tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606209712314101104.post4744136908183936219..comments2023-12-26T18:33:04.681-08:00Comments on Writability: How to Use What Ifs While RevisingGabe (Ava Jae)http://www.blogger.com/profile/04778524723148508140noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606209712314101104.post-50594104073400960832013-02-16T14:42:46.670-08:002013-02-16T14:42:46.670-08:00It definitely is a fantastic tool--and a versatile...It definitely is a fantastic tool--and a versatile one to boot. :)Ava Jaehttp://avajae.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606209712314101104.post-36081287798913816302013-02-16T14:40:00.168-08:002013-02-16T14:40:00.168-08:00Thank you, Terri! Questioning everything can be ex...Thank you, Terri! Questioning everything can be extraordinarily helpful for both brainstorming and revising. You never know what you'll come up with after a little extra prodding.Ava Jaehttp://avajae.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606209712314101104.post-87222959865538601682013-02-15T07:57:38.171-08:002013-02-15T07:57:38.171-08:00Yes! This helped me plot my second book and make i...Yes! This helped me plot my second book and make it wayyy better than it would have been. What if? is definitely a tool to keep around.Melissa Maygrovehttp://melissamaygrove.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606209712314101104.post-48820771974555247672013-02-14T19:25:07.356-08:002013-02-14T19:25:07.356-08:00I must be more flexible and let the story grow. So...I must be more flexible and let the story grow. Sometimes I treat my stories like children and always tell them no. Papa has to let them grow up sometimes.Robin Rednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606209712314101104.post-17586220904638860272013-02-14T05:29:20.674-08:002013-02-14T05:29:20.674-08:00Interesting. I just read another blog this morning...Interesting. I just read another blog this morning on using 'what ifs' and 'whys' for brainstorming. The author was a total panster, but it applies for planners like me as well. A great way to get your story in order before even sitting down with paper & pen (like I do) or the computer.<br /><br />Great post!Terri Rochenskihttp://twitter.com/TerriRochenskinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606209712314101104.post-63345965856916254732013-02-13T21:48:59.366-08:002013-02-13T21:48:59.366-08:00This is such a great tool. I havent heard of it be...This is such a great tool. I havent heard of it before, but I can see myself using it often in the future! Im really excited.Helenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11279375517702368792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606209712314101104.post-27300478627513670822013-02-11T20:07:10.573-08:002013-02-11T20:07:10.573-08:00Great point about writing down even far-fetched id...Great point about writing down even far-fetched ideas. One of the most important things to remember while brainstorming (revisions or otherwise) is not to censor yourself. As you said, what seemed like a crazy idea might lead you to something fantastic.Ava Jaehttp://avajae.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606209712314101104.post-39815796286716487332013-02-11T20:06:17.280-08:002013-02-11T20:06:17.280-08:00It can be a little scary to deviate from the outli...It can be a little scary to deviate from the outline, but in my experience, I've found that it often turns out to be for the best. :)Ava Jaehttp://avajae.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606209712314101104.post-34377985973206932312013-02-11T20:05:26.158-08:002013-02-11T20:05:26.158-08:00In my experience, I've found that most times, ...In my experience, I've found that most times, changes tend to be a good thing. But on the bright side, if it turns out you don't like the changes, you can always go back and add stuff back in. <br /><br /><br />Good luck with your revisions!Ava Jaehttp://avajae.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606209712314101104.post-71662589886622507752013-02-11T14:02:58.428-08:002013-02-11T14:02:58.428-08:00That's a great point, Ava. It's always imp...That's a great point, Ava. It's always important to push yourself a little to figure out how much further the story could stretch. Asking yourself questions about the story is probably the best way to go about it. And even if something seems far-fetched, jot it down anyway. You never know where the idea might take you.Margaret Alexanderhttp://twitter.com/markedforpowernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606209712314101104.post-6570733737834191852013-02-11T13:16:07.797-08:002013-02-11T13:16:07.797-08:00I've never attempted the "what if". ...I've never attempted the "what if". I'm kind of scared, especially since I've already outlined my story. That Veronica Roth posts some interesting things.Robin Rednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606209712314101104.post-75969293053000711052013-02-11T13:08:33.731-08:002013-02-11T13:08:33.731-08:00I'm halfway through the second draft of my NaN...I'm halfway through the second draft of my NaNo novel - completely rewriting it with a new plot. It can be discouraging, especially since I don't know if the new direction is a better direction. I'll definitely make sure to try this method :)Emily Meadhttp://twitter.com/theloonytuneynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606209712314101104.post-19610265906903139062013-02-11T06:49:55.288-08:002013-02-11T06:49:55.288-08:00Absolutely! Happy to hear you found the post helpf...Absolutely! Happy to hear you found the post helpful. Good luck with your WIP!Ava Jaehttp://avajae.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606209712314101104.post-38429584372492484862013-02-11T06:46:18.628-08:002013-02-11T06:46:18.628-08:00I've never done this before and I think it is ...I've never done this before and I think it is just what I need. I'm completely stuck in my novel and think at least part of it is off kilter. Off to get a notebook and start some what if-ing. thanks!Coreena McBurniehttp://profiles.google.com/coreenamcburnienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606209712314101104.post-82848214926494121032013-02-11T05:24:37.088-08:002013-02-11T05:24:37.088-08:00Thank you. :)Thank you. :)Ava Jaehttp://avajae.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606209712314101104.post-45798307422471731072013-02-11T05:21:36.633-08:002013-02-11T05:21:36.633-08:00Nice tip.Nice tip.BellaVidahttp://bellavidabyletty.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com