tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post3575891456437847068..comments2023-10-11T09:22:33.136-04:00Comments on Paperback Writer: VW#1: Conceptual Planning, Construction and DevelopmentUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger143125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-83525540690576101192009-07-14T23:55:18.358-04:002009-07-14T23:55:18.358-04:00Fantastic! I can't believe how easy you make ...Fantastic! I can't believe how easy you make it look! Need to remember to take a step back and think instead of getting excited and diving in head first when the idea pool is still a bit too shallow.Jasonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17390976365608913886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-10498850530587364442009-07-14T23:20:00.557-04:002009-07-14T23:20:00.557-04:00Lynn, in one of your comments you mentioned writin...Lynn, in one of your comments you mentioned writing daily and showing how you edit, etc, as you go. <br /><br />I'm always fascinated with how others work through their writing. While my way of doing things might not mesh well, I might be able to pick up a few pointers here or there to help.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-82996192663227099052009-07-14T21:30:02.316-04:002009-07-14T21:30:02.316-04:00This is a great post. It's definitely given me...This is a great post. It's definitely given me something to think about for my current WIP. I think my concept could use a little refining; I tried to explain it to someone the other night, and it took more than a few concise clear sentences. Hmm.<br /><br />(Please only enter me for the goodie bag drawing. I'm afraid I'm addicted to writing on my laptop rather than another device.)Julie Doehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14331303987066184507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-6260211780461666132009-07-14T20:26:44.461-04:002009-07-14T20:26:44.461-04:00Wow! I'm taking all of this in. It really puts...Wow! I'm taking all of this in. It really puts the construction of a story into perspective for me and breaks it down into the bare bones...which is sometimes hard for me to do.Cynthia Justlinhttp://www.cynthiajustlin.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-48021037786442027742009-07-14T19:16:04.855-04:002009-07-14T19:16:04.855-04:00I have been struggling for awhile with a new story...I have been struggling for awhile with a new story but this workshop seems to have galvanised me to get a start.<br /><br />And I love the house blueprint visual.<br /><br />Thanks<br /><br />Kelly EthanKelly Ethannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-15621053032189526892009-07-14T18:55:01.534-04:002009-07-14T18:55:01.534-04:00Thanks so very much for this conference, Lynn!Thanks so very much for this conference, Lynn!Trishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12339908455683939392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-67876263662924010362009-07-14T17:08:53.038-04:002009-07-14T17:08:53.038-04:00I definitely have some unbuilt plans and partially...I definitely have some unbuilt plans and partially constructed ones. Thanks for the great post. It made me look at my current plan with a very critical eye. I think I might have to go back to the drawing board because I need to live a bit more dangerously!Shelley Munrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03090469550227550713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-88935332619375119372009-07-14T17:08:26.619-04:002009-07-14T17:08:26.619-04:00What a unique way to look at story construction. ...What a unique way to look at story construction. I have never looked at it like that. I think my problem is that I already know what color the granite is on the countertops but haven't given a thought to laying the foundation or building the walls.Samanthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06872135325885272027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-63145966798529519602009-07-14T15:57:31.448-04:002009-07-14T15:57:31.448-04:00Yay! Left behind and loving it time!
