Yesterday Demonborn took off. Got in 2000+ words for a current total of 26000 and the story twisted on me again.
I love it when that happens. I’ve never “outlined” a story in my life (or at least, not one that worked). I keep reading these things that talk about outlining as if its part of the Writers Testament – Thou shalt not write without an outline. I tried writing with an outline a few times, and the stories fell flat. My stories are unpredictable precisely because I don’t know where they’re going until I get there. It might mean more work in the long run, but the storyline writes itself while I sit back and chortle.
I love it when that happens. I’ve never “outlined” a story in my life (or at least, not one that worked). I keep reading these things that talk about outlining as if its part of the Writers Testament – Thou shalt not write without an outline. I tried writing with an outline a few times, and the stories fell flat. My stories are unpredictable precisely because I don’t know where they’re going until I get there. It might mean more work in the long run, but the storyline writes itself while I sit back and chortle.
Right now that word is in the running right behind Eclectic. Eclectic, Chortle, Eclectic, Chortle…
Wow. 2000 words. Doesn't surprise me though coming from the winner of nanowrimo 2 years in a row. I agree with the whole outlining thing. I've tried it and I just cant do it very well. It's when I write my story that the ideas begin to flow. I'm a very visual/hands on learner.
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