tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post589734359585710576..comments2023-10-23T12:40:22.672-07:00Comments on The Writers Alley: Storyboarding 101Sherrinda Ketchersidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07581676437345249386noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-17960355403365637782012-08-07T17:38:38.145-07:002012-08-07T17:38:38.145-07:00See, Julia, a fantastic post like this needs an ov...See, Julia, a fantastic post like this needs an ovation. So glad you did. Great info.Mary Vee Storytellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15235494928887348835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-74388619230527159842012-08-07T16:36:53.023-07:002012-08-07T16:36:53.023-07:00ASHLEY,
Thanks! I guess maybe I shoudl include so...ASHLEY,<br /><br />Thanks! I guess maybe I shoudl include something more recent on it :)Julia M. Reffnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11979214959063965164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-80902857978383416982012-08-07T15:14:50.344-07:002012-08-07T15:14:50.344-07:00This is such a great blog, Julia! I love what you ...This is such a great blog, Julia! I love what you said about storyboarding actually freeing up writers, because so often, I know I think of plotting as constricting. Can't wait to see more from you on this topic!Ashley Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15448862585766728595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-3247944444556180222012-08-07T12:02:30.960-07:002012-08-07T12:02:30.960-07:00JEANNE,
One of the best online resources on story...JEANNE,<br /><br />One of the best online resources on storyboarding IMO is Kaye Dacus' blog. Here's a link to her page with writing advice: http://kayedacus.com/writing-series-index/. I'm looking forward to meeting you as well. <br /><br />LINDSAY,<br /><br />I'm loving the Book Buddy. Anything done by My Book Therapy is an excellent resource! Looking forward to meeting you, too, and enjoying the newbie class at conference!<br /><br />LISA,<br /><br />I have gotten so many great ideas from you and Beth and everyone that have helped me with this whole process. Can't wait for your new release!Julia M. Reffnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11979214959063965164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-85646358716383493742012-08-07T11:54:48.975-07:002012-08-07T11:54:48.975-07:00DEBRA,
I've heard only good things about Marg...DEBRA,<br /><br />I've heard only good things about Margie's course. I should really invest in it. It sounds so helpful. I love the idea of your Michael Hauge board, sounds like its really working for you.<br /><br />KATHLEEN,<br /><br />I think a lot of it is trial and error and finding what works for you personally. You'll find your way. <br /><br />BETH,<br /><br />I love, love, love your board. I think of starting one of my own often after watching it in the background.Julia M. Reffnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11979214959063965164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-7099504419627182522012-08-07T09:55:36.320-07:002012-08-07T09:55:36.320-07:00I'm a bonafide plotter. I need to know what...I'm a bonafide plotter. I need to know what's going to happen in each chapter before I can write. I don't stay tied to those ideas, but they do give me a path to follow as I continue writing the story. I'm also a diehard Book Buddy addict.Lisa Jordanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16334253815212707025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-12623005640020772902012-08-07T08:00:27.436-07:002012-08-07T08:00:27.436-07:00I've never storyboarded, and I'm using the...I've never storyboarded, and I'm using the Book Buddy this time around too! It's worked really well for me so far.Lindsay Harrelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09379628592162011068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-24228598461919793442012-08-07T07:35:55.537-07:002012-08-07T07:35:55.537-07:00Interesting post, Julia. I'm probably going to...Interesting post, Julia. I'm probably going to show my ignorance in this question. :) I have heard of story boarding, but I'm not real familiar with it. How does it work?'<br /><br />I'm looking forward to reading your series! (and meeting you at ACFW!)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-39749943047296393052012-08-07T07:23:05.294-07:002012-08-07T07:23:05.294-07:00I am a plotter with a bit of a pantser in me -- I&...I am a plotter with a bit of a pantser in me -- I've been known to write scenes out of order, even when I've thought my story out.<br />And I am addicted to Susan May Warren's Book Buddy -- a terrific tool for plotting out your book. I did that with my most recent novel and then transferred all the info onto oversize multicolored Post-It Notes -- had them all over the back of my office doors (color-coded for hero/heroine, spiritual thread, etc.) <br />Doing all that work kept me moving forward -- and it helped me unsnarl the inevitable muddle in the middle we all run into.Beth K. Vogthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04032849469366266791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-77255705269549889032012-08-07T04:16:03.189-07:002012-08-07T04:16:03.189-07:00Oh dear! I seriously lack in this regard. I'm ...Oh dear! I seriously lack in this regard. I'm a pantster through and through, but I do suffer from that horrible middle of the story block. I tried to plot out a whole book once, then sat down to write it. Oh dear, no inspiration at all. It was so dry and boring. When I'm reading a book, I sort of know what the ending will be, but I want it to be a surprise how I got there. I see my writing as similar to the reading experience - I want it to remain a mystery as I go along. I love watching how the whole book comes together miraculously. Maybe as I develop my talent, I will work on plotting as I think I should somehow. Just haven't found a way that inspires me and doesn't limit me.Kathy Bosmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13754760081165382252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-59146142005750882532012-08-07T03:50:03.430-07:002012-08-07T03:50:03.430-07:00that graphic of colored pencils reminds me of the ...that graphic of colored pencils reminds me of the way I edit using Margie Lawson's EDITS process. Isn't it funny how the obsessive plotter can drag it out to obsessive editing?<br /><br />I use a combination of Michael Hauge/Chris Vogler's plotting system with the Moral Premise. I have it as a chart on a big cork board....then after I've brainstormed plot points and plot twists, I put each sentence on the plot board to decide if they meet the needs of the plot progression and I can see where I have holes in plot or conflict. Easy peasy, right?<br /><br />as you can see I'm a plotter. I use this scene by scene layout to write the first draft quickly. Then I go through and edit layer after layer to add setting details, emotion, and pretty up the prose. <br /><br />I also have to use a collection of photos of my characters, the setting and building. Maps of the houses and the area, too. Music? sure!<br /><br />I'n not sure I've seen J.K Rowling's method so I'm going to go check that out!Debra E. Marvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17853387871623424853noreply@blogger.com