tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4498845843905507548.post3784994083501780735..comments2024-03-28T00:24:39.106-04:00Comments on ROMANCE WRITERS OF AMERICA NYC: DREADED AUTHOR QUESTION: WHAT’S YOUR PROCESS?Native NYerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16239230892287943136noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4498845843905507548.post-58466443384140180522010-12-23T11:14:42.073-05:002010-12-23T11:14:42.073-05:00I am a panster as everyone knows, and a notorious ...I am a panster as everyone knows, and a notorious "idea" thief. NO, I never pilfer, abscond steal from anyone per se.<br />But I will filch and idea from a movie, commercial, magazine and newspaper article, even reality shows (as much as I hate them).<br />I have even seen something or SOMEONE on the subway (when I get to ride them) that will give me idea for a story.<br />Sometimes an idea will just pop in my old head and my fingers begin to fly. <br />Of course I've read YOUR books and lamented "why didn't I think of that?"<br />Writing is a good thing.STORIDIVAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11863557804998286872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4498845843905507548.post-51190859674699747242010-12-21T16:08:17.128-05:002010-12-21T16:08:17.128-05:00Jeanie, I actually love talking about process with...Jeanie, I actually love talking about process with writers who are really interested and working at developing their own. It's still a hard question to answer! I'm not sure understanding other writer's processes every really helps you develop your own, but it's fun to see who does what. So long as no one's looking for instant answers, the discussion is good. <br /><br />It's those non-writerly types asking this question that really make it a dreaded question for me :)Isabo Kellyhttp://www.isabokelly.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4498845843905507548.post-26049110341752374072010-12-17T14:30:11.308-05:002010-12-17T14:30:11.308-05:00I agree with BOTH Katrina (on the difficulty of ex...I agree with BOTH Katrina (on the difficulty of explaining) and Jeanine (on how interesting and often enlightening it is to hear what others' processes are). My process is still an evolving thing (probably always will be) but I start with a kernal of creative goodness, almost always. Sometimes it is a character - even starting with just a name. Sometimes it is a first line. Sometimes it is the "what if?" that gets me started. And sometimes I'm a pantser, and sometimes I do more plotting and outlining (esp. if there's a mystery element or plot involved). But my process always includes: tons of research, extremely comprehensive character biographies, and world-building (whether it is an alternate-reality NYC, or a small suburban town or a bondage sex club!)lisekimhortonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09072878628169741032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4498845843905507548.post-5166132255961544712010-12-17T08:29:41.123-05:002010-12-17T08:29:41.123-05:00I love asking other authors about their process. ...I love asking other authors about their process. Hope I'm not stepping on any toes but I really enjoy listening to how a story is built by that individual. Sometimes I combine their thoughts into my process sometimes I don't. But for me -- it's a fun way to get to know another writer! Thanks for the post.Jeaninehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17975280103786742958noreply@blogger.com