The problem solving is so much fun, but when I get stuck problem solving the horizontal during my writing time, instead of actually writing or revising, it feels wasteful.
Ah, you are speaking my beloved Spanbauerese with that "horizontal" reference. I am so guilty of that as well. Like, yesterday's task was to figure out a solution to a character losing her fob but still somehow getting in her car. I took a walk in sweltering Los Angeles heat to realize that she didn't need to get in her car for the scene to work.
Silence is calling! She is the needy child at the moment, right? As she gets ready for the prom. Oh, and you're still launching The Bereaved. And editing all the cool new books coming down the SP pike. You, my dear, get a pass.
(sorry for the insidery comment. Of course we're talking about Julia's books!)
"My job now is to grow those consequences so they overlap, somewhat like a flaming Venn diagram, where the overlapping portions burn cigarette holes into the story." Damn. That's so good.
The problem solving is so much fun, but when I get stuck problem solving the horizontal during my writing time, instead of actually writing or revising, it feels wasteful.
Ah, you are speaking my beloved Spanbauerese with that "horizontal" reference. I am so guilty of that as well. Like, yesterday's task was to figure out a solution to a character losing her fob but still somehow getting in her car. I took a walk in sweltering Los Angeles heat to realize that she didn't need to get in her car for the scene to work.
Theres nothing better than a moment of realization during a mindless physical task.
Where did this impressive graphic come from?! Inquiring minds want to know.
It's a wiki! free for all! https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Symmetrical_5-set_Venn_diagram.svg
btw I am stuck at 25K because LIFE and WORK are seriously in the way of drafting a solid draft. How annoying!
Silence is calling! She is the needy child at the moment, right? As she gets ready for the prom. Oh, and you're still launching The Bereaved. And editing all the cool new books coming down the SP pike. You, my dear, get a pass.
(sorry for the insidery comment. Of course we're talking about Julia's books!)
I love getting these glimpses into your process.
"My job now is to grow those consequences so they overlap, somewhat like a flaming Venn diagram, where the overlapping portions burn cigarette holes into the story." Damn. That's so good.
Thanks, Karin!
Mid-daft—my smart phone named it: daft. Hah! Too overwhelmed with life I am mid-daft, not mid-daft!
Samesies.
Daft also applies!