tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3901370917824739259.post1518835038729752059..comments2024-03-17T06:03:00.362-04:00Comments on Fiction University: Why You Should Edit That Last Scene Before Moving OnJanice Hardyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02356672149097741248noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3901370917824739259.post-60768859643794611632020-08-13T14:22:19.283-04:002020-08-13T14:22:19.283-04:00Oh good! Glad it worked out, and I hope it continu...Oh good! Glad it worked out, and I hope it continues. Janice Hardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02356672149097741248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3901370917824739259.post-81351240597994541282020-08-12T20:40:39.608-04:002020-08-12T20:40:39.608-04:00Tried yesterday and today, and worked well!Tried yesterday and today, and worked well!JJ Whitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07288344012655785464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3901370917824739259.post-80867090315898490772020-08-10T14:15:29.862-04:002020-08-10T14:15:29.862-04:00Thanks! Oh, I know those "don't wanna&quo...Thanks! Oh, I know those "don't wanna" days well. I often just outline or summarize scenes on those days. At least I can be a little productive even if I'm not putting down scenes. Janice Hardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02356672149097741248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3901370917824739259.post-9373959686369759582020-08-10T13:56:56.820-04:002020-08-10T13:56:56.820-04:00Shared this on Twitter, where the subject comes up...Shared this on Twitter, where the subject comes up constantly. I'm always saying that no one piece of advice is right for every writer, but I've used this technique since I began my first book and find it really helpful. Especially on the days when I 'just don't wanna!"Gifford MacShanehttps://giffordmacshane.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3901370917824739259.post-3769830110813498942020-08-10T13:43:01.767-04:002020-08-10T13:43:01.767-04:00Then I'm doubly glad you found it. That "...Then I'm doubly glad you found it. That "never go back" advice never resonated with me, even though I do see how it can hinder writers. I find the review most helpful.Janice Hardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02356672149097741248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3901370917824739259.post-45724073476335051712020-08-10T13:29:21.071-04:002020-08-10T13:29:21.071-04:00This article is how I actually write. It's goo...This article is how I actually write. It's good to see support for it, when many others have disagreed with me. Pamelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10641800481681697132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3901370917824739259.post-5697531606324911452020-08-10T10:38:35.616-04:002020-08-10T10:38:35.616-04:00Thanks! I agree, and that's on my list on cons...Thanks! I agree, and that's on my list on cons for Wednesday :) I love this technique, but it's not right for everyone and is does have drawbacks for certain types of writers. Janice Hardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02356672149097741248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3901370917824739259.post-74427429928911638552020-08-10T10:12:30.685-04:002020-08-10T10:12:30.685-04:00Powerful advice. For anyone who has trouble gettin...Powerful advice. For anyone who has trouble getting into the flow of the story, this can be just the right time-saver -- and writing time saved is pure gold.<br /><br />I wouldn't recommend it for someone who's self-conscious or too easily distracted; these are the writers who will see hours' worth of "errors" in that last scene instead of a launching pad. A writer like that might start by looking at a set of notes about the next scene (especially if those notes have been left with something else to fill in), or speed-reading through the past scene with a promise not to "edit" anything yet.Ken Hugheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02732164204232936705noreply@blogger.com