Comments on: First Draft in 30 Days.

By: Shelley Munro

Shelley Munro — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:38:42 +0000

Steve – thanks for stopping by. I think this is a great book, but like all methods, it won’t work for everyone. Life has kicked my butt recently and I haven’t started yet. Edits and family stuff have to come first…

That’s a great idea using Google Docs for the worksheets. I might have to steal that one.

By: Steve J

Steve J — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:12:26 +0000

I’m happy to see a recent review of this book. I picked it up last summer because I wanted to try my hand at something entirely different in my life. I’m a highly organized thinker (ENTP and an IT guy) and enjoyed the organizational thinking promoted by Wiesner. I had been living with a “future fiction” novel in my mind about the (then coming) flu pandemic and this was just the guide I needed to pull the ideas out and get them written down.

Unfortunately real life beat me to it, but it has been an amazing experience watching events unfold as the H1N1 pandemic has been spreading around the globe.

I put blank worksheets up on Google Docs making it so easy to edit from anywhere and share with people with whom I’m collaborating. Thanks for the review, and I wish you the best.

By: Shelley Munro

Shelley Munro — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:50:03 +0000

It sounds as if most of you are pantsers like me. I do worry about all the preplanning spoiling the story idea for me, but I’m going to try this method if it kills me.

LOL – I’ve had a really busy day and haven’t had a chance to start yet. I’m one day behind already!

By: mary

mary — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:10:14 +0000

Actually right now I’m not reading anything. I’ve had a headache for a few days and haven’t been able to concentrate long enough to read.

Next week…who knows.

By: Cari Quinn

Cari Quinn — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:58:30 +0000

I was actually just looking at that book, Shelley…I’ll be interested to hear how it works out for you. I have another book with a similar premise, called Book in a Month. I’ve started using it for two books and soon fell off. Guess I’m a dyed in the wool pantser! ;)

By: Karen Erickson

Karen Erickson — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:13:50 +0000

I love reading craft books. I even own this particular book but I have to admit – the extra plotting overwhelmed me and I gave up before I even started! I’m much more a pantster…

By: Susan Helene Gottfried

Susan Helene Gottfried — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:21:46 +0000

Let me know how it goes. Might be fun to play around with.

As for reads, I’ll be giving away my copy of Beige, Cecil Castellucci’s novel, soon. Keep your eyes peeled; it’ll be part of a kick-off for a new venture of mine.

By: Amy W.

Amy W. — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:41:36 +0000

Sounds interesting. I actually dreamed a weird fantasy scene the other day and wrote it down. Maybe I’ll have to take a stab at writing… in all my spare time- LOL!
I just finished rereading the young adult series “So You Want to be a Wizard” by Diane Duane. Book nine is due out in April and I can’t wait. I’m now rereading “Men in Kilts” by Katie McAlister. Any book with dishy Scots and the “action” starting on page 22 is a good one in my book, plus the nutty heroine is an added bonus!

Hugs!

By: Linda Henderson

Linda Henderson — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:31:33 +0000

Well I’m not a writer so I’ll tell you what I am reading. I am currently reading Summer Lovin’ by Carly Phillips.

By: RKCharron

RKCharron — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:46:18 +0000

Hi Shelley :)
Like N.J. above me, I am interested in seeing how it works for you. I tried rigid outlining and it killed the book for me. I have learned that I am a ‘pantser’ too.
:)
Thank you for sharing,
All the best,
RKCharron
xoxo