tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post7758596882885977982..comments2024-02-12T17:59:33.534-06:00Comments on RAZORED ZEN: A Meme for WritersCharles Gramlichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02052592247572253641noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-18799723966728630882008-07-22T15:58:00.000-05:002008-07-22T15:58:00.000-05:00I'm going to have to do this. I missed this when i...I'm going to have to do this. I missed this when it first came up.Rachel V. Olivierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08993034871233904955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-46198348146842213892008-07-18T15:07:00.000-05:002008-07-18T15:07:00.000-05:00I'm going to o this one sometime. I didn't realize...I'm going to o this one sometime. I didn't realize you'd written so many different things.Travis Erwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09420879160702098979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-47461602010910073002008-07-18T10:49:00.000-05:002008-07-18T10:49:00.000-05:00Michelle, I don't know. When I'm off, my energy ri...Michelle, I don't know. When I'm off, my energy rises, rises in the evening, then tapers off after 2:00 or so. Much harder to do while school is in session.<BR/><BR/>Laughingwolf, great idea.<BR/><BR/>Mary Witzl, keep sending the stuff out. It sure is fun to work in a new genre. I've not done plays or screenplays yet. I should put that on my list.Charles Gramlichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02052592247572253641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-6325358415847939352008-07-17T17:59:00.000-05:002008-07-17T17:59:00.000-05:00Honestly, I have the same ambition. I've written a...Honestly, I have the same ambition. I've written a one-act play, a full-length play, two dozen short stories, three novels, a memoir, three kids' stories, some poetry, and an MG novel. Plus over a hundred essays. And how much of it have I gotten published? Sigh.<BR/><BR/>I'm a linear writer as well, and though I usually write in the past tense, there are times the present tense just feels right. And first person works best for me.Mary Witzlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06458299046574564155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-83936195718807092292008-07-16T14:12:00.000-05:002008-07-16T14:12:00.000-05:00np, ask lana to bring one home from the library so...np, ask lana to bring one home from the library so you can decide if it's any good....laughingwolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08873675614347328116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-31982388350212887722008-07-16T07:41:00.000-05:002008-07-16T07:41:00.000-05:00This is all very useful information. I'm surprise...This is all very useful information. I'm surprised by the night writing -- I do some of that, but it's not my ideal. Even though I hate mornings, I usually do my best work then because I haven't worn my puny energy out yet. During school time is a great idea too -- so many wasted moments between things that can be used. I'm going to remember that!Michelle's Spellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15769666862403600253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-53410793130018789922008-07-15T18:38:00.000-05:002008-07-15T18:38:00.000-05:00Laughingwolf, ah, no I didn't find it last night.Laughingwolf, ah, no I didn't find it last night.Charles Gramlichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02052592247572253641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-31624732792836814792008-07-15T18:20:00.000-05:002008-07-15T18:20:00.000-05:00curious if you found trottier's book, is all...curious if you found trottier's book, is all...laughingwolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08873675614347328116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-76891913197871938862008-07-15T17:19:00.000-05:002008-07-15T17:19:00.000-05:00Sam, we must be doing it right then eh? ;)Merisi,...Sam, we must be doing it right then eh? ;)<BR/><BR/>Merisi, I've seen quite a few deer around here, but usually while driving, or if walking, nowhere near so clearly. usually I catch 'em running away.<BR/><BR/>Leigh Russell, crime seems to cut across other genres, such as mystery, detective, or thriller, I find. There are so many nooks and crannies where the genres are concerned. I just love to try on a new genre.<BR/><BR/>Demon hunter, I hope you do. It's kind of a fun one.<BR/><BR/>Laughingwolf, I got three in the mail today. But I'm not sure what your question is concerning? I only got a few minutes to look for books at Borders last night before our meeting started. I saw some new David Gemmell books I wanted.<BR/><BR/>JR, it does create a very dramatic pacing. I'm just so used to past tense that I don't think of present tense often when I begin a tale.Charles Gramlichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02052592247572253641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-57771502126127720742008-07-15T17:04:00.000-05:002008-07-15T17:04:00.000-05:00A majority of the short stories I've read lately s...A majority of the short stories I've read lately seem to be present tense. For some reason, it usually moves the story at a faster pace.JR's Thumbprintshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10479324326541901987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-32120914437897374662008-07-15T15:13:00.000-05:002008-07-15T15:13:00.000-05:00find interesting books, charles?find interesting books, charles?laughingwolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08873675614347328116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-66713371713122417712008-07-15T14:28:00.000-05:002008-07-15T14:28:00.000-05:00That was a very interesting meme. I may try it soo...That was a very interesting meme. I may try it soon. I may even learn some things about my writing that I didn't even realize before. Thanks for posting this, Charles. :-)Tyhitia Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14070000168178880911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-18554800683975887122008-07-15T14:24:00.000-05:002008-07-15T14:24:00.000-05:00I notice you didn't mention crime - or is that cov...I notice you didn't mention crime - or is that covered by thrillers? Very interesting - and impressive! You'd be unbelievably prolific if you didn't teach! Here's hoping you win the lottery so you can write full time.