tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post8239087604842671609..comments2023-10-30T03:57:36.471-07:00Comments on Creepy Query Girl: What Tickles Your Fancy?Creepy Query Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18115161057496086972noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-79871007198889934272011-01-11T04:20:52.109-08:002011-01-11T04:20:52.109-08:00Just found your blog and loved this post! Sometime...Just found your blog and loved this post! Sometimes I feel like a creepy query girl, too.<br /><br />I'm a pantser all the way - when I try to plot, the characters rebel on me... but it's interesting to read how other people work through the process. Someday I'll learn to plot and keep my characters in line... maybe...Katie O'Sullivanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17295418503546522882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-87415133591896025592011-01-07T00:39:45.598-08:002011-01-07T00:39:45.598-08:00I'm a plotter all the way. My writing goes by...I'm a plotter all the way. My writing goes by easier, even if I come across changes. I tried pantsing and it's hard. I also need to spend more time on revisions when I do so.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-59725951510816747302011-01-06T07:27:24.833-08:002011-01-06T07:27:24.833-08:00I kind of went your route. I set out to plot my fi...I kind of went your route. I set out to plot my first novel using the snowflake method then threw caution to the wind and totally pantsed it. But, the revisions! Oh, my the revisions. Never again. I try and get to know my characters and do a very basic scene outline with the essential scenes I've dreamed up. Usually, I return to pansting it about a quarter of the way through. So am I a planner or a panster? I think I'm a confused panster, wanna-be plotter. Then again I'm a baby in the craft of writing and I am still growing and changing my methods with each new project :) Keep up the great work. Love the blog :)Nicole L Riverahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01407282219503162959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-90122484525572552992011-01-06T06:17:36.683-08:002011-01-06T06:17:36.683-08:00I can do both. But I like plotting. Right now I ...I can do both. But I like plotting. Right now I am doing a round robin project with a friend that does not lend itself to plotting because I never know what she is going to throw at me. But it does keep me on my toes.Kelly Breakeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07170230808730463954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-3225046138681258252011-01-06T04:56:24.705-08:002011-01-06T04:56:24.705-08:00I'm a combination. Not too much of a plotter u...I'm a combination. Not too much of a plotter until I get stuck, then I make a quick road map of where I've been and where I want to go...and the next scene/plot point pops right out.Vicki Rochohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07381089434014961076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-43961767572665923892011-01-05T20:41:55.068-08:002011-01-05T20:41:55.068-08:00I just plotted something out on notecards and made...I just plotted something out on notecards and made all the pieces fit and now that I'm writing it I feel like all the fun is gone. :) I keep trying to plan better, because people tell me I should, but I like to have an idea where I'm going and figure out the route on the way.fakestephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08178042157823156839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-87933039083792306912011-01-05T17:47:42.880-08:002011-01-05T17:47:42.880-08:00Huh! Wow. Yea, have revisions. I guess plotting it...Huh! Wow. Yea, have revisions. I guess plotting it out more would help not have to do so much but...I just CAN'T! I love to pants!Colene Murphyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06086195075690893194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-53454243530778158142011-01-05T16:39:30.914-08:002011-01-05T16:39:30.914-08:00A very interesting post and once again, I have the...A very interesting post and once again, I have the utmost admiration for writers, aspiring and established.<br />I do not have a particular writing style. I have no pressure and writing for me is just a bit of therapeutic fun. Actually, you might call me, shy and humble me, the writing and grammar anarchist<br />:-)<br />Take good care and happy writing.<br />In kindness, Gary.klahaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613505424843475639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-31881212239837275132011-01-05T16:20:08.577-08:002011-01-05T16:20:08.577-08:00Hey, Katie!
I'm definitely a pantser, but I ...Hey, Katie! <br /><br />I'm definitely a pantser, but I sometimes develop a very vague outline of the story to see where I'm going. I don't actually write it out but have a hazy idea of the end in my mind saved in the file cabinet that is my mind. <br /><br />It's good to hear that you've found your routine for writing your manuscripts! <br /><br />I wish you the best of luck and write on!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-44828123231559405382011-01-05T14:48:41.966-08:002011-01-05T14:48:41.966-08:00I'm a plotter in theory, but usually a pantser...I'm a plotter in theory, but usually a pantser in practice. I love to outline, but I usually end up straying from the path pretty quickly.Jamie Gibbshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15168603412367448706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-42725633566763252012011-01-05T13:51:35.538-08:002011-01-05T13:51:35.538-08:00I combine styles a lot. I have a rough plot outlin...I combine styles a lot. I have a rough plot outline, and some key points, but essentially, the characters dictate what happens from scene to scene. If I allow too much of that, I run the risk of the blank page. When I have absolutely NO plot, I run the risk of the three-chapter burnout. I have many "started" manuscripts in my desk drawer. My resolution this year is to avoid that :-)Dawn Iushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01546425873531022196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-29415231855356446072011-01-05T11:57:59.384-08:002011-01-05T11:57:59.384-08:00I'm gradually learning to plot - but since my ...I'm gradually learning to plot - but since my books are thrillers that's probably a good idea! Pantsing is better suited to some genres than others.K M Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09801740095715755112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-16089966251419906302011-01-05T11:45:24.442-08:002011-01-05T11:45:24.442-08:00I am a three-ring binder making, note taking, outl...I am a three-ring binder making, note taking, outline drafting fool.<br /><b><a href="http://nitewriter6.