tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post7254763833727401324..comments2024-03-24T13:49:53.099-04:00Comments on Romance Books '4' Us: To Plot Or Not To PlotUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-80953558814556404592010-08-06T11:41:24.587-04:002010-08-06T11:41:24.587-04:00Great post, Paris. I'm a plotster...as I'v...Great post, Paris. I'm a plotster...as I've stated in innumerable posts and interviews, my outlines are often longer than my books. I copy and paste photos from the internet for what I want my characters to look like, I search real estate blogs for their homes...I know every single thing about them before I start writing.<br /><br />It's a lot of work, but by the time I begin the novel, it's pretty much smooth sailing cuz I know everything there is to know about them. At that point, I'm just taking dictation as they play in my mind. :)Tina Donahuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07160021732404091277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-43734541683366208742010-08-06T07:16:49.957-04:002010-08-06T07:16:49.957-04:00Sandy, great minds think alike LOL!
Gabby, I know...Sandy, great minds think alike LOL!<br /><br />Gabby, I know what you mean, if the characters don't appeal to me I can't seem to get interested in the book.<br /><br />Loretta, thanks for stopping by and a unique plot will definitely interest me.Parishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18430750954598484156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-58226748777763419272010-08-05T23:39:10.096-04:002010-08-05T23:39:10.096-04:00It is the plot for me. the plot make the story.
l...It is the plot for me. the plot make the story.<br /><br />lorettaC<br />lbcanton@verizon.netLORETTA CANTONhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11565717709469489851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-16369460833242104532010-08-05T20:29:48.928-04:002010-08-05T20:29:48.928-04:00Whenever I'm reading something in most cases I...Whenever I'm reading something in most cases I get really attached the characters first, and I mean really attached!<br /><br />For example if something bad happens I tend to get a little upset, but I also tend to get annoyed with them if they do something stupid. So for me personally it's the characters that get me wrapped up in the story.<br /><br />There also has to be an awesome story line! I want to grab me right away so that I have a hard time putting it down!Gabbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17239198794692068127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-2513277893330987142010-08-05T19:03:04.994-04:002010-08-05T19:03:04.994-04:00Thanks again for stopping by and taking the time t...Thanks again for stopping by and taking the time to comment and talk about the writing process!<br /><br />Joanne R is the winner of the Head Over Heels download! Please contact me and let me know your email addy!Parishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18430750954598484156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-50228790906092050552010-08-05T18:59:57.384-04:002010-08-05T18:59:57.384-04:00Andrea,
Thanks for commenting!Andrea,<br />Thanks for commenting!Parishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18430750954598484156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-75527530803606207072010-08-05T18:54:11.262-04:002010-08-05T18:54:11.262-04:00Paris,
I'm a little like you. I do a bit of ...Paris,<br /><br />I'm a little like you. I do a bit of panster and a bit of plotting. Wink!Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01843816981385732033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-14420331753424641122010-08-05T18:32:21.422-04:002010-08-05T18:32:21.422-04:00It could be any of the ones listed by you that wou...It could be any of the ones listed by you that would get me lost in a book.<br /><br /><br />ainfinger@comcast.netAndrea Ihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09910641116517171459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-64098515901737559642010-08-05T15:09:06.585-04:002010-08-05T15:09:06.585-04:00Amber,
Thanks for your input! I wish I could do t...Amber,<br /><br />Thanks for your input! I wish I could do the entire book by the seat of my pants. I envy those who can!Parishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18430750954598484156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-78149903604089204922010-08-05T14:39:32.195-04:002010-08-05T14:39:32.195-04:00Plotting in a straight line isn't for me. I ca...Plotting in a straight line isn't for me. I can't write ahead either. I'm totally a pantser. An idea strikes and I run with it. The hero or heroine normally dictates where the story will go. I can sometimes see the ending, but usually not until I've written half the book. <br />Sometimes I wish I could plot, but then my stories might not have the same outcome - so I stick to pantsing. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05244564493291133822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-12170492151891051452010-08-05T14:26:42.824-04:002010-08-05T14:26:42.824-04:00Thanks for participating Heidi! I'll add you t...Thanks for participating Heidi! I'll add you to the list:-)Parishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18430750954598484156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-14821658099452862842010-08-05T14:15:49.773-04:002010-08-05T14:15:49.773-04:00I start out with my plots, at least three to start...I start out with my plots, at least three to start, and my characters figured out. But once I start writng and about the fourth or fifth chapter, the characters start pulling me in different directions and I found three or four different plot ideas and most I even like better. So after all that i just follow alongso when something comes up thats when i find out about it. I would love to be more organize but I'm afraid if i was then all the good or great ideas would never surface.