tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606209712314101104.post8415260649119706576..comments2023-12-26T18:33:04.681-08:00Comments on Writability: Why First Draft Writing SucksGabe (Ava Jae)http://www.blogger.com/profile/04778524723148508140noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606209712314101104.post-86253679050808600272014-11-22T13:59:36.675-08:002014-11-22T13:59:36.675-08:001) Yay! So glad to hear it!
2) I agree! I actuall...1) Yay! So glad to hear it! <br />2) I agree! I actually hadn't looked at this post (or the quotes) in a while, but I do remember that video is particularly perfect for NaNo (and beyond, really). :) <br />3) *high-fives* <br />4) Oh awesome! Good luck with your submission! <br />5) Wow! Thank you so much! I really appreciate the shout-out!Ava Jaehttp://avajae.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606209712314101104.post-23189125277938158322014-11-22T12:22:32.735-08:002014-11-22T12:22:32.735-08:00Ok, a couple crazy things about this post. 1- it&#...Ok, a couple crazy things about this post. 1- it's exactly what I needed today! 2- the John Green video is so awesome I'd forgotten he'd done that. 3- you write YA and NA which is what I write. 4- you have a book with Sky Pony press who just requested a full read of my latest book from my agent 5- just an fyi I just made a youtube video of my week 3 nano update and linked everyone to this blog post :) (YT username: shewritesbookssusan soaresnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606209712314101104.post-19547928032389187432012-09-16T13:15:26.632-07:002012-09-16T13:15:26.632-07:00There are definitely highs and lows to writing the...There are definitely highs and lows to writing the first draft. The best thing you can do is power through and worry about the choppiness and bits you don't like later. Remember--you can always make it better during revisions! :)Ava Jaehttp://avajae.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606209712314101104.post-74405337580396750072012-09-16T10:31:16.360-07:002012-09-16T10:31:16.360-07:00What I hate about my first draft that I'm writ...What I hate about my first draft that I'm writing at this moment is that it is choppy, sometimes it feels unrealistic and stupid. It makes me want to crawl into a ball, and never pick up where I've left off...But what I love about writing first drafts is like reading a story; you never really know what will happen, your ideas are flowing and your heart races as you write. You are playing God and the characters are at your mercy.Sophie Maynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606209712314101104.post-41194537295630846422011-11-13T05:38:30.268-08:002011-11-13T05:38:30.268-08:00Thanks so much for stopping by! I'm so glad yo...Thanks so much for stopping by! I'm so glad you've enjoyed my posts and it's wonderful to meet you. ^_^Ava Jaehttp://avajae.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606209712314101104.post-28575715783444834352011-11-13T00:13:02.861-08:002011-11-13T00:13:02.861-08:00Great NaNo posts! I surfed over from SurlyMuse...Great NaNo posts! I surfed over from SurlyMuse's links (he's awesome too) - so nice to meet you!Sophia Changhttp://sophiathewriter.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606209712314101104.post-82187864790127269092011-11-11T06:56:42.734-08:002011-11-11T06:56:42.734-08:00I usually like writing firsts drafts. Some days it...I <i>usually</i> like writing firsts drafts. Some days it can get frustrating, but by and large I enjoy the writing. So you're not weird...unless we're both weird. :)Ava Jaehttp://avajae.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606209712314101104.post-63399803690173427902011-11-10T15:38:30.148-08:002011-11-10T15:38:30.148-08:00I think I'm weird, because I love first drafts...I think I'm weird, because I love first drafts. It's the revision that kills me. LOL.Angelanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606209712314101104.post-17997875013445706152011-11-10T11:35:08.020-08:002011-11-10T11:35:08.020-08:00No problem! The post is First Draft Blasphemy in ...No problem! The post is <a href="http://avajae.blogspot.com/2011/07/first-draft-blasphemy.html#.TrwnLEPiG0s" rel="nofollow"> First Draft Blasphemy</a> in case you have trouble finding it. :)Ava Jaehttp://avajae.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606209712314101104.post-46718865153653390872011-11-10T09:06:34.383-08:002011-11-10T09:06:34.383-08:00I'll have to read that post then; it sounds li...I'll have to read that post then; it sounds like it would be rather helpful for me, personally! :D<br /><br /><br />Thank you very much! :3Alyssahttp://happycatmint.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606209712314101104.post-29342667838553759442011-11-10T06:05:05.177-08:002011-11-10T06:05:05.177-08:00The clay analogy was a great one. It's definit...The clay analogy was a great one. It's definitely frustrating to put all that work into a draft only to have it come out...less than stellar, but that's all part of the process. Ava Jaehttp://avajae.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606209712314101104.post-31889368428670200982011-11-10T06:04:09.205-08:002011-11-10T06:04:09.205-08:00It takes SO many revisions. But it's worth all...It takes SO many revisions. But it's worth all the work so you can see your WIP shine. :)Ava Jaehttp://avajae.