tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723124266752750306.post2874070737348621343..comments2023-07-26T03:02:44.055-07:00Comments on ANWA Founder & Friends: Trust Your Creative VoiceMarsha Wardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15389060049107102815noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723124266752750306.post-40868334247173570942015-12-10T14:15:42.886-07:002015-12-10T14:15:42.886-07:00Terri, when I write non fiction, I also need some ...Terri, when I write non fiction, I also need some sort of structure, but fiction is a whole different animal! When I trust my creative voice, my fingers just fly on the keyboard. It's very freeing.<br /><br />Thanks for commenting!Marsha Wardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15389060049107102815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723124266752750306.post-44000407841289807752015-12-10T14:13:33.796-07:002015-12-10T14:13:33.796-07:00Kari, that's a good way to write, if that'...Kari, that's a good way to write, if that's what works for you. I get a lot of joy out of writing into the dark. And I did get rested, thank you.Marsha Wardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15389060049107102815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723124266752750306.post-67935839078597127202015-12-10T14:04:40.648-07:002015-12-10T14:04:40.648-07:00I would imagine I would find it hard to write with...I would imagine I would find it hard to write without at least a mental outline. That's how we do it in non fiction.Terri Wagnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06905158157291602809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723124266752750306.post-39536615449872476962015-12-10T14:01:54.364-07:002015-12-10T14:01:54.364-07:00I have a central conceit...and that's about it...I have a central conceit...and that's about it. The rest is being written as it comes to my brain...or my heart, depending on who's in charge that day. Great post Marsha. I hope you got some rest! hugsKari Pikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13855609339118198399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723124266752750306.post-43953863106783388552015-12-09T15:26:30.265-07:002015-12-09T15:26:30.265-07:00Good for you, Michaela. If it works well, don'...Good for you, Michaela. If it works well, don't change it up, unless you're feeling adventurous . . . or are stuck.Marsha Wardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15389060049107102815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723124266752750306.post-38472051493413261152015-12-09T10:20:23.688-07:002015-12-09T10:20:23.688-07:00So far, I seem to outline, but I consider followin...So far, I seem to outline, but I consider following it optional, especially if I think of better ideas in the middle. I will have a list of things that need to happen in a scene, but I will allow the characters to complete those things however they want, or in whatever order they want. Michaela Stephenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04163084369311708249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723124266752750306.post-85829619665004703022015-12-09T01:03:11.473-07:002015-12-09T01:03:11.473-07:00That's a good example, Joyce. Thanks for shari...That's a good example, Joyce. Thanks for sharing!Marsha Wardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15389060049107102815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3723124266752750306.post-13041971423034117832015-12-08T21:40:09.357-07:002015-12-08T21:40:09.357-07:00I tried outlining once, but then the story took of...I tried outlining once, but then the story took off on its own and I forgot to look at the outline until I typed "the end." The difference between the outline and what I actually ended up with was hysterically funny when I compared the two. That was the first and last time I ever tried an outline. Just doesn't work for me. Thanks for the book suggestion, Marsha, I'll check this out!Joyce DiPastenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16638031103659265422noreply@blogger.com