tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post5208890823770445666..comments2024-03-07T12:44:05.519-05:00Comments on Diane Burton: #IWSG: AugustDiane Burtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-72705014019391546902022-08-05T19:50:04.643-04:002022-08-05T19:50:04.643-04:00I think writing what you want to write is the most...I think writing what you want to write is the most important thing. I thought about trying to become a ghostwriter for a company that wants something like 2500 words a day from their ghost writers. I realized that doing this would destroy my ability to work on my own projects, so I opted against it.Ornery Owl of Naughty Netherworld Press and Readers Roost https://www.blogger.com/profile/07596105116325246476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-18174453026648889722022-08-04T15:45:54.670-04:002022-08-04T15:45:54.670-04:00Good save! Good save! Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08516493326566981116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-17748764894318700212022-08-04T10:42:40.876-04:002022-08-04T10:42:40.876-04:00Great post for doing it so quickly. That must have...Great post for doing it so quickly. That must have been good coffee. I'm going to be thinking about that outlining method today.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-38816821767006020232022-08-04T10:04:17.249-04:002022-08-04T10:04:17.249-04:00I'm wondering that, too, Jean.I'm wondering that, too, Jean.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-43907952408314384012022-08-03T20:38:06.603-04:002022-08-03T20:38:06.603-04:00Good job getting it done! I've done that befor...Good job getting it done! I've done that before. Once I missed an entire month. I have no idea where it went. I should look in my sock draw...Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-67915642599437976382022-08-03T19:19:23.134-04:002022-08-03T19:19:23.134-04:00I only use own outline for when I write the second...I only use own outline for when I write the second draft, never the rough draft. If I use it for a rough draft it will stall my creativity making the story come out stilted.Steven Arellano Rose Jr.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03874980314982333471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-1172295151995528322022-08-03T19:18:54.428-04:002022-08-03T19:18:54.428-04:00I like your flashlight method. Seems similar to wh...I like your flashlight method. Seems similar to what I do.Olga Godimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00358026814685611301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-72547492627327680352022-08-03T19:08:01.393-04:002022-08-03T19:08:01.393-04:00Absolutely, Lee. I'm a reader, too. So writing...Absolutely, Lee. I'm a reader, too. So writing what I like to read works for me.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-1866253608321512792022-08-03T19:07:02.498-04:002022-08-03T19:07:02.498-04:00I like "running sideways". Accurately de...I like "running sideways". Accurately describes how I sometimes go off the rails. LOLDiane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-60730652069616535432022-08-03T19:05:48.268-04:002022-08-03T19:05:48.268-04:00Thanks, Diana. I couldn't believe I didn't...Thanks, Diana. I couldn't believe I didn't see the date coming.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-53550185456605313012022-08-03T19:05:12.057-04:002022-08-03T19:05:12.057-04:00I'm in favor of whatever works best.I'm in favor of whatever works best.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-3092258032590957652022-08-03T19:04:43.470-04:002022-08-03T19:04:43.470-04:00Great point, Diane.Great point, Diane.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-65732265781934750462022-08-03T19:04:14.507-04:002022-08-03T19:04:14.507-04:00You've wrapped this up most succinctly, Diane!...You've wrapped this up most succinctly, Diane! As a writer, I write what I want to write. If I want other people to read it, I need to think like a reader. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-49233171347107098942022-08-03T16:26:09.521-04:002022-08-03T16:26:09.521-04:00I struggle with outlines, but I do like super shor...I struggle with outlines, but I do like super short ones that give me room for running sideways now and then. I guess that's like writing what I love and meeting reader expectations, too. I think we have an outline of expectations and then go from there. Tyrean Martinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356604721537744361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-47194365332606409622022-08-03T15:48:17.475-04:002022-08-03T15:48:17.475-04:00This month's posting due date came up on me pr...This month's posting due date came up on me pretty fast, too!! Usually, I'm writing my blog a week ahead of time. Only had 2 days notice this time! Yikes! Thank goodness for the questions. Great blog, Diane.Diana Stouthttps://sharpenedpencilsproductions.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-66543327959498572732022-08-03T12:58:18.567-04:002022-08-03T12:58:18.567-04:00I've never been a fan of outlining for the sam...I've never been a fan of outlining for the same reason. The flashlight method sounds like a workable alternative. I've been leaning on a one page summary for the last few novels and that seems to work well.Jean Davishttp://jeanddavis.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-59550420167231321582022-08-03T12:55:50.845-04:002022-08-03T12:55:50.845-04:00What do you have to do to get good service around ...What do you have to do to get good service around there? 😆Jean Davishttp://jeanddavis.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-85767144248266002902022-08-03T12:46:04.459-04:002022-08-03T12:46:04.459-04:00Pat, thank you so much. Your words about my books ...Pat, thank you so much. Your words about my books made my day! Support like yours helps when the writing gets hard.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-61956956635143937002022-08-03T12:45:27.661-04:002022-08-03T12:45:27.661-04:00Some plots are simplistic, but that's where we...Some plots are simplistic, but that's where we can bring our originality.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-49443180357205578552022-08-03T12:44:42.269-04:002022-08-03T12:44:42.269-04:00Thanks, Tara. Ah, yes, the fog. Hopefully, we can ...Thanks, Tara. Ah, yes, the fog. Hopefully, we can work through that.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-89248086893781087202022-08-03T12:43:50.256-04:002022-08-03T12:43:50.256-04:00Glad to pass on what I've learned.Glad to pass on what I've learned.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-60908852068604155662022-08-03T12:43:28.438-04:002022-08-03T12:43:28.438-04:00Thanks, Lee.Thanks, Lee.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-69138551519816674412022-08-03T11:58:46.357-04:002022-08-03T11:58:46.357-04:00Hi,
Your word count in July was fabulous. Congrats...Hi,<br />Your word count in July was fabulous. Congrats! Having read three of your books, I would describe you as a heart writer that is very capable of building suspense and romance in your books. That's why your books are so convincing. I enjoy reading stories that offer hope and promise and your stories do just that. <br />Shalom aleichem,<br />Pat G @ <a href="http://Pat Garciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04204650731843984192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-3338609638437226582022-08-03T11:33:21.716-04:002022-08-03T11:33:21.716-04:00I like that flashlight/headlight method — the fog ...I like that flashlight/headlight method — the fog in the middle is always tough to see into =D<br />There really is nothing new, so putting our own spin on a “simplistic” base is what makes it uniquely ours. Nice post!<br /><br /><a href="http://taratylertalks.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Tara Tyler Talks</a>Tara Tylerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07587802105993889515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-32446580208731379502022-08-03T11:28:05.509-04:002022-08-03T11:28:05.509-04:00That's clever--the headlight approach. I wonde...That's clever--the headlight approach. I wonder if it works. Hmm...Computer Tutorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00938856237984732342noreply@blogger.com