tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115786557639856820.post6745436585290013055..comments2024-03-27T10:18:05.046-07:00Comments on Chapter Book Challenge: Outlining and You by Patti Larsen #ChaBooChaBecky Fyfehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01595020500346331076noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115786557639856820.post-38918362789325591932018-05-22T02:25:52.501-07:002018-05-22T02:25:52.501-07:00that works better with genre books, i think. that works better with genre books, i think. inkuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10677313734729705052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115786557639856820.post-34662142689108705452017-03-06T02:23:31.993-08:002017-03-06T02:23:31.993-08:00This might sound odd, but I love to outline. It...This might sound odd, but I love to outline. It's a beastly challenge that I love conquering each time I finish one. Great post! I love anything paranormal!Melanie Kellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16292998069703323718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115786557639856820.post-62203414569768018842015-03-31T08:58:16.021-07:002015-03-31T08:58:16.021-07:00Regrettably I've never gotten along well with ...Regrettably I've never gotten along well with outlines. But I keep trying...Nancy Kotkinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115786557639856820.post-78564123282793231842015-03-18T11:22:25.973-07:002015-03-18T11:22:25.973-07:00Thank you for posting this. I have always struggle...Thank you for posting this. I have always struggled with outlining as it reminds me too much of my high school days…way back when. <br /><br />I’m a dyed-in- the- wool panster as I love that my stories can hang a left and take me somewhere completely unexpected. I don’t outline per se, but usually have a Word page laid out with a schedule of names, places, dates etcsaputnamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09006894490671128188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115786557639856820.post-15273491256039024202015-03-12T04:53:12.492-07:002015-03-12T04:53:12.492-07:00Thank you for sharing this..... i don't usuall...Thank you for sharing this..... i don't usually outline much and when I do it wouldn't make sense to others. But I have been outlining a little more especially as i have a few series that I working on - and i feel outlining is definately needed then.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15213930572491017184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115786557639856820.post-9441901476072822102015-03-11T16:52:00.662-07:002015-03-11T16:52:00.662-07:00Oh Patti...I just LOVE your enthusiasm!!! I do lik...Oh Patti...I just LOVE your enthusiasm!!! I do like to outline myself and find it quite rewarding! Thank you for such a wonderful post and for sharing your precious time with us!Kelly Vavalahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05084445688842531143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115786557639856820.post-88590046670103156822015-03-10T18:10:21.599-07:002015-03-10T18:10:21.599-07:00Such a positive outlook -- thanks!!Such a positive outlook -- thanks!!Meredith Pinkstonenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115786557639856820.post-28262071490410563192015-03-10T16:24:19.118-07:002015-03-10T16:24:19.118-07:00When I first started writing, I ended up with a dr...When I first started writing, I ended up with a drawer full of stories with great beginnings and weak endings. So now I prefer to at least know where I'm headed before I put too much time into a manuscript. Much good to be said for outlining!Bethany Robertshttp://www.bethanyroberts.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115786557639856820.post-73345798804748278182015-03-08T06:23:03.395-07:002015-03-08T06:23:03.395-07:00So sorry to be this long responding to everyone--I...So sorry to be this long responding to everyone--I've been out of the country with little access to internet--thank you SO MUCH for your comments and I hope you're all having an amazing time writing this month! Thank you to Becky for hosting this event (and my post)--what fun, this job of ours! :DPatti Larsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08168127105768532144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115786557639856820.post-44361844677428760632015-03-08T06:22:10.176-07:002015-03-08T06:22:10.176-07:00You're so welcome, Anita :D I love it, too... ...You're so welcome, Anita :D I love it, too... so lucky to be a writer!Patti Larsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08168127105768532144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115786557639856820.post-63034355713833060542015-03-08T06:19:14.329-07:002015-03-08T06:19:14.329-07:00It's frustrating, definitely. Why not make lif...It's frustrating, definitely. Why not make life easier? :D I'm all about easy... good luck this month, Sharon!Patti Larsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08168127105768532144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115786557639856820.post-43357569405942882342015-03-08T06:18:37.523-07:002015-03-08T06:18:37.523-07:00Happy to hear it, Mary! Hope your writing project ...Happy to hear it, Mary! Hope your writing project is going well so far this month--good luck!Patti Larsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08168127105768532144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115786557639856820.post-4940409085191589912015-03-08T06:18:16.812-07:002015-03-08T06:18:16.812-07:00:D Exactly! Even something