tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302259849673707014.post1588268625379968118..comments2023-10-06T07:14:59.010-07:00Comments on My Next Life: D is for DraftingKatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06909231722765498071noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302259849673707014.post-38164671274972023002013-04-05T04:54:28.311-07:002013-04-05T04:54:28.311-07:00Yes, when the words just come and flow and fall ou...Yes, when the words just come and flow and fall out of you and when you finally look up, you're like, "whoa, I just wrote ALL that." Sadly, yes, this is not always the case. 1500 is a great day for drafting, and I can generally do this when I'm not working. When I am working, I'm just happy to see 500. Great post. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07447701441177564869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302259849673707014.post-41537957937902937842013-04-05T00:29:55.007-07:002013-04-05T00:29:55.007-07:00I love the photo. Just gorgeous.I love the photo. Just gorgeous.Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06636761469099608281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302259849673707014.post-8829802932775234902013-04-04T21:44:55.043-07:002013-04-04T21:44:55.043-07:00I LOVE what you say about drafting still being the...I LOVE what you say about drafting still being the wild and untamed part of writing. SO true. Then comes editing... the killjoy to fun (but so important). :-)Tia Bachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18336780518125138789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302259849673707014.post-45672226882092191192013-04-04T21:07:51.369-07:002013-04-04T21:07:51.369-07:00Thanks Maria!Thanks Maria!Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06909231722765498071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302259849673707014.post-80895957047403429032013-04-04T20:45:07.646-07:002013-04-04T20:45:07.646-07:00I tend to write to the end of a scene, or chapter,...I tend to write to the end of a scene, or chapter, with 1000-3000 words an average. When I'm writing. Right now I'm in Editing's endless loop. Round, and round, and round...gah! ;)Deborah Smallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17582655689614863667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302259849673707014.post-45226101716484950572013-04-04T18:01:49.849-07:002013-04-04T18:01:49.849-07:00Hi Kate, I love the artistry with which you expres...Hi Kate, I love the artistry with which you express the first four letters of the alphabet. Brainstorming is a fun process and a mainstay in our house. My husband, an English teacher and leadership trainer, makes sure everyone knows how to do it and enjoys it too, even if it kills them. Enjoy your A to Z adventure. God bless, Maria from <a href="http://delightdirectedliving.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Delight Directed Living</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12248483093711799736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302259849673707014.post-91232697850558618642013-04-04T15:13:01.348-07:002013-04-04T15:13:01.348-07:00In general I aim for 1,000 words a day but sometim...In general I aim for 1,000 words a day but sometimes it's more important to fix a problem, solve a query - how do I get from A to B for example - so if I don't meet the word count every day I try not to beat myself up. (Emphasis on try). BTW LOVE the photo on this post. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302259849673707014.post-55973672783107222052013-04-04T15:07:46.592-07:002013-04-04T15:07:46.592-07:00I always think of the drafting process as gatherin...I always think of the drafting process as gathering the raw materiel together - like a sculptor bringing in the stone or gathering together the clay. Most of its going to be discarded but you don't know what you need until you get to the editing/carving stage....LOVE the picture. Made me laugh - thank you. This is my first time doing the A-Z challenge and I am learning a lot hopping from blog to blog.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302259849673707014.post-40039714106805232142013-04-04T13:45:42.216-07:002013-04-04T13:45:42.216-07:00That's the thing I love about word goals. I...That's the thing I love about word goals. I'm far less likely to self edit. I just move on and get the words down.Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06909231722765498071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302259849673707014.post-36761859116917602062013-04-04T13:43:29.033-07:002013-04-04T13:43:29.033-07:00You're lucky! I'm too lazy to allow myself...You're lucky! I'm too lazy to allow myself to just write what comes out :)Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06909231722765498071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302259849673707014.post-59729052597007233082013-04-04T13:36:44.961-07:002013-04-04T13:36:44.961-07:00Hello, dropping in from the A-Z challenge (my firs...Hello, dropping in from the A-Z challenge (my first time doing this).