tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post9114246909896638141..comments2023-10-30T09:00:07.439-05:00Comments on A Walk In My Shoes: Do I Need Three Pairs of Black Dress Shoes?Susan R. Millshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09578747592345750650noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-39351550387696068732009-09-17T15:00:16.849-05:002009-09-17T15:00:16.849-05:00Layering... definitely. Before I start a revise, o...Layering... definitely. Before I start a revise, one of the things i look for is scenes that duplicate. It's surprising how many do when you examine their purpose in the story. Sometimes they can be spliced together; other times only the Manolos will do!dirtywhitecandyhttp://www.nailyournovel.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-33953143067402423132009-09-17T12:49:47.964-05:002009-09-17T12:49:47.964-05:00Yeah, I am going through that now. Right now the i...Yeah, I am going through that now. Right now the issue is too few words. I am so ready for the weekend in which I can roll up my sleeves and really get into it! :o)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-79155654229732975222009-09-16T23:58:18.050-05:002009-09-16T23:58:18.050-05:00Right now I am just at the "trying to get the...Right now I am just at the "trying to get the story out" stage. Got to work on crafting eventually. Layering....yikes!<br /><br />Shelleystoryqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07039684494823420722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-31316885266313106642009-09-16T23:13:47.717-05:002009-09-16T23:13:47.717-05:00Yup.
I'm constantly second guessing myself an...Yup.<br /><br />I'm constantly second guessing myself and being like, "Should I expand this or leave as is?" I drive myself crazy. No wonder why writers can be reclusive!AiringMyLaundryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11051140760624657630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-27919727167811586402009-09-16T22:57:29.565-05:002009-09-16T22:57:29.565-05:00I'm down to one pair of black heels, cute, com...I'm down to one pair of black heels, cute, comfortable, perhaps a bit outdated... but I've danced a lot of miles in them shoes.. As for my WiP's I seem to be finding that two or three characters can, and often should be whittled down and amalgamated into one... Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01603891627784763004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-28273964728270629532009-09-16T21:12:17.724-05:002009-09-16T21:12:17.724-05:00Yes, my flats and my mules they comfort me...
And...Yes, my flats and my mules they comfort me...<br /><br />And you inspire me to think of my writing in new ways... Thanks-- as always!Leah Rubinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13748324754530747231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-26082156511713331922009-09-16T20:47:50.246-05:002009-09-16T20:47:50.246-05:00That's a good way of putting it. I never consi...That's a good way of putting it. I never considered the scenes layered, but looking at various pieces, that's what I've done. I prefer reading layers since it keeps the pace up and gives depth. But I know there are some scenes that could benefit from the isolation.Liana Brookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14587774916354749190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-26701177325164074182009-09-16T19:47:21.396-05:002009-09-16T19:47:21.396-05:00I have tried layering and love it. Most of the tim...I have tried layering and love it. Most of the time, my problem is the opposite. I have to add scenes. But I love to layer when needed. I think it makes everything all neat and tidy. I guess I said that right. <br /><br />Love those shoes! :)Robyn Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17356555082768185840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-74726472563202196312009-09-16T18:13:49.406-05:002009-09-16T18:13:49.406-05:00I have the problem where I have to add some scenes...I have the problem where I have to add some scenes to get the point it--wish it were the other way!Terri Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07771622379178654235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-38153795886509900742009-09-16T18:08:58.402-05:002009-09-16T18:08:58.402-05:00Like nearly everyone else said, OF COURSE you need...Like nearly everyone else said, OF COURSE you need all those black shoes! I didn't notice black flip-flops in there...help me sleep better tonight knowing you do have some black flip-flops in that closet ;P<br /><br />Back to layering - yes, I've been known to layer a scene or two!Beth Mannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14279427592537427039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-67016676733909183812009-09-16T16:32:16.985-05:002009-09-16T16:32:16.985-05:00Stacking, layering, (and lots o' black shoes,)...Stacking, layering, (and lots o' black shoes,) yes!Janna Leadbetterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06339705935553160673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-68502705834863279632009-09-16T16:20:51.317-05:002009-09-16T16:20:51.317-05:00ah, yeah, you ned the shoes...all the shoes :)
I ...ah, yeah, you ned the shoes...all the shoes :)<br /><br />I don't tend to have extra scenes, but often scenes that need condensing. Layering scenes...hmmm I might try this :)Tabitha Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08196816108272065974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-64361342824757369912009-09-16T16:03:20.883-05:002009-09-16T16:03:20.883-05:00Never even thought of it that way. Layering scene...Never even thought of it that way. Layering scenes...hmmm. I may have to try to work on that!<br /><br />Btw, YES you need all those shoes! I have five pairs of black heels. Some are dressier, some have higher heels, some have straps, some have rhinestones! And I've worn them all with different outfits! Duh. :)Nicolettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04235387990495348455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-61439159245718489342009-09-16T15:44:21.592-05:002009-09-16T15:44:21.592-05:00THis is a great post! So true -
