tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-759789976253980784.post3325050860236834804..comments2023-10-25T04:48:34.609-04:00Comments on Claudie A.: I Don't Like Set UpClaudie A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10726598163986994132noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-759789976253980784.post-20877313637487170582011-02-18T14:52:10.436-05:002011-02-18T14:52:10.436-05:00Oh, I remember you saying something similar on the...Oh, I remember you saying something similar on the forums, Margo. I agree, and the truth is I think I know what's wrong, I just haven't found how to fix it. As I'm good with *what* is introduced and only worried about the *how*, however, I'm moving on to the rest of the manuscript. <br /><br />Still not a fan of set-up. I *always* have problems with it!Claudie A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10726598163986994132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-759789976253980784.post-34784317282090965682011-02-18T14:19:47.531-05:002011-02-18T14:19:47.531-05:00If you're really feeling that I WANNA BE DONE ...If you're really feeling that I WANNA BE DONE ALREADY sensation -- just a suggestion, might be off base -- try looking at your conflict and tension levels. My experience is that those parts that make me bored or restless or don't flow just right are actually missing something and I'm picking up on it on a subconscious level. Later, someone will *always* point out that part and tell me there's something wrong with it. Usually, it's a matter of conflict, tension, or inner conflict being underdeveloped.Margo Lerwillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00773653995392669855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-759789976253980784.post-89627176926399778992011-02-18T13:24:43.573-05:002011-02-18T13:24:43.573-05:00Ted: That's what I've been trying to do, a...Ted: That's what I've been trying to do, and I find it hard to establish some critical elements while the story rolls on. Hopefully it'll be better after a first edit. Now I just want to be done. <br /><br />Misha: Set up does go before the story proper, but in my opinion it has its place. You're establishing the stakes and the players. Then you drop the bomb on them, and tell the story. <br /><br />Margo: You're lucky. I've had this problem no matter the genre I try (well, I do hang in the same general area). One of NaNoWriMo's advantage is that I'm past set-up in just a few days. XDClaudie A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10726598163986994132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-759789976253980784.post-2590204236703128492011-02-18T10:46:31.095-05:002011-02-18T10:46:31.095-05:00Yeah, I gotta admit this is one thing I don't ...Yeah, I gotta admit this is one thing I don't miss from my epic fantasy days. I still have to do it in urban fantasy, but it's a different level from a different angle, and I find it an enjoyable balance.Margo Lerwillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00773653995392669855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-759789976253980784.post-34006915913865355152011-02-18T06:38:08.354-05:002011-02-18T06:38:08.354-05:00I've never thought about it like that. I see s...I've never thought about it like that. I see set up as that thing I do before getting on with the story. <br /><br />I also finally finished mine... <br /><br />and. FROZE. SOLID.<br /><br />>_<Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-759789976253980784.post-77194849213201144202011-02-18T01:56:49.412-05:002011-02-18T01:56:49.412-05:00I enjoy set up, but figuring out exactly how to di...I enjoy set up, but figuring out exactly how to disseminate it throughout the story. No one likes info dumps, so I try to go right into plot points directly while building the world around the story. I'm not sure how good I am at it yet, though a number of readers have said this is one of my strengths.Ted Crosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09022309459554237650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-759789976253980784.post-46884657713854239072011-02-17T21:09:06.116-05:002011-02-17T21:09:06.116-05:00I like set up, the only problem I have is that I t...I like set up, the only problem I have is that I tend to rush through it. But I really <i>do</i> like it, despite that.TayLyeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11397366587281676012noreply@blogger.com