tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5461420851656193405.post4933492937155827617..comments2023-12-10T10:27:15.193-05:00Comments on Left and Write: IWSG for August, 2012Mark Meanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08029920604932980141noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5461420851656193405.post-19120763444719666122012-09-06T13:24:32.797-04:002012-09-06T13:24:32.797-04:00Hehe, no -this- is the old entry...your earlier on...Hehe, no -this- is the old entry...your earlier one was on my most recent. I don't mind either way, though, and always appreciate comments.<br /><br />Thanks! :)Mark Meanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08029920604932980141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5461420851656193405.post-28350027903513356942012-09-06T13:22:32.131-04:002012-09-06T13:22:32.131-04:00The voices in my head keep me company...
I couldn...The voices in my head keep me company...<br /><br />I couldn't resist. I think I posted a comment earlier on an old entry??? <br />It's definitely all about what works for you when it comes to writing. Marsha Sigmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11095210839900479297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5461420851656193405.post-82157708183775881312012-08-26T10:00:25.442-04:002012-08-26T10:00:25.442-04:00I definitely think that characters can begin setti...I definitely think that characters can begin setting their own tone as the story progresses, but, yeah, they're not really telling me what to do :)<br /><br />Thanks for your comment, Katja :)Mark Meanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08029920604932980141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5461420851656193405.post-71635451579169830392012-08-26T06:59:11.330-04:002012-08-26T06:59:11.330-04:00True, even at my most inspired I wouldn't say ...True, even at my most inspired I wouldn't say my characters talk to me. There are times they seem real and try to break out of the plot I've set, but they don't take my hand and help me write 2000 words a day. <br /><a href="http://krweinert.blogspot.co.uk/2012/08/what-villainy-is-this.html" rel="nofollow"> Katja @ YA's the Word</a>Katja Weinerthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10783876476292438371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5461420851656193405.post-279346873444381532012-08-09T15:38:47.355-04:002012-08-09T15:38:47.355-04:00That's a good way to describe it...romanticizi...That's a good way to describe it...romanticizing...not that there's anything wrong with that. If it works for them, by all means, run with it. I guess I'm more 'mundane' in some aspects of my writing.<br /><br />You're absolutely right in that social media status doesn't, necessarily, equate with sales.<br /><br />Thanks for the comment, Lexa.Mark Meanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08029920604932980141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5461420851656193405.post-19847197108094134182012-08-09T15:24:22.447-04:002012-08-09T15:24:22.447-04:00I don't romanticize the writing process either...I don't romanticize the writing process either. My characters don't talk to me, I just make them do what's necessary for the story. My "muse" deserting me is more like I just can't think up something original and fresh, dagnabbit! I don't quite understand the social media hysteria either. Who cares if you have 50 or 500 "likes" on your facebook page? That doesn't mean anyone's gonna buy anything.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735576044552810103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5461420851656193405.post-67685307852849394552012-08-06T15:48:58.319-04:002012-08-06T15:48:58.319-04:00Glad to hear I'm not alone, thanks Alex!Glad to hear I'm not alone, thanks Alex!Mark Meanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08029920604932980141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5461420851656193405.post-70501264718950326582012-08-06T15:48:27.194-04:002012-08-06T15:48:27.194-04:00Sounds like a tough way to write a story but, if i...Sounds like a tough way to write a story but, if it works.....it works :)Mark Meanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08029920604932980141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5461420851656193405.post-24259855246374653022012-08-06T13:57:20.047-04:002012-08-06T13:57:20.047-04:00I still don't understand the whole muse thing ...I still don't understand the whole muse thing either. And my characters have never talked to me. Ever.<br />You're right - it's all about what works for you.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5461420851656193405.post-17321180454859755222012-08-04T20:02:05.673-04:002012-08-04T20:02:05.673-04:00My characters are argumentative, reclusive and oft...My characters are argumentative, reclusive and often stubborn. Good thing I like difficult people.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5461420851656193405.post-831189034337903372012-08-02T08:15:23.493-04:002012-08-02T08:15:23.493-04:00Hi Sydney,
