tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5328014776473730528.post6616165912887791436..comments2024-01-18T05:37:22.292-05:00Comments on lisa and laura write: Ask LiLa: Getting Points for Originalitylisa and laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18144863275895761642noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5328014776473730528.post-56690766339674734152010-12-22T05:08:39.029-05:002010-12-22T05:08:39.029-05:00J'ai appris des choses interessantes grace a v...J'ai appris des choses interessantes grace a vous, et vous m'avez aide a resoudre un probleme, merci.<br /><br />- DanielAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5328014776473730528.post-85244503145740701222010-02-10T06:46:20.218-05:002010-02-10T06:46:20.218-05:00Great points. You are right about being original. ...Great points. You are right about being original. The idea is half the battle. And then you've got to write beautifully.Christina Farleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03459203755170266842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5328014776473730528.post-23970319213140576612010-02-09T11:30:59.262-05:002010-02-09T11:30:59.262-05:00IS there such a thing as a smokin' first draft...IS there such a thing as a smokin' first draft? It's pretty much just throwing up your grey brain matter. Still, I loved what you said about the story and making them unique. So true.<br /><br />Thanks for answering this one, ladies!Jackeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03351019926958000627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5328014776473730528.post-23311571427893242212010-02-09T10:40:09.828-05:002010-02-09T10:40:09.828-05:00I just received a gift card from my son's grad...I just received a gift card from my son's grade four class after I did a three week session of writing fiction and what it takes to get published. I'm definitely buying Some Girls Are with it. Which I'll read right after The Naughty List. :D Wow, you two are like my "must read this" list.Stinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11415189347501942340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5328014776473730528.post-3297341841868565412010-02-09T01:59:57.493-05:002010-02-09T01:59:57.493-05:00Good advice and much more practical than "tro...Good advice and much more practical than "troll the internet" for plot ideas which I've done a pathetic time or ten. Can't wait to see what's up tomorrow!Lori W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15513938828806159874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5328014776473730528.post-42770807042178283382010-02-09T01:24:07.783-05:002010-02-09T01:24:07.783-05:00OK, now I'm curious about tomorrow. Great advi...OK, now I'm curious about tomorrow. Great advice on this post however. I would also add listen to your characters voice and let them dominate the first draft. You can always hold them back later.Tanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10518718614911804428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5328014776473730528.post-41833011679255064372010-02-09T00:15:04.329-05:002010-02-09T00:15:04.329-05:00I am just getting serious with my first "real...I am just getting serious with my first "real" first draft (after many beginnings and partials and who knows whats sitting in binders and computer files). I am allowing myself the freedom this time to just let the first draft be the first draft. I've been too caught up in perfection, and it's what grinded my other writing to a halt. This time, it's flowing so much more freely! Very exciting!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16418440256681984621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5328014776473730528.post-12184008489155789392010-02-08T23:05:31.886-05:002010-02-08T23:05:31.886-05:00Great advice, as always! What's happening tomo...Great advice, as always! What's happening tomorrow?? Is it tomorrow yet? Do you accept bribes? What about bribes that include Twizzlers?<br /><br />Well...I guess I'll come back tomorrow and find out!Sarah Wyliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13576639307836794270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5328014776473730528.post-61237957712720200962010-02-08T20:36:21.652-05:002010-02-08T20:36:21.652-05:00I'll be here!
Great question and a great answ...I'll be here!<br /><br />Great question and a great answer!Kristen Torres-Torohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15903038121623389560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5328014776473730528.post-67079419841948492252010-02-08T20:31:49.855-05:002010-02-08T20:31:49.855-05:00You gave your top-corner-of-the-shelf MS a friend?...You gave your top-corner-of-the-shelf MS a friend? That was so nice of you. It can get kind of boring when all you have to talk to is dust. :)<br /><br />You're totally right about lots of stories being derivative--whether of other books or of other media (medium? I suck at this word). But so long as they're executed well and have interesting nooks and crannies, I'll read a million Speak-alikes.JESSJORDANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08915521022827231804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5328014776473730528.post-49057369986661877532010-02-08T18:03:08.368-05:002010-02-08T18:03:08.368-05:00Great advice. This is something I'm dealing wi...Great advice. This is something I'm dealing with at the moment. You just have to remember that everything's been done, just have to find an unique spin to the tale.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01677563505368503476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5328014776473730528.post-81280570752477427602010-02-08T17:58:18.427-05:002010-02-08T17:58:18.427-05:00I agree - write what you love - see what happens.
