tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3913157982575363844.post4401004933355519106..comments2023-09-04T09:07:51.504-04:00Comments on Slushbusters: Revising in winterMichellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05192888587472646161noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3913157982575363844.post-77710739927112098972010-02-10T22:05:18.289-05:002010-02-10T22:05:18.289-05:00I can totally relate to your moment of brilliance ...I can totally relate to your moment of brilliance allusion. I thought I was the only one who had those thoughts. <br /><br />WV was inundated with snow. My back yard looks like one big white blanket. I've used my inside time wisely. Got lots and lots of writing done.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00501918398545296619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3913157982575363844.post-74088548227651032472010-02-10T11:27:28.829-05:002010-02-10T11:27:28.829-05:00Thanks, Shelley, and welcome!Thanks, Shelley, and welcome!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05192888587472646161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3913157982575363844.post-76046407687027944342010-02-10T11:07:02.617-05:002010-02-10T11:07:02.617-05:00I just wanted to comment and say that I can so rel...I just wanted to comment and say that I can so relate to that waking up at 4 am with what I *think* is a great idea from a dream, and later realize it's rubbish. So true.<br /><br />Yes, I get those feelings about my own work, and very often, too. Beginnings are difficult, and I've recently begun rethinking my own, especially when reading agent/editor blogs about how strong beginnings need to be. Something tells me mine isn't quite up to par. <br /><br />I wish you good luck in your revising; you're very lucky to have your slushbusters. Glad I found this blog. I'll keep following!Shelley Slyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07981620646634240160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3913157982575363844.post-55400628869445279662010-02-10T10:44:38.718-05:002010-02-10T10:44:38.718-05:00Michelle, I've been busy myself, so I haven...Michelle, I've been busy myself, so I haven't looked at next week's submissions yet. I was really excited, though, when I saw you had submitted your NaNo piece!<br /><br />I've been revising, too, and it's taken forever on this one chapter. I think I've finally figured out what to do. I'm so glad we postponed this week's meeting.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06909176210194176373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3913157982575363844.post-64461262428937062492010-02-10T10:11:26.596-05:002010-02-10T10:11:26.596-05:00Tess, I've visited Utah in summer and in winte...Tess, I've visited Utah in summer and in winter, and I can see why you're tempted to be outdoors in the summer. Is being outdoorsy and athletic a prerequisite for living there? It seems like everyone skis, snowboards, mountain bikes, or hikes. At least in winter, your part of the country is better prepared for big snowstorms than they are here.<br /><br />Brenda, I've also visited Britain at different times of the year. I've wondered if it's nice to live somewhere that rarely has weather extremes. It does rain a lot, doesn't it? I can be jealous of you in July, when it's 98 degrees farenheit here with 95% humidity! And good job cutting your 78 pages of setup. That sounds like it was probably a wise decision.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05192888587472646161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3913157982575363844.post-31996186735609859022010-02-10T09:56:26.696-05:002010-02-10T09:56:26.696-05:00London is very moderate...the weather never gets r...London is very moderate...the weather never gets really good or really awful (unless you count endless days of rain as really awful). I'm feeling jealous of the snow on the east coast at the moment, though...would love to be snowbound for a day or so.<br /><br />Regarding the beginning...I just cut 78 pages from the beginning of my novel after realizing that it was all set up. I'm trying to revise my pitch at the same time as I edit and I came up with a hook for the pitch that happened in chapter 6. So, suddenly the concurrent "Other parts" doc that I keep running beside "Story 1" has 78 additional pages, although I think it's the right decision. Good luck deciding where your novel actually starts and I hope that being in Florida (if only in spirit) keeps you warm!Brenda St John Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01995664320021950254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3913157982575363844.post-13549944450408337552010-02-10T09:17:38.351-05:002010-02-10T09:17:38.351-05:00Winter is good for my writing ... not much else to...Winter is good for my writing ... not much else to do. Summer wreaks havoc on my writing .. too much temptation out there.<br /><br />glad you are able to take advantage of the shut in time and hope the snow gives you guys a break soon.Tesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10014195715998913268noreply@blogger.com