"Write long and cut like hell" I like that. And it's a good way to describe my technique toward writing. It's also why I write few short stories as while I'm writing more scenes and story ideas pop up and instead of me throwing them away, I incorporate them into the current piece I'm writing.
Usually that means I end up with something easily two or three times as long as I intended. That's when I start whacking away the unnecessary extra appendages until I'm left with what the story is actually about and the parts I whacked off go into the recycle bin to be used in another story.
That's a good point! It's not a bad idea to save your files to another folder before making major revisions, so that you can a) change you mind easily and b) possibly reuse stuff.
writing vs. story-telling
anonymous
July 20 2009, 18:51:27 UTC
Just the little I read of this was excellent (I flagged the rest to finish later). As I judge my first writers' contest much of what you have to say comes to mind. I also agree about the "Twightlight" saga--keeps you reading but not necessarily the best writing I've seen--I'd love that kind of return though!
Thanks for posting--so true!
Joanna Aislinn NO MATTER WHY The Wild Rose Press January 15, 2010 www.joannaaislinn.com www.joannaaislinn.wordpress.com
Comments 4
Usually that means I end up with something easily two or three times as long as I intended. That's when I start whacking away the unnecessary extra appendages until I'm left with what the story is actually about and the parts I whacked off go into the recycle bin to be used in another story.
Reply
Reply
Thanks for posting--so true!
Joanna Aislinn
NO MATTER WHY
The Wild Rose Press January 15, 2010
www.joannaaislinn.com
www.joannaaislinn.wordpress.com
Reply
Reply
Leave a comment