Since I know the outline, it is easy to know where each new sentence should go. In this way, bit by bit, I fill out the story, until I feel all the gaps are filled. — hypericin
My writing process is based on perseverance. — javi2541997
But that's easy. — Benkei
A spark of inspiration that is either the start of a story or the outline of one and then I just write. It's best that I write as much as possible before proof reading or even reading it back. If I do that I run the risk of disrupting the flow and then it can take a very long while before I get back into it. — Benkei
That sentence immediately intrigued me. Why a glass of tea? Is it iced? Is it hot outside? Has he been doing something strenuous? Or is he having tea the Turkish way? Maybe he's spent time there, an experience that is significant in his life? Where is the table? In his own home; which room? Is he alone or entertaining/being a guest?"John sat down at the table and had a glass of tea" could be expanded into an entire chapter — Outlander
Do you think it is a matter of artistically focusing on crafting your language at the sentence level as an aesthetic choice, — wonderer1
As if you were describing something to a blind person, for example. — Outlander
Truly, they are co-creators, not passive recipients. — hypericin
Murakami — javi2541997
he doesn't leave his desktop until he reaches five or more pages (written in Japanese characters) — javi2541997
I will need to read something by him, since my story received several comparisons. Never heard of him before then! — hypericin
And then, you are implying you start from chapter 1, page 1, and end on the last sentence? — hypericin
I'm curious what people's writing process is. Mine may be unusual. — hypericin
It fascinates me how images and phrases start coming then...fragments at a time.Since I know the outline, it is easy to know where each new sentence should go. In this way, bit by bit, I fill out the story, until I feel all the gaps are filled. — hypericin
My writing process is based on perseverance. I am not a professional writer or novelist, but I fully recommend a lecture on "novelist as vocation" by Murakami. — javi2541997
...often there's one (or if I'm lucky several) "perfect"/"ultimate" scene(s), idea(s), or moment(s) I visualize in my head and think "wow that'd be an awesome book/movie/what have you..." and work backwards from there.
You got to "transport" the viewer into an entirely new world... so to speak.Describe things in painfully vivid detail without becoming clumsy or too cumbersome in your wordage. — Outlander
Just write the little bits and pieces, from wherever in the story, onto the page, as they come.
Even though it is by necessity, I do think there are advantages to this process. You are always writing the parts you are actually into, at any given point. Less time on the difficult parts, more enjoyment — hypericin
I agree that gaps don't always need to be filled. But I've tried to answer your concerns:Truly, they are co-creators, not passive recipients. You are not painting a picture for them, rather you are more a conductor for the symphony of their imagination. — hypericin
So, a sort of ying/yang of bad/good that left me a bit flabbergasted and confused. I want to say other things...Good job here, but, dear author, I'm still left a bit confused.
Aren't you considering perseverance as a method — javi2541997
I am not sure that this post will be helpful but sometimes it can be reassuring to hear the voices of those who are struggling rather than simply those of the 'successful'. — Jack Cummins
I think that outlines and plotting are essential. — Jack Cummins
One of my favourites is Stephen King's 'On Writing' — Jack Cummins
I can remember making clear plans for essays at school and how it helped so much — Jack Cummins
I have probably gone too far in therapeutic writing, especially based on Julia Cameron's idea of 'morning pages' and realise that the craft of story itself is essential. — Jack Cummins
the craft of story itself is essential. For some, it may come easily, just like cooking or sport, but I find it difficult and know that I need to work on it. — Jack Cummins
I did and do. But not always as a potential writer. I've also started to listen to audio books.Read a lot. — Tom Storm
I suspect the key is to just keep writing and reflect on how it can be improved. — Tom Storm
It is about of maintaining the pace every day constantly — javi2541997
Yes, I think that'svital. Sometimes it doesn't flow - or even trickle; sometimes you have to wring out every word as from a heavy wet towel. — Vera Mont
if I say I want to write a 1,000 page novel, I will do it for sure. That's what perseverance is about, the technique comes later on. — javi2541997
Well, I think perseverance is a method. — javi2541997
With little to no perseverance. I'm bad!How do you write? — hypericin
But that is not everyone's goal and it's not always possible for those would-be writers who have other priorities. Only the most determined and they already have that value or motivation to persevere in them. Success at all costs. — Amity
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