tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post2063436262861127403..comments2023-09-30T13:56:55.331+01:00Comments on Annalisa Crawford - Wake up, eat, write, sleep: How Endless became the start of a trilogy - Misha GerrickAnnalisa Crawfordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-49889675541304459312016-05-19T10:50:52.773+01:002016-05-19T10:50:52.773+01:00Hey everyone, thanks for visiting and supporting M...Hey everyone, thanks for visiting and supporting Misha. You're all awesome :-)Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-42564686030505714862016-05-19T10:10:06.771+01:002016-05-19T10:10:06.771+01:00Thanks Tyrean! It's good to know I'm not a...Thanks Tyrean! It's good to know I'm not alone. ;-)Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-26679811593539358452016-05-18T22:11:31.435+01:002016-05-18T22:11:31.435+01:00That sounds so familiar. I do have one story idea ...That sounds so familiar. I do have one story idea that might (maybe) work as a stand-alone, but I haven't finished it yet . . . <br />Congrats on Endless!Tyrean Martinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356604721537744361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-79119448794284598602016-05-18T21:04:23.584+01:002016-05-18T21:04:23.584+01:00Glad to know I'm not the only one this happens...Glad to know I'm not the only one this happens to. :-PMisha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-12444996961526648702016-05-18T21:03:14.465+01:002016-05-18T21:03:14.465+01:00Thanks Nicola. The word counts might sound crazy, ...Thanks Nicola. The word counts might sound crazy, but I've worked my way up to those goals almost like body builders learn how to lift crazy weights.Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-27740488600680194682016-05-18T19:22:05.464+01:002016-05-18T19:22:05.464+01:00I started with one book and by the time I finished...I started with one book and by the time I finished, I realized the secondary characters also had stories to tell. Next thing I know, I had outlines for four more books.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-7606840710684891882016-05-18T16:56:51.142+01:002016-05-18T16:56:51.142+01:00Lovely to learn a little bit more about your metho...Lovely to learn a little bit more about your methods and 'crazy' word counts :):) So pleased things are going well for you Misha!!! Many congratulations on all your accomplishments.Nicolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14674648154579013578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-4040770596828277142016-05-18T15:42:27.586+01:002016-05-18T15:42:27.586+01:00Yep you seem to be doing REALLY good on the series...Yep you seem to be doing REALLY good on the series front. Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-33358916108274486022016-05-18T15:41:52.122+01:002016-05-18T15:41:52.122+01:00It could be. Flash fiction etc. would give a writi...It could be. Flash fiction etc. would give a writing fix without the involvement required by novels and the like. Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-47613687605066158112016-05-18T14:42:16.587+01:002016-05-18T14:42:16.587+01:00I used to really stress about writing shorter stor...I used to really stress about writing shorter stories too, but years of practicing with short stories has helped. Though my mind still thinks in series.Christine Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-68769123406989951382016-05-18T14:36:28.919+01:002016-05-18T14:36:28.919+01:00You know, I used to write longer. The more I do it...You know, I used to write longer. The more I do it, the more I like shorter niches. (Flash fiction, short stories etc.) Maybe it's just because that's what I have time for right now. Crystal Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912469552483168148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-84323332939935002412016-05-18T07:37:39.165+01:002016-05-18T07:37:39.165+01:00I used to work in an office that was so cold I lea...I used to work in an office that was so cold I learn how to type with gloves on, Penny. Does that count? :-)Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-30634031784931566522016-05-18T07:35:12.817+01:002016-05-18T07:35:12.817+01:00Me too, Joanne. I'm sure there's a novel i...Me too, Joanne. I'm sure there's a novel in both of us, we just have to look really hard :-)Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-35777673143551246822016-05-18T07:34:33.784+01:002016-05-18T07:34:33.784+01:00My edits are stressful and difficult, Shell, but I...My edits are stressful and difficult, Shell, but I love it :-)Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-4708259249756808742016-05-18T07:34:04.740+01:002016-05-18T07:34:04.740+01:00Hi Hilary :-)Hi Hilary :-)Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-54384078766139753872016-05-18T07:33:22.367+01:002016-05-18T07:33:22.367+01:00You're very welcome, Misha - any time :-)You're very welcome, Misha - any time :-)Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-89971094539582296182016-05-18T07:25:59.658+01:002016-05-18T07:25:59.658+01:00Counting words can be tricky, so I created an exce...Counting words can be tricky, so I created an excel spreadsheet to help me keep track. <br /><br />It helps me to know how much I've written. It keeps me motivated. <br /><br />Thanks for stopping by!Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-84366299064782153942016-05-17T23:51:32.369+01:002016-05-17T23:51:32.369+01:00Hi humans, Annalisa and Misha,
As pawmised, I hav...Hi humans, Annalisa and Misha,<br /><br />As pawmised, I have arrived here. Although, clicking through links using my paws is quite the feet, um, feat.<br /><br />You amaze me with all the words you want to write. In my case, I keep the word count down to a minimum. Besides, counting words gets difficult and I lose track. Also, typing words using paws is like you typing words with mittens on. Arf and seriously, well done. <br /><br />Yes, just like all the other pawsts, I shall take the liberty of sharing this one.<br /><br />Pawsitive wishes, your way,<br /><br />Penny!klahaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613505424843475639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-84901752505977937022016-05-17T23:08:49.802+01:002016-05-17T23:08:49.802+01:00I've cut 18k from a 120k book. Most of it was ...I've cut 18k from a 120k book. Most of it was "that" and "was". ;-)Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-74260074026809463572016-05-17T23:08:16.914+01:002016-05-17T23:08:16.914+01:00That's happened to me too. Thanks for the good...That's happened to me too. Thanks for the good wishes. :-)Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-4239769934408775462016-05-17T23:07:51.659+01:002016-05-17T23:07:51.659+01:00I'd like to think so.I'd like to think so.Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-76314350374156677392016-05-17T23:01:02.567+01:002016-05-17T23:01:02.567+01:00Honestly, 120K isn't bad. That's my norm, ...Honestly, 120K isn't bad. That's my norm, until I stress out by trying to cut 20K. I love the cover and the synopsis. Great job on both. Joylene Nowell Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04497637513532136615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-7208836100795050372016-05-17T20:02:13.805+01:002016-05-17T20:02:13.805+01:00I also didn't intend to write a series. But th...I also didn't intend to write a series. But the first draft of The Amaranthine was 148 000 words, so I had to split it in two. After I finished the first draft of the second one, I knew there were more stories in that series to write. I also tend to be geared towards longer works. All the best with your blog tour. Murees Dupèhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11781339206465690961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-69756749582867537612016-05-17T18:23:33.853+01:002016-05-17T18:23:33.853+01:00I think it's a bonus for the rest of us. More ...I think it's a bonus for the rest of us. More good story!Loni Townsendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05126958230703180761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-58969100017857932972016-05-17T18:16:37.461+01:002016-05-17T18:16:37.461+01:00Hahahaha my rough drafts are terribly short, but I...Hahahaha my rough drafts are terribly short, but I know they're not done until I added at least 40k words. Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.com