tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post5310056563500218786..comments2024-03-27T01:07:03.944-04:00Comments on The Roses of Prose: One writer's processAlison Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12725250883303287946noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-37778093229104692912016-08-15T10:39:59.130-04:002016-08-15T10:39:59.130-04:00I love reading how other writers begin a new story...I love reading how other writers begin a new story. Usually, an idea or scene pops in my head then I just start writing. Eventually, I work out a plot. Lately, the stories rattle around in my head at night. I wish I could complete a book in 3 months. You must have amazing discipline. Best wishes on this new story.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-82114137179763036942016-08-13T15:17:48.619-04:002016-08-13T15:17:48.619-04:00So enjoyable to see how another writer finds the b...So enjoyable to see how another writer finds the beginning, where she starts. My process has changed through the course of this current series I'm working on. I'm now about to start book five...at least I hope so. I'm in the planning stage, researching ranches in Northern AZ, water rights, gauchos of Brazil, and land development take overs. Book one was pretty loosie-goosie with planning as I wrote. Each book required more and more planning until I find myself now needing an outline. You still amaze me with multiple projects. I would love to do that, but not quite there yet.Brenda Whitesidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04162555468154752820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-36146679965398703932016-08-13T13:50:20.167-04:002016-08-13T13:50:20.167-04:00Another boggled here! I love how you developed you...Another boggled here! I love how you developed your idea with such purposefulness. I need to get me some of that!Leah St. Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11004006100786260893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-87032979281770321202016-08-13T13:38:02.385-04:002016-08-13T13:38:02.385-04:00I love hearing how other writers write. I have no ...I love hearing how other writers write. I have no set process. It changes per book. It all depends on how the characters behave. What they tell me to do. I write all the time, or so it seems when I'm overwhelmed. But then I'm retired. If I had to work, I couldn't handle the deadlines imposed on me. Loved your post.Vonnie Davis, Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11742153442761437530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-76689403091766366052016-08-13T11:40:42.811-04:002016-08-13T11:40:42.811-04:00I need to do this with my WIP. It's complicate...I need to do this with my WIP. It's complicated, and I'm going to get off track. You've inspired me to take pen to paper and actually plot for a change!Jannine Gallanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01047728297429025804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-43171796665198147642016-08-13T11:26:48.183-04:002016-08-13T11:26:48.183-04:00JL and Vonnie. Twin sisters. Hell, if we put the...JL and Vonnie. Twin sisters. Hell, if we put them in a room together, they'd be speaking in tongues...some rarefied language. How many books can you two hold in your heads? There must be a Guinness Book record for that category. I'd nominate you both! Two tiny weeks of planning; three months to write the book...another record, JL! And all this while holding down a job. Geesh. I bow to your skills! Rolynn Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09504770204968969467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-12066095915601557112016-08-13T10:59:59.214-04:002016-08-13T10:59:59.214-04:00You boggle my mind too, JL. In a good way. Whateve...You boggle my mind too, JL. In a good way. Whatever it takes, right? Best of luck as you venture forth writing wise.Margo Hoornstrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00036077481652050799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-90196626797610437272016-08-13T10:47:34.994-04:002016-08-13T10:47:34.994-04:00You have me boggled. I don't do such intense p...You have me boggled. I don't do such intense planning and probably wouldn't I f I tried it. I envy you. I hobble from scent to scene with a vague outline in my head. I did find scrivener a big help to scribble down ideas as they occur. <br />Thanks for sharing and good luck with your upcoming releases.Barbara Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10379534828904059584noreply@blogger.com