tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3797770643290331847.post5837083597591158227..comments2023-12-26T04:13:15.906-05:00Comments on Creative Hodgepodge: Writing Process Blog TourPatricia Kiyonohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14763838993363110626noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3797770643290331847.post-19547775213003514062014-01-22T06:03:41.501-05:002014-01-22T06:03:41.501-05:00Love hearing how other writers work. Give me a cha...Love hearing how other writers work. Give me a chance to possible add a new tool into my tool box. Good luck with all of your projects.Cher Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15817089871390887197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3797770643290331847.post-69556008617182187242014-01-14T20:46:20.140-05:002014-01-14T20:46:20.140-05:00That's absolutely true, Lucy. We all have our ...That's absolutely true, Lucy. We all have our own way of doing things. Thanks for stopping in!Patricia Kiyonohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14763838993363110626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3797770643290331847.post-29994137272751648152014-01-14T20:34:03.990-05:002014-01-14T20:34:03.990-05:00It is amazing and so interesting how every writer&...It is amazing and so interesting how every writer's method is a little different, and yet we all end up with stories. One of the most valuable lessons a writer can learn is that there is no right way, only what way works for you.Lucy Naylor Kubashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06595948650454049233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3797770643290331847.post-490446373092254162014-01-14T00:46:42.658-05:002014-01-14T00:46:42.658-05:00well, let's wait and see if I break into one o...well, let's wait and see if I break into one of the bestseller lists ...Jeff Salterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05421814112373034336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3797770643290331847.post-387356547922084832014-01-13T21:25:20.908-05:002014-01-13T21:25:20.908-05:00Well, the process works for you, so don't even...Well, the process works for you, so don't even try to change it! Thanks for stopping in, Alyssa.Patricia Kiyonohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14763838993363110626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3797770643290331847.post-56566236397008165082014-01-13T21:24:42.945-05:002014-01-13T21:24:42.945-05:00Kristen, even though I have an outline, the charac...Kristen, even though I have an outline, the characters often surprise me. For example, in Christmas Wishes I had no idea the twins were going to end up in as much trouble as they got into! But I knew how the story was going to end.Patricia Kiyonohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14763838993363110626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3797770643290331847.post-10947516654288082872014-01-13T21:20:15.707-05:002014-01-13T21:20:15.707-05:00Thanks, Margo! Sometimes it is a pain in the neck ...Thanks, Margo! Sometimes it is a pain in the neck to do all that work beforehand, but it saves time down the line.Patricia Kiyonohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14763838993363110626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3797770643290331847.post-47867978741849847102014-01-13T21:19:24.882-05:002014-01-13T21:19:24.882-05:00I agree, Melissa. If I stayed with one project fro...I agree, Melissa. If I stayed with one project from start to finish I'd probably never get any of them done.Patricia Kiyonohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14763838993363110626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3797770643290331847.post-70954945827600402792014-01-13T21:18:47.560-05:002014-01-13T21:18:47.560-05:00Thanks, Diane! And thanks so much for stopping in....Thanks, Diane! And thanks so much for stopping in.Patricia Kiyonohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14763838993363110626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3797770643290331847.post-33390828372543006442014-01-13T20:46:05.193-05:002014-01-13T20:46:05.193-05:00I'm like Kristen. I usually have no idea what&...I'm like Kristen. I usually have no idea what's happening next and tend to write out of order. I get my kicks trying to fit all the puzzle pieces together later. But I wish I could be a plotter--I envy you!Alyssa Alexanderhttp://alyssa-alexander.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3797770643290331847.post-34867246383892771112014-01-13T20:36:52.831-05:002014-01-13T20:36:52.831-05:00I wish I could write more like that! I never know ...I wish I could write more like that! I never know what's happening next, which makes it super easy to get stuck, but I guess that just means it's that much more fun when I figure out what happens next. Thanks for sharing! :)KatBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04034419526903082887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3797770643290331847.post-35726865522775155112014-01-13T20:15:14.044-05:002014-01-13T20:15:14.044-05:00I agree with Diane. Lucky you to be a plotter. Bes...I agree with Diane. Lucky you to be a plotter. Best of luck with everything you have going.Margo Hoornstrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00036077481652050799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3797770643290331847.post-17075625090520433852014-01-13T19:28:49.682-05:002014-01-13T19:28:49.682-05:00I love finding out more about other authors. I do ...I love finding out more about other authors. I do like to have several things going at once. It keeps things fresh and exciting!Melissa Keirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10247037321769755660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3797770643290331847.post-62446237764355828392014-01-13T19:07:30.207-05:002014-01-13T19:07:30.207-05:00Very interesting reading about another writer'...Very interesting reading about another writer's process. Best wishes on all your projects.