tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post6785152153041155106..comments2024-03-28T18:40:05.789-04:00Comments on Writers Who Kill: On Writing Fast by Maddie Day (Edith Maxwell)Jim Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15090252530437277145noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-35254479736237598792018-07-01T14:42:01.076-04:002018-07-01T14:42:01.076-04:00Jim - I don't know. I just keep doing pass aft...Jim - I don't know. I just keep doing pass after pass until it's as good as I can get it. Then I send it to an independent editor. Then I work on it some more. I do paper readthroughs several times in the process, too.<br /><br />Kaye - hey, writing short stories is writing!<br /><br />Thanks, Jan - jumping in first is key for me.Edith Maxwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01388006370860482509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-50945404138137776972018-07-01T12:00:33.186-04:002018-07-01T12:00:33.186-04:00You are an inspiration, Edith. I will think of you...You are an inspiration, Edith. I will think of you every time I want to put off doing my morning writing. Like you, I find it best to jump in first thing. If I do, I can usually get a thousand words down, and at that pace, can get a lot written. Keep going. You're doing great!Jan Christensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02027877440748580764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-84445361023271823972018-07-01T11:20:15.769-04:002018-07-01T11:20:15.769-04:00Like William, I aim for 500 a day. After that I se...Like William, I aim for 500 a day. After that I seem to run out of steam. Pushing through on the first draft might work for me, though. My present first draft (as was my last one) is such slow going. I'm so easily distracted by shiny objects, like writing short stories, reading all sorts of things online and off, binge-watching (I'm new to Netflix--converts are the worst). Thanks for an insight into how a whirlwind works.Kaye Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05596677617002735674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-10007771834525517482018-07-01T08:18:27.886-04:002018-07-01T08:18:27.886-04:00Edith -- I can write an 80-90,0000-word first draf...Edith -- I can write an 80-90,0000-word first draft in a couple of months, but my revision timetable takes much longer than yours, I think. Any secrets you want to share?Jim Jacksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15090252530437277145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-46368423863246622072018-06-30T22:09:53.622-04:002018-06-30T22:09:53.622-04:00Gloria, thank you. You have a lot on your plate!
...Gloria, thank you. You have a lot on your plate!<br /><br />Grace - thanks so very much. Yes, this is my last and most favorite career. ;^)Edith Maxwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01388006370860482509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-11022274331520725712018-06-30T21:46:55.619-04:002018-06-30T21:46:55.619-04:00Edith, you always inspire me. A writer once asked ...Edith, you always inspire me. A writer once asked me if I wanted to write a book or have a career as a writer. I can see that you have a career. Grace Toppinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10291304815273486038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-15439027500233257192018-06-30T20:24:37.056-04:002018-06-30T20:24:37.056-04:00I enjoy your books, Edith and am impressed with yo...I enjoy your books, Edith and am impressed with your writing. I enjoy writing my books, too, but because I'm self-published, I don't have any deadlines to meet, and since I have ponies, chickens, cats and my dog to take care of mornings plus my son's peacock next door, I don't have much time to write in the mornings. I also deliver Mobile Meals every other Thursday and belong to two writers groups and two book clubs, and gardens to take care of and a lawn to mow. Also, I blog on Writers Who Kill every Thursday and have to come up with ideas for a new blog for every Thursday to send for review. So far I've written 342 blogs for Writers Who Kill. I also write short stories and poetry, too. Right now I'm working on the tenth book in my series.Gloria Aldenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13581719606924364447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-79391644761309766252018-06-30T19:20:00.324-04:002018-06-30T19:20:00.324-04:00Dan, I write cozy mysteries for the most part, and...Dan, I write cozy mysteries for the most part, and never want to offend readers by something as easy as language. But we all know what Lamott said, I think!Edith Maxwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01388006370860482509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-81517936456252900722018-06-30T18:30:18.563-04:002018-06-30T18:30:18.563-04:00Okay, I'm just kidding. I know what it means. ...Okay, I'm just kidding. I know what it means. I just sort of go "hmm" whenever I see a writer mask something.<br /><br />Dan Persingernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-59520793544978889132018-06-30T18:24:23.547-04:002018-06-30T18:24:23.547-04:00What does "sh***y" mean?What does "sh***y" mean?Dan Persingernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-69795237429574479732018-06-30T14:02:25.562-04:002018-06-30T14:02:25.562-04:00Hey thanks Edith!
