tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15617001.post6020676317340845192..comments2024-03-20T02:26:46.482-04:00Comments on Joanna Bourne: Technical Topic -- Just Leave Stuff OutJo Bournehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13457862962618886252noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15617001.post-69900788558373591402014-10-22T04:25:23.176-04:002014-10-22T04:25:23.176-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Allanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04414023777592108747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15617001.post-7953443625410762022014-07-03T17:50:04.292-04:002014-07-03T17:50:04.292-04:00Nice blog that answers a question people ask a lot...Nice blog that answers a question people ask a lot in writing groups and writing forums. I'll definitely be referring some people to this entry.E.L. Wagnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05631080231126783838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15617001.post-24890888305398838232014-05-19T20:48:05.049-04:002014-05-19T20:48:05.049-04:00It's only when we sit down to write that we ma...<br />It's only when we sit down to write that we make mistakes, trying to put everything in. Trying to cover all six bases, as it were.<br /><br />I am in the middle of copyedits on Pax. So much fun, really. Jo Bournehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13457862962618886252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15617001.post-38462594746691705532014-05-19T19:02:08.934-04:002014-05-19T19:02:08.934-04:00I read this blog, and read the beginning of a stor...I read this blog, and read the beginning of a story I'm just staring, and I found that I did do a lot of it instinctively! But it's wonderful to have the information laid out. I'm learning so much from your blog and so appreciate the time you take to give such valuable information. And, to make it interesting. I can't wait for Pax's story, btw!carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18311489781470769613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15617001.post-18458764771943103782014-05-05T08:54:59.481-04:002014-05-05T08:54:59.481-04:00We never need to explain as much as we think we do...We never need to explain as much as we think we do. Readers are so good at filling in the blanks. <br /><br />But all this is only advice. It's giving permission to leave stuff out, not saying one has to. Some folks need to write the words and remove them later -- which is authorial method and shouldn't be mucked with. Jo Bournehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13457862962618886252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15617001.post-48780431740338569012014-05-05T08:29:36.840-04:002014-05-05T08:29:36.840-04:00This is wonderful! You're right, you DO start ...This is wonderful! You're right, you DO start to do this instinctively when you've been writing for awhile, but in some ways that's a trap. It makes it harder to figure out where you're going wrong when things DON'T move like they're supposed to. This lays it all out very clearly. Thank you!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16366856391266597747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15617001.post-7632706611627966822014-04-10T01:59:18.101-04:002014-04-10T01:59:18.101-04:00True that! Thank you for sharing some of your cra...True that! Thank you for sharing some of your craft, Jo!Fedorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10879033776125666713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15617001.post-43514645543285648992014-04-07T18:38:57.709-04:002014-04-07T18:38:57.709-04:00It's interesting watching any workman pursue t...It's interesting watching any workman pursue their endeavor. I can stand and study folks laying sewer pipe or repairing phone lines or restocking shelves. All fascinating.Jo Bournehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13457862962618886252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15617001.post-51286163211652642392014-04-07T02:17:42.340-04:002014-04-07T02:17:42.340-04:00Jo, I'm enjoying reading your blog posts as I ...Jo, I'm enjoying reading your blog posts as I wait eagerly for Pax's story :) Not a writer, but your posts are fascinating reading nonetheless!Fedorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10879033776125666713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15617001.post-24234352712335876172014-03-21T22:20:10.194-04:002014-03-21T22:20:10.194-04:00This is final cleaning up of Pax before it goes to...This is final cleaning up of Pax before it goes to the copyeditor. LOTS to do.<br /><br />I think the next work will be in the same fictive universe. Yup. Jo Bournehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13457862962618886252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15617001.post-18381381842468035822014-03-21T22:19:10.845-04:002014-03-21T22:19:10.845-04:00Where would we be without out editors and copy edi...Where would we be without out editors and copy editors. *sigh*Jo Bournehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13457862962618886252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15617001.post-30332427133263193992014-03-21T21:47:19.218-04:002014-03-21T21:47:19.218-04:00I feared as much. Sigh.I feared as much. Sigh.Barbara Monajemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06740868750916582900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15617001.post-33245739808287842702014-03-21T21:46:27.295-04:002014-03-21T21:46:27.295-04:00Revisions of what? Of Pax's story, or somethin...Revisions of what? Of Pax's story, or something to follow it?? *Will* something follow it (i.e. in the same series)? (Just being nosy.)Barbara Monajemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06740868750916582900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15617001.post-76416460488083357772014-03-21T20:12:51.873-04:002014-03-21T20:12:51.873-04:00Great post with wonderful reminders. I find the cl...Great post with wonderful reminders. I find the closer I get to deadline the sloppier I get. God bless my editor. :)<br />Vicky Dreilinghttp://vickydreiling.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15617001.post-46986411893531527072014-03-21T13:34:22.582-04:002014-03-21T13:34:22.582-04:00I'm doing revisions myself just now.