There's so m...THis is a great post! So true - <br /><br />There's so much more than be cut out than writer's sometimes realize :)Kathryn Magendiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12863595228298349863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-12081719450200624332009-09-16T15:01:36.657-05:002009-09-16T15:01:36.657-05:00Layering scenes is essential for me. I cut about 4...Layering scenes is essential for me. I cut about 40,000 words out by doing this in my last draft. Insane!Michelle D. Argylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09696465137285587646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-2118205581793245422009-09-16T13:32:20.003-05:002009-09-16T13:32:20.003-05:00Hard to answer for your manuscript, but working wi...Hard to answer for your manuscript, but working with dialogue I do know each word should have purpose. That all three of those things you have going - the mutual interest and conflict could very easily be in one conversation. Tension in each line.Midlife Roadtripperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06700277803842883251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-87503509298138340332009-09-16T13:28:15.806-05:002009-09-16T13:28:15.806-05:00Sounds tricky to me. Since each call happens at a...Sounds tricky to me. Since each call happens at a different time in the relationship, do you put the scene early, middle or late? At least, a lot of the books I read, it takes the characters a long time to decide if they have the hots for each other. It must be an advanced writer's technique. Maybe somneday I could try it.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15163662759281341381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-47290874232912604832009-09-16T13:03:11.145-05:002009-09-16T13:03:11.145-05:00"The key is to store them efficiently so they..."The key is to store them efficiently so they don't take up too much space, and the only way to do this is to stack them on top of each other." That is the key, for sure :)<br /><br />Can't say I've ever come across the scenario you describe, although what you say makes sense.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-17711093114069372692009-09-16T13:02:09.009-05:002009-09-16T13:02:09.009-05:00Layering seems so easy until you attempt to incorp...Layering seems so easy until you attempt to incorporate it...good luck.<br /><br />And by all means Misses, YES, you need at least 3 pairs of black dress shoes. I have about 30 and justify every pair. LOL.JennyMachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14594526663480442855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-29450797410227109562009-09-16T12:53:51.823-05:002009-09-16T12:53:51.823-05:00Excellent advice, Susan - and so timely for me. Be...Excellent advice, Susan - and so timely for me. Because my book is way too long at the moment, and I know I repeat myself, the layering concept will definitely come in handy during my revision process... if, as Novice Writer says, I ever get there. ;-)Laura Martonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17131901155051433491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-15670083314903430432009-09-16T12:51:32.514-05:002009-09-16T12:51:32.514-05:00I've never tried that. But yesterday I sat dow...I've never tried that. But yesterday I sat down to write and the chapter I'm working out came out backwards and inside out... I don't even know how to describe it. I started writing and then rearranged the pieces of what I wrote to fit with the greatest arrangement of conflict possible. Are you confused? Because I am... :0)Kristen Torres-Torohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15903038121623389560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-78055267873394562072009-09-16T12:26:41.561-05:002009-09-16T12:26:41.561-05:00That is an excellent point about adaptations. I c...That is an excellent point about adaptations. I can't think of an example of layering right now, but I know that it has crossed my mind in the past.Anna C. Morrisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01271598466699263194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-64437097491920832192009-09-16T12:25:48.652-05:002009-09-16T12:25:48.652-05:00I tend to write my dialogue first, so layering is ...I tend to write my dialogue first, so layering is a must for me. I'll also go back and layer in action tags to help the reader "see" the story in 3D as it unfolds. :)Chelle Sandellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03813658527826989105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-73172928206469487182009-09-16T12:24:24.976-05:002009-09-16T12:24:24.976-05:00Dominique makes a good point. Movies have to do t...Dominique makes a good point. Movies have to do this, sometimes for good and sometimes to the story's detriment. We probably can learn a lot from watching book-to-screen movies.Roni Lorenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02719679344024635326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-31258306283607800622009-09-16T11:30:14.951-05:002009-09-16T11:30:14.951-05:00That's really the key, effective writing, putt...That's really the key, effective writing, putting as much as we can into one scene.Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00685341739870191402noreply@blogger.com