tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131952470972220730.post526683822584388195..comments2023-04-06T01:35:17.921-07:00Comments on Conversations with Self: The character who doesn't speak!!!Len Lamberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13394563639136301725noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131952470972220730.post-1443648368554139852010-12-12T18:05:17.321-08:002010-12-12T18:05:17.321-08:00Hi Len, first time visitor. I recognize many of yo...Hi Len, first time visitor. I recognize many of your followers/commenters. Good luck with those revisions. I'm in the midst of a couple too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131952470972220730.post-79515025826995291962010-12-12T13:08:45.697-08:002010-12-12T13:08:45.697-08:00Thanks for the links, Len!
My first drafts are al...Thanks for the links, Len!<br /><br />My first drafts are always rubbish (not that I'm saying yours is - you know what I mean!). Makes revising really difficult, but at least it's satisfying seeing how far it's come!Talli Rolandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04780882465745107715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131952470972220730.post-46207816128638324622010-12-11T16:07:52.313-08:002010-12-11T16:07:52.313-08:00I realized almost this same thing about one of my ...I realized almost this same thing about one of my characters. I'm trying to decide whether to cut them out or beef them up. Hmm.<br /><br />Keep at it and good luck!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131952470972220730.post-71283800078317824222010-12-11T14:10:12.775-08:002010-12-11T14:10:12.775-08:00I came across one author who wrote 200-300 words a...I came across one author who wrote 200-300 words a day and those words were his final version but most of authors, like me, reread, check, revise, self-edit before submitting the draft to an editor. I run my MS past my agent and a small circle of readers whose judgement I trust, before the editor reads it. The best advice I can give you is to be ruthless. If anything doesn't contribute to the plot or character building, cut it however much you enjoyed writing it.Leigh Russellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15080517449825380527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131952470972220730.post-83601366464794578432010-12-10T11:48:04.139-08:002010-12-10T11:48:04.139-08:00Hi there!
@Misha - that's a very good idea! ...Hi there! <br /><br />@Misha - that's a very good idea! The character is one of my main characters and there's a very good reason why she's there. Her presence is important because she plays an important role in the end. I will put some more description of her expression and presence. Thank you!!!<br /><br />@Hi Andrea - The character isn't mute. The first draft is just absolutely rubbish that I did not notice she did not talk much, LOL.<br /><br />@Ellie - yes, I think you are right :)<br /><br />@Theresa - yes, you are right. My 2nd draft is like a different story all together but it's a lot clearer and I'm certain now that there's a good story.<br /><br />@Old Kitty - thanks, Old Kitty! Happy dancing with you!!! :)<br /><br />@Tara - I am actually beginning to enjoy it now - writing is hardwork. It's not easy to be a storyteller :) but it feels freakin' good!<br /><br />@Christine - thank you, I need that push! :)<br /><br />@Wintergurl - Thank you for following! Nice to meet you!<br /><br />@Golden Eagle - Thanks! 2nd draft is getting to know the characters more, isn't it? It feels good being at this stage. I'm still learning! Thanks for dropping by! :)Len Lamberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13394563639136301725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131952470972220730.post-53600603706155304832010-12-10T11:11:29.456-08:002010-12-10T11:11:29.456-08:00I do that with characters; I'll have them say ...I do that with characters; I'll have them say little throughout the entire book. It sounds like you're really working on those revision--go, go, go! :)Golden Eaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08721520451194318436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131952470972220730.post-14454725780974770982010-12-10T08:15:52.044-08:002010-12-10T08:15:52.044-08:00hi ,
blog walking .ur blog title catched my atte...hi , <br /><br />blog walking .ur blog title catched my attention .<br />well . nice to meet you . I think we have similar talk to ourself ..the difference is i will talk in my heart and myself ..and you will talk to the mirror ..but we talk ourself :)mizztravellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02995708436300355570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131952470972220730.post-45758741498985178662010-12-10T06:54:23.614-08:002010-12-10T06:54:23.614-08:00Ugh. I hate revisions. I think I had 4 first chapt...Ugh. I hate revisions. I think I had 4 first chapters before settling on the current one.Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09008153523366719973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131952470972220730.post-17236067957758660452010-12-10T05:07:16.426-08:002010-12-10T05:07:16.426-08:00Keep plugging away. You can do it. :) I know this ...Keep plugging away. You can do it. :) I know this feeling. <br />Thanks for the links. I'm off to check them out.Christine Danekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00979611961825725350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131952470972220730.post-44645306223404503622010-12-10T03:28:11.503-08:002010-12-10T03:28:11.503-08:00Oh wow - great that you are getting really stuck i...Oh wow - great that you are getting really stuck into your novel with your revisions!!!! Well done you and well done for discovering a previously quiet character and bringing her out of her shell!! Fantastic!!<br /><br />Enjoy your weekend too - am happy dancing non-stop!! Take care<br />xOld Kittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13185547869183611159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131952470972220730.post-55465053829859459022010-12-10T03:24:39.930-08:002010-12-10T03:24:39.930-08:00If you can make such drastic changes to your novel...If you can make such drastic changes to your novel, it shows you're open to doing the necessary to make it better. I wish you the best as you keep going.<br /><br />I'll check out those blogs. Thanks for the links!Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131952470972220730.post-27548112035176752302010-12-10T03:23:48.807-08:002010-12-10T03:23:48.807-08:00I have a character who talks too much! I guess it ...I have a character who talks too much! I guess it is about finding the right balance.Ellie Garratthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03731071128348213067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131952470972220730.post-91147337654769006052010-12-10T02:41:46.924-08:002010-12-10T02:41:46.924-08:00I know what you mean about first drafts leaving lo...I know what you mean about first drafts leaving lots of questions, since I'm working on revising lately. Sometimes I think I just throw in as much as posssible in the first draft to see if it works (and lots of times it doesn't). Maybe your character that doesn't speak is mute? Or maybe they don't belong at sll?Andrea Mackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15250681746122381149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131952470972220730.post-41011820796326773902010-12-10T02:00:03.374-08:002010-12-10T02:00:03.374-08:00Hahaha that sounds like an interesting character.....Hahaha that sounds like an interesting character... Maybe you should make her more of a presence than a talker. That way, the other characters are intrigued by her while she insists on being mysterious. <br /><br />;-)Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.com