...I agree - write what you love - see what happens.<br /><br />Can't wait to see what's up tomorrow!Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5328014776473730528.post-79404256370024774472010-02-08T17:31:08.298-05:002010-02-08T17:31:08.298-05:00That is such a great question and I'm glad to ...That is such a great question and I'm glad to hear it's just not something I struggle with. : )<br /><br />I love ask LiLa!!!<br /><br />PS: I left a little something for you two on my blog today! : )<br /><br /><a href="http://kim-franklin.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Click here to visit Kim Franklin’s blog!</a>Kimberly Franklinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13957037411750752950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5328014776473730528.post-82053301124117498742010-02-08T17:24:41.957-05:002010-02-08T17:24:41.957-05:00Great question Ella! I have felt the same about my...Great question Ella! I have felt the same about my first draft but I must press on because I love my characters too much :)<br /><br />I will check back tomorrow.Christine Danekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00979611961825725350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5328014776473730528.post-11911241764155431782010-02-08T17:19:18.928-05:002010-02-08T17:19:18.928-05:00originality is the biggest competition in all form...originality is the biggest competition in all forms of art at the moment. On the university presentation i went to, they gave us a huge speech on how badly hollywood is trying to turn their old habits and regain the importance of originality. You could be great at what you do, but what they value most is the unique creativity you're able to project.<br />The writing industry is not very different from cinema.<br />I could write a whole essay about it but I'm too lazy and reading it on here would be hell!<br /><br />I'm glad you expressed this point, though. Very important question indeed!Brigittehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14886662855050236414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5328014776473730528.post-28657636964789580052010-02-08T16:55:09.951-05:002010-02-08T16:55:09.951-05:00How funny -- I posted about almost the same thing ...How funny -- I posted about almost the same thing today! Isn't that ironic? :)Sherrie Petersenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11670339498152684137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5328014776473730528.post-58722108665180065302010-02-08T14:38:40.207-05:002010-02-08T14:38:40.207-05:00It seems that publishers want 'original' b...It seems that publishers want 'original' but not so original that it doesn't have an established market. A writers lot is very difficult!Kitty Moorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00092976597645442642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5328014776473730528.post-88890380629736090862010-02-08T14:36:22.570-05:002010-02-08T14:36:22.570-05:00Ooo, can't wait to see what you've got tom...Ooo, can't wait to see what you've got tomorrow!Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00861022355718378425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5328014776473730528.post-84996925503918244992010-02-08T14:29:56.987-05:002010-02-08T14:29:56.987-05:00This reminds me of one of my favorite quotes. I...This reminds me of one of my favorite quotes. I'll just paraphrase it 'cause I'm being lazy, but C.S. Lewis says something along the lines that when we try to be original, it doesn't always work, but if we're try to be truthful, we'll end up being original without even trying. I think that's true. Though I still worry about it as well. <br /><br />Great Q and A! I'm looking forward to tomorrow!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08616276555920544920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5328014776473730528.post-31372499278596327852010-02-08T14:19:44.308-05:002010-02-08T14:19:44.308-05:00I was worried about my current wip because at firs...I was worried about my current wip because at first glance it is similar to another novel that I heard about when I was more than halfway through. I researched it and realized that it was only slightly similar on the surface and then I quit stressing. YOU are what makes your work original, be true to your own voice and that will show through. Plus mine is just so much better....lol.Marsha Sigmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11095210839900479297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5328014776473730528.post-77371256000946467212010-02-08T13:17:36.016-05:002010-02-08T13:17:36.016-05:00Great question, and great answer. Sometimes it'...Great question, and great answer. Sometimes it's important just to get it all down and worry about stuff later. :DDanyelle L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10366276085080565870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5328014776473730528.post-68303339429368488822010-02-08T13:09:53.464-05:002010-02-08T13:09:53.464-05:00*brainstorms random questions*
Wait, they won'...*brainstorms random questions*<br /><br />Wait, they won't be random if I brainstorm... crap! Must stop thinking!Mariah Irvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15181111151756005743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5328014776473730528.post-56372719733911879222010-02-08T12:33:27.316-05:002010-02-08T12:33:27.316-05:00Seriously, ladies, are you sure you want me to e-m...Seriously, ladies, are you sure you want me to e-mail you questions? Random ones, even? Well, if you insist... :)<br /><br />As for originality, everyone's voice is different. So if Raymond Feist's Magician: Apprentice is AWFULLY like Lord of the Rings at first? Well, he makes up for it with later plot twists and his own brand of writing. Do what you love. The rest'll come. Now I'm done.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5328014776473730528.post-73092021670529675782010-02-08T12:23:18.103-05:002010-02-08T12:23:18.103-05:00Excellent advice as always!
Personally I think a ...Excellent advice as always!<br /><br />Personally I think a lot of it comes down to characters. Sure, you might be telling the same story, but your characters reactions, responses, decisions, and feelings should all be unique to them. When I write, I constantly ask "what would my character do" and let them tell the story, not me. I *hope* that keeps it fresh enough to stand out--but we'll have to wait and see what agents think. Can't wait for more advice!Shannon Messengerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08003607156860716462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5328014776473730528.post-5385697587456924102010-02-08T12:05:07.586-05:002010-02-08T12:05:07.586-05:00Great advice. The creative, unique thing is kickin...Great advice. The creative, unique thing is kicking my butt these days.Heidi Willishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18420802651029097379noreply@blogger.com