tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3901370917824739259.post6092513035072547876..comments2024-03-27T10:02:56.747-04:00Comments on Fiction University: Plot Problem? Fix It Fast with a RetconJanice Hardyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02356672149097741248noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3901370917824739259.post-67006080332305373272018-06-13T17:57:41.998-04:002018-06-13T17:57:41.998-04:00It sounds interesting, but I am confused about thi...It sounds interesting, but I am confused about this too. :)ranu802https://www.blogger.com/profile/10815671844305825624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3901370917824739259.post-88116605051913455602018-05-10T14:17:16.086-04:002018-05-10T14:17:16.086-04:00You know, I think I might just have to declare you...You know, I think I might just have to declare you my new hero. I've actually had Scapple for some time, and although I thought it had a lot of potential, I still hadn't thought of a good way to incorporate the program into my own writing process. To be fair to the lovely folks and Literature and Latte, though, I also haven't tried to plot a new book from scratch since I downloaded the program. But now that I've read your post, I'm thinking I may just have to give Scapple another try, but on a smaller scale: to help me sort out a scene that's been giving me trouble. So, thanks again!Shivahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03777850655375998237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3901370917824739259.post-24017885618324367412018-05-10T00:18:48.040-04:002018-05-10T00:18:48.040-04:00My main character's late husband was said to b...My main character's late husband was said to be a retired real estate broker. His apprentice helped the wife during a difficult move after he died.<br /><br />Fast forward with that same wife helping a new friend solve a mystery. She told the friend of her late husband with that same mystery while he served as a career military veteran who traveled the world until he retired.<br /><br />But the friend said he heard that her husband was a realtor. See a discrepancy here? My new word "retcon" (or as I called it, brainfade). My solution: Yes, he was a realtor, but that was his 2nd career. After retiring from the military, he went to school to go for his 2nd career choice.<br /><br />Other goof-ups, I had to do some soul-searching, then either change the new path of things, or go back & change it. It's great to know I'm not the only one to experience this. But it's also a great way to improve a story.<br /><br />GaleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3901370917824739259.post-5123645900145984082018-05-09T14:34:18.977-04:002018-05-09T14:34:18.977-04:00Thanks Jean! Yes, please spread the word. The more...Thanks Jean! Yes, please spread the word. The more writers help each other out, the more great stories we can write. Have fun retconning!Laurence MacNaughtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11183421490081237798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3901370917824739259.post-57128874015089644292018-05-09T14:31:55.687-04:002018-05-09T14:31:55.687-04:00Plus, it's a fun word to say: "RETCON!&qu...Plus, it's a fun word to say: "RETCON!" :)Laurence MacNaughtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11183421490081237798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3901370917824739259.post-2514853334293370272018-05-09T14:31:04.295-04:002018-05-09T14:31:04.295-04:00Good idea, Shiva! Scrivener makes it so much easie...Good idea, Shiva! Scrivener makes it so much easier to make retcon changes to your story. <br /><br />By the way, the makers of Scrivener also make another product called Scapple. I absolutely LOVE it for brainstorming and outlining. If you've never checked it out, give it a shot. I gush all about it here: https://laurencemacnaughton.com/2015/12/01/the-easiest-way-to-organize-your-thoughts/Laurence MacNaughtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11183421490081237798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3901370917824739259.post-88569227331079622642018-05-09T14:09:02.399-04:002018-05-09T14:09:02.399-04:00Love this! Gonna share at Jean's Writing! Than...Love this! Gonna share at Jean's Writing! Thanks can't wait to put this to good use. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03593523034769971203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3901370917824739259.post-76681499652295476112018-05-08T17:00:11.449-04:002018-05-08T17:00:11.449-04:00I've done this before, but didn't have a n...I've done this before, but didn't have a name for it. Now I will always remember making a retcon.Silva Filhonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3901370917824739259.post-49327108725267352182018-05-08T13:58:36.536-04:002018-05-08T13:58:36.536-04:00Oh, what a great idea! I've just added a &quo...Oh, what a great idea! I've just added a "Retcon" collection to my current Scrivener project, and I have a feeling I'm going to be using this trick a lot in the future, too.Shivahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03777850655375998237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3901370917824739259.post-27296254140910151912018-05-08T12:03:26.232-04:002018-05-08T12:03:26.232-04:00Thanks Glynis! Here's a bonus trick: when you ...Thanks Glynis! Here's a bonus trick: when you notice something that you need to change, you can actually type the word RETCON in your manuscript. Then it's easy to find that spot later using the search function, so you can fix it. <br /><br />Hope that helps. Have fun writing!Laurence MacNaughtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11183421490081237798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3901370917824739259.post-73193212913540047652018-05-08T10:26:03.220-04:002018-05-08T10:26:03.220-04:00Laurence, I have recently learned how to allow mys...Laurence, I have recently learned how to allow myself to do the RETCON. I highlight the passage or scene so it'll stand out for me and go merrily on my way with the story. Often I don't even know the particulars on how I need to fix it. Now, because of your post, I have a name for this task.Glynis Jollyhttps://ascriptedmaze.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.com