tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4098672783163813500.comments2023-03-07T03:59:20.911-05:00mirabile dictuCherstin Hagahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02918566101257165161noreply@blogger.comBlogger100125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4098672783163813500.post-18514147518414957112014-01-16T15:47:35.385-05:002014-01-16T15:47:35.385-05:00The thought of a computer crash makes me panic, bu...The thought of a computer crash makes me panic, but congratulations on all, especially the ones that have made it to print! <br /><br />I'm sure there are writers who have a natural ability to pace their stories properly, so if what you're doing is working, by all means stick with it! For those of us who have (poorly) attempted to cross over into the novel (as opposed to short stories or poetry or simply wanting to write), the lessons explained here are wonderful. It's like that "Magic Eye" book - once the secret picture is revealed, it's nearly impossible to not see it the next time you look.<br /><br />Thank you so much for the comment - I'm glad I'm not the only one with drafts that seemed to go nowhere. You're right though: the process of losing steam is, in and of itself, an indicator that something wasn't working right to begin with. If it means a hard rewrite with a lot of revision, the story is better for it in the end. :-)Cherstin Hagahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02918566101257165161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4098672783163813500.post-12175165310156138172014-01-16T13:33:29.291-05:002014-01-16T13:33:29.291-05:00I'm lucky in that way. Because of how I write,...I'm lucky in that way. Because of how I write, I know there will be a rewriting anyway. So even if the draft peters out, I will have learned what I should have done instead. <br /><br /><br />I do that, instead. And now I have three novels that run from start to end. I would have had four, but lost one in a horrible computer crash.Cherstin Hagahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02918566101257165161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4098672783163813500.post-38515571691903332502013-12-23T16:36:26.309-05:002013-12-23T16:36:26.309-05:00" THAT A GRIL" WE HAVE 8 RESCAU DOGS AND..." THAT A GRIL" WE HAVE 8 RESCAU DOGS AND 25 CATS ! 5 GOATS AND TWO DONKEYS COMING THIS SUMMER ! ALL RESCUE ! AND OUR DOG WAS IN A LITTLE BETTER SHAPE THAN YOURS ! BUT WE ARE DOING THE SAME ! TAKING CARE OF HIM ! ! YOU CAN GO TO FACE BOOK , ORNELLA CAPELLI, AND SEE HOW SHE IS HELPING DOGS AND CATS ! <br />FRED DOONCherstin Hagahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02918566101257165161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4098672783163813500.post-86795628738596698432013-12-12T07:48:09.550-05:002013-12-12T07:48:09.550-05:00Congrats Cher!!! Endless possibilities from here o...Congrats Cher!!! Endless possibilities from here on out!!!Cherstin Hagahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02918566101257165161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4098672783163813500.post-58020638275106618372013-12-11T21:01:40.003-05:002013-12-11T21:01:40.003-05:00Nice. Congratulations. Best of luck.Nice. Congratulations. Best of luck.Cherstin Hagahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02918566101257165161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4098672783163813500.post-40108155509362792642013-10-14T06:42:38.769-04:002013-10-14T06:42:38.769-04:00Hooray! I saw your G+ post just a few minutes ago...Hooray! I saw your G+ post just a few minutes ago regarding your three projects - when it rains, it pours! :) Congratulations! <br /><br /><br />As much as I'm trying to get back in the swing of things, my mind is so wrapped around my November project that I'm finding myself unwilling to start on anything else. Any creativity leads me back to my outline and character sheets. I hope they remain this persistent! <br /><br /><br />Enjoy writing! I'll be over here doodling or something. ;-)Cherstin Hagahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02918566101257165161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4098672783163813500.post-7016451180952013622013-10-13T23:17:13.170-04:002013-10-13T23:17:13.170-04:00Sounds like you had an intense weekend. :-)
Mine...Sounds like you had an intense weekend. :-)<br /><br /><br />Mine was a lot calmer. I even got a bit of writing done. Good luck with NaNo prep!Cherstin Hagahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02918566101257165161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4098672783163813500.post-49162488866509964762013-10-07T18:41:34.265-04:002013-10-07T18:41:34.265-04:00Glad you like it! I'll have to look you up on ...Glad you like it! I'll have to look you up on NaNo, I'm Rittanna's Fire over there :)Cherstin Hagahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02918566101257165161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4098672783163813500.post-69105293888542223932013-10-07T18:30:33.150-04:002013-10-07T18:30:33.150-04:00The comment about the spelling made me laugh out l...The comment about the spelling made me laugh out loud. I am the same way. I'm not sure if computers have made me lazier when it comes to just learning the right way to spell or if I'm just an old dog that can't learn new tricks. ;-)<br /><br /><br />I am following your blog - I loved it. Based on what you said about Scrivener and the ease of switching back and forth between scenes and chapters, I am definitely going to reopen it tomorrow and give in another attempt. The ability to switch easily between chapters sounds very similar to my reasons for outlining, so it sounds like it's worth another shot. <br /><br /><br />Thanks again, and if you're interested, I'm quote_the_crow on the NaNo boards. Take care!