*cringe*
...I'm doing revisions myself just now.<br />*cringe*<br /><br />There are no lifevests, no lilos, no unexpected islands popping out of the sea of revisions. Just, y'know, dog paddling like mad. Jo Bournehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13457862962618886252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15617001.post-87978569035395447982014-03-21T13:15:48.517-04:002014-03-21T13:15:48.517-04:00I think I will have to reread this blog post whene...I think I will have to reread this blog post whenever I sit down for revisions. :) And I do hope you give an on-line class.Angelina Jamesonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12116611874220200028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15617001.post-56686908008208215822014-03-20T23:46:37.987-04:002014-03-20T23:46:37.987-04:00I'm afraid they're just examples ...
(jo ...I'm afraid they're just examples ...<br /><br />(jo hangs head)Jo Bournehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13457862962618886252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15617001.post-7244475703150409082014-03-20T23:46:14.587-04:002014-03-20T23:46:14.587-04:00Actually, I'm trying to decide whether to give...Actually, I'm trying to decide whether to give an online talk on POV in April. I have to get back to the guy soon. <br /><br />I just never seem to have any time, y'know. Is it just me?Jo Bournehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13457862962618886252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15617001.post-53364701438725583082014-03-20T22:55:50.230-04:002014-03-20T22:55:50.230-04:00So, um, when do we get more to the story of which ...So, um, when do we get more to the story of which you just gave glimpses? Don't tell me these were just *examples*... Barbara Monajemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06740868750916582900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15617001.post-2835834767418738202014-03-19T19:03:47.780-04:002014-03-19T19:03:47.780-04:00This is a great post! I'm sharing! I wish you...This is a great post! I'm sharing! I wish you'd give a class. Ella Quinn - Romance Novelisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07733983485270470132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15617001.post-7851849134813575342014-03-19T15:38:17.643-04:002014-03-19T15:38:17.643-04:00Liverwurst, huh?
This last couple days -- I'm...Liverwurst, huh?<br /><br />This last couple days -- I'm snowed in -- I've fallen back on feta cheese. But next time I get down the mountain and go to a store I'll buy some liverwurst.<br /><br />I like liverwurst.Jo Bournehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13457862962618886252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15617001.post-28583669715414768982014-03-19T15:36:50.342-04:002014-03-19T15:36:50.342-04:00Oh my. I wouldn't dream of offering advice to ...Oh my. I wouldn't dream of offering advice to you. Oh my.<br />(jo blushes)<br /><br />I think most writers do this instinctively. They distinguish interesting digression <br />from vital information nugget <br />from constituent plot point <br />from unnecessary clinker of backstory<br />at twenty paces.<br /><br />I give advice, but writing from the gut is the best writing.<br />Jo Bournehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13457862962618886252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15617001.post-29904127182974008972014-03-19T15:05:25.922-04:002014-03-19T15:05:25.922-04:00Wonderful info. Because I'm a long winded old ...Wonderful info. Because I'm a long winded old broad, I needed it. :-)Shirlee Busbeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189919663258983437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15617001.post-49845606748344797572014-03-19T14:06:37.261-04:002014-03-19T14:06:37.261-04:00I know this is off topic, but I've found liver...I know this is off topic, but I've found liverwurst more effective than hamburger for getting the blasted pill into the dog.Lil Mareknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15617001.post-70293543871352328982014-03-18T21:00:55.818-04:002014-03-18T21:00:55.818-04:00That's the trick -- isn't it? Figuring ou...That's the trick -- isn't it? Figuring out what we need to add and what doesn't need to be added.<br /><br />That choice is a big part of writing. I don't know exactly how to think about it or talk about it.Jo Bournehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13457862962618886252noreply@blogger.com