tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post6207244792559058674..comments2024-01-12T00:48:48.031-06:00Comments on Go Teen Writers: Does Plotting Have To Be Hard?Stephanie Morrillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13128389560727867719noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-91660021253120820762015-01-31T15:47:14.279-06:002015-01-31T15:47:14.279-06:00Okay, just have to say how much I love that quote....Okay, just have to say how much I love that quote. And it's so impossibly true, too! It hurts to hurt "your people" because you love them, their like your children, and you want everything to go well for them, but you just have to do it. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-55739725508058656532015-01-25T17:32:24.057-06:002015-01-25T17:32:24.057-06:00Hooray! New is good!Hooray! New is good!Shannon Dittemorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07757781231485815876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-61967305456647471602015-01-25T17:32:09.099-06:002015-01-25T17:32:09.099-06:00Absolutely right. We're all so different and i...Absolutely right. We're all so different and it's important to recognize the value in everyone's own process.Shannon Dittemorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07757781231485815876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-7045375004711507432015-01-25T17:31:21.687-06:002015-01-25T17:31:21.687-06:00I think it's very important to let yourself st...I think it's very important to let yourself stray form your plot from time to time. It's good to be surprised as an author. It guarantees surprise in the reader and that's always a good thing.Shannon Dittemorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07757781231485815876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-89140386495618368942015-01-25T17:30:27.202-06:002015-01-25T17:30:27.202-06:00Right? It helped me tons.Right? It helped me tons.Shannon Dittemorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07757781231485815876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-46800468219074820032015-01-25T17:30:15.563-06:002015-01-25T17:30:15.563-06:00Yup. Happens to me frequently.Yup. Happens to me frequently.Shannon Dittemorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07757781231485815876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-90006239282822226202015-01-25T17:29:58.055-06:002015-01-25T17:29:58.055-06:00Everyone thrives in their own system. Truly. There...Everyone thrives in their own system. Truly. There is no ONE WAY. And I've changed my own process many, many times. Growth is key, I think.<br />Shannon Dittemorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07757781231485815876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-76537752788263986372015-01-25T17:29:09.162-06:002015-01-25T17:29:09.162-06:00Give it a shot and let me know what you think!Give it a shot and let me know what you think!Shannon Dittemorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07757781231485815876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-14157175406171998212015-01-25T17:28:55.503-06:002015-01-25T17:28:55.503-06:00I have a pal who writes everything by hand first a...I have a pal who writes everything by hand first as well. I'm in awe. I definitely scribble plot points and brainstorming sessions, but most everything else is done on the computer.Shannon Dittemorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07757781231485815876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-39392083968862538862015-01-25T17:27:42.931-06:002015-01-25T17:27:42.931-06:00I wish you much luck! I wish you much luck! Shannon Dittemorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07757781231485815876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-12793298827422137482015-01-25T17:27:13.583-06:002015-01-25T17:27:13.583-06:00YES! Wiggle room is good.YES! Wiggle room is good.Shannon Dittemorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07757781231485815876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-44528106531155052732015-01-25T17:26:57.981-06:002015-01-25T17:26:57.981-06:00There is definitely an art to the discipline, but ...There is definitely an art to the discipline, but I'm like you. Simple helps.Shannon Dittemorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07757781231485815876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-74869063527476314532015-01-25T17:26:31.601-06:002015-01-25T17:26:31.601-06:00Jill, Steph, and I were just talking about how our...Jill, Steph, and I were just talking about how our processes have changed with each book. I don't know if we ever stop learning.Shannon Dittemorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07757781231485815876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-80905209367219860362015-01-25T17:25:54.362-06:002015-01-25T17:25:54.362-06:00Jill and Steph have put together SO MANY wonderful...Jill and Steph have put together SO MANY wonderful handouts. I wish my brained worked like theirs.Shannon Dittemorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07757781231485815876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-27269055356415465142015-01-24T14:42:46.396-06:002015-01-24T14:42:46.396-06:00Wow. Thank you for this. I think I needed to hear ...Wow. Thank you for this. I think I needed to hear it this weekend. :) When the writing process feels too restrictive or not fun or just isn't working, try something else and stop making this too complicated! Yes, me! :)Amanda Fischernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-3296925251732783532015-01-24T08:17:20.345-06:002015-01-24T08:17:20.345-06:00I love that quote. It is so simple and yet so true...I love that quote. It is so simple and yet so true. I kind of like putting myself through a complicated plotting process just because it gives me reassurance and helps me get through the first draft. Everyone's different, though, so I can see how it might be more beneficial for other writers to keep the plotting process simple.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-84438448993385313012015-01-24T02:23:29.373-06:002015-01-24T02:23:29.373-06:00I don't know if this is weird, but I don't...I don't know if this is weird, but I don't have trouble plotting-I have trouble sticking to my plotline! <br /><br />But really, I think plotting is important-without a stable plotline it's hard to keep your story from getting out of hand and trailing off, if you know what I mean. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-77400064344770596022015-01-23T21:54:39.393-06:002015-01-23T21:54:39.393-06:00I laughed way too hard at the quote. It's help...I laughed way too hard at the quote. It's helpful to think of it that way, though!TheScribblingSpritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14594958277392976297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-5580464236512755582015-01-23T16:45:58.574-06:002015-01-23T16:45:58.574-06:00But*But*Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08781882439096700951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-87317974423091452242015-01-23T16:08:36.910-06:002015-01-23T16:08:36.910-06:00Plotting stresses me out. Don't get me wrong, ...Plotting stresses me out. Don't get me wrong, I do believe a certain amount of planning is necessary but I also think that too much plotting and sketching and thinking about what the story will turn out like is procrastination for the actual writing of the story.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11450748262991587797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-27988392147626017882015-01-23T14:58:36.464-06:002015-01-23T14:58:36.464-06:00Hehe, I usually have everything planned out in a d...Hehe, I usually have everything planned out in a document (or my head) and keep it there until it's time to use it. I'm reminding myself of Jill's post from yesterday, bu some of what I've planned out can't possibly pop up in book one.<br />Thanks for the post, even if I am a planster(ish thing)!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08781882439096700951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-77783919751693887292015-01-23T14:28:43.404-06:002015-01-23T14:28:43.404-06:00I have a few stories that need plotting, and I sho...I have a few stories that need plotting, and I should give this way a go!Bethanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11416639597672218720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-33890522826332780642015-01-23T14:21:00.292-06:002015-01-23T14:21:00.292-06:00I love this idea! I agree that plotting can be so...I love this idea! I agree that plotting can be so complicated sometimes... When I was little, it came so much easier, but then, the ideas weren't as good. I brainstorm by hand-- literally writing down my whole thought process. It's like thinking, but louder. : )Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06401287896327956210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-80341523203897923582015-01-23T10:53:47.809-06:002015-01-23T10:53:47.809-06:00I need to plot using key scenes or the basic three...I need to plot using key scenes or the basic three act structure if I want to get anywhere. I get stuck so easily without a basic, simple plan. If I get complicated and fancy with the planning I lose steam right away. Thank you for the post! I'm in the epiphany through climax stages of my first draft right now and have been wondering the points as I go!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07274929031054555066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-72357766613401616672015-01-23T10:38:52.059-06:002015-01-23T10:38:52.059-06:00I have a hard time with plotting beforehand in gen...I have a hard time with plotting beforehand in general (with first drafts, at least) but I've been trying a little more structure lately...I've found a loose plotting plan with plenty of wiggle room is best for me. Aimee Meesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02288344639711547844noreply@blogger.com