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jeph does your inability to control your story disturb you?
DSL:
Some writers plan and outline and craft, and some, as discussed here, have an end in mind and start writing until they get there. Whichever works. I remember reading some autobiographical Asimov in which he stated that was pretty much how he approached things, and had the major parts of the story blocked out in his head. But he claimed he didn't like to waste time on outlining, then writing, because that was telling one story twice when there were so many stories to tell.
Blyss:
--- Quote from: DSL on 19 May 2011, 09:47 --- because that was telling one story twice when there were so many stories to tell.
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I guess this is close to my feelings on it - but in the interest of complete disclosure, I'm not sure I'm even capable of outlining a story, before sitting down to write it. Now, this had two effects on my writing:
1 - I have no idea what is going to happen next, and when the character/s stop telling me the story, it's pretty much over - because I don't know it without them.
2 - I've become quite the grammar and spelling disciplinarian. Self discipline, mind you. I try not to jump on others for mistakes. However, the one story of mine that was published, needed no editing or corrections, and the magazine editor that checked it raved about the fact that he just had to cut and paste it. I think this is a good thing.
But yeah, outlines... I don't even know where to start, which was a problem for some of my teachers and professors, let me tell you.
Carl-E:
Don't tell me you never learned the trick of writing the paper first, then outlining it?
Just remember to turn in the outline first, then turn in the paper a week or two later.
Worked for my daughter...
Blyss:
--- Quote from: Carl-E on 19 May 2011, 18:37 ---Don't tell me you never learned the trick of writing the paper first, then outlining it?
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That... That never occurred to me.
:psyduck:
xTheFreeMason:
I'll be honest... I occasionally write terrible fantasy. And when I do I just write. I find plans and ideas to be very restrictive. I also get way more attached to fictional characters than I should. I feel very protective of Marigold. JEPH IF YOU HURT HER I'LL CUT YOUR CHEST OFF.
I think Yelling Bird would approve. This worries me.
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