tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post5185486196838725..comments2023-09-30T13:56:55.331+01:00Comments on Annalisa Crawford - Wake up, eat, write, sleep: No story goes to wasteAnnalisa Crawfordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-51043052702145591332016-09-04T21:13:26.819+01:002016-09-04T21:13:26.819+01:00Te envio mi blog de poesia por si quieres criticar...Te envio mi blog de poesia por si quieres criticar.<br />Gracias<br />http://anna-historias.blogspot.com.es/2016/09/vacaciones.html?m=1ANNAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08905807142320309825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-31125905707975448062016-08-26T13:54:56.209+01:002016-08-26T13:54:56.209+01:00Hooray for good reviews! And sometimes it's to...Hooray for good reviews! And sometimes it's tough to put a story aside when it's not working. I've about a dozen novels just sitting in my desk. Learning experiences, I hope. I go with the story that's most bright in my head and heart at the moment.Christine Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-64758176938887489412016-08-25T19:47:46.368+01:002016-08-25T19:47:46.368+01:00I'm struggling this evening. No matter how I w...I'm struggling this evening. No matter how I write it, it's not saying what I want it to :-(Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-75783538439212202532016-08-25T19:26:00.217+01:002016-08-25T19:26:00.217+01:00Yah, for all the good reviews. I shelve ideas and ...Yah, for all the good reviews. I shelve ideas and partial stories all the time. I intend to get back to them all one day;) It's good you are sticking to your story. I know you will whip it into shape, like only you can, Annalisa. Murees Dupèhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11781339206465690961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-52432999723999193272016-08-25T18:05:07.216+01:002016-08-25T18:05:07.216+01:00The gut feeling shouldn't be ignored! The coup...The gut feeling shouldn't be ignored! The couple of stories I'm working on now have been tugging for a while.Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-44580540921909695902016-08-25T18:03:32.082+01:002016-08-25T18:03:32.082+01:00It's good that you have the knowledge to know ...It's good that you have the knowledge to know which ideas to pursue and which to let go.Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-86845013068952850332016-08-25T18:01:29.060+01:002016-08-25T18:01:29.060+01:00I'm not organised enough to do that - my editi...I'm not organised enough to do that - my editing style is more cut and slash, while laughing manically :-)Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-59064077811226601922016-08-25T03:33:41.664+01:002016-08-25T03:33:41.664+01:00Congrats on the good reviews and the extra pieces ...Congrats on the good reviews and the extra pieces of chocolate!<br /><br />I'm not sure how I know which ideas have legs, but I do feel like I know. I stubbornly went back to my first novel manuscript over and over because I believe in it. And I'm digging into my second just as hard. I can't just put ideas in a drawer if they tug at me. But I do not have a system for knowing that. Very helpful answer, I know. :)kimlajevardi.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15560936098715470719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-20970677072849414642016-08-24T23:23:35.524+01:002016-08-24T23:23:35.524+01:00Goodness, have I shelved and resurrected a project...Goodness, have I shelved and resurrected a project? Only too many times. There are only two story ideas I have ever abandoned entirely because I realized 1, they were generic, and 2, I didn't have the passion to write them. There are definitely times to give up on projects, but there are also times to never give up on a project.Crystal Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912469552483168148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-45272471587066320312016-08-24T03:31:11.256+01:002016-08-24T03:31:11.256+01:00I'm always afraid to let go of writing, even i...I'm always afraid to let go of writing, even if I'm not sure that what I'm writing is any good. That's why I've never thrown out any of my journals. I heard the writer Matthew Pearl speak once, and he said that he keeps a file in his computer labeled "Extras" where he puts lines or passages that he edited from his manuscripts but that might prove to be useful later. Neurotic Workaholichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06775298184138766683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-89008880754599768192016-08-23T15:30:46.638+01:002016-08-23T15:30:46.638+01:00Walking definitely helps me focus, having a dog co...Walking definitely helps me focus, having a dog comes in very handy :-)Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-47354577190389783052016-08-23T09:56:21.556+01:002016-08-23T09:56:21.556+01:00Hi Annalisa - it's that gut feeling isn't ...Hi Annalisa - it's that gut feeling isn't it ... and then knowing you can bring it to fruition - you'll do it and good luck ... but a long walk helps to clear those brain cells of unnecessary extras ... cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-46844198524399788012016-08-22T19:28:35.798+01:002016-08-22T19:28:35.798+01:00Good luck with that book. At least handing it to y...Good luck with that book. At least handing it to your agent will mean useful feedback and advice. Fingers crossed she loves it!Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-16516101213515261612016-08-22T19:27:01.834+01:002016-08-22T19:27:01.834+01:00I love those moments of clarification. I've ha...I love those moments of clarification. I've had a similar moment with my short story, and now it's flowing. Trust your gut, Madeline :-)Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-49056535170201936212016-08-22T19:24:33.960+01:002016-08-22T19:24:33.960+01:00Wow, years in a desk drawer? That's good to kn...Wow, years in a desk drawer? That's good to know.Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-55760905087848193392016-08-22T19:21:29.854+01:002016-08-22T19:21:29.854+01:00No, I can't believe you hate it. I love your w...No, I can't believe you hate it. I love your writing. Your latest book is my reward for getting my current short story finished!Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-50805280906266757002016-08-22T19:16:01.681+01:002016-08-22T19:16:01.681+01:00That's a decision that I find the hardest one ...That's a decision that I find the hardest one to make. If I set aside a project, I must have either lost faith or interest in it. Still, I did resuscitate one story and it's now with my agent. I'm still nervous about it because I'm not sure I should have put the effort into that book. Guess I'll find out.cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-10187231830996249502016-08-22T15:42:45.355+01:002016-08-22T15:42:45.355+01:00I'm working on a longer story, based on an ide...I'm working on a longer story, based on an idea I pulled from an old NaNo novel. I've been struggling with the pacing, but I think I just came up with a way to fix it, and it feels right in my gut. For the moment anyway. :)Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-24281834739648584572016-08-22T15:07:40.393+01:002016-08-22T15:07:40.393+01:00Many congrats on the reviews! That's huge!Many congrats on the reviews! That's huge!Sandra Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814573408898140885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-70618264562408924472016-08-21T20:15:27.536+01:002016-08-21T20:15:27.536+01:00I put some stories aside and at some point go back...I put some stories aside and at some point go back to them. <br />My understanding is that The Dome sat in Steve King's desk for years before he went back in and dusted it off.Sandra Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814573408898140885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-45831584489498379422016-08-21T19:20:11.887+01:002016-08-21T19:20:11.887+01:00I tend to hate so much of my writing. It's a t...I tend to hate so much of my writing. It's a tough call to see good bones and rebuild. I need more patience and perseverance. You do deserve lots of chocolate!Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11604494404874408870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-2724962329824684722016-08-21T16:06:35.710+01:002016-08-21T16:06:35.710+01:00That's great - the others might find a use som...That's great - the others might find a use some day too :-)Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-6226654652817094812016-08-21T13:48:32.986+01:002016-08-21T13:48:32.986+01:00Most of my shelved stories are still there, but I ...Most of my shelved stories are still there, but I have pulled one out that will fit with my next book.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-7427865223029364502016-08-21T11:59:36.677+01:002016-08-21T11:59:36.677+01:00That's possibly better intuition - if you know...That's possibly better intuition - if you know it's bad, you can either alter it or give up without too much trauma. Thank you - I loved the cover from the moment I saw it.Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-72815966188952583332016-08-21T11:58:37.704+01:002016-08-21T11:58:37.704+01:00Yes, your story was a great success! I have mixed ...Yes, your story was a great success! I have mixed fortunes with the stories I try to re-write, but it won't stop me trying :-)Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.com