tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523176879771875815.post5556775341813536806..comments2023-04-27T04:30:40.440-05:00Comments on Digging Out of Distraction: Good Intentions Are Paving StonesChristinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05383099148014297450noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523176879771875815.post-66604806700778829752010-06-22T08:28:57.494-05:002010-06-22T08:28:57.494-05:00Hi Wendy: Oh, I'm so sorry you have to cut a f...Hi Wendy: Oh, I'm so sorry you have to cut a favorite scene. I've never been told to cut a scene by an editor, but this current revision is the 4th time through for plot alone. Aack. And I had to get rid of a lot of my favorite words and phrases. :-( <br /><br />I bet once you cut it and move it to another folder (hey, never toss them away--words can be used again!), you'll be liberated to write the rest of the revision!!<br /><br />Good luck!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05383099148014297450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523176879771875815.post-42405668223495106112010-06-22T08:27:10.424-05:002010-06-22T08:27:10.424-05:00Hi Jen: I know what you mean about delaying the re...Hi Jen: I know what you mean about delaying the revision/rewriting. I make myself write first, then check my blogs. It's kind of a reward system for me. I turn off all my email and web surfing buttons. Another thing that helps me is switching to another room or chair when I am revising--laptop helps!<br /><br />Good luck with the revisions!<br /><br />:-)Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05383099148014297450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523176879771875815.post-48423301573952749272010-06-22T08:17:31.069-05:002010-06-22T08:17:31.069-05:00Thanks for the pep talk, Christine. I'm stalle...Thanks for the pep talk, Christine. I'm stalled in revisions. The editor wants me to remove my favorite scene of my story. I tried to get it past her three times. No luck. I need to just do it so I can get moving on rewriting/reworking the rest.Wendy S Marcushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09590562856819593365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523176879771875815.post-67905155080829301022010-06-21T19:05:20.043-05:002010-06-21T19:05:20.043-05:00My good intention was to answer blogs and I've...My good intention was to answer blogs and I've done well already. My other good intention was to write, which didn't happen, but the revision/rewriting process is a lot harder than I planned.<br /><br />Lets hope tomorrow is better!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03667521490706435608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523176879771875815.post-25347842929907527252010-06-21T13:58:08.489-05:002010-06-21T13:58:08.489-05:00Jean, I am not a fan of the synopsis, either, but ...Jean, I am not a fan of the synopsis, either, but I did find Kira Sinclair's information about it very helpful. It's made writing them easier. I also utilized a story sketch for my most recent synopsis. I made sure I had the H/H GMCs and then the major plot points separating the 4 ACTS of my plot. That helped a lot.<br /><br />But yeah, I hear ya'! <br /><br />CONGRATULATIONS ON FINISHING YOUR MANUSCRIPT AND MAKING YOUR CHANGES!! Woot!<br /><br />PS--email me off loop and I'll send you my info on the dreaded synopsis :-)Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05383099148014297450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523176879771875815.post-77370188966789995752010-06-21T13:26:03.609-05:002010-06-21T13:26:03.609-05:00My intention today was finish putting in the chang...My intention today was finish putting in the changes to the manuscript and write a synopsis. I have done the former. 60,128 word count. I am so happy. <br /><br />But the synopsis. Well. I'll do it. I really will. But first, I just need to eat, get groceries, read my email, look at the ceiling, make a few calls, make a chart for what I'm going to wear for conference, clean the toilet, pet the cats, iron, and cry.<br /><br />I hate me a synopsis.Jeannoreply@blogger.com