Posting the first Wednesday of every month, The Insecure Writer's Support Group, is the brainchild of Alex Cavanaugh. YOU can sign up HERE to participate. Either answer the monthly question or share your thoughts on the ups and downs of being a writer.
Let's give our co-hosts a warm welcome!
Joylene Novell Butler, Jen Chandler, Mary Aalgaard, Lisa Buie Collard, Tamara Narayan, Tyrean Martinson, and Christine Rains!
Today's question is: What is your favorite aspect of being a writer.
This is an easy one for me. It's the process of developing an idea, the research, the note taking, the making of maps (if needed), figuring out time-lines, developing characters. Although I don't work up an in depth outline, all of the work I do before hand gives me a pretty clear picture of my story.
After I do all that the rest is easy. Writing the story is ice cream on the cake, it's dessert following a favorite meal.
What about you?
The research is one of my favorite parts of writing. I often get caught up in the information and have to remind myself that there is a story to write!
ReplyDeleteHi Bish - I can see you love your stories ... and can quite imagine that's the way you work ... achievement of a result is just wonderful ... then the reviews and comments all the better - cheers Hilary
ReplyDeleteYes, we writers need lots of reviews! Thanks for faithfully stopping by, Hilary.
DeleteIt's the thick layer of frosting on that cake! LOL
ReplyDeleteWhen you love planning it, that makes the writing more enjoyable. And easier.
Indeed!
DeleteThe planning isn't my favorite, but it does make the writing flow better.
ReplyDeleteI have to be careful with the planning, Alex. I can get lost in it.
DeleteI don't plan...not at first. But you are right. It does make the writing go smoother. Hope your new release is doing well.
ReplyDeleteI used to be a complete pantster, but I never finished anything I started because I didn't know what the story was about or where I was going.
DeleteDeveloping a new story idea is a lot of fun. :)
ReplyDeleteI totally agree, Chrys.
DeleteAww, thanks Karen.
ReplyDeleteLots of dessert, please :) Great post, Bish. I thought I was a planner but since getting my edits back, I reckon I need to do more. Next novel... :)
ReplyDeleteYup, no matter how well we plan, there are always revisions and corrections to be made.
DeleteOutlining, eh? Well, that's a unique answer. ;)
ReplyDeleteWell, I don't do a detailed outline. I write a sentence or two or perhaps a half-page summery for each chapter.
DeleteWhat do I like about writing? I like playing with words to produce a piece of writing that entertains the reader.
ReplyDeleteSusan A Eames at
Travel, Fiction and Photos
That's a good thing to like! :D
DeleteGreat answer to the question. It's great that you enjoy the process and the prep!
ReplyDeleteIWSG co-host Mary at Play off the Page
I do, Mary. Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteYou're the first IWSG'er who has mentioned love for the prep work as the favorite aspect.
ReplyDeleteIt does play an important role in making the story unfold smoothly.
I have to admit, Michelle. If I'm not careful I can lost in it.
DeleteEverything except the fine editing...where I am now.
ReplyDelete'Desert following a favorite meal." You have such a great way of putting things. That must be why you're such a good writer.
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