<br /><br /><br />CherstinCherstin Hagahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02918566101257165161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4098672783163813500.post-57975641833980732682013-10-07T18:23:36.925-04:002013-10-07T18:23:36.925-04:00I did buy scrivener, though in truth I didn't ...I did buy scrivener, though in truth I didn't know about the free trial until after it was over. I saw scrivener in the sponsor discounts and tried it out then. I've used it for different projects over the last year but this November will be my first time actually using it for a full novel. I'm continuing the one I started last year so I have to reorganize it into scrivener. Its time consuming but will be worth it as I currently have it in word, not a good fit seeing as I frequently write out of order and have to skip back and forth to find my place. Scrivener will be so much easier to work in. <br /><br /><br />I usually do the bulk of my brainstorming long hand but I like using the computer for writing when I can because its easier to edit. That and my spelling is rather awful, sometimes I'm afraid that I won't be able to decipher it later :)<br /><br /><br />RitaCherstin Hagahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02918566101257165161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4098672783163813500.post-65285724972641928892013-10-07T16:02:48.981-04:002013-10-07T16:02:48.981-04:00Rita,
Thank you for your comment! I took advant...Rita,<br /><br /><br />Thank you for your comment! I took advantage of the same free offer you mentioned - I downloaded the program with a 30-day trial, but I'm not sure if it was last year or the year before! <br /><br /><br />In truth, I loved the thought of writing software when I downloaded it, but in real life, I was kind of confused when I tried to use it. <br /><br /><br />I think I'm always going to be on "old school" kind of writer, and maybe that carries over to the index card idea too. One blog I haven't written yet, and a confession I didn't make in my blog, is that I actually prefer writing long-handed to typing a first draft anyway. I think I just enjoy the feeling of creating something by hand and seeing the proof right in front of me. <br /><br /><br />Thanks for reminding me about Scrivener - maybe I'll give it another try one of these days. Did you end up purchasing the program? Are you participating in NaNoWriMo this year, too? Best of luck to you and thanks again for taking the time to leave a comment. :-)<br /><br /><br />CherstinCherstin Hagahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02918566101257165161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4098672783163813500.post-10975272462946873622013-10-07T14:37:02.684-04:002013-10-07T14:37:02.684-04:00Have you ever heard of Scrivener? its a computer p...Have you ever heard of Scrivener? its a computer program for organizing and writing a first draft. it has a index card option that allows you to write out virtual index cards and then attach them to scenes. It also has an outline view. Its really easy to reorder things and to try different orders. Scrivener is one of NaNoWriMo's sponsors and they give out discounts every year. Last year they did a free trial for NaNo writers that lasted from October through November. I've really enjoyed using it and it sounds like it would work for you.Cherstin Hagahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02918566101257165161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4098672783163813500.post-3443430265140401752013-09-27T16:53:00.578-04:002013-09-27T16:53:00.578-04:00Testing via Disqus. I can't believe this migh...Testing via Disqus. I can't believe this might actually be working, because I had to tweak some of the HTML myself. Woohoo!Cherstin Hagahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02918566101257165161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4098672783163813500.post-91660833403973039832013-04-26T08:01:02.597-04:002013-04-26T08:01:02.597-04:00With this desk, you don't even NOTICE. ;)With this desk, you don't even NOTICE. ;) Cherstin Hagahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02918566101257165161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4098672783163813500.post-85628369704496267722013-04-25T21:54:38.217-04:002013-04-25T21:54:38.217-04:00its great you have the desk now, no on to finish t...its great you have the desk now, no on to finish the flooring :-)Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12696913627958547413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4098672783163813500.post-57760034299719111202013-03-30T23:15:06.799-04:002013-03-30T23:15:06.799-04:00It's interesting that just before I came here ...It's interesting that just before I came here I was reading Peter Pan, where he tells Wendy he never wants to grow up. He wants to stay young and have fun all the time.