<br /><br />I prefer an approx of 2,000 words although I have tried 60 words and thoroughly enjoyed the challenge of trying write the tidiest story I could.<br /><br />Drafting is fun but sometimes it's difficult to know when to stop.<br /><br />Good luck with A-Zedding.<br /><br />Debbie W<br />http://writingworkshopsandcompetitions.blogspot.co.uk/Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12418552698748032325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302259849673707014.post-40389363899085303122013-04-04T12:56:00.178-07:002013-04-04T12:56:00.178-07:00When I was drafting my WiP during NaNo month, I ha...When I was drafting my WiP during NaNo month, I had a great time. Especially since the ideas were tumbling out and the words just flowed. Even though there were many times I was thinking "this'll need to be edited" as I was writing, just pouring the words onto the page was wonderful!<br /><br />Yes, drafting is fun. :)Colin Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03292997431935215499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302259849673707014.post-43073674937473253662013-04-04T12:39:13.348-07:002013-04-04T12:39:13.348-07:00I need to set stricter goals for myself! I start w...I need to set stricter goals for myself! I start with a goal in mind when drafting, but if I get stuck I usually end up letting it slide. When I'm really on a roll, though, I try to shut out the whole world and just write. It's an awesome feeling.Nickiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14509263760472428391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302259849673707014.post-25429199524525095752013-04-04T11:10:32.721-07:002013-04-04T11:10:32.721-07:00I really don't go for a word count when I'...I really don't go for a word count when I'm drafting. Whatever comes out, comes out!Sherry Ellishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07844837212122243321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302259849673707014.post-57126713347191976862013-04-04T08:58:59.184-07:002013-04-04T08:58:59.184-07:00Hi - first-time visitor, here from A to Z. Your a...Hi - first-time visitor, here from A to Z. Your artwork (a few posts back from the Senior event), is beautiful! So was the post about your husband.<br /><br />Like the photo here, too.<br /><br /> I usually do have a word count in mind, though it can vary depending upon where I am in a project.<br /><br />And I do love when those words come easily and bubbling--as you said. Would like to stifle my inner editor who always jumps in when that happens.<br /><br />Barbara<br />D is for: Deadlines <br /><a href="http://www.barbarawhitedaille.com/blog" rel="nofollow">The Daille-y News</a><br />Barbara White Daillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07493545252673453037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302259849673707014.post-34750052908788795502013-04-04T08:54:18.985-07:002013-04-04T08:54:18.985-07:00not really---but interesting thought---great pictu...not really---but interesting thought---great picture :)Lynn Proctorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16349867270815243053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302259849673707014.post-18480311701469671042013-04-04T07:31:13.613-07:002013-04-04T07:31:13.613-07:00Ha ha! I hadn't even noticed that, Margo. I ju...Ha ha! I hadn't even noticed that, Margo. I just liked how whimsical it is. You'll also notice that the woman is doing all the work :)Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06909231722765498071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302259849673707014.post-41076644262768155072013-04-04T07:23:54.249-07:002013-04-04T07:23:54.249-07:00Love the picture (except for the fact that the MAN...Love the picture (except for the fact that the MAN is positioned higher than the woman ... sheesh). When I'm putting out a first draft, I like to hit at least 2000 words a day, only because that's what Stephen King said he does. ... Oh wait ... did I just position a man above me? Dang. Now I have to rethink my whole process. But I'll do it later, because I'm trying to finish a revision right now. :)Margo Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13474612650116392270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302259849673707014.post-5417176285715889132013-04-04T07:18:43.682-07:002013-04-04T07:18:43.682-07:00One beautiful line is all it takes to make it feel...One beautiful line is all it takes to make it feel worthwhile!Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06909231722765498071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302259849673707014.post-56487788587023680452013-04-04T07:13:35.087-07:002013-04-04T07:13:35.087-07:00My focus is poetry right now, specifically haiku, ...My focus is poetry right now, specifically haiku, so I don't set a word count goal. I'm happy some days if I write one good line!<br /><br />Happy Thursday, Kate. Thanks so much for commenting on yesterday's haiku. :)Danahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272293468239097754noreply@blogger.com