tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5720082623464094535.post5946711534338604540..comments2023-09-21T11:46:43.065+01:00Comments on From the Writer's Nest: #WIPMarathon Check-In #7ELAdamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11390894357209056149noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5720082623464094535.post-68037031839709961912014-01-20T13:56:10.198+00:002014-01-20T13:56:10.198+00:00Congratulations on your progress.
First drafts ar...Congratulations on your progress.<br /><br />First drafts are tough, aren't they? Keep those woes at bay though, and remember first drafts don't have to be perfect!<br /><br />That's really interesting about the Seven Basic Plots. It really opens your eyes to the fact no story is ever truly 100% original, and it's our own spin on things that make it unique.<br /><br />Good luck with your writing goals this week! Clarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06102199553293874800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5720082623464094535.post-79676115461703637212014-01-19T20:56:03.009+00:002014-01-19T20:56:03.009+00:00I have to remind myself that no idea is original t...I have to remind myself that no idea is original too. The story's in the deets. Janice Hardy wrote a great post about it somewhere in her blog of awesomeness. What a great week you had. 65K is a good spot to break for a happy dance!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5720082623464094535.post-63733954504282347782014-01-19T16:11:31.715+00:002014-01-19T16:11:31.715+00:00I'll keep an eye out for it. It was really hel...I'll keep an eye out for it. It was really helpful, anyway!<br />Thank you!ELAdamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11390894357209056149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5720082623464094535.post-162313188619171522014-01-19T02:52:41.319+00:002014-01-19T02:52:41.319+00:00I hope your inner editor stays away next week! You...I hope your inner editor stays away next week! You're so right about no story being original. Hey, I think I read that post too, only I can't remember what it was either. The one I'm thinking of was talking about how Collins basically took a Greek (I think it was Greek) myth and plunked in down in modern-day reality-TV-crazed times. And then I think it was Megan Whitmer who did a vlog about how every story's been done before, but if you make yours unique and compelling enough, no one even notices! Because they're focused on all the things they love about it.<br />Anyway, best of luck next week!<br /><br />-Amanda ShayneAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01773462206790936248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5720082623464094535.post-74285914879109837842014-01-19T00:04:40.568+00:002014-01-19T00:04:40.568+00:00Exactly - I think the article I read said somethin...Exactly - I think the article I read said something along those lines! :) Thank you!ELAdamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11390894357209056149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5720082623464094535.post-8026604261019862302014-01-19T00:03:46.471+00:002014-01-19T00:03:46.471+00:00Yep - just shut the voice out! It's so hard to...Yep - just shut the voice out! It's so hard to tell when it comes to originality, because in the end, what matters is a great story. Thank you! :)ELAdamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11390894357209056149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5720082623464094535.post-83227735576254829872014-01-19T00:01:12.699+00:002014-01-19T00:01:12.699+00:00That sounds like a good plan! I wait until I'v...That sounds like a good plan! I wait until I've finished a draft to run a search function on phrases I know I repeat a lot - it's easier when the draft's done! Thank you! :)ELAdamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11390894357209056149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5720082623464094535.post-85147181588402132402014-01-18T23:59:54.919+00:002014-01-18T23:59:54.919+00:00Absolutely! Yep - I always have music on in the ba...Absolutely! Yep - I always have music on in the background, it really does help! :)ELAdamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11390894357209056149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5720082623464094535.post-60077286554854992122014-01-18T23:59:14.272+00:002014-01-18T23:59:14.272+00:00Definitely! I've heard the same kind of thing....Definitely! I've heard the same kind of thing. Thank you! :)ELAdamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11390894357209056149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5720082623464094535.post-54596501917677132872014-01-18T21:22:24.795+00:002014-01-18T21:22:24.795+00:00Congrats on your word count - seriously impressive...Congrats on your word count - seriously impressive!<br /><br />Interesting comments about originality and story. I think two writers can be given exactly the same outline and still produce completely different books so I'm not too troubled by this ;)<br /><br />Can't wait to read this one! Happy writing!Suzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06288802923434609582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5720082623464094535.post-62670488056760457742014-01-18T19:30:11.430+00:002014-01-18T19:30:11.430+00:00I was also suffering some really bad first draft w...I was also suffering some really bad first draft woes this week, so I totally understand what you're talking about! I also have that pesky voice inside my head that keeps telling me my story is boring/stupid/unoriginal, etc. ... but I just have to keep working against it. :P<br /><br />I've also been worried about originality. (I'm writing a zombie book, and since zombies are pretty trendy at the moment I'm afraid it's not unique enough.) But as you said, it's the style and characters and a bunch of other factors that contribute to originality, so I'm hoping there's something about my book that will make it stand out. :)<br /><br />Good luck with your writing! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5720082623464094535.post-62524753814092257862014-01-18T18:02:51.239+00:002014-01-18T18:02:51.239+00:00I agree with what everyone has said! There might n...I agree with what everyone has said! There might not be any originality left in core of every story but it's the way the author delivers it that makes it stand out.<br /><br />I'm also there with you and the pesky editor. I went through my first act and found phrases I repeated...gah they were so embarrassing, considering I'd sent the Act off to my CPs without revision (I had an editing fatigue at the time). <br />But I've told myself I won't go through anything I write immediately or a day after but at the end of every act, then send to CPs. That way, there's more space to pick up errors.<br /><br />Good luck next week!heycatharsishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17605406565232169588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5720082623464094535.post-78284251642100633432014-01-18T16:15:46.227+00:002014-01-18T16:15:46.227+00:00Isn't that crazy? Someone else on Twitter did ...Isn't that crazy? Someone else on Twitter did a Vlog about how most stories share the same plot, and then you take a closer look at the characters, setting, etc. and that's what makes them different and stand apart. That's why I love the Hero's Journey-- gives you all the same beats and plots, etc., then you go in and make it different.<br /><br />I had the same first draft woes this week! I suggest turning on music so your inner editor can't focus :) hahaJessica Harveyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03561565320575810160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5720082623464094535.post-84649044762836965422014-01-18T15:16:06.066+00:002014-01-18T15:16:06.066+00:00The first draft definitely doesn't have to be ...The first draft definitely doesn't have to be perfect! I've been telling myself this same thing all week. That's also true about there being nothing completely different out there. It's all in the execution for sure. I thought a Hunger Games was the most unique thing ever until I saw other people comparing it to stuff. It's still great though. :)<br /><br />Great progress this week! I hope everything is going well with everything else!<br /><br />krystal janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08982747799563029153noreply@blogger.com