tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17232670.post7011578685505442890..comments2023-09-09T09:33:43.814-05:00Comments on Meg Miller Writer / Arts and Crafts Enthusiast: ReviMo Day 7 - Simone Kaplan Talks RevisionsMegMillerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17153642746148170975noreply@blogger.comBlogger112125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17232670.post-74696746739847316602014-01-20T22:40:14.304-06:002014-01-20T22:40:14.304-06:00Yay Lynn!!!! So glad it was a productive week! :D ...Yay Lynn!!!! So glad it was a productive week! :D It was for me as well. Glad you joined us. :DMegMillerWritesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17232670.post-63363831476736484512014-01-20T00:01:22.952-06:002014-01-20T00:01:22.952-06:00I've always struggled with the "leave it ...I've always struggled with the "leave it alone" phase, but it really works. I don't have the patience (DO IT NOW!) but continue to relearn the value of setting it aside and getting a fresh look at it down the line.Bitsy Kempernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17232670.post-47178498251355976672014-01-19T18:04:38.856-06:002014-01-19T18:04:38.856-06:00When someone adds a gift of time, effort, organiza...When someone adds a gift of time, effort, organization and meaning to our community, that's a great gift. And when that someone has been the catalyst to enable others to do so too, that's truly a gift that ripples the world. Thank you for the week.Heather Brinkerhoffnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17232670.post-39943209405625147182014-01-19T11:49:37.454-06:002014-01-19T11:49:37.454-06:00Thanks!Thanks!janellenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17232670.post-59221473590720746472014-01-19T10:30:10.448-06:002014-01-19T10:30:10.448-06:00Thank you so much for sharing! I love picking up a...Thank you so much for sharing! I love picking up a manuscript (actually forget about it completely sometimes) then read it over! Depending on the story, I think "wow this is great" or "oh my, what was I thinking when I wrote that!!! Thanks again!Kelly Vavalanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17232670.post-53902012431136782072014-01-19T09:17:34.075-06:002014-01-19T09:17:34.075-06:00Thanks Simone. We definitely need time away from o...Thanks Simone. We definitely need time away from our stories. It's one of the many ways to refresh our brain.kathybermannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17232670.post-11622763173833528642014-01-19T07:43:44.568-06:002014-01-19T07:43:44.568-06:00thank you Simone :) loved your post! I have tried ...thank you Simone :) loved your post! I have tried stepping away from a manuscript for at least a week, then once I'd return to it .....I looked at it surprised and caught myself saying,"Really? what was I thinking!" LOLNata ArtistaDonnanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17232670.post-11130554374122299452014-01-19T00:21:22.327-06:002014-01-19T00:21:22.327-06:00Thank you for sharing your process! It's a goo...Thank you for sharing your process! It's a good reminder that distance from a manuscript can work wonders.Rachel Smoka-Richardsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17232670.post-12076726462330026912014-01-19T00:18:26.818-06:002014-01-19T00:18:26.818-06:00Sometimes manuscripts must sit and wait and mature...Sometimes manuscripts must sit and wait and mature for a long time before they are ready for revision. One of the manuscripts I worked on during ReviMo is a story I wrote 7 years ago. The storyline was good. The idea was good. Execution in a clear and concise way was bad. I needed a few years of practice under my belt before I could tackle a hefty revision. Thanks to ReviMo, it is now submission ready!Michelle Lynn Sentersnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17232670.post-91329597583073699892014-01-18T23:36:55.185-06:002014-01-18T23:36:55.185-06:00Don't revise? Lots of closed mind ideas here....Don't revise? Lots of closed mind ideas here. Open your minds to positive results everyday, no matter the circumstances. .Patricknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17232670.post-22330747833765947192014-01-18T22:53:56.154-06:002014-01-18T22:53:56.154-06:00Thanks Simone, incredibly helpful reminder. There ...Thanks Simone, incredibly helpful reminder. There is time to plant seeds and time to let them sit in the ground and grow. Time to work and time to play, and I sometimes have trouble knowing when to step away and let things marinate in my brain. I great reminder. :-)Blanche Baxternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17232670.post-53739918527309360802014-01-18T22:48:57.820-06:002014-01-18T22:48:57.820-06:00Thanks! I agree that when you look at a manuscrip...Thanks! I agree that when you look at a manuscript long after you've finished it (or think you've finished it) it can be looked at with fresh eyes. The hard part is putting it away.Julie Beturnenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17232670.post-69456382085421976662014-01-18T22:24:07.797-06:002014-01-18T22:24:07.797-06:00This was very critical advice for me, Simone. I ne...This was very critical advice for me, Simone. I never want to stop...whatever I am doing. I want to keep at it...until it is 'finished'. In fact, as I sat here at the computer, critiquing manuscripts for my critique buddies (I'm in two groups and this month the dates of both just happened to coincide)...my daughter came by and said, "Go to bed, Mom...it's getting late." I tend to get to bed REALLY late...not because I want to, but because I feel I need to 'finish'. Thank you so much for encouraging me to STOP...I need this advice for my manuscripts as well.