I don't usually do that much in a sitting; I don't set minimums (telling myself that I have to write a minimum of X number of words will generally produce crap), but I've found that the exorcism scenes in each book have basically demanded a deep breath at the beginning and then whammo, all the way through.
I am not...I am not the damsel in distress. I am not some case. I have to work this. I've lived in a cave for 5 years in a world where they killed my kind like cattle. I am not going to be cut down by some monster flu. I am better than that. What a wonder...how very scared I am.
Fred ,'A Hole in the World'
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deborah grabien - Jun 19, 2004 7:48:29 pm PDT #5331 of 10001
It really doesn't matter. It's just an opinion. Don't worry about it. Not worth the hassle.
erikaj - Jun 19, 2004 8:54:17 pm PDT #5332 of 10001
Always Anti-fascist!
Well, that makes sense in a weird way. The most I can do is say I'm gonna sit at the desk for an hour. I usually write something. I miss fic, though. But I need to not for a little while longer.
deborah grabien - Jun 19, 2004 10:25:48 pm PDT #5333 of 10001
It really doesn't matter. It's just an opinion. Don't worry about it. Not worth the hassle.
I don't recommend being as unstructured as I am to anyone, but it does work for me.
And if a scene is intense enough to warrant that kind of flow? I go with it.
deborah grabien - Jun 20, 2004 8:57:39 am PDT #5334 of 10001
It really doesn't matter. It's just an opinion. Don't worry about it. Not worth the hassle.
Oh, hell, I can't take it.
Are any of my angelic beta readers around? Anyone? I need to know if this exorcism scene works.
vw bug - Jun 20, 2004 10:31:40 am PDT #5335 of 10001
Mostly lurking...
t pokes head into thread
Hi all. Sorry to just jump right in here and ask for help, but I'm working on an essay and am totally stuck. I'm really not pleased with it and could use someone to take a look at it and share their thoughts. Anyone willing?
erikaj - Jun 20, 2004 10:37:20 am PDT #5336 of 10001
Always Anti-fascist!
I'm here, Deb, vw.
deborah grabien - Jun 20, 2004 10:41:20 am PDT #5337 of 10001
It really doesn't matter. It's just an opinion. Don't worry about it. Not worth the hassle.
VW, send - I'm heading out but can look at it tonight, and will.
erika, I'll send you chapter 12 (the lead-in to the exorcism) and the beginning of Chapter 13 (the exorcism).
I just need to know if it works, and if not, why.
erikaj - Jun 20, 2004 10:44:23 am PDT #5338 of 10001
Always Anti-fascist!
OK. Great. I've never betaed an exorcism before...
deborah grabien - Jun 20, 2004 10:54:25 am PDT #5339 of 10001
It really doesn't matter. It's just an opinion. Don't worry about it. Not worth the hassle.
Hee! Insent.
Read Chapter 12 first, though; it gives you the backstory of why they approach the thing the way they do.
vw bug - Jun 20, 2004 10:59:36 am PDT #5340 of 10001
Mostly lurking...
Insent to you both. Thank you.
And Deb, I'd offer to read yours, but I'm really having trouble concentrating right now. Maybe that's why I'm having so much difficulty writing this piece. Anyway, I'd love to read it, but probably wouldn't be able to get through it...stupid brain.