<BR/><BR/>I've only written in one genre so far. I've wondered about trying another but haven't had the time (or courage?!) to try another one yet. I fancy trying fantasy, but it's too damn daunting.Leigh Russellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15080517449825380527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-63236837829244450982008-07-15T11:31:00.000-05:002008-07-15T11:31:00.000-05:00Oh yes, Matthiessen's "The Snow Leopard," that's w...Oh yes, Matthiessen's "The Snow Leopard," that's when I fell in love with his writing. <BR/><BR/>As far as the stag encounter on my blog is concerned, I have been only once so close to such a large wild animal, but then I was sitting in the car. Wild boars are another matter. I have encountered a dozen and more several times in the vineyards north of Vienna, and in Tuscany's chestnut woods.Merisihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16781937797213521146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-64825911455736236152008-07-15T11:03:00.000-05:002008-07-15T11:03:00.000-05:00Interesting meme - and interesting that our writin...Interesting meme - and interesting that our writing is so similar - I kept finding myself nodding and saying uh-huh, that's how I do it, yes.<BR/>:-)Samhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05943062466398436785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-67285154169554272332008-07-15T10:57:00.000-05:002008-07-15T10:57:00.000-05:00Mark, I typically sort of put myself in a story un...Mark, I typically sort of put myself in a story unless I have a specific character, like Ruenn from the Taleran books in mind. I'm not that big of a guy, except around the gut these days.<BR/><BR/>I read your story at your blog site. Definitely tough but it came through.<BR/><BR/>Laughingwolf, oh I didn't think you did. I just meant different folks like different genres best. I go back and forth between fantasy and horror for my favorite reading.Charles Gramlichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02052592247572253641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-63170260917796179742008-07-15T05:15:00.000-05:002008-07-15T05:15:00.000-05:00no slight intended, charles... enjoying all, but '...no slight intended, charles... enjoying all, but 'cold' is more my kind....laughingwolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08873675614347328116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-68362306525190904622008-07-15T03:04:00.000-05:002008-07-15T03:04:00.000-05:00Charles I did the meme as you know but I did not s...Charles I did the meme as you know but I did not submit the story I posted on my blog. Rather I wrote a different one that was more challenging. Trying to get the alphabet to convey the right noise is difficult I found out.<BR/><BR/>I really liked your piece, I imagined the rider a rather large fellow, leather vest with broken wings on the bottom...the walking manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10058913927297370740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-61048033785542946662008-07-15T00:17:00.000-05:002008-07-15T00:17:00.000-05:00Ello, I actually think pragmatic is probably the m...Ello, I actually think pragmatic is probably the more successful approach. Although I'm sure some really fine writers do it their own way.Charles Gramlichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02052592247572253641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-33339303742479643952008-07-15T00:16:00.000-05:002008-07-15T00:16:00.000-05:00Danette, I'll do the same thing with short stories...Danette, I'll do the same thing with short stories, or with articles/essays.<BR/><BR/>Merisi, he has written some lovely stuff. My favorite is "The Snow Leopard."<BR/><BR/>Sarah Hina, thanks. Yes, I found the narrative drive of present tense to be almost overwhelming in some ways.<BR/><BR/>Laughingwolf, Cold in the Light is a very different genre from the Taleran books. But they are like my children. I love them all. ;)Charles Gramlichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02052592247572253641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-38616070417512042922008-07-14T23:00:00.000-05:002008-07-14T23:00:00.000-05:00Very cool to read this! I love that you are linear...Very cool to read this! I love that you are linear since I am a very linear writer also and I always thought most writers are free flowing write whatever comes out of their head types and always worried that I was a bit too pragmatic in my writing approach.Ello - Ellen Ohhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18311917335471167591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-65408987217681631212008-07-14T19:35:00.000-05:002008-07-14T19:35:00.000-05:00hope you find it, charles... it's not expensive, a...hope you find it, charles... it's not expensive, and a great resource<BR/><BR/>i found 'cold' quite a bit more to my liking than two the talera books, though those are highly entertaining <BR/><BR/>i have to start 'witch' after i finish my current read, an erotic fantasy ;) lollaughingwolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08873675614347328116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-7831866437752523902008-07-14T19:04:00.000-05:002008-07-14T19:04:00.000-05:00I enjoyed reading about your writing life, Charles...I enjoyed reading about your writing life, Charles. I admire your discipline and range. No wonder you've published so many books! <BR/><BR/>I agree that first-person present tense in fun to write, though challenging. It's so intimate for the reader to be inside someone's head, but as a writer, you've got to be mindful of straying from the plot. I learned this the hard way with my last novel.Sarah Hinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13888406261817690010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-45826526839774628272008-07-14T16:19:00.000-05:002008-07-14T16:19:00.000-05:00Your wealth of knowledge and thoroughness is strik...Your wealth of knowledge and thoroughness is striking. Thank your for sharing your insights!<BR/><BR/>I am so happy that Peter Matthiessen is included in your list of favorite authors. He is among my favorites too! It was only this evening that I gave my hardcover copy of his "Birds of Paradise" to a friend to read.Merisihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16781937797213521146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-56599078296380104702008-07-14T11:11:00.000-05:002008-07-14T11:11:00.000-05:00I also love first person novels; I love going thro...I also love first person novels; I love going through the events that intimately. <BR/><BR/>I can't work on two books at the same time, either, but I do write short stories between revisions on a book.Danette Haworthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13220718895967380788noreply@blogger.com