tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1114922669156042352.post7109955077350728279..comments2023-04-03T20:35:37.116-03:00Comments on One Word At A Time: Can anyone find my Discipline?Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15696255304905485685noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1114922669156042352.post-6406383144369113802011-01-30T13:10:58.303-04:002011-01-30T13:10:58.303-04:00When I'm doing NaNo and have no time to find t...When I'm doing NaNo and have no time to find the character's voices, I switch to first person and voila - it comes a lot faster that way.Julia Phillips Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15392455413201190775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1114922669156042352.post-34493315124715450132011-01-28T17:39:15.764-04:002011-01-28T17:39:15.764-04:00Jennie, you too? I didn't realize it was so co...Jennie, you too? I didn't realize it was so common. I may even write those first scenes in first person and then change it to third.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15696255304905485685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1114922669156042352.post-21766435371222615502011-01-28T17:37:56.863-04:002011-01-28T17:37:56.863-04:00Michelle, glad to know it's not just me.Michelle, glad to know it's not just me.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15696255304905485685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1114922669156042352.post-77271952941347772552011-01-28T17:37:19.669-04:002011-01-28T17:37:19.669-04:00Cat, I think I'm going to do that. Just sit do...Cat, I think I'm going to do that. Just sit down at a coffee shop away from the computer and write from my characters POV to see what comes out. I might be trying too hard and putting too much pressure on myself to get it right.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15696255304905485685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1114922669156042352.post-60355575394593672492011-01-28T12:46:40.319-04:002011-01-28T12:46:40.319-04:00I'm like Michelle. I got so wrapped up in my c...I'm like Michelle. I got so wrapped up in my characters from the first book that I really had a problem creating new ones. With my WIP I'm having a problem really getting into the characters, though I love them. Last week I started a character file where I just ramble on about the characters. It's a help.Jennie Marslandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01899825119251198365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1114922669156042352.post-7584101335657822732011-01-27T20:17:43.968-04:002011-01-27T20:17:43.968-04:00I've only written two MS to date, but I found ...I've only written two MS to date, but I found it hard switching to my new characters. The old ones were so ingrained in my head. <br /><br />I think it just takes time. A couple chapters, maybe even just a key scene. And it's a first draft, right? That's what it's for.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00205025424737829934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1114922669156042352.post-3684826192352203742011-01-27T17:35:49.996-04:002011-01-27T17:35:49.996-04:00Sometimes those voices don't come out until th...Sometimes those voices don't come out until the second or third chapter. Or even the 2nd draft.<br /><br />As for avoiding writing, I'm not utilizing my free time as well as I should either.<br /><br />Try writing stints. Set a timer for 5 minutes and go. Sometimes we're just afraid to get started.<br /><br />And to help you get better in touch with your characters try journaling in their POV. Use first person. It helps get to the heart of them.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05663703767093923242noreply@blogger.com