tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post2680154122275227541..comments2023-10-23T12:40:22.672-07:00Comments on The Writers Alley: Applying What You Learn at ConferencesSherrinda Ketchersidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07581676437345249386noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-27896903639330862432011-05-31T20:30:22.195-07:002011-05-31T20:30:22.195-07:00Oooh, that sounds like a great conference. There&#...Oooh, that sounds like a great conference. There's so many things we can ask ourselves about each scene or each character, and knowing what our weaknesses are is a great place to start. I've been to the ACFW national conference, and a smaller one-day ACFW conference and they were both amazing. One of the most helpful things I learned was about what genre I write and who it will appeal to, as well as editing tips.Cindy R. Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13488732331021750408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-72324215155790930962011-05-31T17:07:33.279-07:002011-05-31T17:07:33.279-07:00Beth,
Great idea. I would love to go to a Susan M...Beth,<br /><br />Great idea. I would love to go to a Susan May Warren retreat. I love listening to her on audio though. Great idea about partnering with someone who is working through the same thing.Juliahttp://www.darkglassponderings.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-84899875176701202522011-05-31T16:51:23.848-07:002011-05-31T16:51:23.848-07:00Wow, I liked the idea of two sets of notes!
The be...Wow, I liked the idea of two sets of notes!<br />The best way for me to apply information/technique from a conference or workshop is to repeat the workshop. That's why I've attended Susan May Warren's Deep Thinkers Retreat twice--and plan to go again. <br />And it's also good to partner with someone else who is working through the same information so we can talk it out together.Beth K. Vogthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04032849469366266791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-63125571178601113372011-05-31T16:02:26.855-07:002011-05-31T16:02:26.855-07:00Different colors, that's a great idea. Thanks,...Different colors, that's a great idea. Thanks, Mary!!Juliahttp://www.darkglassponderings.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-34978687711891173412011-05-31T15:12:41.300-07:002011-05-31T15:12:41.300-07:00I get excited and energized attending conferences....I get excited and energized attending conferences. Ideas flow like rivers for months after. I equally enjoy conference cds because I can play them over and over to hear what I missed the first time. Of course, like Casey said, the advantage to books is highlighting what pertains to me personally. I highlight different colors each time I go through a book. That helps me see what I've learned, and am lacking.<br />Great post :)Mary Vee Storytellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15235494928887348835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-22979113675929894112011-05-31T13:41:19.219-07:002011-05-31T13:41:19.219-07:00OK, blogger really needs to work on the comment fe...OK, blogger really needs to work on the comment feature. I took Casey's advice and logged in under URL this time around. Thanks, Case :)<br /><br />Tamika,<br /><br />I hope you have the opportunity to go to a conference. If you don't have one nearby or lack the funds there are so many audio workshops you can listen to. I think starting each book with a GMC chart for every character is a great idea and one I hope to implement with my next book.<br /><br />Susan Ann,<br /><br />I agree. I have definitely entered a new era of movie watching after hearing Debra Dixon. <br /><br />Casey,<br /><br />Thanks! Yes, I love listening to CDs and I wish I could have been able to record Deb's talk because there were things I wanted to ponder further.<br /><br />Pepper,<br /><br />It was great fun! I love Tangled. I haven't really written scene goals down but I've found now I sort of do them in my head each time I start a new scene. <br /><br />Angie,<br /><br />To be honest, I haven't read the book yet, but it is definitely in my TBR now.Juliahttp://www.darkglassponderings.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-63617042075726814872011-05-31T13:28:46.064-07:002011-05-31T13:28:46.064-07:00I am learning to focus in on my scenes now that I ...I am learning to focus in on my scenes now that I have the overall GMC for the story...I just recently heard of keeping GMC in mind for each scene...it has made such a difference in my writing. This sounds like a great book.Angie Dickenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11794268733490363528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-15678456925727998512011-05-31T10:37:31.912-07:002011-05-31T10:37:31.912-07:00Sounds like a power-packed conference, Julia. Wow,...Sounds like a power-packed conference, Julia. Wow, what fun!!<br />I'm very visiual. Watching movies and plotting them/doing GMC is something that helps me. It was a great help to me to do the plot structure of Tangled and look at the internal/external goals of the movie. How much more would I learn if I broke it down into 'scene' goals. WOW!!!Pepperhttp://www.pepperbasham.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-59983391038783907062011-05-31T08:18:57.166-07:002011-05-31T08:18:57.166-07:00Hope everything is going well for you today, Julia...Hope everything is going well for you today, Julia! <br /><br />I find that listening to conference recordings has become as enjoyable as listening to an audio drama for me. As for reading books, highlighting! Then going through and reading over the highlights again. You pick up even more the second time around. :)Caseyhttp://enjoyingthewritingcraft.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-73233463042253154072011-05-31T07:50:53.572-07:002011-05-31T07:50:53.572-07:00I first attended a Debra Dixon all-day workshop at...I first attended a Debra Dixon all-day workshop at our Chapter meeting and was blown away. I ordered her book the next day and now I always start my books with GMC charts for each character.<br /><br />A huge help in my writing! I recommend it to any writer who has never heard of her. Easy to read and lots of relatable examples. (You'll never look at the Wizard of Oz in the same way again! LOL)<br /><br />Cheers,<br />SueSusan Anne Masonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17258093329143787876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-87286451809520034402011-05-31T06:28:53.750-07:002011-05-31T06:28:53.750-07:00I haven't had the privilege of attending a wri...I haven't had the privilege of attending a writing conference yet. Soon, Lord willing. I do hope that I will take every advantage to strengthen my story!Tamikahttp://www.thewriteworship.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com