tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5603395821726298743.post2016997524726667698..comments2023-12-24T05:07:32.912-05:00Comments on On the Write Track: To Plot or Not?Lynda Lee Schabhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05827732317985384301noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5603395821726298743.post-14514982609147097772009-06-12T10:13:55.768-04:002009-06-12T10:13:55.768-04:00I ran across the snowflake method a few weeks ago ...I ran across the snowflake method a few weeks ago and it seems to be working for me. The last novel I tried to write ended up in the shredder with some of the characters still dancing around in my head begging to be developed. I like the idea of having my entire story developed before I make it come alive on paper. It was the ConFuSiON that got to me before. Anyway...I AM GOING TO WRITE THIS NOVEL...did that sound determined enough?Debihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17754940555971817543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5603395821726298743.post-18092004861301881622009-06-09T23:40:19.093-04:002009-06-09T23:40:19.093-04:00Hey Lynda,
I was reading your blog here and I hav...Hey Lynda,<br /><br />I was reading your blog here and I have found it very interesting, especially this post. :)<br /><br />I've never written a novel and I don't think I would even attempt to do so. But, I have thought about writing short stories. <br /><br />IF I were to write a novel, I would definitely be Noteworthy Plotter. lol <br /><br />Thanks for a great post Lynda! Certainly a lot to think about. =)<br /><br />TammyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10366583854953899368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5603395821726298743.post-2919399854549627282009-06-08T13:55:21.257-04:002009-06-08T13:55:21.257-04:00I can never be a pantser or invisible plotter, as ...I can never be a pantser or invisible plotter, as much as I'd want to try it. My stories require too much research prior to actually sitting and writing. <br /><br />I suppose I'm somewhere between a chapter master and a DHP since I generally just have brief chapter summaries that serve as loose guidelines when I'm actually writing; the DHP part comes with all the historical research. Even then, I only do a moderate amount of research. Tiny details come when the first draft is complete and when the chapters have been critiqued.<br /><br />All my notes are unorganized though, all in various little notebooks--most of my outlining and story development occurs when I'm not near a computer. :P<br /><br />I've always wanted to try the notecard method (once the chapters were loosely summarized) but considering I'm a fairly unorganized and messy person, notecards would become my new decor around the house :PDarahttp://inthewritemind.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5603395821726298743.post-3860192443959288992009-06-08T12:05:17.814-04:002009-06-08T12:05:17.814-04:00I've been a panster, but I'm finding that ...I've been a panster, but I'm finding that it doesn't work for me because I NEVER finish anything. I think I'm going to give the chapter/paragraph thingy a try and start writing. I have three unfinished novels in my computer with lots of work invested in them, but not enough...thanks for the inspiration! :)Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14936598266194279300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5603395821726298743.post-49335443237849754572009-06-06T23:01:11.872-04:002009-06-06T23:01:11.872-04:00I'm part snowflake, part plotter, and part pan...I'm part snowflake, part plotter, and part panster. What a combination, eh? But I do have to say that having my novel outline set in chapters, with each chapter holding about 5-6 scenes, I'm really much more focused on this novel than the one I started last year on Nano. I really WILL finish this one..and the goal is for it to be finished by the end of summer-woo hoo!Dee Yoderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09496759876816112506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5603395821726298743.post-88702718329355228362009-06-06T11:43:54.356-04:002009-06-06T11:43:54.356-04:00I'm indubitably a die-hard plotter. I spend mo...I'm indubitably a die-hard plotter. I spend months sketching plot ideas and hammering out an outline by hand in notebooks. Then I spend a couple months researching. Then I start writing. I know my process absolutely doesn't work for my most people, but for me having a detailed road map is crucial if I'm ever going to get to where I need to go!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13832782604769370695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5603395821726298743.post-74080856215016592712009-06-05T23:09:51.016-04:002009-06-05T23:09:51.016-04:00Very interesting!! Most interesting is that Randy ...Very interesting!! Most interesting is that Randy I. says to take an hour to write a sentence. HELLO? lol<br /><br />I've not written a novel, but my FW short stories are mostly Paststers or Invisibles. I've also plotted in advance using a rough outline, or even simpler - bullet points. I went to my record of which stories have won EC's, and they are all Pansters, as are most of my personal favorites apart from the EC's. I guess I know what I should stick with, huh?<br /><br />Thanks, Lynda - great post!Catrina Bradleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04759918426263780732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5603395821726298743.post-45287500871716576522009-06-05T21:30:33.630-04:002009-06-05T21:30:33.630-04:00Oh, I'm like you, the Invisible Plotter. It se...Oh, I'm like you, the Invisible Plotter. It seems to work pretty well, but then, I have never tried anything else! :)Sherrinda Ketchersidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07581676437345249386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5603395821726298743.post-87019878912971899472009-06-05T17:01:23.812-04:002009-06-05T17:01:23.812-04:00I am the Invisible Plotter for the most part. Alth...I am the Invisible Plotter for the most part. Although, with my last few rough drafts, I have gone as far as to write down notes on big scenes I'd like to have take place during the story.Cindy R. Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13488732331021750408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5603395821726298743.post-9833681328888365602009-06-05T10:11:38.787-04:002009-06-05T10:11:38.787-04:00I really don't know what kind I am. Not sure I...I really don't know what kind I am. Not sure I fit any of those! Of course, I haven't written a novel yet (don't consider my NF a novel). I'm thinking I'll be a loose plotter. I'll letcha know, okay? ;)Joanne Sherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03892365662470655717noreply@blogger.com