. *g* I'm "a little of this, a little of that", and "something else" -- something that even I don't have a handle on.
Usually (with a couple of exceptions), I have a vague idea for a story, and an even vaguer idea where I want it to end up. When I'm ready to start, I sit in front of the computer while whisps of 'where to start' ideas float through my head. Eventually, something in me says, "That's the one!" and I write a line to fit that idea and keep writing.
This continues for pretty much the entire story; I'll write a spate (anywhere from 2 - 6 paragraphs), then sit and ponder more floating whisps of ideas. Generally, I write from beginning to end, backtracking as I find it necessary to expand on some points or clarify others. Mostly, I start the characters talking, then try to keep up and write down what they say. Frequently, there's a minimum of description in that; when each 'spate' is finished, then I go back and add the "blocking". (I minored in theater, and that's how I think of it.)
I seem totally unable to 'plan ahead' what will happen in the story, which is somewhat frustrating. I have a 20-minute drive to and from work each day, most of it on open road. It would seem ideal for turning over plot points, dialogue, whatever, and I've tried, but nothing happens. Creativity only seems to blossom when I'm actually sitting in front of the computer, fingers poised to strike the keyboard.
My stories tend to be short (less than 15 pages), heavy on dialogue and/or narration, and light (VERY light) on action. I'm pretty sure that this method of writing (if it can be given so high-falutin' a name) won't work very well if I try to write a case-story or more action-oriented fic. However, I guess I'll change my style if such a story demands to be written. At this point, that doesn't seem too likely. .
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*g* I'm "a little of this, a little of that", and "something else" -- something that even I don't have a handle on.
Usually (with a couple of exceptions), I have a vague idea for a story, and an even vaguer idea where I want it to end up. When I'm ready to start, I sit in front of the computer while whisps of 'where to start' ideas float through my head. Eventually, something in me says, "That's the one!" and I write a line to fit that idea and keep writing.
This continues for pretty much the entire story; I'll write a spate (anywhere from 2 - 6 paragraphs), then sit and ponder more floating whisps of ideas. Generally, I write from beginning to end, backtracking as I find it necessary to expand on some points or clarify others. Mostly, I start the characters talking, then try to keep up and write down what they say. Frequently, there's a minimum of description in that; when each 'spate' is finished, then I go back and add the "blocking". (I minored in theater, and that's how I think of it.)
I seem totally unable to 'plan ahead' what will happen in the story, which is somewhat frustrating. I have a 20-minute drive to and from work each day, most of it on open road. It would seem ideal for turning over plot points, dialogue, whatever, and I've tried, but nothing happens. Creativity only seems to blossom when I'm actually sitting in front of the computer, fingers poised to strike the keyboard.
My stories tend to be short (less than 15 pages), heavy on dialogue and/or narration, and light (VERY light) on action. I'm pretty sure that this method of writing (if it can be given so high-falutin' a name) won't work very well if I try to write a case-story or more action-oriented fic. However, I guess I'll change my style if such a story demands to be written. At this point, that doesn't seem too likely.
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