Yes, it's definitely a matter of p...Hi Sydney,<br /><br />Yes, it's definitely a matter of personal preferences and I just need to keep looking for what mine are. Not to say that anyone else's is wrong or strange, it was just a bit foreign to me when I first started :)<br /><br />Best of luck and thanks for the comment.Mark Meanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08029920604932980141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5461420851656193405.post-77205572022882334572012-08-02T04:24:43.616-04:002012-08-02T04:24:43.616-04:00Hey Mark. I admit, I have been guilt of saying a ...Hey Mark. I admit, I have been guilt of saying a couple of these things, not the wake up to write one because I love my sleep, too. But, everyone reacts to it different and everyone's process is different. You will find what works for you. <br />What I am discovering is that it can be different for each project as well. Just stay open to it all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5461420851656193405.post-65376634306964135152012-08-02T01:40:12.931-04:002012-08-02T01:40:12.931-04:00Well, I rarely wake up in the middle of night...pr...Well, I rarely wake up in the middle of night...probably because I stay up so late in the first place. But, yeah, I probably wouldn't write (too groggy) unless something about writing was the reason I woke up :)<br /><br />Clear as mud, I know.<br /><br />Thanks for the comment :)Mark Meanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08029920604932980141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5461420851656193405.post-36428281763954125962012-08-02T01:38:17.673-04:002012-08-02T01:38:17.673-04:00I think you're right, Melissa, and I look forw...I think you're right, Melissa, and I look forward to the day when I can not be worried, so much, about the rules :)<br /><br />Thanks for the comment.Mark Meanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08029920604932980141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5461420851656193405.post-29054968547300330972012-08-02T01:30:16.770-04:002012-08-02T01:30:16.770-04:00Hmmm...I don't think my comment posted. Anyway...Hmmm...I don't think my comment posted. Anyway, I know a lot of these people. When I wake up in the middle of the night I watch TV, not write. I save that for coffee and the early am and won on the evening.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5461420851656193405.post-49798512218858402082012-08-01T20:11:58.174-04:002012-08-01T20:11:58.174-04:00My characters don't outright talk to me --as i...My characters don't outright talk to me --as in TO me, arguing with me-- but they do have minds (and voices) of their own. So do my scenes sometimes. <br /><br />Seriously, I didn't *get* all this stuff when I first started writing either (other than waking in the middle of the night and just HAVING to write), and some of it I still don't. I think it has to do with how we perceive the process and what we call certain things. Once you get a handle on the craft, your focus changes. You're not so worried about the rules, the details, and your characters and your muse take more freedoms with your mind. LOL<br /><br />IWSG #179 (At least until Alex culls the list again. :P)Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08516493326566981116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5461420851656193405.post-79643091363184779462012-08-01T16:37:09.611-04:002012-08-01T16:37:09.611-04:00Thanks Cherie and I'm sure you're right :)...Thanks Cherie and I'm sure you're right :)Mark Meanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08029920604932980141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5461420851656193405.post-19706476296243086892012-08-01T16:36:22.328-04:002012-08-01T16:36:22.328-04:00Very good point, M.J. and, yeah, that's usuall...Very good point, M.J. and, yeah, that's usually the way these things work :)<br /><br />Thanks for the comment!Mark Meanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08029920604932980141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5461420851656193405.post-67566385609007829762012-08-01T16:26:55.284-04:002012-08-01T16:26:55.284-04:00You'll find the process that works for you. An...You'll find the process that works for you. And your voice may vary from story to story. Have fun writing!!Cherie Colyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13205065477147957455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5461420851656193405.post-61814891243611314852012-08-01T15:14:22.285-04:002012-08-01T15:14:22.285-04:00I agree with that Joylene said. As soon as I stop...I agree with that Joylene said. As soon as I stop trying to find my voice, it always pops up. Usually while I'm at the day job, but we make it work. =)<br /><br />Happy writing...M.J. Fifieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15626475963328519693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5461420851656193405.post-76716367188533034562012-08-01T11:21:13.065-04:002012-08-01T11:21:13.065-04:00Thanks for your thoughts, Joylene, I appreciate th...Thanks for your thoughts, Joylene, I appreciate them. I'm sure you're right and it got me back to thinking when my own voice cracked :) Great analogy!<br /><br />I'm sure it will happen, just gotta keep plugging away.Mark Meanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08029920604932980141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5461420851656193405.post-38988728066244190912012-08-01T09:54:41.414-04:002012-08-01T09:54:41.414-04:00The elusive voice. It's like trying to remembe...The elusive voice. It's like trying to remember when each of my sons' voices cracked. They did, but I can't swear exactly when. It happened, and it'll happen for you, Mark. It may have already. I know that's vague and not much help, but sometimes if you stop looking for something, it sneaks up on you. Happy IWSG.Joylene Nowell Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04497637513532136615noreply@blogger.com