tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post4792024376601029676..comments2024-02-12T15:15:51.364+02:00Comments on The Five Year Project: A to Z Challenge: BeginningMisha Gerrickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-63567385705140411282012-06-05T11:03:36.234+02:002012-06-05T11:03:36.234+02:00That was really funny to see the top part of a man...That was really funny to see the top part of a man having great body with lean legs...Write a bookhttp://www.bonzoi.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-10258649532892868502012-04-09T16:09:26.143+02:002012-04-09T16:09:26.143+02:00Glad to hear it! Thanks for visiting my blog. :-)Glad to hear it! Thanks for visiting my blog. :-)Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-28523472006786810902012-04-09T16:07:38.393+02:002012-04-09T16:07:38.393+02:00Good approach to blogging. :-)Good approach to blogging. :-)Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-66643757907230869992012-04-07T00:52:48.632+02:002012-04-07T00:52:48.632+02:00I enjoyed this post and loved your use of visuals....I enjoyed this post and loved your use of visuals. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-77838060628538094752012-04-03T20:54:03.653+02:002012-04-03T20:54:03.653+02:00This makes me think of when I start revising my li...This makes me think of when I start revising my list of blog posts working backwards and never make it to the end, so sometimes I start with the oldest posts and work forward just so I don't get lopsided.Margaret Almonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00922823341489003652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-41971495784542926632012-04-03T20:00:06.888+02:002012-04-03T20:00:06.888+02:00I think that's the best way to do it. :-)I think that's the best way to do it. :-)Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-75472211201080645372012-04-03T19:57:24.107+02:002012-04-03T19:57:24.107+02:00I agree with you there. The whole book should be o...I agree with you there. The whole book should be on the same level.Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-13991108107058672012012-04-03T15:44:08.089+02:002012-04-03T15:44:08.089+02:00I try not to worry about the overall hook sentence...I try not to worry about the overall hook sentence. Not to say that I don't do my best to engage the reader from the get-go, but you're right, I don't want to end up with a lop-sided story. I try and bring in the character/s and interest the reader from there.Traci Kenworthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07336373871521363649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-66499490945551794352012-04-03T14:48:18.375+02:002012-04-03T14:48:18.375+02:00I haven't advanced far enough in my writing to...I haven't advanced far enough in my writing to have a preference either way, but you are so right. Beginnings are crucial, but not at the expense of the rest of the book!Suhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11862479925124552922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-70557554058232982572012-04-03T11:41:20.262+02:002012-04-03T11:41:20.262+02:00That's why I never write without knowing somet...That's why I never write without knowing something about the ending as well. It's easier to keep up the quality if you know where you're headed. :-DMisha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-30624904142136746192012-04-03T11:39:36.204+02:002012-04-03T11:39:36.204+02:00You sound like me lol. Been working on Doorways fo...You sound like me lol. Been working on Doorways for a total of 5 years now. :-DMisha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-51065885965091552642012-04-03T11:35:56.574+02:002012-04-03T11:35:56.574+02:00Oh yes, maintaining balance in revisions is key. W...Oh yes, maintaining balance in revisions is key. Without it, you could do more harm than good to a story.Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-49619808870411483052012-04-03T11:34:24.156+02:002012-04-03T11:34:24.156+02:00Thanks a lot!Thanks a lot!Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-68420603586185230612012-04-03T11:33:37.955+02:002012-04-03T11:33:37.955+02:00Lol sometimes the first way was the best way.Lol sometimes the first way was the best way.Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-76296268468529329142012-04-03T11:32:16.301+02:002012-04-03T11:32:16.301+02:00So true. And the sad thing is that overworking any...So true. And the sad thing is that overworking any part of a story leads to a bigger problem than a lopsided story: Loss of soul.Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-75842968346616068422012-04-03T11:29:48.368+02:002012-04-03T11:29:48.368+02:00I look at it that way too. ^_^I look at it that way too. ^_^Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-50524051538825466882012-04-03T11:27:18.897+02:002012-04-03T11:27:18.897+02:00Hehehe it is brilliant how well they fit together....Hehehe it is brilliant how well they fit together. <br /><br />I also write my drafts first before fixing the opening. Just works better that way for me. :-DMisha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-12069463737398313382012-04-03T11:25:21.680+02:002012-04-03T11:25:21.680+02:00I'm glad you liked my post.
Yes I can see wh...I'm glad you liked my post. <br /><br />Yes I can see what you mean about the longer set-up. It works. As long as the set-up isn't longer than the parts being set up. ;-)Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-76223691905086851312012-04-03T11:18:37.619+02:002012-04-03T11:18:37.619+02:00Great rule to follow. Usually, I try to follow it ...Great rule to follow. Usually, I try to follow it as well, but it can be hard to get right.Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-28719581170083009642012-04-03T11:16:48.791+02:002012-04-03T11:16:48.791+02:00Still, it's good to keep in mind when editing....Still, it's good to keep in mind when editing. Write with your heart, edit with your head. <br /><br />:-)Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-60401433945882835252012-04-03T06:24:39.294+02:002012-04-03T06:24:39.294+02:00I usually have great beginnings and then struggle ...I usually have great beginnings and then struggle to matchup the rest to that standard!S.J.Nijahttp://sparkkidsimagination.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-5315944787123341132012-04-03T05:41:37.045+02:002012-04-03T05:41:37.045+02:00Great post. I spent five years writing my first b...Great post. I spent five years writing my first book, The Guardian's Wildchild. Then edited for another three years. When it was ready for the publisher, I reworked the first chapter, especially the very first line. By then I had more experience in grabbing a reader's attention. My intention was to make every reader my prisoner throughout every chapter.<br /><a href="http://featherstoneauthor.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Feather</a>F. Stonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16241888058278268890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-60850758222056267602012-04-03T04:46:48.162+02:002012-04-03T04:46:48.162+02:00Such a good point. As with everything else it'...Such a good point. As with everything else it's a matter of finding that balance. And if I could do that, these revisions would be easy :-)Sarah Tokeleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13273148070092101085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-65565622105667079132012-04-03T04:31:15.168+02:002012-04-03T04:31:15.168+02:00good info. thanks. i hope you meet your goal.good info. thanks. i hope you meet your goal.danneromerohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09268830006681589842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-61442772464774026722012-04-03T02:28:42.209+02:002012-04-03T02:28:42.209+02:00The beginning of my first novel changed about seve...The beginning of my first novel changed about seven times based on critiques and such. In the end, it started in the original spot. LOLCiarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15628488753277495111noreply@blogger.com