I just send you guys an email, ...Hey thanks Edith!<br /><br />I just send you guys an email, asking if you'd like a guest post by yours truly!<br />My situation is, well, unique, yet probably very relatable to a lot of writers just starting out!<br /><br />And no worries if not! I'll just keep plugging away! lisa ciarfellahttps://www.writingfictionnow.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-1397246252670298682018-06-30T13:54:25.272-04:002018-06-30T13:54:25.272-04:00You can do it, Lisa!You can do it, Lisa!Edith Maxwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01388006370860482509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-28321850052490654522018-06-30T13:43:47.677-04:002018-06-30T13:43:47.677-04:00Thanx much for this Edith!
Gonna try and follow y...Thanx much for this Edith!<br /><br />Gonna try and follow your lead here!<br />2018 is my year to get out my first novel, come what may! Gotta do it!Lisa Ciarfellahttps://www.writingfictionnow.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-46577928722901312862018-06-30T13:35:01.154-04:002018-06-30T13:35:01.154-04:00William, if it works for you, don't fix it!
L...William, if it works for you, don't fix it!<br /><br />LD, you are welcome.<br /><br />Aw, Cynthia. Thanks so much.<br /><br />Thanks, Warren.<br /><br />Carla, it doesn't always extend to other areas of my life, but I'm sure glad it's working in my writing life.Edith Maxwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01388006370860482509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-20955647729882461162018-06-30T13:10:04.613-04:002018-06-30T13:10:04.613-04:00Whoa!! Talk about discipline! I'm super impres...Whoa!! Talk about discipline! I'm super impressed! carlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15985823239660829148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-86870162785876180012018-06-30T12:48:28.998-04:002018-06-30T12:48:28.998-04:00Good stuffGood stuffWarren Bullhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07789270258599769915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-80320470546444260602018-06-30T12:17:17.302-04:002018-06-30T12:17:17.302-04:00You definitely need to be disciplined about your w...You definitely need to be disciplined about your writing to keep up with your deadlines, but what's even more awesome is how wonderful your books are!Cynthia Samplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14929989117595369746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-24761841358831330022018-06-30T11:44:43.706-04:002018-06-30T11:44:43.706-04:00Thanks, Edith. I needed some "get your butt i...Thanks, Edith. I needed some "get your butt in the chair" inspiration and there you were!LD Mastersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01202135756299574972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-62846154223240311352018-06-30T10:09:22.785-04:002018-06-30T10:09:22.785-04:00Wonderful article. I am the opposite. A very slow ...Wonderful article. I am the opposite. A very slow writer. The only thing I can say in my defense is the work seldom needs a lot of editing. But, if I average 500 good words a day, I think I'm doing well. Wish I had your abilities and discipline. William Burton McCormickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15502763547533922846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-33862176323361011232018-06-30T09:17:08.964-04:002018-06-30T09:17:08.964-04:00Thank you, Marian. I try to please.
KM, you are w...Thank you, Marian. I try to please.<br /><br />KM, you are welcome!<br /><br />Tim - it usually runs 250-300, depending on how much white space (that is, dialog) there is. Thanks for stopping by!Edith Maxwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01388006370860482509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-48943621694531671332018-06-30T08:42:05.733-04:002018-06-30T08:42:05.733-04:00Thanks, Edith. About how many words do you end up...Thanks, Edith. About how many words do you end up with per page...or is that a valid question if you're writing on a computer?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06538062466261351873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-86167116963803926642018-06-30T08:07:45.172-04:002018-06-30T08:07:45.172-04:00I love your books! And I've always wondered ho...I love your books! And I've always wondered how you can be so prolific. Thank you for letting us in on some of your "secrets," mainly hard work and organization. And, of course, talent.KM Rockwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03973749764907859829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-86474975097432069652018-06-30T08:00:09.246-04:002018-06-30T08:00:09.246-04:00Inspiring! Thanks for sharing your approach, Edith...Inspiring! Thanks for sharing your approach, Edith.. Helpful for those of us with a less productive routine! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15338488144804742560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-3390419992543952202018-06-30T07:42:26.864-04:002018-06-30T07:42:26.864-04:00Thanks, Dru. I love going on retreat.
Thank you, ...Thanks, Dru. I love going on retreat.<br /><br />Thank you, Jaqueline. Deadlines are a great motivator!<br /><br />Margaret, I am doing my best to do exactly that.Edith Maxwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01388006370860482509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-58571961922398373522018-06-30T07:39:23.473-04:002018-06-30T07:39:23.473-04:00I do my best writing under deadline. Keep it up!I do my best writing under deadline. Keep it up!Margaret S. Hamiltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07979191318652199350noreply@blogger.com