tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post1273112609759220545..comments2024-03-28T09:42:20.558-04:00Comments on Writers Who Kill: Having Faith In the Writing Process by Marilyn LevinsonJim Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15090252530437277145noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-15714751174281675542021-04-15T15:35:07.726-04:002021-04-15T15:35:07.726-04:00Tammy,
For years I pretty much stuck to my outline...Tammy,<br />For years I pretty much stuck to my outlines while allowing for some changes. Over time you'll develop this interior plotter that will keep you on track without having to rewrite.. Marilyn Levinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01417078520535685980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-59630138903919617162021-04-15T15:32:48.871-04:002021-04-15T15:32:48.871-04:00Kathleen,
It's never easy—at least it isn'...Kathleen,<br />It's never easy—at least it isn't for me. Each book has its own demands. But once I'm in the actual writing, it goes smoothly. And so far, the only edits I have are minor ones, never large or structural ones. (so far)Marilyn Levinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01417078520535685980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-48012753597235966972021-04-15T15:07:06.912-04:002021-04-15T15:07:06.912-04:00I'm jealous! Mine is evolving too, but when I ...I'm jealous! Mine is evolving too, but when I tried to move forward w/o a plot I ended up rewriting quite a bit...but your post is inspirational and I'll keep letting the process evolve!Tammy Eulianohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06303272232258686650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-46006689994261391932021-04-15T14:49:31.446-04:002021-04-15T14:49:31.446-04:00How wonderful that your writing is becoming more c...How wonderful that your writing is becoming more comfortable for you and that you are feeling more confident. I'm sure the hard work of writing is paying off for you.KM Rockwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03973749764907859829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-55246558848107995442021-04-15T14:27:19.125-04:002021-04-15T14:27:19.125-04:00As I read this I thought of artists who have perfe...As I read this I thought of artists who have perfected their craft through years of work, trial, and error. Their hands and minds seem to be on auto pilot, but it's the years of experience that give them confidence to trust the process, just as you do now. It's wonderful to reach the point of knowing the characters so well that they tell you what to do, instead of the other way around! Kudos to you, Marilyn. Terrific post!Shari Randallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16425493627354028820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-86756778336560536602021-04-15T09:58:11.771-04:002021-04-15T09:58:11.771-04:00Thanks so much, Saralyn. The change came about nat...Thanks so much, Saralyn. The change came about naturally.Marilyn Levinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01417078520535685980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-33732441149665434202021-04-15T09:44:37.244-04:002021-04-15T09:44:37.244-04:00Kudos to you, Marilyn, for allowing yourself to gr...Kudos to you, Marilyn, for allowing yourself to grow and change as an author, and to take that one step further to reflect on the process. That "lifelong learning" makes you top-notch in my book!Saralynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17484871081463184438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-787965659830377622021-04-15T09:18:10.659-04:002021-04-15T09:18:10.659-04:00Jim, Kait, Margaret, and Annette,
I think we all u...Jim, Kait, Margaret, and Annette,<br />I think we all use plotting and pantsing methods to varous degrees. And clearly it works for us since we manage to get the books and stories out.Marilyn Levinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01417078520535685980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-13923827873835678712021-04-15T08:35:54.158-04:002021-04-15T08:35:54.158-04:00My process is in constant flux from book to book, ...My process is in constant flux from book to book, but I think my favorite method is what you've just described, Marilyn. Annettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02755947919433555176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-49555526467601932472021-04-15T08:29:18.228-04:002021-04-15T08:29:18.228-04:00I'm currently using the 50 pages at a time met...I'm currently using the 50 pages at a time method, reverting to the headlights method (what I can see as far as the car headlights shine). I agree it's easier to write with characters you know well.Margaret S. Hamiltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07810307017440257313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-69084569029706843492021-04-15T07:57:32.920-04:002021-04-15T07:57:32.920-04:00Wonderful blog, Marilyn. Writing is organic and ne...Wonderful blog, Marilyn. Writing is organic and never static. It’s what makes it fun. Well done.Kaithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07758348842858993203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-53704299462784564422021-04-15T07:51:10.038-04:002021-04-15T07:51:10.038-04:00My motto for the writing process is "whatever...My motto for the writing process is "whatever works."<br /><br />As a pantser, I periodically try to plot more, and that doesn't work, so I revert to pantsing.Jim Jacksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15090252530437277145noreply@blogger.com