I love these...Yay! Left behind and loving it time!<br /><br />I love these workshops, they really inspire me.Adelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14358509924146746439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-13333075027195089492009-07-14T15:37:35.699-04:002009-07-14T15:37:35.699-04:00Workshop sounds interesting. Just discovered this ...Workshop sounds interesting. Just discovered this site today and feel like I've learned a lot. I'm an aspiring writer with 1 year left of college so getting any and all kinds of tips are most helpful. Contest sounds awesome too!!Jessica @ a GREAT readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07554254368211246669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-51851071964807397312009-07-14T15:33:00.933-04:002009-07-14T15:33:00.933-04:00All the things you wish you knew BEFORE you wrote ...All the things you wish you knew BEFORE you wrote your novel! LOL. Great post, as always, with a lot of useful information.Jessica Striderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13375221959854098665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-46460502953810173642009-07-14T10:12:02.236-04:002009-07-14T10:12:02.236-04:00Lynn wrote: "Would be fun to do even just wit...Lynn wrote: "Would be fun to do even just with a novella, and I could put it in blog form so people can see how I write/edit on a daily basis. Of course, I think that's fascinating, but everyone else might use it as a sleeping aid....ha."<br /><br />I think it'd be fascinating, too, and hey, free Lynn Viehl reading? I'm there. :D<br /><br />Thanks for answering my question.Jesshttp://www.jessicatudor.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-53772718734561274662009-07-14T09:25:11.368-04:002009-07-14T09:25:11.368-04:00I am so happy that this week is here. Been looking...I am so happy that this week is here. Been looking forward to it for a while. What a great workshop to start off the week.<br /><br />Thanks.Eliza Gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04759056080459056913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-41041578738440663302009-07-14T09:22:33.612-04:002009-07-14T09:22:33.612-04:00Love the building approach. And blech to eating pa...Love the building approach. And blech to eating paste.Charlene Tegliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01483186891214783397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-36110638936525691822009-07-14T07:56:26.523-04:002009-07-14T07:56:26.523-04:00That's a great tip about reading screenwriter ...That's a great tip about reading screenwriter sites. Thanks, Lyn!Marinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08231656540175892601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-15125272861492614472009-07-14T05:21:02.987-04:002009-07-14T05:21:02.987-04:00This is something I will have to chew on. Buildin...This is something I will have to chew on. Building you novel/house. <br /><br />Thank you for all the wisdom you have given me over the years.<br /><br />LoydLoydnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-91916544295000814452009-07-14T03:46:51.015-04:002009-07-14T03:46:51.015-04:00I love the metaphor of house for plot. Very clever...I love the metaphor of house for plot. Very clever. I may try that soon. Thank you.Rachel Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13048590167153841615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-82510572823389982052009-07-14T03:33:15.511-04:002009-07-14T03:33:15.511-04:00This was really to me since I'm currently in t...This was really to me since I'm currently in the outlining process. I'm really looking forward to reading your other workshops! Thanks for all the great advice!Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06066369236832990371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-79413254319838503622009-07-14T02:58:43.415-04:002009-07-14T02:58:43.415-04:00This is the first time I have read any virtual wor...This is the first time I have read any virtual workshop, and now I want to go back and read all of your prior ones. I really enjoy your work, and you've made me think about my writing and where it can take me. Plus I am a sucker for the chance at free stuff. Who doesn't love free stuff? Many thanks,<br />Emily H.Tom, Emily, Brennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14169487650302581652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-88386694012541025512009-07-14T01:57:44.257-04:002009-07-14T01:57:44.257-04:00Very astute on the 'knock offs'. I mean, w...Very astute on the 'knock offs'. I mean, why copy someone when all you need is your own imagination? Maybe the next 'big thing' will be sourced in what's popular, but different enough to warrant attention.<br /><br />Well, a bod can dream...Jaye Patrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05595648222196000153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-9180041000809585182009-07-14T00:39:30.922-04:002009-07-14T00:39:30.922-04:00I agree with Mitch. I love the fact that I can pri...I agree with Mitch. I love the fact that I can print this out and highlight it. It's tangible. :) <br /><br />So far the LB&LI workshops are awesome! Thank you for hosting again this year. <br /><br />I wonder if you'd be willing to expand on concept a bit more...<br /><br />Thank you! <br />DawnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-7560138540163316002009-07-14T00:35:59.170-04:002009-07-14T00:35:59.170-04:00A great start to this year's LB&L, and a v...A great start to this year's LB&L, and a very timely topic in terms of my personal writing process. This past year I've transitioned from an "intuitive writer" with four conflict-less novels under my belt to becoming an outliner. The house building and selling metaphors are very apt as well. Thank you!Dale Ivan Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07417731177774379130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-55030585187677118062009-07-14T00:32:41.691-04:002009-07-14T00:32:41.691-04:00I can see how you compare a floor plan to writting...I can see how you compare a floor plan to writting. A solid base, walls, rooms, and tiny details to make it whole. Its nice to see a different way of writting ideas. Thanks for the workshop.<br />LDLauraine D.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-22530778993270495212009-07-13T23:51:42.054-04:002009-07-13T23:51:42.054-04:00Thanks for the great post.
I’m starting to underst...Thanks for the great post.<br />I’m starting to understand focusing the hook on the central conflict of the story. Too often I come at the story’s central conflict indirectly, or passively. I’m not creating enough pressure in the central conflict to direct the story and I'm getting lost in the plot. So, thanks for opening my eyes a little more.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10748965061102938017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-5821897466492599322009-07-13T23:38:15.218-04:002009-07-13T23:38:15.218-04:00Something I'm going to print to read over a fe...Something I'm going to print to read over a few times. I like the analogy that makes writing a book easy to understand.Hanging Around Boyertownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10289276267619506261noreply@blogger.com