Oh, sure, I have a plan of sorts, but I am not the kind who can outline in the formal sense. I know in general what sort of things will happen, but when the movie starts in my head, it sometimes takes me some place I hadn't thought of going. When authors talk about their characters taking over, I can see where that comes from. There is a mystifying aspect to writing--the story reveals itself as we, to quote Stephen King ( check out his book "On Writing"), uncover the bones. And I NEED to uncover those bones. And for pete's sake, if you own "On Writing," don't lend it to anyone because you'll never see it again.
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Is that becasue I have you copy and have never returned it to you?LOL
ReplyDeleteI adore ON WRITING! One of my favorite books EVER.
ReplyDeleteI also wanted to let you know you one the contest for THE LOST CONSPIRACY over on my blog. http://rllafevers.blogspot.com/2010/02/hooo-ray.html
When you get a chance, send me an email so I can get your copy to you!