tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post1652598504090795762..comments2024-01-12T00:48:48.031-06:00Comments on Go Teen Writers: Why Writing a Book is Like Hiking a CanyonStephanie Morrillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13128389560727867719noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-4523107175255064602013-08-27T10:59:20.516-05:002013-08-27T10:59:20.516-05:00So funny! I also have a "book love list"...So funny! I also have a "book love list". I pull it out every time I begin to have doubts about the story or am running low on inspiration/motivation.<br /><br />Love this post!Tessa Emily Hallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08625256104634830104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-57972181013053733742013-08-27T05:54:34.056-05:002013-08-27T05:54:34.056-05:00i get on pinterest and then i don't get ANY ty...i get on pinterest and then i don't get ANY typing done! :p but, i <3 pinterst SO much! :)TW Wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08213969076030457918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-67377812227612646072013-08-27T05:44:23.892-05:002013-08-27T05:44:23.892-05:00Amanda,
Beginnings are always my favorite part as ...Amanda,<br />Beginnings are always my favorite part as well. At the beginning, the story always seems so new and fun. Then I get to act two and I start having trouble.:)<br /><br />-AbbyAbigail Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03917273998248114874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-310928915346270372013-08-26T19:38:40.130-05:002013-08-26T19:38:40.130-05:00Yes, same here! Both supportive, but they're n...Yes, same here! Both supportive, but they're not writers, so they just don't "get" it.<br /><br />Yes, there most certainly is! The 100 for 100 is really helping me move forward on my latest manuscript, too. :)Kristin Doddnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-1904669909684237412013-08-26T18:23:40.571-05:002013-08-26T18:23:40.571-05:00My problem exactly! I do the same thing with scene...My problem exactly! I do the same thing with scenes, but it always seems like I have to wait and wait to be able to use them. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-5324882062066395622013-08-26T17:31:11.784-05:002013-08-26T17:31:11.784-05:00I love this post! I think my favorite thing about...I love this post! I think my favorite thing about writing (at least for my current project), is the surprises. For example, I had my story pretty planned out before hand. But when I start writing, something often happens that surprises me. I feel that a lot of these little "surprises" have actually enhanced the story. There has been one or two that deteriorated it, so I had to delete them, but otherwise they have been good surprises. <br /><br />Although, I also really enjoy creating the characters. <br /><br />Writing is just fun for me, and I get madly addicted to it. :) Kinda like chocolate...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-2778028731155874072013-08-26T17:14:02.144-05:002013-08-26T17:14:02.144-05:00My favorite part is when I get a new idea for a ne...My favorite part is when I get a new idea for a new scene that I really really like. I have a document of random scenes and tend to either write it right then or day dream about it forever thinking about every detail and the dialogue etc. I tend to get stuck with transitions between scenes and timelines. Like how much time passes between them and what not. Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12728508020557789277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-83736879029945434392013-08-26T16:04:43.491-05:002013-08-26T16:04:43.491-05:00Just have to say, my mom went to your parent sessi...Just have to say, my mom went to your parent session at OYAN this year and it has been such a blessing for me. She's a math and science person (as is everyone else in my family), so she doesn't necessarily get it, but your talk definitely helped her understand the way my brain works better. So thank you!<br /><br />Bryce looks awesome. :) Mom says it's one of her favorite national parks and from your pictures I think I understand why.<br /><br />My favorite part of writing is getting to know my characters. There's nothing quite like those moments when they start coming to life.Leah E. Goodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13266134192771082815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-89540744774176587652013-08-26T15:52:41.730-05:002013-08-26T15:52:41.730-05:00Same with me too!!! I DO NOT like that part becaus...Same with me too!!! I DO NOT like that part because then I take about a week off of writing. :PTW Wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08213969076030457918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-61372947030268299222013-08-26T15:44:55.999-05:002013-08-26T15:44:55.999-05:00I I love beginnings, and any kind of "mini cl...I I love beginnings, and any kind of "mini climaxes"/defining moments. I get stuck when I feel like not enough time has passed between my events, but I don't know how to make something interesting and important happen to fill the space so I can get on to the part I really want to write. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-80401850843838461292013-08-26T15:35:48.780-05:002013-08-26T15:35:48.780-05:00My favorite part is probably the brainstorming sta...My favorite part is probably the brainstorming stages. Like you said in this post, it can be so exciting at that stage and it sounds like the best idea ever. But I also like the actual writing of the book, partly because when I hit a wall I have a writer friend who I can brainstorm with and she gets me re-excited about my book. I struggle the most in second and third drafts when there seems to be so many problems (grammar, plot, etc.) that I didn't consider in the first draft and really (if I'm honest) aren't as fun to figure out as the initial creative stage was.Grace Olsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-5073812639542206412013-08-26T15:30:13.646-05:002013-08-26T15:30:13.646-05:00Awesome post! I just started my junior year today ...Awesome post! I just started my junior year today (shiver) but I've been "serious" about getting published since before I could spell "The End" with all the letters facing the right way. The first book that seemed the most serious I started in 