tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8662385948349346338.post4649338235676985986..comments2023-10-16T08:24:32.226-06:00Comments on WriterBrained: Plotting J.K. Rowling styleJeighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05224421886252533143noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8662385948349346338.post-83821359966427861662011-04-21T01:36:20.013-06:002011-04-21T01:36:20.013-06:00I think I may have just found a way to actually ge...I think I may have just found a way to actually get me to plot. *raises hand as a fellow pantser* This would be SO helpful since I also have files titled "Outline 1", "Outline 2", and "Outline 2-revised". LOL *also has bank account memorized*<br /><br />And you get a thousand kudo points for using a Rowling method. *bows before her feet because I worship her*Anihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10708453250023278530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8662385948349346338.post-56156969191956475922011-03-26T10:55:50.026-06:002011-03-26T10:55:50.026-06:00I do not plot in any way - I can tell I am trying ...I do not plot in any way - I can tell I am trying - because it's alway where things go wrong. I have to go back - see where I tried to Make it do something cut and start from there. I have an FBI file on every character - and a start - theme - end. How it gets there I have no idea - but it does every time - maybe I plot in my head but if i try to organise it ahead then I will make a huge mess of it. I tend to go back after it's done and make a chart.HowLynnTimehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07888091432152130146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8662385948349346338.post-74999062174257762542011-03-25T09:56:12.985-06:002011-03-25T09:56:12.985-06:00J.K.'s plot page is amazing! I plot loosely w...J.K.'s plot page is amazing! I plot loosely when writing my first draft, and then tidy it up in revision. So far, it's working for me.Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8662385948349346338.post-78827621904288570522011-03-25T07:38:30.429-06:002011-03-25T07:38:30.429-06:00I'm a recovering pantser. While I doubt I'...I'm a recovering pantser. While I doubt I'll ever be a true out-and-out planner (do not even <i>think</i> of asking me to do a character outline or questionare), I realize how long it takes me on the revision side when I have to go back, cut so many useless scenes and fill them with newly written scenes that move the story along.<br /><br />I'm still trying to find a mid-way point that will give me the structure I need without sucking all the life out of my creativity each day. Maybe JK will help.Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03726858055689145824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8662385948349346338.post-5210592261170005432011-03-24T22:17:47.875-06:002011-03-24T22:17:47.875-06:00I don't revise because I'm not really a wr...I don't revise because I'm not really a writer...but, I am wondering where you got that picture? Did you steal J.K. Rowling's notebook? And, did you say hi to her for me when you were that close to her? And also, the image of you and Fatty and the stairs made me giggle. And also, it's late and I'm tired. Can you tell? =) Love ya!Sarahiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02758423829210257178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8662385948349346338.post-54873846562291462422011-03-24T21:17:47.259-06:002011-03-24T21:17:47.259-06:00ugh I can't remember his name right now; but h...ugh I can't remember his name right now; but his advice was to take printing paper, cut in half, and write down whatever ideas come to his head from major plot points to small details, each get their own slip so they can be moved around. After that he sorts all the slips into folders, which helps with chapter splits without losing the "pantser" feel of writing. it's kind of like mooderino's corkboard. i admire pantser writers though, i think it would make things more fun but i get too overwhelmed :-(Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8662385948349346338.post-25517362856458254972011-03-24T20:12:34.586-06:002011-03-24T20:12:34.586-06:00I am a pantser masquerading as a plotter. I try t...I am a pantser masquerading as a plotter. I try to plot, I really do. But I get swept away pretty easily, and go all sorts of weird places. And then I find that my ramblings are better than what I'd plotted. So, it messes up my plans... does this sound strangely familiar to you? Ha.<br />I may have to employ the Rowling method. Anything to organize this happy mess.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02708904894566620939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8662385948349346338.post-72600139989646320162011-03-24T12:08:24.897-06:002011-03-24T12:08:24.897-06:00Oh my! I hadn't seen the Rowling thing yet, ei...Oh my! I hadn't seen the Rowling thing yet, either. Very cool! I love that idea. Might have to try it for my WIP...<br /><br />Right now, my method consists of knowing the high points in the novel -- i.e. the major scenes that need to happen, and the plot points that occur during said scenes. Then I get from one scene to another by the seat of my pants. So it's a half-pants, half-plan method, I suppose.A.B. Fennerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14840798418316872130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8662385948349346338.post-54533887987398549312011-03-24T02:42:59.773-06:002011-03-24T02:42:59.773-06:00hey,
very interesting post, hadn't seen the Ro...hey,<br />very interesting post, hadn't seen the Rowling method before. Personally I use software with a virtual corkboard you can place virtual index cards on and move around (it's called Writer's Cafe, but I think there's other progs that have similar features). <br /><br />That way you can colour code stuff, switch them around/get rid of them as you edit and also you get to feel all futuristic and 21st century too.<br /><br />Anyway, off to my pod to have some space breakfast.<br /><br />regards<br />moodmooderinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01523337588830695638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8662385948349346338.post-20727143441154883282011-03-23T22:46:52.565-06:002011-03-23T22:46:52.565-06:00I don't write=I don't revise. I assume, th...I don't write=I don't revise. I assume, though, that I would not be a panster, I'm too... must know where my story ends...y.Luanne Hardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13413661934051233112noreply@blogger.com