tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356084574206473857.post1649870779330809033..comments2023-05-02T03:17:23.432-07:00Comments on Magic, Mayhem, and Mystery: You Tell Me: First Draft or Polishing?Tylerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13795262584815382814noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356084574206473857.post-22514803651518376602009-05-14T09:48:00.000-07:002009-05-14T09:48:00.000-07:00Haha, yes first chapters tend to be very popular a...Haha, yes first chapters tend to be very popular among the writer crowd.<br /><br />I think revisions and "final" (I put it in quotes because it's not final until it's on the book shelf) drafts are quite a bit tougher as far as discipline goes, but also very rewarding when you do stick it through.Tylerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13795262584815382814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356084574206473857.post-51817772735341525032009-05-13T18:13:00.000-07:002009-05-13T18:13:00.000-07:00Historically speaking, I've been all about first d...Historically speaking, I've been all about first drafts. First chapters, especially. Ha!<br /><br />I'll let you know when I'm done with the rewrites and revisions I have to do on my WIP, though. I finished my rough draft today!Casey Somethinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596079290053524103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356084574206473857.post-42852635256729552272009-05-13T14:17:00.000-07:002009-05-13T14:17:00.000-07:00Hey Eve!
I think you should patent your "Space Pu...Hey Eve!<br /><br />I think you should patent your "Space Puzzle First Draft" metaphor, or at least write a book about it. It could make millions!<br /><br />And I know all too well you're a fan of the fine tuning ;).<br /><br />Of course you'll see me in August! :) I can't wait! Been working on my song choice; I thought I had it down, but now I'm not so sure. Any requests?Tylerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13795262584815382814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356084574206473857.post-38718516158126858472009-05-13T13:54:00.000-07:002009-05-13T13:54:00.000-07:00Fine tuning, fine tuning, fo sho!
First drafts KI...Fine tuning, fine tuning, fo sho!<br /><br />First drafts KILL me. I feel like I'm trying to put together a 5000 piece puzzle, that's all white, and I'm floating at zero gravity, so the pieces fly all over the place, and sometimes the pieces fit together perfectly, and then a few hours later I realize those pieces were forced together, and didn't really fit at all, and there's no table in space, so I somehow have to keep the whole puzzle in one flat piece, but it keeps falling apart, and then some of the pieces get lost out in space, so I never find them again...<br /><br />That's how I feel about first drafts. You asked!<br /><br />Will we see you in August??<br /><br />:)<br />EveEve Porinchakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03309979565267464951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356084574206473857.post-32151591214909380912009-05-13T13:49:00.000-07:002009-05-13T13:49:00.000-07:00Of course your answer counts, Corey! haha.
I woul...Of course your answer counts, Corey! haha.<br /><br />I would definitely imagine revising would be more fun in the picture book realm. In the minimal experience I have writing verse, I love it when a rhyme just fits in perfectly.Tylerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13795262584815382814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356084574206473857.post-10334164077629036132009-05-13T13:35:00.000-07:002009-05-13T13:35:00.000-07:00Oh, well I write picture books, so not sure my ans...Oh, well I write picture books, so not sure my answer counts, but I'd have to go with revising. I have a very difficult time getting the first draft down. I love when I have something down that I can work with. This is especially fun with rhyming picture books. It is hard to get the meter perfect... it's like working on an intricate puzzle, and it is so rewarding when you nail it!Corey Schwartzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03883689227283545602noreply@blogger.com