<br /><br />I will stop...for tonight...right after I finish this comment and submit the rafflecopter.:)<br />I promise!Vivian Kirkfieldnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17232670.post-37644362005135332782014-01-18T22:02:35.453-06:002014-01-18T22:02:35.453-06:00Thank you for the strong reminder that taking time...Thank you for the strong reminder that taking time to make something the best that it can be, actually does take time.Noelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17232670.post-72094494541542999072014-01-18T21:53:54.154-06:002014-01-18T21:53:54.154-06:00It's so true that a little distance can do won...It's so true that a little distance can do wonders for our perspective. Thanks for the great post!Sandy Pnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17232670.post-85610939028866875172014-01-18T21:53:24.341-06:002014-01-18T21:53:24.341-06:00Setting a manuscript aside is the hardest thing fo...Setting a manuscript aside is the hardest thing for me to do, but when I do I'm always amazed at the new clarity and perspective I have.Rachel Stonesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17232670.post-89571050370954173522014-01-18T21:46:37.834-06:002014-01-18T21:46:37.834-06:00I appreciate that point to put the manuscript away...I appreciate that point to put the manuscript away for a month or so. That usually gives me some clarity, though I admit that some manuscripts still seem opaque to me after a month - maybe those need a year in the file drawer!Melanie Ellsworthnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17232670.post-1778040330213397442014-01-18T21:34:40.793-06:002014-01-18T21:34:40.793-06:00I couldn't agree more. I do my best revising w...I couldn't agree more. I do my best revising when I haven't looked at my manuscript in at least a month even though it is torturous. Thank you for your terrific post.Lauren Kersteinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17232670.post-34342774733323008962014-01-18T20:45:24.003-06:002014-01-18T20:45:24.003-06:00I had to chuckle a bit when I read this post. I w...I had to chuckle a bit when I read this post. I wrote the most brilliant draft last summer. It had conflict, a cool setting, a character that made you say, "Awwww dat'sto cute!" This week I thought I would go back and work on it. It's ReViMo, let's revise! I opened my doc, read the first paragraph, and thought (although, I believed I said it out loud), "Geez, Louise! What is this?" It was a hot mess of a draft. I've learned a lot this last year. Learned even more this work. We've had some great advice. This particular advice rings so true. Thank you so much for reminding me about The Importance of Being Hands Off.Pamela Courtneyhttp://mylmnopreadstokids.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17232670.post-80500397611423686712014-01-18T20:14:04.085-06:002014-01-18T20:14:04.085-06:00Great way to end a productive week. Thanks for th...Great way to end a productive week. Thanks for the writing advice--I do think absence makes the heart grow fonder--and the revising work clearer!Ann Mageenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17232670.post-73341292411831430212014-01-18T19:45:28.321-06:002014-01-18T19:45:28.321-06:00Thanks for your advice to stop and take time away ...Thanks for your advice to stop and take time away from manuscripts. Sometimes it is really hard to do because you want your story to get to that polished stage, but when I make myself do this, I have found it very helpful. I really enjoyed your post, Simone.pennyklostermannnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17232670.post-37385351092550800672014-01-18T19:36:25.053-06:002014-01-18T19:36:25.053-06:00Thank you Simone Kaplan for a great endnote to a g...Thank you Simone Kaplan for a great endnote to a great week. It is time for a long winter's nap. Thanks Meg Miller for hosting ReviMo. So glad I participated.teresa m.i. schaeferhttp://tschaefer.wix.com/twritesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17232670.post-43463444891481312582014-01-18T19:28:46.067-06:002014-01-18T19:28:46.067-06:00I like your idea of taking time away from your man...I like your idea of taking time away from your manuscript. I have done this and it does help. I even get surprised sometimes about how the story sounds when I go back. Sometimes its a good surprise. Sometimes its a not so good surprise. Anyway, one of the manuscripts I am revising on today has had multiple step back and wait episodes, but each one has been helpful. Thank youAngela Turnernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17232670.post-28369667130837379672014-01-18T18:55:28.402-06:002014-01-18T18:55:28.402-06:00First of all, I'm not sure I know what Disqus ...First of all, I'm not sure I know what Disqus is and I just put a huge picture of me on here . . . so, there ya go. It's me. See me smiling? I have to say that this short, but hectic, week has been the best exercise for furthering my writing towards submission. And, I do like sitting in a drawer for a month. Great advise. Thanks, Meg and all the wonderful guests.Lynn Anne Carolnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17232670.post-45952639537688018742014-01-18T18:49:58.619-06:002014-01-18T18:49:58.619-06:00Thank you for sharing, Simone. I will take your a...Thank you for sharing, Simone. I will take your advice.Krista Mcmorran-Mausnoreply@blogger.com