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3797770643290331847.post-48639394487927554272014-01-13T17:49:40.322-05:002014-01-13T17:49:40.322-05:00If it works for you, stick with it! In light of yo...If it works for you, stick with it! In light of your recent successes, I'd say your process isn't backward for you.Patricia Kiyonohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14763838993363110626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3797770643290331847.post-64166762526764787642014-01-13T17:48:51.049-05:002014-01-13T17:48:51.049-05:00Happy writing to you too, Stephanie! I am inspired...Happy writing to you too, Stephanie! I am inspired by places or situations, but then I have to figure out what problems might have taken place there or then.Patricia Kiyonohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14763838993363110626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3797770643290331847.post-78816907774275585662014-01-13T17:46:38.874-05:002014-01-13T17:46:38.874-05:00I've heard that my approach is different from ...I've heard that my approach is different from most people, Karen, but this is what works for me. I tried starting with characters, but then I got halfway through the story and discovered I really didn't care much about them! That's why this works for me.Patricia Kiyonohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14763838993363110626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3797770643290331847.post-41763097666767646752014-01-13T17:45:03.875-05:002014-01-13T17:45:03.875-05:00Happy ends are so much more satisfying, aren't...Happy ends are so much more satisfying, aren't they Kathleen? Thanks so much for stopping in.Patricia Kiyonohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14763838993363110626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3797770643290331847.post-83478997957417264202014-01-13T17:42:49.239-05:002014-01-13T17:42:49.239-05:00Thanks for inviting me on the tour, Sherry!Thanks for inviting me on the tour, Sherry!Patricia Kiyonohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14763838993363110626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3797770643290331847.post-69099721103636105922014-01-13T15:56:51.613-05:002014-01-13T15:56:51.613-05:00Me too --- as far as SEVERAL projects at once. I ...Me too --- as far as SEVERAL projects at once. I have over six dozen "starts" for novels or novellas. Some are concept only, but many have several thousand words.<br />I start with a situation and then figure out who would be the most interesting characters to deal with that situation. Not sure if that's the same as working out the conflict.<br />I believe I arrive at the main character's conflict after I see how they're going to get out of their opening situation.<br />maybe I write backwards!Jeff Salterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05421814112373034336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3797770643290331847.post-65869202290033882282014-01-13T15:46:18.057-05:002014-01-13T15:46:18.057-05:00It's always fun to get a glimpse of how author...It's always fun to get a glimpse of how authors work. Some start with an intriguing line or title that pops in their heads. Some get inspired by the history of a particular place. I'm sure many are inspired by a character. I like that you need a conflict (or set of conflicts). <br /><br />Happy writing!Stephanie Michels, authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10766140500207764177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3797770643290331847.post-40149809203004771082014-01-13T15:16:41.037-05:002014-01-13T15:16:41.037-05:00Great blog, Patty. Interesting that you have to kn...Great blog, Patty. Interesting that you have to know the conflict first. It's fascinating to read how other writers work. :)Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11716058361689251073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3797770643290331847.post-68296424827701021552014-01-13T14:31:33.528-05:002014-01-13T14:31:33.528-05:00There's nothing like a happy ending. That'...There's nothing like a happy ending. That's one of the reasons I write romance too.Kathy Bosmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13754760081165382252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3797770643290331847.post-82436459077549995482014-01-13T14:21:01.687-05:002014-01-13T14:21:01.687-05:00:-) Thanks for sharing, Patty. I love learning how...:-) Thanks for sharing, Patty. I love learning how other writers structure their wip.SherryGLoaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16934189163201067429noreply@blogger.com