Comments on: The Power of the Outline: Creativity and Planning Mesh When Writing A Novel http://www.quietrebelwriter.com/2008/03/26/the-power-of-the-outline-creativity-and-planning-mesh-when-writing-a-novel/ Writing and Creative Success Through Righteous, Rockin' Rebellion Sat, 05 Jul 2008 03:07:07 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.1 By: Sherree Geyer http://www.quietrebelwriter.com/2008/03/26/the-power-of-the-outline-creativity-and-planning-mesh-when-writing-a-novel/#comment-90 Sherree Geyer Wed, 26 Mar 2008 22:00:38 +0000 http://www.quietrebelwriter.com/2008/03/26/the-power-of-the-outline-creativity-and-planning-mesh-when-writing-a-novel/#comment-90 Hi Amy: As usual, I find your blogs life-affirming and helpful. Interesting side note: I'm studying for my accreditation in public relations. One of the books I'm reading notes that, contrary to popular belief, research and planning aids the creative process and gives pr/marcom types a leg-up on the competition. So, writers free yourself of this misplaced guilt and make your English teachers proud! Use an outline! Sherree Hi Amy:

As usual, I find your blogs life-affirming and helpful. Interesting side note: I’m studying for my accreditation in public relations. One of the books I’m reading notes that, contrary to popular belief, research and planning aids the creative process and gives pr/marcom types a leg-up on the competition. So, writers free yourself of this misplaced guilt and make your English teachers proud! Use an outline!

Sherree

]]> By: Amy http://www.quietrebelwriter.com/2008/03/26/the-power-of-the-outline-creativity-and-planning-mesh-when-writing-a-novel/#comment-91 Amy Thu, 27 Mar 2008 03:47:11 +0000 http://www.quietrebelwriter.com/2008/03/26/the-power-of-the-outline-creativity-and-planning-mesh-when-writing-a-novel/#comment-91 Sherree - aw shucks, thanks :) And sweet - there's proof for the happy marriage of creativity and organization! Sherree - aw shucks, thanks :)

And sweet - there’s proof for the happy marriage of creativity and organization!

]]> By: sherpeace http://www.quietrebelwriter.com/2008/03/26/the-power-of-the-outline-creativity-and-planning-mesh-when-writing-a-novel/#comment-102 sherpeace Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:38:57 +0000 http://www.quietrebelwriter.com/2008/03/26/the-power-of-the-outline-creativity-and-planning-mesh-when-writing-a-novel/#comment-102 Hey Amy, You are a testament to the need of an outline and so am I. I am writing a novel that has been in my head for twenty years. When I began writing, I wrote about my character as a child and I even placed her in a city that had nothing to do with my main story. I have no regrets. Who knows? Maybe I'll even use all that writing someday. I finally hired a coach who has helped me figure out the theme to my story and I made two outlines. Now, I am only writing chapters that fit my theme. I still may have to throw some stuff out, but hopefully it will be small compared to what I have already thrown out. To all you beginners out there, pay attention to Amy. An outline should help you use your creativity where you need it: in the story that you want to get published; not in the garbage bin. Hey Amy,
You are a testament to the need of an outline and so am I. I am writing a novel that has been in my head for twenty years. When I began writing, I wrote about my character as a child and I even placed her in a city that had nothing to do with my main story. I have no regrets. Who knows? Maybe I’ll even use all that writing someday. I finally hired a coach who has helped me figure out the theme to my story and I made two outlines. Now, I am only writing chapters that fit my theme. I still may have to throw some stuff out, but hopefully it will be small compared to what I have already thrown out.
To all you beginners out there, pay attention to Amy. An outline should help you use your creativity where you need it: in the story that you want to get published; not in the garbage bin.

]]> By: Amy http://www.quietrebelwriter.com/2008/03/26/the-power-of-the-outline-creativity-and-planning-mesh-when-writing-a-novel/#comment-110 Amy Fri, 28 Mar 2008 03:06:59 +0000 http://www.quietrebelwriter.com/2008/03/26/the-power-of-the-outline-creativity-and-planning-mesh-when-writing-a-novel/#comment-110 Sherpeace: Thanks so much for sharing your experience with and without outlines. And great outlook - you never waste writing. I'm glad a coach has been helpful, and you're finding a new rhythm. Best of luck as you keep working! Sherpeace: Thanks so much for sharing your experience with and without outlines. And great outlook - you never waste writing. I’m glad a coach has been helpful, and you’re finding a new rhythm. Best of luck as you keep working!

]]> By: Charlie Gilkey http://www.quietrebelwriter.com/2008/03/26/the-power-of-the-outline-creativity-and-planning-mesh-when-writing-a-novel/#comment-115 Charlie Gilkey Fri, 28 Mar 2008 10:46:36 +0000 http://www.quietrebelwriter.com/2008/03/26/the-power-of-the-outline-creativity-and-planning-mesh-when-writing-a-novel/#comment-115 First, thanks for the clever link. You've managed to capture two of the many themes of my site in three powerful words placed within the context of paragraph. I marvel at your talent, and not merely because it linked to me. The reason I come back everyday is because I'm interested not only in what you're going to say, but how you're going to say it. The reason why you're a successful freelance writer is manifest in these posts. I'm a huge fan of outlines or mindmaps following braintornados. Not having them is like having to write the story from scratch every time you sit down, whereas having them is like merely filling in the details. The difference between writing a story anew every time and filling in details is everything when one's fighting insecurities, block, and the many other demons we writers conjure to keep us from working. Awesome post, Amy. First, thanks for the clever link. You’ve managed to capture two of the many themes of my site in three powerful words placed within the context of paragraph. I marvel at your talent, and not merely because it linked to me. The reason I come back everyday is because I’m interested not only in what you’re going to say, but how you’re going to say it. The reason why you’re a successful freelance writer is manifest in these posts.

I’m a huge fan of outlines or mindmaps following braintornados. Not having them is like having to write the story from scratch every time you sit down, whereas having them is like merely filling in the details. The difference between writing a story anew every time and filling in details is everything when one’s fighting insecurities, block, and the many other demons we writers conjure to keep us from working.

Awesome post, Amy.

]]> By: Incurable Disease of Writing http://www.quietrebelwriter.com/2008/03/26/the-power-of-the-outline-creativity-and-planning-mesh-when-writing-a-novel/#comment-358 Incurable Disease of Writing Fri, 11 Apr 2008 12:05:55 +0000 http://www.quietrebelwriter.com/2008/03/26/the-power-of-the-outline-creativity-and-planning-mesh-when-writing-a-novel/#comment-358 <strong>Just Write Blog Carnival (April 11, 2008 Edition)</strong> Welcome to the April 11, 2008 edition of Just Write. There are some fantastic submissions this week; I encourage you to pay particular attention to Kathryn at Real Words, Amy’s post about Selling Mysterious Fiction and Kerrie’s R... Just Write Blog Carnival (April 11, 2008 Edition)

Welcome to the April 11, 2008 edition of Just Write. There are some fantastic submissions this week; I encourage you to pay particular attention to Kathryn at Real Words, Amy’s post about Selling Mysterious Fiction and Kerrie’s R…

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