Comments on: The First Draft Jungle

By: Christina Delay

Christina Delay — Sun, 27 Nov 2016 23:57:18 +0000

In reply to Charli Atkinson. Hi Charlie! Want to email me your email address? Christina (at) CruisingWriters (dot) com

By: Charli Atkinson

Charli Atkinson — Tue, 22 Nov 2016 20:03:59 +0000

In reply to Christina Delay. I have every question you might imagine! Please send me the details.

By: Christina Delay

Christina Delay — Tue, 22 Nov 2016 19:05:05 +0000

In reply to Charli Atkinson. Hi Charli! Our September 2017 writing cruise is totally focused on story - it's the perfect retreat for writers of all levels, but especially if you have those ideas bouncing around your head! Lisa Cron (Wired for Story and Story Genius) is an expert at story 'pattern,' helping us nail down how our brains naturally think about story progression. Let me know if you have any questions!

By: Charli Atkinson

Charli Atkinson — Mon, 21 Nov 2016 22:56:44 +0000

Your events sound so intriguing to me. Here's what is preventing me moving forward to reserve a spot at one of them.
I've only written for a small local paper, had a few short stories published, and my ideas still bounce around in my head like ping pongs without settling into a pattern.

Am I anywhere near the point one should be before they immerse themselves in a room full of what seems like much more developed talent?

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Thu, 17 Nov 2016 18:11:30 +0000

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By: Barbara Ward

Barbara Ward — Mon, 14 Nov 2016 22:20:52 +0000

In reply to Christina Delay. In my client-based work so far, my need for "2nd drafts" has been very limited - they have editors for that, lol. Knowing that I will be my own first-round editor (hoping I can afford to pay someone else to be a second-round, then beta-readers for third, and another round with the professional editor)... It's exhausting just thinking about it, and my natural inclination to multi-task really comes out. But... I remember that I've heard in literally every bit of writing advice I've ever received... You cannot think creatively and logically at the same time, and pushing my creativity aside to overanalyze it will only hurt the work in the long run.

By: Julie Glover

Julie Glover — Mon, 14 Nov 2016 17:07:00 +0000

I don't even want to look at how far behind I am on NaNoWriMo word count. Last week was pretty much a fail. BUT I'm going to keep plugging along. And since I don't write scenes in order, I realized that I can just leave a scene I wrote that I'm not sure about and write another scene in a totally different direction if I want. I'll fix the inconsistencies at edit time! I can hear those jungle drums now... And a note on Cruising Writers: AH-mazing! Totally worth your time and money. Can't wait for the next one!

By: dholcomb1

dholcomb1 — Mon, 14 Nov 2016 05:45:13 +0000

I'm stalled at the moment. kids...

By: Christina Delay

Christina Delay — Sun, 13 Nov 2016 23:13:18 +0000

In reply to Barbara Ward. Barbara - good on you for recognizing the need to get the words out. First drafts are the HARDEST...at least for me!

By: Christina Delay

Christina Delay — Sun, 13 Nov 2016 23:07:57 +0000

Hi Jeanne - glad the post helped you out!