tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281953808326156682.post8312531048528308391..comments2024-03-27T03:25:59.119-04:00Comments on Robyn Campbell: First DraftsRobyn Campbellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17356555082768185840noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281953808326156682.post-77671536983105680872010-09-23T06:12:09.123-04:002010-09-23T06:12:09.123-04:00Pansy?? Seriously?? I had no idea! Wow. I like Sca...Pansy?? Seriously?? I had no idea! Wow. I like Scarlett a lot better. Isn't it funny how a name just sort of fits sometimes?Katie Gansherthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09150375338556869812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281953808326156682.post-12879615284307517662010-09-22T23:08:40.351-04:002010-09-22T23:08:40.351-04:00Wonderful first draft advice! My advice is to just...Wonderful first draft advice! My advice is to just get it done and worry about everything else later. Sorry it's been so long since I've been by your blog!B.J. Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10767654810069240472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281953808326156682.post-54983152590860841822010-09-22T22:44:19.048-04:002010-09-22T22:44:19.048-04:00Just let it flow, then read the next day only to m...Just let it flow, then read the next day only to make sure you pick up the gist of the story.<br /><br />Sigh. I am on a writing blitz (for me today, that was 15 pages, like nearly a record.)<br /><br />Double sigh. Won't be visiting blogs until 11/15 OR until "Reclaiming Lily" gets my all.<br /><br />Sure hope you spread some of your cheer and encouragement at my place until I can get out of writer's jail.<br /><br />Blessings, dear one.<br />PattiPatti Lacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00687666130404407814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281953808326156682.post-42191849578582596932010-09-22T20:12:27.957-04:002010-09-22T20:12:27.957-04:00Tamika, Pacing is hard, my friend. I know that the...Tamika, Pacing is hard, my friend. I know that the bi scenes need to go a little slower. And I am wordy too. Though I have gotten better with that lately. :)Robyn Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17356555082768185840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281953808326156682.post-30630892115154015182010-09-22T19:36:25.049-04:002010-09-22T19:36:25.049-04:00Pacing is an area for me. I struggle with whether ...Pacing is an area for me. I struggle with whether I'm moving too slow sometimes. I like to evoke as much emotion as possible, but I have heard feedback that says I can be a bit wordy. <br /><br />What can I say, I'm still figuring this thing out:)Tamika:https://www.blogger.com/profile/04874834971492028558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281953808326156682.post-59143732181301918222010-09-22T19:03:36.158-04:002010-09-22T19:03:36.158-04:00Hey, Jenna, I bet that draft went fast. :) They br...Hey, Jenna, I bet that draft went fast. :) They breeze by, because we've got nothing to lose. :)Robyn Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17356555082768185840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281953808326156682.post-29485935114797492342010-09-22T19:02:00.464-04:002010-09-22T19:02:00.464-04:00Bish, Pulling teeth is so NOT FUN. lol I know what...Bish, Pulling teeth is so NOT FUN. lol I know what you're saying. In revisions, everything has to be just RIGHT. With first drafts, anything goes, baby. :)Robyn Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17356555082768185840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281953808326156682.post-80381712103059980382010-09-22T18:10:10.962-04:002010-09-22T18:10:10.962-04:00I think you've about got it covered, there. I ...I think you've about got it covered, there. I usually speed through the first draft so that I can get everything down and then go back to tweak it--one of my more infamous first drafts was almost like an extended outline.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12670094635770401053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281953808326156682.post-761869021412850832010-09-22T17:08:25.687-04:002010-09-22T17:08:25.687-04:00I'm okay with first drafts, I LOVE the creativ...I'm okay with first drafts, I LOVE the creative beginning. But I have to admit I'm terrible about revising. It's like pulling teeth.Bish Denhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13359927719391990534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281953808326156682.post-35605707339934823202010-09-22T15:49:10.732-04:002010-09-22T15:49:10.732-04:00Jessica, me either. I am trying to PRETEND like I ...Jessica, me either. I am trying to PRETEND like I know what I'm talking about. hehe<br /><br />But first drafts are kinda freeing. It's revising that sticks in my craw. That's when you gotta get REAL serious. :)Robyn Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17356555082768185840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281953808326156682.post-69961884266255265912010-09-22T15:35:38.727-04:002010-09-22T15:35:38.727-04:00I'm definitely no person to ask about writing ...I'm definitely no person to ask about writing first drafts. I can't hammer a first draft out like everyone else seems to be able to, because I don't get inspired to keep writing unless what I'm writing is vivid and the best I can make it at any given moment. I can only move forward when I'm satisfied with what I've written, So. Ugh. Sorry, I'm a bad person to ask. I'm only about two thirds through my current WIP and I've been writing it since