tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post4764618520330111397..comments2024-01-12T00:48:48.031-06:00Comments on Go Teen Writers: How To Make Your Writing Process Your OwnStephanie Morrillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13128389560727867719noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-28523967303488892272014-04-08T07:43:53.828-05:002014-04-08T07:43:53.828-05:00well... I'm not writing a book but planning a ...well... I'm not writing a book but planning a manga/comic and find the tips helpful on this site. :)<br /><br />what i recently tried was to divide the whole plot into a 3-act structure which gave me a great overview of the and helped me with planning the story.<br /><br />Also, I am in the process of rearranging my room, putting anything out that doesn't have anything to to with <br />creating mangas/comics and hanging up posters with basic information that I would like to memorise or have at hand at any time when working on my projects. Plus, making everything more convenient, for example by having paper and notebooks within grabbing distance so that I can take notes anytime I have an idea. :)<br />-> this action helped me the most! :D (all distractions out ;))Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03801197549462543735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-36388257122108090372014-04-05T16:53:16.081-05:002014-04-05T16:53:16.081-05:00I am making a list of things I want to try with my...I am making a list of things I want to try with my process: setting a timer, outlining, using the tentpole method that I've heard about before, writing in a more quiet and less distracting place, etc.Katie H.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-48107425609076976742014-04-01T21:10:05.635-05:002014-04-01T21:10:05.635-05:00I learned that I don't like to use outlines. I...I learned that I don't like to use outlines. I really like the freedom not having an outline brings, and I also enjoy not knowing what comes next. As crazy as it sounds, the other advantage I've found in not outlining is that it really lets the characters "take over" and grow in ways that I couldn't have imagined when I first started the novel. I've learned that no outlines are the way to go for me!<br /><br />~ KaylaKaylahttp://concerningwriting.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-14578416536148084282014-03-31T21:15:08.739-05:002014-03-31T21:15:08.739-05:00I've learned that, no matter how hard I try, I...I've learned that, no matter how hard I try, I can't plan a story from the beginning. I have to take it a little bit at a time, write a scene, then figure out what's going to happen next. My best ideas come as I'm writing and, while that is a bit nerve-wracking, I've learned that it's something I just have to deal with. Besides, the mystery of "What's gonna come next?" is actually kind of fun.<br /><br /><br />Alexa Skrywer<br />alexaskrywer.blogspot.comAlexa Mintahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13865586987033390255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-24874356868955073542014-03-31T20:47:12.666-05:002014-03-31T20:47:12.666-05:00I'm so glad!I'm so glad!Stephanie Morrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13128389560727867719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-37084813379370157912014-03-31T20:46:46.905-05:002014-03-31T20:46:46.905-05:00Very creative!Very creative!Stephanie Morrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13128389560727867719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-46643998011069330062014-03-31T20:46:31.736-05:002014-03-31T20:46:31.736-05:00I'm so glad you've found some techniques t...I'm so glad you've found some techniques to help you with characters! That made such a huge difference for me as a writer.Stephanie Morrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13128389560727867719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-4741523935229118832014-03-31T20:45:49.780-05:002014-03-31T20:45:49.780-05:00Finalists will be announced tomorrow, and feedback...Finalists will be announced tomorrow, and feedback should be sent by the end of the week.Stephanie Morrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13128389560727867719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-18684104546385895582014-03-31T20:45:27.256-05:002014-03-31T20:45:27.256-05:00That's a great place to start, Alea!That's a great place to start, Alea!Stephanie Morrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13128389560727867719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-40373086283167832622014-03-31T20:45:04.737-05:002014-03-31T20:45:04.737-05:00Tessa is a lovely person! What a great thing.Tessa is a lovely person! What a great thing.Stephanie Morrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13128389560727867719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-68759275487490220222014-03-31T20:44:34.350-05:002014-03-31T20:44:34.350-05:00I think that sounds like a great thing to try, Sof...I think that sounds like a great thing to try, Sofia. And some days you might feel like writing more, and I would just go with it :)Stephanie Morrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13128389560727867719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-55645827856269049232014-03-31T17:13:54.527-05:002014-03-31T17:13:54.527-05:00I've been experimenting with outlines and I...I've been experimenting with outlines and I'm finding them a big help.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-10892189232860008872014-03-31T14:34:16.233-05:002014-03-31T14:34:16.233-05:00I started doing character interviews which helped ...I started doing character interviews which helped me a bit. I label each interview with the name of the character in a font that I feel fits them and turn the words their favorite color. It can be funny at times and has helped me understand my characters better. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11316328217006467698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-72829351505861193752014-03-31T13:42:27.940-05:002014-03-31T13:42:27.940-05:00Great post Stephanie, thank you! I have done trial...Great post Stephanie, thank you! I have done trial and error so far especially when it comes to developing my characers. I couldn't really figure out the right way. Interviews or long fact lists didn't seem to do the job, but I have fallen in love with journalling and writing their biographies. It has really helped me to get a better understanding of my characters.<br />Though there is a lot more trial and error for me to figure out what will work in the whole book writing process I guess, but this has been a good few steps already.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15317792300616098592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-23574637407290635882014-03-31T13:13:43.519-05:002014-03-31T13:13:43.519-05:00Great post! Not to rush you or anything, but I was...Great post! Not to rush you or anything, but I was wondering when critiques for the 1000 words contest are going to be sent out.Julia Nashifhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16591067725233080648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-60449446456720156712014-03-31T10:44:12.008-05:002014-03-31T10:44:12.008-05:00I am probably still at the gathering knowledge ste...I am probably still at the gathering knowledge step. I don't really have a process for writing a novel since I have never been able to write one. I have only been able to write short stories.Alea Harpernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-6647436698526539542014-03-31T10:00:18.655-05:002014-03-31T10:00:18.655-05:00I guess right now I'm at the gathering knowled...I guess right now I'm at the gathering knowledge stage. Right now I just started doing a mentoring thing with Tessa Emily over at Christ is Write. And I am hoping that this will help me get more organized and figure out my own writing process.<br /><br />Thanks for the post!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12346074592622433791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-71724788636252996312014-03-31T07:42:50.364-05:002014-03-31T07:42:50.364-05:00I don't know if you could call this a system o...I don't know if you could call this a system or not. And this is the first idea that I've really stuck to and haven't thrown away for a new one (yet, at least), so I really don't know much. But here's what seems to do it for me: I can sit down and crank up a scene or two (maybe 3, I don't know) and that's all the energy I gave for the day, it seems like. I used to have writing scheduled for 3 times a week. That not only doesn't go far, but also if I miss a day I don't get much done that week. So I've changed it to 6 days a week (going to start doing that in April). That way even if I do just one scene a day, that's already six scenes a week. And it's OK if I miss a day.<br /><br />So... Hope that works. Do you think I should work on writing more in one sitting? Thanks for this blog SO much!<br /><br />http://teensliveforjesus.blogspot.ruSofia Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03703884443937255154noreply@blogger.com