tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post8854482218913176949..comments2023-10-05T05:20:59.743-04:00Comments on Piedmont Writer: Friday's at the Piedmont GrilleAnne Gallagherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05816355522284492131noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-80210797339168295432010-12-06T12:17:57.156-05:002010-12-06T12:17:57.156-05:00I like that about followers vs friends. I prefer t...I like that about followers vs friends. I prefer the term friends, too & wish I could change it on my blogs. Right now the heading is: PEOPLE WHO READ, but I can't change the rest of the wording. <br /><br />Use the outline & see if it works. It's a great idea, of course, but only by implementing it will you see if it's your style.notesfromnadirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09904500676081267972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-41713001968922767082010-12-05T19:40:50.891-05:002010-12-05T19:40:50.891-05:00Her favorite gift: the fly swatter. It never cease...Her favorite gift: the fly swatter. It never ceases to amaze me what a child will like. Why do parents spend so much money sometimes on gifts when the child wants something "simple?"<br /><br />Hope you've had a wonderful Sunday.<br /><a href="http://annbest-jen.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow"><i>Ann Best, A Long Journey Home</i></a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-71252519457421781552010-12-05T04:15:18.650-05:002010-12-05T04:15:18.650-05:00I tried it recently and found out that outlines on...I tried it recently and found out that outlines only slow me down. But I'm just weird that way. Okay, lots of ways.<br /><br />hope you're having a great weekend!<br /><br />~bruFebruary Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01078037856070486022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-5088999088862973132010-12-05T01:24:00.608-05:002010-12-05T01:24:00.608-05:00Well, I wrote about 97,000 words first, as if some...Well, I wrote about 97,000 words first, as if someone were trying to steal my limbs and then I wrote an outline.<br /><br />I know that makes no sense to most, but when I tried to sit and write an outline I would get stuck. I just needed to write. <br /><br />When I took a break from it to go back to school, I was sitting at the kitchen table trying to think of what I could do to avoid my homework and out came the outline. Just like that.<br /><br />I feel like I can now put my book in order and have a decent crappy rough draft.<br /><br />How will it be on the next book? I'll let you know when I finish the first.G.~https://www.blogger.com/profile/17630804996307279182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-54037949248940273072010-12-04T12:50:27.305-05:002010-12-04T12:50:27.305-05:00I outline pretty much the first three chapters to ...I outline pretty much the first three chapters to make a strong impression, from there I just write. I will keep the outline updated, maybe move scenes between chapters and insert other scenes where I think they'd make a better appearance. After three chapters, my characters have fair game :)Nataschahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15971236835645904189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-17344073143616235482010-12-04T10:51:18.917-05:002010-12-04T10:51:18.917-05:00I used a kind of outline and my MC went squirrelly...I used a kind of outline and my MC went squirrelly on me. It worked out, though.<br /><br />I'm not organized enough for index cards yet, but I can totally see how it can be helpful. It should cut down on a lot of work later.<br /><br />I'm glad she like the fly swatter!The Words Crafterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14520267901489487512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-33820905412462313082010-12-04T09:44:47.557-05:002010-12-04T09:44:47.557-05:00I want to come over to the Grille and eat with you...I want to come over to the Grille and eat with you. yummy!! Good that you're starting a new project. That's what I am doing as well. And glad your daughter's bday party went well.<br /><br />Happy Writing!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05383099148014297450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-22909073730853065222010-12-04T01:41:50.386-05:002010-12-04T01:41:50.386-05:00Love pastrami on rye! Am I too late?
Outlines? Th...Love pastrami on rye! Am I too late?<br /><br />Outlines? They slow me down and do nothing to help me stay the course. I had a detailed outline (28 pgs) for my first novel. Each time one of my characters ignored me and did something totally unscripted, I would adjust my outline accordingly. Turned out I was spending more time writing the outline than the WIP. That's how this pantser was born.<br /><br />I do think every writer should try to outline at least once. If it works for you, fabulous. If it doesn't, you'll know soon enough. I'm anal enough to *wish* it worked for me.VR Barkowskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04927993233682731113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-18375971933707924442010-12-03T19:27:00.510-05:002010-12-03T19:27:00.510-05:00In his book "On Writing," Stephen King s...In his book "On Writing," Stephen King says that he just sits down and writes without an outline. Personally, I believe that there's no wrong way to go as long as it helps you put those words down on paper because that's the ultimate goal, right? I know that many writers love the organization and guidance of an outline. Great post!Hannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936315047570120258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-23621164633377365832010-12-03T19:02:47.739-05:002010-12-03T19:02:47.739-05:00I love pastrami on rye!