<br />Great post,<br />Heidi<br />please add me for the contest...<br />heidijohnjeffATverizonDOTnetheidi330https://www.blogger.com/profile/12194386816469396985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-33434343207504814412010-08-05T13:32:10.508-04:002010-08-05T13:32:10.508-04:00Lucky Molly:-) I've only had one book that see...Lucky Molly:-) I've only had one book that seemed as though I channeled because the characters kept telling me what happened next! It was a western historical and one of my favorites but sadly remains unpublished. Maybe, I'll dust it off:-)Parishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18430750954598484156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-80418465110977831242010-08-05T13:30:38.168-04:002010-08-05T13:30:38.168-04:00Jean,
I knew I couldn't be the only one:-)Tha...Jean,<br /><br />I knew I couldn't be the only one:-)That soggy middle will get me every time!Parishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18430750954598484156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-15097473242590915622010-08-05T13:02:01.318-04:002010-08-05T13:02:01.318-04:00Sometimes I can sketch out a vague time line of e...Sometimes I can sketch out a vague time line of events and work around that. But sometimes the characters just start talking and the book practically writes itself:)Molly Danielshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01488325587798390008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-63084236551958729802010-08-05T12:48:54.640-04:002010-08-05T12:48:54.640-04:00Interesting and similar to the way I write. I usua...Interesting and similar to the way I write. I usually have the first few chapters and the last firmly in mind and get them down in a hurry. Then I seat out the rest of the plot.The soggy middle is the hardest for me, but I often wake up at 2 in the morning with a solution. Crazy way to write, but it seems the only way I can do it. My subconcsious had a lot to do with figuring out the entire plot. Jeanjean hart stewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12287808234288499369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-33955139573154024852010-08-05T12:43:51.512-04:002010-08-05T12:43:51.512-04:00Joanne,
Very interesting point! A story that hook...Joanne,<br /><br />Very interesting point! A story that hooks me from the beginning because of just that reason is one I'm sure that I'll enjoy!Parishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18430750954598484156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-86962176251981698272010-08-05T12:42:40.241-04:002010-08-05T12:42:40.241-04:00Judy,
Hi, and I'm glad you enjoyed the post. T...Judy,<br />Hi, and I'm glad you enjoyed the post. Thanks for commenting:-)Parishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18430750954598484156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-1643908695660082592010-08-05T12:41:28.001-04:002010-08-05T12:41:28.001-04:00Kat,
You have your own unique way of writing and ...Kat,<br /><br />You have your own unique way of writing and if it works for you be happy! BTW, I'm really enjoying Owned by Rome:-)Parishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18430750954598484156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-10238032370324104402010-08-05T12:26:26.986-04:002010-08-05T12:26:26.986-04:00I am personally attracted to awesome use of langua...I am personally attracted to awesome use of language that drags you into a story. The characters are important, but the use of language is one of the biggest appeals for me as a reader.JoanneRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12006772943846563634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-84156705929885776242010-08-05T12:16:25.967-04:002010-08-05T12:16:25.967-04:00I first want the plot to be interesting to me and ...I first want the plot to be interesting to me and I think the setting is also very important. I sometimes, when I am reading, can picture where the author has the story taking place. I love a book that takes me where the characters are!! The characters are not always the main item to me, but I do have alot of books that I read that I look for certain main characters that are associated with the stories!!<br /><br />I really enjoyed your post!!<br /><br />Judy(magnolias_1@msn.com)Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02625886775965231468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-14013825486227409252010-08-05T11:18:13.554-04:002010-08-05T11:18:13.554-04:00I cannot plot in a straight line or write a scene ...I cannot plot in a straight line or write a scene ahead of time and I wish I could! I'm continually ambushed by my characters. <br />While I'm writing, subtle things are said or done between the characters that completely surprise me and affect the next scene. On a good day I'm in real time with my characters and I often don't know what's going to happen until they do. <br />It's sometimes a frustrating way to write but I've learned to deal with it.<br />XXOO KatKatalina Leonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04792533045672712045noreply@blogger.com