January! :o)Jessica Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10889900730906728317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281953808326156682.post-18782958910788238692010-09-22T15:18:09.649-04:002010-09-22T15:18:09.649-04:00Tess, trust is a big thing. And if we can trust wh...Tess, trust is a big thing. And if we can trust what they say, we're in business. :)Robyn Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17356555082768185840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281953808326156682.post-89671298014309800802010-09-22T15:12:39.425-04:002010-09-22T15:12:39.425-04:00Karen, I'm no expert, lol. But you are. My hom...Karen, I'm no expert, lol. But you are. My home-schooling specialist. *grin*Robyn Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17356555082768185840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281953808326156682.post-22685853227235715082010-09-22T15:10:49.899-04:002010-09-22T15:10:49.899-04:00Laura, I am like that, too. My story goes all over...Laura, I am like that, too. My story goes all over the place. But outlining takes me so long. I wrote a synopsis with the book I just started. It's kinda keeping me in line. And hey, Laura, practice makes perfect, girl. :)Robyn Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17356555082768185840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281953808326156682.post-1899082039326811622010-09-22T15:08:04.422-04:002010-09-22T15:08:04.422-04:00Candy, I'm right there with you. I hate 'e...Candy, I'm right there with you. I hate 'em, too. I rather like it when the book is COMPLETELY FINISHED. :) But then it all start all over again.Robyn Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17356555082768185840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281953808326156682.post-73598717637289807162010-09-22T15:06:35.773-04:002010-09-22T15:06:35.773-04:00Susan, it's hard isn't it? PHEW! It's ...Susan, it's hard isn't it? PHEW! It's all hard, my friend. We just have to keep keepin' on. ")Robyn Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17356555082768185840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281953808326156682.post-37908968108968633782010-09-22T15:04:26.230-04:002010-09-22T15:04:26.230-04:00Kelly, Yes, reading aloud is wonderful. I can writ...Kelly, Yes, reading aloud is wonderful. I can write something and think it sounds great. Then when I speak it out loud I see it sounds AWFUL! It must work, your poetry is beautiful. :) You know I loves it.Robyn Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17356555082768185840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281953808326156682.post-53903674570353489552010-09-22T14:05:41.074-04:002010-09-22T14:05:41.074-04:00Trust...that's my advice. Trust what your char...Trust...that's my advice. Trust what your characters are telling you and be willing to explore with them.Tesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10014195715998913268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281953808326156682.post-3044826735856703482010-09-22T14:04:41.425-04:002010-09-22T14:04:41.425-04:00Nope no advice, you seem to have it covered. You a...Nope no advice, you seem to have it covered. You are the expert in this department compared to me:)<br />Blessings,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281953808326156682.post-65312927990705907172010-09-22T13:31:06.332-04:002010-09-22T13:31:06.332-04:00Gosh, the first draft is so fun! The adventure of ...Gosh, the first draft is so fun! The adventure of developing new territory keeps me going, for sure. But my panster ways have left me with a juggernaut of plot holes, undefined goals, and confusing arcs. Not. Cool. So, I'm trying outlining--so far, so good. But I need A LOT more practice. ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281953808326156682.post-42225507418847645502010-09-22T13:11:42.516-04:002010-09-22T13:11:42.516-04:00Yes! I hate them! They are like pulling eyelashes ...Yes! I hate them! They are like pulling eyelashes out for me.Candylandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08956196611348299424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281953808326156682.post-80152743208685937132010-09-22T13:07:53.790-04:002010-09-22T13:07:53.790-04:00Great points here! I agree with all of them.Great points here! I agree with all of them.Susan R. Millshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09578747592345750650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281953808326156682.post-18573968160489240942010-09-22T13:03:57.315-04:002010-09-22T13:03:57.315-04:00I think reading a section or two out loud can be h...I think reading a section or two out loud can be helpful. It can be a way to keep in tune with the characters. I know that it helps me with my poetry. Good luck with your writing. I know you'll do wonderful :)septembermomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01570525910483384484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281953808326156682.post-8468004518064547072010-09-22T13:00:58.469-04:002010-09-22T13:00:58.469-04:00Patti, I have to remind myself to do this all the ...Patti, I have to remind myself to do this all the time. *hugs* my friend, I'm hurried with you. :)Robyn Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17356555082768185840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281953808326156682.post-4389019083057984822010-09-22T12:57:45.760-04:002010-09-22T12:57:45.760-04:00I love your last line, Big things need more time. ...I love your last line, Big things need more time. Move a little slower. Dig a little deeper.<br /><br />I need to work on that more. I'm always in too much of a hurry.Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00685341739870191402noreply@blogger.com