8th grade and have been working on the series since. I now am sort of stuck in the editing stages, since I can't just write wildly--but I'm getting through it!!! When did you get your first novel published? Was it the first book you got serious about? How long did it actually take??Jenneth Dyckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02806251588834115742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-32849022386392785142013-08-26T14:14:29.995-05:002013-08-26T14:14:29.995-05:00I've struggled with those questions at times t...I've struggled with those questions at times too, Tonya. Let me know if I can help in any way!Stephanie Morrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13128389560727867719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-29178348865665240232013-08-26T14:13:03.390-05:002013-08-26T14:13:03.390-05:00Kristin, it's so nice to hear that! I tried to...Kristin, it's so nice to hear that! I tried to think of things that would have helped my parents with me. (They were super supportive but neither of them are writers.)<br /><br />And I love your "favourite" parts :) There's fun stuff at every stage, isn't there?Stephanie Morrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13128389560727867719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-61477598092928750822013-08-26T14:11:15.021-05:002013-08-26T14:11:15.021-05:00Ha! Yeah, some things only other writers will unde...Ha! Yeah, some things only other writers will understand :)Stephanie Morrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13128389560727867719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-83639469979601927482013-08-26T14:10:37.987-05:002013-08-26T14:10:37.987-05:00That's when I have to tell myself that the bes...That's when I have to tell myself that the best story ideas SHOULD be a little scary. It's tough though... I'm at a similar place, Gillian. I have a story idea rattling around in my head that I'm itching to start, but I'm also fearful of doing it justice.Stephanie Morrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13128389560727867719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-68971250316120623882013-08-26T14:09:14.866-05:002013-08-26T14:09:14.866-05:00Same here, Jillian! Takes a bit to figure out the ...Same here, Jillian! Takes a bit to figure out the right balance.Stephanie Morrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13128389560727867719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-46112345598767741962013-08-26T14:06:08.324-05:002013-08-26T14:06:08.324-05:00Yup, that's how it is.Yup, that's how it is.Samuel Deckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08117949231936267303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-73433374823049254432013-08-26T11:31:12.371-05:002013-08-26T11:31:12.371-05:00Awesome post and pictures! I don't know what ...Awesome post and pictures! I don't know what mt favorite part is, for me getting started has lots of struggles. Every step has struggles actually. My mountain/hike right is figuring out if I still want to write. I don't know if I'm in a lull or if I'm really not meant to be a writer? I'm sticking with 100-4-100 & writing short stories to not feel overwhelmed & burnt out. My hope is that ill see glimpses of desire to write come back. If not,idk yet? Tonyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14500897912581589616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-78925010196386855262013-08-26T10:41:49.447-05:002013-08-26T10:41:49.447-05:00Great post! :) I went to the last two Summer Works...Great post! :) I went to the last two Summer Workshops, and my mom loved your parent sessions! (And it's also benefited me, because she's more understanding about my writing now. :D)<br /><br />My favourite part of the novel would probably be the brainstorming and the plotting and the outlining and storyboarding and worldbuilding... all the stuff that goes into the novel, really. :)Kristin Doddnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-79497281152121609312013-08-26T10:23:19.732-05:002013-08-26T10:23:19.732-05:00My favorite part is definitely the beginning. I us...My favorite part is definitely the beginning. I usually have no or very few issues with the first "act." Then I get stuck in a more literal sense as I go to start act two...sigh! :)<br /><br />Lovely post, by the way! I think your talk for parents would be super helpful. :P Mine don't always understand writer things. I've learned never to mention stubborn characters. LOLAmanda Fischernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-11620284348446878622013-08-26T09:57:54.655-05:002013-08-26T09:57:54.655-05:00The brainstorming part ... and the worldbuilding ....The brainstorming part ... and the worldbuilding ... and outlining. I've been having so much fun with it this past week. At the moment, I'm on the mountaintop about this story. So excited about the characters and the plot and the fantasy world. It's getting to the point where I know it's time to dive into the story, but there's a little bitty part of me that's terrified that I'll mess it up! :P Oh well, that's what editing's for, right?<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00204802545454891530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-84546807487801380922013-08-26T09:54:33.201-05:002013-08-26T09:54:33.201-05:00This is a great post! Sometimes I do get stuck in ...This is a great post! Sometimes I do get stuck in the brainstorming process and take too much time plotting important scenes and figuring out everything about my characters. Or I hardly spend any time brainstorming at all and dive right into the first draft, which results in lots of story problems...Jillianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17132663863438948786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-9377787613613604952013-08-26T09:21:08.606-05:002013-08-26T09:21:08.606-05:00Thanks, Meghan!Thanks, Meghan!Stephanie Morrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13128389560727867719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-37385769969127429792013-08-26T09:20:58.846-05:002013-08-26T09:20:58.846-05:00It's great that you've figured out what wo...It's great that you've figured out what works for you, Rosie! And I also struggle with that. I think it's a perfectionism thing.Stephanie Morrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13128389560727867719noreply@blogger.com