tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post4128069787452031169..comments2023-10-23T12:40:22.672-07:00Comments on The Writers Alley: Let It StewSherrinda Ketchersidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07581676437345249386noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-33323802145811929842011-01-16T16:46:11.610-08:002011-01-16T16:46:11.610-08:00I asked Carol of "THE" Carol awards duri...I asked Carol of "THE" Carol awards during ACFW time together if she saw an issue with modern writing and she mentioned this exact stewing. Percolating. Letting things simmer.<br /><br />Everything's so fast-paced, and sometimes stories suffer.<br />Great post!Patti Lacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00687666130404407814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-39067702074095610092011-01-13T18:03:36.498-08:002011-01-13T18:03:36.498-08:00Thanks, Wendy
The aroma of refined WIPs :)Thanks, Wendy<br />The aroma of refined WIPs :)Mary Vee Storytellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15235494928887348835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-27683339503482101002011-01-13T15:21:13.743-08:002011-01-13T15:21:13.743-08:00Just wanted to let you know that your post totally...Just wanted to let you know that your post totally showed me a hole in my current wip! Thankfully it wasn't a deal breaker...since I have already written almost 40,000 words!! But I haven't written on it in a couple of days and then read your post!<br />Thanks!Angie Dickenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11794268733490363528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-5221876707768514562011-01-13T13:58:42.630-08:002011-01-13T13:58:42.630-08:00Yoda?!?
Sigh
He IS my favorite Star Wars character...Yoda?!?<br />Sigh<br />He IS my favorite Star Wars character - apart from Han Solo (of course)Pepperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02771295798003844102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-70623127243458145432011-01-13T13:53:45.010-08:002011-01-13T13:53:45.010-08:00Beth, You're not kidding. Another eye on my wo...Beth, You're not kidding. Another eye on my work gives it that edge to improve. Great point.<br /><br />Casey, Oh, the characters...my favorite. Absolute favorite!<br /><br />Gia, So true, trusted hands in the pot can bring the full flavor out of a good stew.<br /><br />Sarah, I'm hungry. My bowl is ready for it.<br /><br />Keli, I cannot wait to savor your pleasing product. If your books are anything like your personality than I am in!<br /><br />Angie, God always makes everything smell better. And taste better.<br /><br />Pepper, A little Yoda slipped out of you. That's okay, we can throw him in the stew too. ;) That's not nice.<br /><br />Hey new followers, welcome!<br /><br />It's been a blast to dine with you all. Thanks for all those who shot this one out in twitterville.<br /><br />Goes to show people love a delicious meal (and book)!<br /><br />~ WendyWendy Paine Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15136235074351188350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-64091755413519540572011-01-13T12:21:16.430-08:002011-01-13T12:21:16.430-08:00Oh Wendy!
A kindred Spirit FOR SURE!!
When my stew...Oh Wendy!<br />A kindred Spirit FOR SURE!!<br />When my stewing story is not too big a distraction from my wip, I love to allow it time to develop and grow. Savoring a well stewed story - as your fingers spill the words onto the page, is a delicacy to be sure.<br />Just like you said, Wendy, one ingredient does not a novel make. The blending of character, plot, imagination, and storytelling simmer up a tasty and satisfying suprise.<br />Oh - I love stew! Both kinds. :-)Pepperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02771295798003844102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-26959531592527048832011-01-13T11:15:22.326-08:002011-01-13T11:15:22.326-08:00Great post. I have found that when I let it sit an...Great post. I have found that when I let it sit and "stew", God takes the time to give me His words, not my own. Whether it be a message from a great sermon, or a conflict in my life that fits in with my characters, I can always trust that God will fill the "stewing" phase with sweet-smelling aromas!Angie Dickenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11794268733490363528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-15981626741070328532011-01-13T09:37:09.977-08:002011-01-13T09:37:09.977-08:00When I first began writing, I threw anything and e...When I first began writing, I threw anything and everything into the pot, working with only the barest hint of a recipe. The results were unappealing, and that's an understatement.<br /><br />I'm stewing on my next story right now, working through the steps you listed, Wendy, because I desire to produce a pleasing product.Keli Gwynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13236868298400593688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-39081961953663999872011-01-13T08:45:23.025-08:002011-01-13T08:45:23.025-08:00Good post, Wendy! I've been stewing on my next...Good post, Wendy! I've been stewing on my next story idea for a while now, and I love how new ingredients bubble to the surface. I think it may be time for me to take it off the stove, though, and serve it up.Sarah Forgravehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09101753891967001104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-59323061761797228162011-01-13T08:00:11.372-08:002011-01-13T08:00:11.372-08:00Right now I am in the process of going back and ad...Right now I am in the process of going back and adding 'spice' to a novel that my agent has had for a while. A few publishers have asked for it, and because of that, I've had to take a closer look at it. It is amazing how looking at it after all this time has renewed a passion for the story and characters. I am finding it so easy to find little niches where I can add detail, dialogue, and...romance. The story is becoming something so much more beautiful than it was before. It makes me smile.Gia Cooperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10524584525586023458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-60281796707681983902011-01-13T07:37:52.292-08:002011-01-13T07:37:52.292-08:00Good thoughts today as I am working on my next sto...Good thoughts today as I am working on my next story. Understanding the characters would be a big one for me...but I think you already mentioned that one. :)Caseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00920406327885410557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-56402530769029436842011-01-13T06:57:23.377-08:002011-01-13T06:57:23.377-08:00Letting a story stew gives me time to let someone ...Letting a story stew gives me time to let someone else come along and "taste" what I've concocted. Then that person can suggest that I add a "pinch of this" or a "dash of that" to improve my story!Beth K. Vogthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04032849469366266791noreply@blogger.com