tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8806244977869265498.post566844350357541819..comments2024-03-12T05:19:17.262-04:00Comments on Oasis for YA: WRITER'S WEDNESDAY: GroundedJessie Harrellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11581727105030086814noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8806244977869265498.post-75006636650473665012010-06-07T23:01:02.672-04:002010-06-07T23:01:02.672-04:00I've tinkered a beginning or three in my time....I've tinkered a beginning or three in my time. Though Foresight jumped out the gate with a bang and everyone loves it. :) And the first five of my other YA has gotten new reviews in the First Five group at YAlitchat.AE Roughthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02262109683422690285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8806244977869265498.post-2238954607511283842010-06-02T18:14:06.966-04:002010-06-02T18:14:06.966-04:00I wrote a begining that I liked a lot. Then I wrot...I wrote a begining that I liked a lot. Then I wrote the rest of the book, went back to the begining, took it out, and rewrote the whole thing over again. I struggled wirth openings before untill I realized that I had to become more aqcuainted with my characters and the plot before I could really write it. <br /><br />Great post! I love Nathan's blog too.Ezmireldahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04217164955411191307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8806244977869265498.post-56981133724309279652010-06-02T16:36:39.255-04:002010-06-02T16:36:39.255-04:00Great points! This makes so much sense. The list...Great points! This makes so much sense. The lists are a great way to tear away the emotional connection to your words and see what is necessary. I might have to try that for my opening.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8806244977869265498.post-44053240633844393402010-06-02T14:53:59.956-04:002010-06-02T14:53:59.956-04:00Oh yes, I have. I usually end up cutting the first...Oh yes, I have. I usually end up cutting the first chapter, sometimes the first four chapters. I hate that it happens this way, but I can't help it. I always start the story too far back, but it's how my brain works. Perhaps if I outlined it might help. Maybe.<br /><br />Great post! It's always wonderful to come across advice that really makes sense.Carolina M. Valdez Schneiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589934533051907801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8806244977869265498.post-42406814123503470192010-06-02T08:07:04.991-04:002010-06-02T08:07:04.991-04:00Since I too am a "young" writer, my begi...Since I too am a "young" writer, my beginning has given me more fits than anything else. You have to pack so much into those first few all-important lines/pages.<br />I've revised the start more than anything else, including deleting a prologue and revamping the voice of my MC to fit with the rest of the novel.Jessie Harrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11581727105030086814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8806244977869265498.post-43811308888043438602010-06-02T08:03:31.038-04:002010-06-02T08:03:31.038-04:00Great post Sheri! The beginning is so important! I...Great post Sheri! The beginning is so important! I think it's key to get feedback from others who know your story and can tell you how the beginning connected for them.<br /><br />I have tried several different options myself.Matthew MacNishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03264738483763244969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8806244977869265498.post-2082584685972508632010-06-02T06:56:45.566-04:002010-06-02T06:56:45.566-04:00I never have problems with beginnings - my middle ...I never have problems with beginnings - my middle always terrorizes me though!<br /><br />...and that's NOT only in my writing life either...Ann Marie Wraighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14524746255813452836noreply@blogger.com