that simple can give yo...:D Exactly! Even something that simple can give you the impetuous to finish a project--part of the reason an outline is so important.Patti Larsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08168127105768532144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115786557639856820.post-46459352846564732772015-03-08T06:17:40.185-07:002015-03-08T06:17:40.185-07:00Works for you, awesome! I find even knowing the en...Works for you, awesome! I find even knowing the ending--having that much in place--can make all the difference. Happy writing, Kelly!Patti Larsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08168127105768532144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115786557639856820.post-81561359929672555132015-03-08T06:17:09.449-07:002015-03-08T06:17:09.449-07:00Fun! I'm an old school, write by hand kind of ...Fun! I'm an old school, write by hand kind of outliner. I love how the brain works--that accessing different parts of it through different methods can increase access to creativity--does that make sense? Regardless, it sounds like you have a system that's working for you--good job! :DPatti Larsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08168127105768532144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115786557639856820.post-44634782336398412622015-03-08T06:15:58.694-07:002015-03-08T06:15:58.694-07:00Sounds like you've found your combination, Ram...Sounds like you've found your combination, Ramona! :D Happy writing!Patti Larsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08168127105768532144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115786557639856820.post-48279844734469761232015-03-08T06:15:21.401-07:002015-03-08T06:15:21.401-07:00LOL pantsing can be a lot of fun, don't get me...LOL pantsing can be a lot of fun, don't get me wrong! But, I like to do my seat of the pants during outlining--does that make sense? I still have the freedom to wander around and look at the sights, try on new things at that stage rather than when I'm writing. But, remember! It's always what works for you :)Patti Larsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08168127105768532144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115786557639856820.post-41479271036291281042015-03-08T06:14:14.570-07:002015-03-08T06:14:14.570-07:00Whatever works for you, Melissa--you might conside...Whatever works for you, Melissa--you might consider thinking of outlining as writing rather than outlining. The writers I talk to who struggle with it consider it separate from the actual work without knowing they are doing it--which turns into an issue later on. Hope that helps! Regardless, play with different kinds of outlines until you find what works :DPatti Larsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08168127105768532144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115786557639856820.post-43470373578918488962015-03-08T06:12:33.111-07:002015-03-08T06:12:33.111-07:00Hybrid is awesome--even though I fully outline, my...Hybrid is awesome--even though I fully outline, my characters still drop bombs on me from time to time--it's part of the fun! But, rarely do I find the story veers off from where it was going--such reveals only add more richness to the tale. Love it! :DPatti Larsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08168127105768532144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115786557639856820.post-21510143511746727502015-03-08T06:11:09.303-07:002015-03-08T06:11:09.303-07:00SO FUN. #bestjobever :D Thanks for commenting, Lil...SO FUN. #bestjobever :D Thanks for commenting, Lily!Patti Larsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08168127105768532144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115786557639856820.post-12044337763971294082015-03-08T06:10:43.161-07:002015-03-08T06:10:43.161-07:00LOL :D The thing is, you don't have to go as i...LOL :D The thing is, you don't have to go as in depth as I do--even just knowing how the story ends can offer massive benefits. Happy writing, Robyn!Patti Larsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08168127105768532144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115786557639856820.post-78198392752146775942015-03-08T06:09:55.209-07:002015-03-08T06:09:55.209-07:00The best part about learning is taking the pieces ...The best part about learning is taking the pieces that work for you and using them to your advantage! :D Happy outlining, Vicorva!Patti Larsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08168127105768532144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115786557639856820.post-30565665296609231992015-03-06T09:24:18.783-08:002015-03-06T09:24:18.783-08:00Thank you for the post, I love outlining!
Thank you for the post, I love outlining!<br />Anita Bankshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13010504182238273504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115786557639856820.post-91806911126049008642015-03-06T05:42:53.635-08:002015-03-06T05:42:53.635-08:00Outlining sounds very necessary it would be horrib...Outlining sounds very necessary it would be horrible to paint yourself into a corner you couldn't get out of.Sharon Giltrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06532955303926656803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115786557639856820.post-91631686884967283062015-03-06T01:45:14.866-08:002015-03-06T01:45:14.866-08:00I can totally see the benefits of outlining.I can totally see the benefits of outlining.Mary Prestonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02201076939557413255noreply@blogger.com