tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4538744000429800248.post2896720694971474982..comments2023-10-30T07:08:09.860-07:00Comments on It's a Mystery: PreparationElspeth Futcherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10330102545384369360noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4538744000429800248.post-53876040966230123702010-01-29T09:23:43.305-08:002010-01-29T09:23:43.305-08:00Fascinating stuff, Elspeth. I want to be this pre...Fascinating stuff, Elspeth. I want to be this prepared and organized, and for book three, I'm going to at least start this way. Not sure that my brain is wired to stay on this track, however. I may want to freelance.<br /><br />Best Wishes Galen. <br /><a href="http://www.galenkindley.com/blog.htm" rel="nofollow">Imagineering Fiction Blog</a>joe doaks-Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05283066862112820202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4538744000429800248.post-65190836380799062322010-01-29T09:09:01.637-08:002010-01-29T09:09:01.637-08:00Your preparations sound very similar to mine. Add ...Your preparations sound very similar to mine. Add to what you've already mentioned an intensive outline, and I end up spending as much as a year in prep work alone. But it's totally worth it.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13832782604769370695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4538744000429800248.post-70399628117040080442010-01-29T00:43:53.852-08:002010-01-29T00:43:53.852-08:00I have to agree with Jemi, a lot of my preparation...I have to agree with Jemi, a lot of my preparation is in my head. However, often that will extend into a lot of research and sometimes note taking about my characters. <br />Especially if I wake up at night with an idea If I don't write it down then It is often gone in the morning. <br /><br />Al<br /><a href="http://publish--or--perish.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Publish or Perish</a>Alhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625543235578144620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4538744000429800248.post-67809689633105470902010-01-28T19:50:33.534-08:002010-01-28T19:50:33.534-08:00Jemi; It doesn't have to be written down, I t...Jemi; It doesn't have to be written down, I think, just figured out.<br /><br />Rayna; I think it does pay off. I'll pass along your good wishes to my daughter; and thanks!Elspeth Futcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10330102545384369360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4538744000429800248.post-23600510936280595322010-01-28T19:29:17.554-08:002010-01-28T19:29:17.554-08:00Preparation always pays, doesn't it? The riche...Preparation always pays, doesn't it? The richest books are the ones where the author knows far far more than (s)he's actually written about.<br /><br />And all the best to your daughter.Natashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00481081735923606868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4538744000429800248.post-46086480927466698992010-01-28T17:49:13.471-08:002010-01-28T17:49:13.471-08:00I do a lot of the preparation in my head. I'm ...I do a lot of the preparation in my head. I'm blessed with a pretty good memory, so once I visualize my character, they're pretty much available to me, complete with history.<br /><br />Reasearch is another story - that I do on paper. Well mostly... :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4538744000429800248.post-22350771526202876782010-01-28T16:08:21.273-08:002010-01-28T16:08:21.273-08:00Elizabeth; It really does help in the long run. ...Elizabeth; It really does help in the long run. You can know instantly when you're hitting a false note.<br /><br />Michele; It's not so much the planning as knowing who's around and where they are. If you do this prep, the outline almost takes care of itself.<br /><br />Carolyn; Trust me, they will. I've always found a huge payoff.<br /><br />Patricia; I can't 'Elspeth Futcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10330102545384369360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4538744000429800248.post-9829283304079792122010-01-28T15:19:05.099-08:002010-01-28T15:19:05.099-08:00I'm awed that you do all that work in advance....I'm awed that you do all that work in advance. I'm more the "throw it together and stir" type of writer. I create my bios and the short synopsis as I read through the completed first draft, making adjustments to my manuscript as I go. And I often add the appropriate factual information during the revision process. I think your way is probably better...Patricia Stolteyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17192369425956406122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4538744000429800248.post-29891288402796292872010-01-28T14:27:16.980-08:002010-01-28T14:27:16.980-08:00I've adopted a new writing policy of being pre...I've adopted a new writing policy of being prepared. I've started an outline, and character sketch for my next novel. <br />I know they'll help me along the way.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4538744000429800248.post-17472143008452323782010-01-28T14:16:36.739-08:002010-01-28T14:16:36.739-08:00I hate this stage, but you are right as to its imp...I hate this stage, but you are right as to its importance! I enjoy the research, but the planning and the outlining--Ugh! Best of luck to your daughter! <br /><br />Michele<br /><a href="http://southerncitymysteries.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">SouthernCityMysteries</a>JournoMichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11170364981958685438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4538744000429800248.post-79104170975196819542010-01-28T13:31:57.740-08:002010-01-28T13:31:57.740-08:00Even if some of the information you've gathere...Even if some of the information you've gathered about your characters doesn't make it into the narrative, it influences the story. You know them inside and out and that's gonna show. Great post, preparation is the name of the game.Elizabeth Bradleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03150221675618198674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4538744000429800248.post-78094128784811857952010-01-28T11:10:45.755-08:002010-01-28T11:10:45.755-08:00Crystal; I've found it really does help.
Mar...Crystal; I've found it really does help.<br /><br />Margot; That's the bonus, isn't it? You can learn all sorts of thing you'd have never thought of which can add to the richness of your plot.Elspeth Futcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10330102545384369360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4538744000429800248.post-66731915301101266722010-01-28T10:50:41.445-08:002010-01-28T10:50:41.445-08:00Elspeth - You are so right about the importance of...Elspeth - You are so right about the importance of doing homework and preparing to write. The more thorough one is when one's preparing, the richer and more believable the novel is. One can add an incredible amount of depth to a story if one's gotten some background first. Besides, in my opinion, doing that preparation can be fun. I've had lots of great conversations with experts, andAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4538744000429800248.post-1382644799348048442010-01-28T10:48:12.300-08:002010-01-28T10:48:12.300-08:00What thorough preparation! It's the way I woul...What thorough preparation! It's the way I would do things were I a writer!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04855818112935929377noreply@blogger.com