I have rarely outlined. B...I love pastrami on rye!<br /><br />I have rarely outlined. But I think I'm going to try a very rough one for something I'm working on. I think it's a gut feeling--whether to outline or not.<br /><a href="http://annbest-jen.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow"><i>Ann Best, A Long Journey Home</i></a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-10506783028044886942010-12-03T14:44:26.783-05:002010-12-03T14:44:26.783-05:00I tried to do an outline once, but after I'd d...I tried to do an outline once, but after I'd done all that planning and organizing, I started to hate the story. I'm a panster, can't help it. I mean I have a rough idea about where the story's going to go, but I get so much more from my characters when I let them surprise me sometimes.Melissa Gillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02700191547004665402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-57617064022524537752010-12-03T13:14:29.736-05:002010-12-03T13:14:29.736-05:00Couldn't tell you. I've never been able to...Couldn't tell you. I've never been able to outline. I've tried, and all it does is show me what won't happen, because my characters contrary critters. ;)Linda G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04576828490765434497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-4877840842854104632010-12-03T12:29:12.075-05:002010-12-03T12:29:12.075-05:00My characters hate outlines. They (the outlines.....My characters hate outlines. They (the outlines... and the characters, actually) do not like when I try to use them. I tried to outline the first part of one of my novels and felt so confined and trapped that I almost trashed the entire idea.<br /><br />I prefer writing as the words/ideas come. I think it's the only aspect of my life that I don't want/need planned out ahead of time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-35334075291167430312010-12-03T09:58:11.298-05:002010-12-03T09:58:11.298-05:00yay for the index cards! I'll be pulling mine ...yay for the index cards! I'll be pulling mine out again soon.<br />For me, the outline just keeps me on track. So when i finish a scene i don't just stop. I can look at the outline and see "ok this is what happens next" and then jump into the scene. Otherwise i'd sit there and hem and haw trying to think of what to do next.Sarah Ahiershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02795455714801965956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-34969747397645658112010-12-03T09:32:05.551-05:002010-12-03T09:32:05.551-05:00Matthew -- I used to work with a loose outline whe...Matthew -- I used to work with a loose outline when I was around halfway through the book. This is the first true outline I've ever done.<br /><br />Mac -- I like bullets.<br /><br />Tracy -- No, sorry, no cults here. I've been loose before but my writing went all over the place. This time I want to see if I can stick to it.<br /><br />Al -- Yeah, that's what I hate most about the outline, I always feel constrained. I can't write what I want. I'll have to work on that.Anne Gallagherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05816355522284492131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-50606765414131669482010-12-03T08:38:55.315-05:002010-12-03T08:38:55.315-05:00A few words of outline make things flow for me. No...A few words of outline make things flow for me. Not too much though or I feel constrained.Alhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625543235578144620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-29872778549601520422010-12-03T08:32:12.789-05:002010-12-03T08:32:12.789-05:00What? This ISN'T a cult? I'm out!
I'l...What? This ISN'T a cult? I'm out!<br /><br />I'll stop being stupid now and answer the question. My WIP is the first time I've outlined (with index cards). I only outlined scenes so I knew the overall arc of the story, but it's loose enough to make changes. <br /><br />I've always been a fast writer & slow reviser, so I can't say if it's helped me write faster. But it has help me not get stuck on passages. If I'm struggling with a spot I fill in what makes sense at the moment to get me to my next scene, knowing I can flush it out later. That's a big help!Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03726858055689145824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-65351839515889567922010-12-03T08:17:18.615-05:002010-12-03T08:17:18.615-05:00I outlined my first novel. By chapter three my cha...I outlined my first novel. By chapter three my character was already leading me astray. My "outlines" now are composed of about a dozen bullets comprising the direction of the story.Author R. Mac Wheelerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15679108828353499313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-41516420526073141712010-12-03T07:58:40.652-05:002010-12-03T07:58:40.652-05:00Man that sandwich sounds good. Hopefully I can dip...Man that sandwich sounds good. Hopefully I can dip it into some French Onion soup.<br /><br />I definitely need an outline, at least a loose one, to make sure the characters don't take over the plot, but that doesn't mean that's going to work for everyone.Matthew MacNishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03264738483763244969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-35665172071826839272010-12-03T07:53:27.740-05:002010-12-03T07:53:27.740-05:00Alex -- I love maps. Problem is even when using t...Alex -- I love maps. Problem is even when using them I get lost too. MB ended up wih 2 bright pink fly swatters. I was going to go with the flourescent green but pink is better for a girl. haAnne Gallagherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05816355522284492131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-22809555898646626572010-12-03T07:33:09.227-05:002010-12-03T07:33:09.227-05:00I'd just stare at the blank paper if I didn...I'd just stare at the blank paper if I didn't have an outline. I need a map or I don't go anywhere. Thing about road travel and writing - you never know what you'll encounter along the way.<br />She liked the fly swatter? Get her more - one in every color!Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.com