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606209712314101104.post-86738592287988063112011-11-10T06:03:36.153-08:002011-11-10T06:03:36.153-08:00I completely understand what you mean about being ...I completely understand what you mean about being a perfectionist. I wrote a post about this before, but I'd suggest if you're having trouble moving forward without glancing back that you just re-read/edit what you wrote the day before and move on from there. I've found that it helps me when I really want to fix things at least a little, and it also helps me get back into the zone before I start writing again. <br /><br />Good luck!Ava Jaehttp://avajae.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606209712314101104.post-43811955876090884332011-11-10T06:02:05.971-08:002011-11-10T06:02:05.971-08:00I've definitely identified with that quote on ...I've definitely identified with that quote on more than one occasion. Keep to your NaNo project! As long as it's worth pursuing, that sparkly new idea will still be there when you're finished. Ava Jaehttp://avajae.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606209712314101104.post-40969397672137633482011-11-10T06:00:53.546-08:002011-11-10T06:00:53.546-08:00I liked the clay metaphor, as well. Drafts tend to...I liked the clay metaphor, as well. Drafts tend to be a mess, but it's completely normal (and even expected). As you said, it helps the polished drafts come out, because we can't revise what we haven't written. Ava Jaehttp://avajae.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606209712314101104.post-35546343589992612542011-11-10T05:59:40.476-08:002011-11-10T05:59:40.476-08:00That's great motivation. I wish you the best w...That's great motivation. I wish you the best with your drafting! Ava Jaehttp://avajae.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606209712314101104.post-39551051506357498022011-11-10T04:02:20.888-08:002011-11-10T04:02:20.888-08:00I hate drafting. HATE. IT. All that work, and when...I hate drafting. HATE. IT. All that work, and when you're done, it's still crap, lol. I love the analogy of the clay. That's dead-on.<br /><br />Becca @ The Bookshelf MuseBecca Puglisinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606209712314101104.post-65397183595786453412011-11-09T19:43:35.934-08:002011-11-09T19:43:35.934-08:00I totally agree that first drafts are HARD! And th...I totally agree that first drafts are HARD! And that it takes a lot of revisions to really make them shine. The John Green quotes were the best!Peggy Eddlemannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606209712314101104.post-18634572866517091142011-11-09T18:40:31.629-08:002011-11-09T18:40:31.629-08:00First drafts are always stressful for me because I...First drafts are always stressful for me because I'm too much of a perfectionist; I backpedal, re-read what I wrote, and edit as I go. :/ I have to make more of an effort to *just write* when I write a long piece of work; otherwise, I'll get worn out too early~.Alyssahttp://happycatmint.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606209712314101104.post-74280147174866315532011-11-09T15:51:13.118-08:002011-11-09T15:51:13.118-08:00I don't remember who said, "I hate writin...I don't remember who said, "I hate writing, but I love having written" but I definitely have days where it's like that! Right now, I'm trying to stick with the NaNo project even though my mind has starting thinking of the *next* project. ;)Lindsay Burokerhttp://twitter.com/GoblinWriternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606209712314101104.post-43732037079013673572011-11-09T14:05:14.642-08:002011-11-09T14:05:14.642-08:00I think of first drafts like clay, too. Yeah, mine...I think of first drafts like clay, too. Yeah, mine are a mess, but that's OK. It helps the polished draft come about.MPaxnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606209712314101104.post-7382434518587276232011-11-09T13:00:24.697-08:002011-11-09T13:00:24.697-08:00I'm actually enjoying my first draft (not ever...I'm actually enjoying my first draft (not every moment, I know how that it's not perfect) but it's nice to know I can write something that will someday be readable. That's worth it to me :)Jennifer Bennettnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606209712314101104.post-16329955854493283962011-11-09T08:38:47.171-08:002011-11-09T08:38:47.171-08:00They all certainly have their difficulties. You...They all certainly have their difficulties. You're right though, revisions are most certainly the time to mold that first draft into something great. <br /><br />Glad you enjoyed the quotes! I thought they were great (which, of course, is why I included them. ^_^).Ava Jaehttp://avajae.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606209712314101104.post-89945980645403918472011-11-09T08:25:59.219-08:002011-11-09T08:25:59.219-08:00First drafts, second drafts, fiftieth drafts...the...First drafts, second drafts, fiftieth drafts...they're all hard. But yes, for me, the first is the best of times and the worst of times. I love the inspired new creation. I hate the suckage that types up on my keyboard. But, that's what revisions are for!<br /><br />Love the John Green quotes!Susan Sipalhttp://twitter.com/HP4Writersnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606209712314101104.post-91314811998862494012011-11-09T08:09:41.678-08:002011-11-09T08:09:41.678-08:00The discovery is easily my favorite part--can'...The discovery is easily my favorite part--can't get enough of it. The blank page can certainly be intimidating, though. Ava Jaehttp://avajae.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com