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Edge of Your Seat Romance</a></b>Raquel Byrneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12870113745683162915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-60482142176697126662011-01-05T10:37:55.265-08:002011-01-05T10:37:55.265-08:00I must plot. Nothing annoys me more than when I&#...I must plot. Nothing annoys me more than when I'm watching a TV show or a movie and I notice the plot veering off in this senseless, seemingly unplanned direction. I have to know the hows and whys beforehand, even if they change along the way. I usually come up with a beginning and an end, and let the rest fill in during those random shower/grocery store/4 a.m. insomnia moments. Not published yet, so I can't really say it has or hasn't worked!Gina Cioccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18024256412233972412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-59421099359730226432011-01-05T10:14:29.873-08:002011-01-05T10:14:29.873-08:00I pantsed my first book but I just finished a book...I pantsed my first book but I just finished a book that I outlined ( I like knowing where my story is going). I still have room to pants it in places. Plus it's still fun, whichever I choose. =)Carolyn V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15456210036213016603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-63612947618123936042011-01-05T08:59:27.405-08:002011-01-05T08:59:27.405-08:00After NaNo, I am officially a plotter. BUT...I lea...After NaNo, I am officially a plotter. BUT...I leave myself plenty of room to pants. In other words, I have direction. I, of course, wrote my NaNo in one month. Which was much faster than the year it took me to write my pantsed novel. Anyhoo, I'll never write without a plot again. Ever.Tina Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05914428134837892539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-58023193231985620712011-01-05T08:39:59.537-08:002011-01-05T08:39:59.537-08:00I'm a total pantser, but I'm working to de...I'm a total pantser, but I'm working to develop some organizational skills! :-)Shannon O'Donnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17299313309059235876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-12127591947758304482011-01-05T08:30:24.604-08:002011-01-05T08:30:24.604-08:00Thank you for sharing your writing style! For me b...Thank you for sharing your writing style! For me being very flexible with how to approach a new project is most helpful!!! I think it's what feels right for you and no-one else! <br /><br />Just for the record - I'm a panster through and through (oh ok I outline every so often but the pants always wins!).<br /><br />Take care<br />xOld Kittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13185547869183611159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-12960192718474259932011-01-05T08:21:07.648-08:002011-01-05T08:21:07.648-08:00I've tried to be a plotter, but I'm just n...I've tried to be a plotter, but I'm just not built that way. I think it would be so much easier. But on the otherhand, I always have a very rough idea about where the story is heading, what the end game is. <br /><br />I love the revision process, and go through a lot of steps. It would save me so much time if I could just be more organized but no dice.Melissa Gillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02700191547004665402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-1330239695321583332011-01-05T08:19:12.057-08:002011-01-05T08:19:12.057-08:00i'm a crazy plotter. if i don't know exac...i'm a crazy plotter. if i don't know exactly where i'm headed with each chapter, each scene, i don't start writing.<br /><br />i remain open to changes/new things coming up during the writing process, but without some sort of roadmap in mind, i fear i'd wander all over the place waiting for things to happen instead of forcing a logical (to me, at least) sequence of events to unfold.<br /><br /><br />-- TomTom M Franklinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05168232678401202091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-58313343068258505732011-01-05T08:10:47.853-08:002011-01-05T08:10:47.853-08:00Like you, my first book was a 'pantser'. I...Like you, my first book was a 'pantser'. It took years to whip it into shape. I've got a rough outline for book number two, but lots of space for wild creativity. <br /><br />In any case, I know the first draft is just the beginning. I need to have the whole thing down to crank up each chapter. That's why I love editing. Once I know how a chapter fits into the whole, I can figure out what to do to make it shine.Tamara Narayanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03725262301091012950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-87103527893943863822011-01-05T08:04:02.875-08:002011-01-05T08:04:02.875-08:00Normally I'm an panster but lately, I've b...Normally I'm an panster but lately, I've been leaning ever so slightly toward outline. Now it's just the barest of bones of an outline, but it's enough to keep my story on track but flexible enough that my creativity isn't stifled. Win-win!Nicole Zoltackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07464800543376449290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-39954522848090417132011-01-05T08:02:31.544-08:002011-01-05T08:02:31.544-08:00I've been an outliner for most of my writing c...I've been an outliner for most of my writing career. It was necessary for me to make sure I was actually writing a, you know, book, and not something just stream-of-consciousness. But you always have to allow for deviations. I make it a habit to re-outline as soon as I reach the middle of a novel. It helps to figure out that I'm still on track for a good ending.Elena Solodowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03037029195682225565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-13875246233564422372011-01-05T07:43:09.637-08:002011-01-05T07:43:09.637-08:00I love editing, but even I'd balk at a 130 K w...I love editing, but even I'd balk at a 130 K written without an outline.<br /><br />For my first novel (and the 3 other books in the series), I wrote a 3-10 page synopsis (single spaced) then wrote the outline from that. <br /><br />My process is much simpler now. Now I just outline. But there's still a lot of flexibility. I just finished my first draft and there're characters and plot twists I hadn't originally planned. Of course now I have to develop characterization sheets for those party crashers. ;)Stinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11415189347501942340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-50765341937869650422011-01-05T07:31:31.293-08:002011-01-05T07:31:31.293-08:00To be honest, I don't do either. The idea for ...To be honest, I don't do either. The idea for my trilogy just came to me fully formed after I'd been depressed. Sometimes I have to choose which "future" my characters should be on because there are many different and alternate futures and possibilities but all of those futures are all fully laid out and complete and just in my head. So... I guess I make some choices but my subconscious pretty much does all the work for me.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12096764010151024050noreply@blogger.com