of writing with the nagging feeling that this, my first WIP, will probably end up being a test run for hopefully more likely to be published ones in the future.. But hey, if I'm enjoying it what's the harm!

02-05-2013, 05:00 AM	#498
janelle New Fish; Learning About Thick Skin Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Colorado Posts: 29	I'm trying to figure out how to edit my novel while holding down a full-time job. I think about it a lot.

02-06-2013, 05:20 PM	#499
ssjohnson New Fish; Learning About Thick Skin Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Southwestern Finland Posts: 7	On my mind: I keep seeing bloggers posting fabulous daily word counts (3000! 5800!) and I feel unproductive because my word count, since I'm editing my WIP, is probably a negative number as I cut and cut and cut. I'm finding it hard to track my "progress" since I can't do it with the standard "x words written today/this week/this month." (off to write -130 more words...) __________________ http://www.embracelifebeinspired.com

02-06-2013, 08:43 PM	#500
EMaree is drinking tea Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,444	My book's revision is with my agent. I'm terrified she's not going to like it. bites nails __________________ Website/Blog- Twitter Writing: Seamonster YA Revising: YA Urban Fantasy with giant robots With Agent: YA Urban Fantasy with angels and demons Published: MG Fantasy "Dragon Tamers" & "Dragon Tamers 2: Digital Tempest"

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