<br /><br />On the other hand, I wanted to grow up so I could finally have some "say so" in my life. I hated being powerless! <br /><br />But, you're so right. We can't lose the joy in our lives, make it all work and no play. My friends who have retired from teaching have little to fill their days, and that's as tiresome as having all work. <br /><br />We must find a balance.Bellezza https://www.blogger.com/profile/18073864187188953633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4098672783163813500.post-12122158061293515062013-02-07T07:02:03.206-05:002013-02-07T07:02:03.206-05:00We're a group of volunteers and starting a bra...We're a group of volunteers and starting a brand new scheme in our community. Your web site provided us with helpful information to work on. You've <br />performed a formidable job and our whole group will be grateful to you.<br /><i>Check out my web blog</i> ... <b><a href="http://www.customgreekthreads.com/" rel="nofollow">check now</a></b>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4098672783163813500.post-61251010450065396862012-10-30T08:26:39.671-04:002012-10-30T08:26:39.671-04:00you are invited to follow my blogyou are invited to follow my blogSteve Finnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12863026367048527526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4098672783163813500.post-90609534480636609502012-10-27T07:47:41.022-04:002012-10-27T07:47:41.022-04:00In the words of Adam Sandler, "You can do it ...In the words of Adam Sandler, "You can do it Water Boy"<br />TKAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4098672783163813500.post-82101988074587176042012-10-19T23:13:19.159-04:002012-10-19T23:13:19.159-04:00Also check with private schools? You may be able t...Also check with private schools? You may be able to go the certification route that way??? <br />Cheryl LaVigne<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4098672783163813500.post-47478052569924042842012-05-30T16:54:12.147-04:002012-05-30T16:54:12.147-04:00So true! I'm so glad that you found a puppy wh...So true! I'm so glad that you found a puppy who needed you.Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4098672783163813500.post-5054611101333153052012-05-22T02:01:40.500-04:002012-05-22T02:01:40.500-04:00Having to put a pet dog down is an extremely diffi...Having to put a pet dog down is an extremely difficult experience. Thanks for the beautiful post.<br /><br />I still have growing to do, as far as writing... I'd love to try my hand at re-writes and edits! If I could ever finish a first draft. I have to unfinished novels stalled at about 80K words... I wrote myself into corners because of poor planning, and the thought of having to ditch some of it and backtrack is just so depressing... but I think I have a new plan. Hopefully it will work!<br /><br />DaveDavid Wagnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07594244647778062784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4098672783163813500.post-89773728951924889302012-05-17T22:08:10.606-04:002012-05-17T22:08:10.606-04:00Thank you, Susan! "Halfway house" reall...Thank you, Susan! "Halfway house" really about says it all. ;)<br /><br />I'm sure some dogs have it good in foster care: anywhere is better than the shelter, but that doesn't make it ideal. I'm so glad you can relate. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17617649802707682870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4098672783163813500.post-90364671174068951502012-05-17T18:40:57.699-04:002012-05-17T18:40:57.699-04:00Well said. We've adopted most of our critters ...Well said. We've adopted most of our critters from shelters, but the two we took from a foster home (or half-way house, as I called it) were in just as much need of a loving family as the others were. Sounds to me like you found the perfect dog for your family.Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4098672783163813500.post-10053214324232201442012-05-07T10:26:21.881-04:002012-05-07T10:26:21.881-04:00Is this the first ever book you've attempted? ...Is this the first ever book you've attempted? If it is, I suggest you just write out everything you can and then sort out the details later. Remember, you can only edit/fix what has been written, so it's not pointless to write without knowing everything. <br /><br />The first draft is an exploration, so you're due to rewrite/cut/change scenes anyway. It's also where you get to play to your strengths and worry about your weaknesses later. <br /><br />Have fun. Don't let the technicalities kill your love for the story.Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.com