tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964812786330789100.post6426301735985306633..comments2023-10-29T12:10:55.797+01:00Comments on Olivia's Catastrophe: Plotting Your Story (Guest Post)Olivia's Catastrophehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12706765857201768908noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964812786330789100.post-51641263584298478082015-02-04T23:44:51.628+01:002015-02-04T23:44:51.628+01:00Plotting can be a whole lot of fun ^.^Plotting can be a whole lot of fun ^.^Olivia's Catastrophehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12706765857201768908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964812786330789100.post-11037711702708132622015-02-04T23:26:25.333+01:002015-02-04T23:26:25.333+01:00These posts were really interesting! I spend way t...These posts were really interesting! I spend way too much time on plotting when I should be writing. I just love plotting so much!Bregjehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14801475091006202555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964812786330789100.post-41716948954486624862015-01-29T03:47:02.710+01:002015-01-29T03:47:02.710+01:00Very unique and useful article! Very unique and useful article! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08993998387497499335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964812786330789100.post-22164276676571134222015-01-28T04:44:38.352+01:002015-01-28T04:44:38.352+01:00I haven't read that far into the Harry Potter ...I haven't read that far into the Harry Potter series yet, but I am looking forward to it!Olivia's Catastrophehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12706765857201768908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964812786330789100.post-63396461372705234442015-01-28T04:43:29.304+01:002015-01-28T04:43:29.304+01:00I am glad you like them! I will check out Mortal H...I am glad you like them! I will check out Mortal Heart :)Olivia's Catastrophehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12706765857201768908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964812786330789100.post-58836484878374443132015-01-28T04:41:28.520+01:002015-01-28T04:41:28.520+01:00I have read that one and I liked it a lot! I thin...I have read that one and I liked it a lot! I think getting the basic outline is good, and then brainstorming and adding to it as well is great. Especially when co-writing. Olivia's Catastrophehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12706765857201768908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964812786330789100.post-82595966971439309182015-01-28T02:35:27.117+01:002015-01-28T02:35:27.117+01:00I liked this post. It said that a plot doesn't...I liked this post. It said that a plot doesn't always need to revolve around action. Couldn't agree more!<br />Harry Potter plot twist on Snape is perhaps the best. I didn't see that coming XDManishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11857511512553871277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964812786330789100.post-62299138435879107182015-01-28T01:17:35.618+01:002015-01-28T01:17:35.618+01:00These posts are a great idea, very helpful! Plot t...These posts are a great idea, very helpful! Plot twists are really fun, I think I've raised a book's rating one or even two with the addition of a really great plot twist. Mortal Heart by RL LaFevers had a few awesome ones. Alisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06178388552763222269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964812786330789100.post-88353756501145151872015-01-27T22:24:57.877+01:002015-01-27T22:24:57.877+01:00The Admirer's Secret sounds like a great book....The Admirer's Secret sounds like a great book. I really enjoyed hearing from Pamela. I like to get a basic outline for my book done before I start writing and I outline the beginning chapters. After that I brainstorm almost daily with my co-author, so we always know where the plot is going. :) Thanks to Pamela for sharing her words of wisdom. I always love hearing from other authors about their writing process.<br />~JessDMShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04202502753961748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964812786330789100.post-34478804574492688822015-01-27T20:25:42.221+01:002015-01-27T20:25:42.221+01:00It's been fun to do and well, it will be endin...It's been fun to do and well, it will be ending now! I need an outline at all times, but then again, different people work differently.Olivia's Catastrophehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12706765857201768908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964812786330789100.post-20133791215539411262015-01-27T20:23:43.163+01:002015-01-27T20:23:43.163+01:00Thank you for writing such a lovely guest post <...Thank you for writing such a lovely guest post <3Olivia's Catastrophehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12706765857201768908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964812786330789100.post-20188851681684651602015-01-27T20:21:56.194+01:002015-01-27T20:21:56.194+01:00I really can't imagine authors writing without...I really can't imagine authors writing without an outline, yet I know some do. I've greatly enjoyed your series, Olivia, and the author's guidance. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14933210603732214226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964812786330789100.post-23070786920099217922015-01-27T20:11:07.756+01:002015-01-27T20:11:07.756+01:00It can be!It can be!Olivia's Catastrophehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12706765857201768908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964812786330789100.post-1077395616382759562015-01-27T20:09:42.895+01:002015-01-27T20:09:42.895+01:00Yes, a simple plot twist moment has the capability...Yes, a simple plot twist moment has the capability to turn the whole book around!Olivia's Catastrophehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12706765857201768908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964812786330789100.post-76764208536689828102015-01-27T20:01:05.952+01:002015-01-27T20:01:05.952+01:00Glad this was useful to you!Glad this was useful to you!Olivia's Catastrophehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12706765857201768908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964812786330789100.post-23161244255727221382015-01-27T20:00:02.971+01:002015-01-27T20:00:02.971+01:00D: For some reason I can't visit your blog on ...D: For some reason I can't visit your blog on any of the browsers or devices I have. I think it might be the site?<br /><br />I think planning can be so helpful! Organising those ideas and building on them when it comes to the plot is great.Olivia's Catastrophehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12706765857201768908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964812786330789100.post-87452181731586765742015-01-27T18:44:26.480+01:002015-01-27T18:44:26.480+01:00Thank you for all the great comments! Thank you for all the great comments! Pamela Cranehttp://www.pamelacrane.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964812786330789100.post-2401790956367965612015-01-27T16:52:46.510+01:002015-01-27T16:52:46.510+01:00Interesting article. Plot can be tricky to establi...Interesting article. Plot can be tricky to establish. Thanks for the insight.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03081490938276916585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964812786330789100.post-49953069868843773092015-01-27T13:01:43.448+01:002015-01-27T13:01:43.448+01:00Incredibly helpful post, I often forget in writing...Incredibly helpful post, I often forget in writing how much an event/moment can change the character in the long run and find the whole idea really interesting :)<br /><br />Most recent post on Enchanted by YA: http://enchantedbyya.blogspot.com/2015/01/review-fire-in-woods-fire-in-woods-1-by.htmlAnnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06843689281967857645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964812786330789100.post-21853328336971278182015-01-27T11:09:32.927+01:002015-01-27T11:09:32.927+01:00Excellent article. Immensely helpful, thanks for s...Excellent article. Immensely helpful, thanks for sharing.Piecraft Bucharesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07033299926919228774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964812786330789100.post-67253203182798315882015-01-27T09:46:26.884+01:002015-01-27T09:46:26.884+01:00With my first story, I also made a chapter-to-chap...With my first story, I also made a chapter-to-chapter outline because I had a really clear vision of where I wanted to go with this story, and it helped immensely. Also because I was writing this during NaNo and I didn't really have the time to sit down and try to come up with things. :o)<br /><br />With the second story, I had several scenes in my head, but other than that, I kind of did it on the fly, which was really strange. I did worry about there being too little plot, so this was really helpful. Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com