tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5273270228005303883.post2531511576053757644..comments2024-02-08T00:23:56.145-08:00Comments on Write Stuff: Holidays, outlining, and other crazinessMeradeth Houstonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06741790047121063893noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5273270228005303883.post-65802413510540480392016-11-25T10:08:32.752-08:002016-11-25T10:08:32.752-08:00I just finished writing a 3 page synopsis for my a...I just finished writing a 3 page synopsis for my agent and I thought it was very difficult. Even though I like to plan- it is hard to plan and make a commitment because I don't always know what will happen when I start writing. Wish I had some good advice for you- but the synopsis took Jess and me a ridiculously long time to write. Hope your outline goes better. :) Stephanie@Fairday's Bloghttp://thesecretdmsfilesoffairdaymorrow.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5273270228005303883.post-41394413900087128732016-11-22T05:26:13.299-08:002016-11-22T05:26:13.299-08:00I'm in the same position as you...I'm a pa...I'm in the same position as you...I'm a pantser, yet now my agent/editor require me to write an outline for the whole book before they'll commit. Then I have to turn that outline into a book without veering off of it too much. I have to do the first three chapters first...I need to get to know my characters and they usually introduce themselves to me! Then I struggle over the outline/synopsis for WEEKS.Stephanie Farishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10461865229341760836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5273270228005303883.post-80598715466730130272016-11-21T12:30:52.336-08:002016-11-21T12:30:52.336-08:00I tend to prefer to keep the outlining in my head,...I tend to prefer to keep the outlining in my head, which would seem ideal but for the odd occasion when one item slips away on me.William Kendallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00331324250821836822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5273270228005303883.post-65698655535912320952016-11-21T12:12:53.677-08:002016-11-21T12:12:53.677-08:00I get five days off for Thanksgiving, yay! (I have...I get five days off for Thanksgiving, yay! (I have pto still available, so I tacked on Mon to the normal four days we get) Hope you have a nice break! And sorry, no advice, I outline loosely, and have never followed any kind of guide to doing it. Maybe one day... Leandra Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00381034024025750992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5273270228005303883.post-36770038307721766212016-11-21T11:06:31.654-08:002016-11-21T11:06:31.654-08:00Happy Thanksgiving! Not much of an outliner myself...Happy Thanksgiving! Not much of an outliner myself here, but I usually think of things in terms of scenes and lists of said scenes.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09816574953419131532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5273270228005303883.post-33244795989751586012016-11-21T09:45:59.734-08:002016-11-21T09:45:59.734-08:00I agree, outlining is tough. I really do try to, ...I agree, outlining is tough. I really do try to, though.<br />What usually happens is mine is very loose and I continually wander off in a different direction....Sandra Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814573408898140885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5273270228005303883.post-54827101372426578602016-11-21T09:31:57.302-08:002016-11-21T09:31:57.302-08:00Can't help with the outlining - 'cause I d...Can't help with the outlining - 'cause I don't. But I can stand here and cheer for you. Go Meradeth! Your idea sounds intriguing. How long have you had your agent?Kai Strand, Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10012304963642303041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5273270228005303883.post-75855689720756034682016-11-21T08:18:49.099-08:002016-11-21T08:18:49.099-08:00Good luck! Oh my goodness... I've worked for y...Good luck! Oh my goodness... I've worked for years to finally come to the point where outlining works well. Basically, I boil it down a little at a time. I define the beginning and end, and figure out the main characters. Then I figure out what the characters want & the middle point (the turning point), then break down beginning to middle with 3 major plot points, and then 3 from middle to end. At that point, I examine each plot point and break it down into 3 more plot points...until I have a full blown outline. And no, I don't always follow it well.Crystal Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912469552483168148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5273270228005303883.post-63571017982898652002016-11-21T05:55:05.252-08:002016-11-21T05:55:05.252-08:00Enjoy your Turkey Time! :) I'm a pantser who w...Enjoy your Turkey Time! :) I'm a pantser who wants to be a plotter too. I've tried. My most recent one started off good, but then devolved in a random rambling. *LOL* Good luck!Christine Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.com