Comments on: First Drafts: Fantastic or Just Fast?

By: Plot Whisperer

Plot Whisperer — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 02:31:56 +0000

Hi Becky,
Catching up. Thrilled to come across your kind words. Thank you, Becky!!

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It’s in the stars {Part Deux} « writer’s flow — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 01:16:22 +0000

[...] keep myself psyched up for the main event. Earlier this week, I chimed in on the discussion over at Becky Levine’s blog post about writing first drafts and found a few new ideas and resources. I am, however, growing more [...]

By: beckylevine

beckylevine — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 22:04:19 +0000

Sherrie,

I’ll be really curious to hear about the difference between doing the writing month yourself and doing it with the whole NaNo support system.

Have fun & Good Luck!

By: Sherrie

Sherrie — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 21:03:23 +0000

The best story I ever wrote flowed out in a matter of weeks after I read “No Plot? No Problem!” by Chris Baty, the guy who started NanoWriMo. It was March, but I committed myself to writing my book that month and told my family they had to pitch in around the house more because Mommy was going to get this book written! It worked. I’ve been polishing the story since then and sketching ideas for a sequel. I outlined chapter ideas on note cards in the evening and the next day I would flesh out the concept on the computer. Having the short time frame really encouraged me to apply myself and once the creative juices got going I felt so free! Since it was a middle grade novel, the book came in around 25,000 words, far less than most NaNoWriMo writers, but gosh I felt accomplished. It was wonderful! I plan to do NaNoWriMo next month. Although I’m not sure yet what I’ll be writing about…

By: beckylevine

beckylevine — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 16:08:39 +0000

I love that the first one is going to turn into something. And, from listening to other writers, I wouldn’t be too sure that, someday, the others won’t come back to you, too–when you’re ready to look at them fresh. Keep them in a drawer!

By: beckylevine

beckylevine — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 16:07:29 +0000

Gottawrite Girl, I agree with you completely. It is scary, and the Internet makes it WAY less so. And easier. And as far as I can see, you’re doing a great job so far!

By: Andra M.

Andra M. — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 15:37:04 +0000

“How do you feel about those drafts when you’ve got them out? Ready to move on and revise?”

The first year I loved what I ended up with. I continued on with it, and after a few more drafts I’ll have something publishable.

The second year, blech! While I loved the characters, the story was terrible.

The third story ended up bland, probably because I couldn’t concentrate on it.

By: Gottawrite Girl

Gottawrite Girl — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 15:23:33 +0000

Marketing myself? Scary. I’ll take to the caves, thanks! No just kidding. But, it’s so much easier behind the safe blanket of the internet and so forth! : ) Wonderful post, Becky, thanks!

By: Free Books: One Giant Step for Writerkind? « Becky Levine

Free Books: One Giant Step for Writerkind? « Becky Levine — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 01:12:25 +0000

[...] told you I wasn’t going to stay organized. From first drafts to marketing all in one week. I’ve heard this discussion before, though, and it’s an [...]

By: beckylevine

beckylevine — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 19:47:22 +0000

Yikes. I just realized I said “80,000 divided by 30.” FIFTY thousand, FIFTY!! Am I nuts?