tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post5025598585782224865..comments2024-02-16T02:56:00.399-08:00Comments on Between Fact and Fiction: Happy Writers Society: It's Coming TogetherNatalie Whipplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09978251567306345129noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-9828527624491813132011-05-01T13:07:00.268-07:002011-05-01T13:07:00.268-07:00I'm a first drafter as well. Sure, I get to re...I'm a first drafter as well. Sure, I get to revisit the characters and the story in revisions, but it's no where near the mad dash that my first draft normally is. When I'm writing it for the first time I definitely feel like I'm reading the book, uncovering things as I come along them. It's just not quite the same in revisions. Enjoy the story while it lasts and know there will be another one waiting for you soon. ^_^Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-12352704388745082462011-04-30T19:55:51.588-07:002011-04-30T19:55:51.588-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05832602177068743447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-61178065179234816302011-04-30T05:35:33.938-07:002011-04-30T05:35:33.938-07:00I couldn't agree more. The first draft is alw...I couldn't agree more. The first draft is always the most magical part for me, too, and writing the last chapters is completely bittersweet. Sometimes you're just not ready to let go of the characters and their journeys just yet.<br /><br />Enjoy every moment of wrapping up this step of your book! :)Sharihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13285268696203931436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-18541416598888213392011-04-29T19:34:59.827-07:002011-04-29T19:34:59.827-07:00Can I just say, I totally envy your first draft ex...Can I just say, I totally envy your first draft experience. It sounds infinitely better than the hell I end up putting myself through. *jealous*J.R. Johanssonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02671109654769467131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-52417872827387916872011-04-29T18:32:38.369-07:002011-04-29T18:32:38.369-07:00Oh Natalie, I know just how you feel. It's so ...Oh Natalie, I know just how you feel. It's so difficult to say say goodbye to your characters. It's a true love story. A real relationship of the mind. I've been done for a while & just can't seem to cut the cord to my babies. <br /><br />Good luck on those last 15-20K!Nancy Thompsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05735642863696266005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-71673041139571265912011-04-29T17:25:55.279-07:002011-04-29T17:25:55.279-07:00Totally just heard the Beatles "Come Together...Totally just heard the Beatles "Come Together" in my head...not the weird lyris, just the chorus. <br /><br />I'm glad you're there! Someday I will be again.Becky Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02880501542510014819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-1261665361715018632011-04-29T16:44:45.095-07:002011-04-29T16:44:45.095-07:00That's so great for you though! You're so...That's so great for you though! You're so close to completing this journey. Write on!Jadihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12705459678968496050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-29302135701536391642011-04-29T14:45:54.345-07:002011-04-29T14:45:54.345-07:00I know exactly how that feels, Natalie. I'm ge...I know exactly how that feels, Natalie. I'm getting towards the end of my work in progress, and I don't want to stop writing!William Kendallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00331324250821836822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-16579614104717816052011-04-29T12:27:59.475-07:002011-04-29T12:27:59.475-07:00I write my first drafts in under a month (8 time N...I write my first drafts in under a month (8 time NaNoWriMo veteran here), so I don't really get a chance to enjoy my novel during that phase. Later on, when we're spending long hours together working out our difficulties and figuring out if this relationship can really work, that's when I fall in love with my book.<br /><br />Now, where's this chocolate bar?Nancy Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00209727822644631003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-85638659290465480962011-04-29T10:41:22.365-07:002011-04-29T10:41:22.365-07:00B, my computer says I created the file on 2/20/201...B, my computer says I created the file on 2/20/2011. So like two months so far? I'm a quick first drafter, but long in edits.Natalie Whipplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09978251567306345129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-30218843403566607162011-04-29T10:36:20.639-07:002011-04-29T10:36:20.639-07:00Congrats on 60K! And for the record, I'm still...Congrats on 60K! And for the record, I'm still madly in love with your title.Kristanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04771013578685419826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-12547121605644831712011-04-29T10:35:16.730-07:002011-04-29T10:35:16.730-07:00When did you start this book?When did you start this book?Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01933458300158572939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-91435202608454475672011-04-29T10:01:47.229-07:002011-04-29T10:01:47.229-07:00I'm also a first drafter. Haven't found th...I'm also a first drafter. Haven't found the groove to complete a round of edits yet. (shame) I write my fast drafts at a gallop though, so I don't have time to be sad. After the last 30,000 words in 10 days or less, there's only time for exhausted. <br /><br />Congrats on the home stretch. Or condolences, I guess.Claire Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14354840714847021685noreply@blogger.com