tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post5148422696302305185..comments2024-03-29T05:45:39.184-06:00Comments on Blood-Red Pencil: Memos for PlottingDanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14471919576687777886noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-1566754719080503732015-05-25T16:46:06.504-06:002015-05-25T16:46:06.504-06:00I know what you mean about disappearing notes. My ...I know what you mean about disappearing notes. My post it boards help avoid some of that.Terry Odellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11610682530545306687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-26604257940088006832015-05-24T11:03:03.933-06:002015-05-24T11:03:03.933-06:00I have tons of notes on my desk, and can't alw...I have tons of notes on my desk, and can't always find the ones I want. Right now, for my WIP, I typed out some stuff I need to remember, and I've also been writing on the page, and slipping in notes when I'm in a hurry.<br />Morgan Mandelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10118929301591850918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-12290599098556146702015-05-21T07:47:51.829-06:002015-05-21T07:47:51.829-06:00So agree about that getting older thing. Hate it, ...So agree about that getting older thing. Hate it, but it's true.<br />Polly Iyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05729656119287702191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-82385178286177207332015-05-21T07:20:02.615-06:002015-05-21T07:20:02.615-06:00Polly, I agree that total immersion in the story i...Polly, I agree that total immersion in the story is a boon, but since I'd been away from this MS for some time while getting Deadly Production through final edits, etc., I needed those reminders. And, as I get older, those "I'll remember this" thoughts seem to disappear into the mist. Terry Odellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11610682530545306687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-28929546407612580482015-05-21T07:17:37.261-06:002015-05-21T07:17:37.261-06:00Just thinking of your process makes me want to run...Just thinking of your process makes me want to run outside and scream, Diana, but there is no "right" way to write a book. We all find what works for us.Terry Odellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11610682530545306687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-90444102484216655032015-05-21T07:11:54.128-06:002015-05-21T07:11:54.128-06:00I'm not a plotter, and I rarely make notes unl...I'm not a plotter, and I rarely make notes unless it's something I think I might forget. I do make notes of names of secondary characters. On my last book, while going over it, I had my heroine mention how cold it was for the season, then a few pages later she goes out onto the balcony--same day--and it's hot. I'm glad I caught that one, but I doubt I would have noted that even if I kept notes. I try to live the story and become the characters as I write. That seems to work for me if I can keep writing. My problem is if I stop or get distracted from the flow of the story, which seems to be happening more lately. Polly Iyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05729656119287702191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-25255072244066382852015-05-21T06:49:32.580-06:002015-05-21T06:49:32.580-06:00I am a plotter, so I have a conflict outline to st...I am a plotter, so I have a conflict outline to start with. I keep all of my files organized on my computer in folders and keep notes etc. that way. In my non-writing life, I rely on sticky notes. I should probably buy stock in whoever manufactures them. :)Diana Hurwitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18216220574149672733noreply@blogger.com