tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post548284751252951250..comments2024-03-20T08:27:29.290+11:00Comments on .W.I.P. It: Why Your Writing will Never be PerfectLynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comBlogger81125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-6364514914059742012013-09-23T23:26:51.313+10:002013-09-23T23:26:51.313+10:00I tell myself I've never read a book without a...I tell myself I've never read a book without a single error in it... or if it's not a grammatical error as such, just something which sounds off, sits uncomfortably. I see a writing style as almost like a fingerprint. The writer has it and works with it... the reader either sees and appreciates it or not. Either way, perfection is subjective, aside from the basics. Of course, written down I see this reasonable argument to move on, not to fixate, but in practice it is quite another thing. :) Shah Whartonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04997125261145672115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-51649713052626599662013-08-03T12:24:27.258+10:002013-08-03T12:24:27.258+10:00I read years ago that an artist never finishes his...I read years ago that an artist never finishes his work; he abandons it. That's true for writers. At some point, we just have to say, it's done. Whether is our ideal or not. :-)Marianne (Mare) Baker Ballhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03663143060069193124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-24145010172019973452013-07-01T17:08:38.387+10:002013-07-01T17:08:38.387+10:00lol, Blue. So funny.
And yes, we can second gues...lol, Blue. So funny. <br /><br />And yes, we can second guess ourselves far too much sometimes.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-13260384641594812672013-07-01T12:08:09.353+10:002013-07-01T12:08:09.353+10:00This is my biggest fear; that if I put something o...This is my biggest fear; that if I put something out there, it's not going to be good enough because it's not perfect. Right now, I know that my writing is developing very quickly, which is scary when I'm still working on the same manuscript I started months ago. But you're right. There is no way writers can get everything perfect, no matter how long they spend trying. Thanks for this post Lynda. I hope I'm not the only one who's found some comfort it in. :) Bonnee Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01513268628209169538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-73238199394441260942013-07-01T07:18:21.243+10:002013-07-01T07:18:21.243+10:00Perfect writing may be impossible, but that photog...Perfect writing may be impossible, but that photograph is perfect. Boy, would I love to be there...writing. All your points are dead on about perfection. I dwell and rewrite, and dwell some more. Thanks for a great post, Lynda. ~Victoria Marie Lees <br />http://victoriamarielees.blogspot.com <br />Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-87589816982883730202013-07-01T02:47:33.515+10:002013-07-01T02:47:33.515+10:00Your questions and answers are perfect! Good luck ...Your questions and answers are perfect! Good luck with Grammarly. JJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14692103477055483000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-13184953001057914332013-06-30T17:27:44.188+10:002013-06-30T17:27:44.188+10:00He means he's eleven. ;)<b>He means he's eleven.</b> ;)Blue Grumpsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03106493133778319165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-49562513475817924202013-06-29T20:08:47.534+10:002013-06-29T20:08:47.534+10:00What what? Dezzy is not human? Lynda, how could th...What what? Dezzy is not human? Lynda, how could this be! It does explain a thing or two :)<br /><br />That email sounds like a scam to me. Amazon's got my credit details and that's as far as I'm willing to go. <br /><br />Editing is hard work though I think some of our best work doesn't need much tweaking. Too much editing may result in a perfectly polished piece lacking the heart and soul of earlier drafts. Maybe that's just me.<br /><br />I hope you're doing fine. :)Blue Grumpsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03106493133778319165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-21259453344975614542013-06-29T16:53:25.268+10:002013-06-29T16:53:25.268+10:00What a great post, and I agree with each point. Tr...What a great post, and I agree with each point. Trying to make it perfect is almost impossible because of all the factors.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-9815834430571038812013-06-28T15:40:19.040+10:002013-06-28T15:40:19.040+10:00I do have a hard time letting a manuscript go if I...I do have a hard time letting a manuscript go if I feel it could be improved. But I agree, there is a point you have to trust the story, know you've done your best, and let it go. Otherwise you could spend your life on one story. :-)Elizabeth Varadan, Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01708206753256682635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-90262475106402985742013-06-28T12:36:18.302+10:002013-06-28T12:36:18.302+10:00I think the one reason that convinces me above al...I think the one reason that convinces me above all is number 6. You can't possibly please everyone, and that's like the greatest truth of the universe. <br />I had a mail from Grammarly too. They offered me only 30 dollar gift card. I feel offended now, hahahaha. Let us know how it goes!Al Diazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08107619009321980764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-11723080230305443152013-06-28T05:46:15.194+10:002013-06-28T05:46:15.194+10:00Writing does require a lot of tweaking. Sometimes ...Writing does require a lot of tweaking. Sometimes it's hard to know when to let go and submit your work. Sherry Ellishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07844837212122243321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-74863861743189964562013-06-27T16:56:09.676+10:002013-06-27T16:56:09.676+10:00I too have that problem of tweaking, polishing and...I too have that problem of tweaking, polishing and again tweaking my MS.<br /><br />Lyn, I had no such problems with Grammarly. I will let you know if any problems crop up.Rachna Chhabriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16900999965919504282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-62592684848750150032013-06-27T12:49:13.910+10:002013-06-27T12:49:13.910+10:00Oh no, if they ask for a credit card number, it is...Oh no, if they ask for a credit card number, it isn't free. Remember the line in the M. Night Shyamalan movie Unbreakable about asking for a social security number. Mark Muratahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03562597698193306363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-2521070684453996392013-06-27T06:23:01.641+10:002013-06-27T06:23:01.641+10:00I also received the Grammerly. But didn't do a...I also received the Grammerly. But didn't do anything till now. <br /><br />Great post, Lynda. Of course we all strive for perfection. <br /><br />NasNas https://www.blogger.com/profile/08341843048288374472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-29819040475208395182013-06-27T02:11:00.768+10:002013-06-27T02:11:00.768+10:00I don't know if I've been able to answer t...I don't know if I've been able to answer that last question...when a story is ready? I rewrite and rewrite and rewrite - I've yet to stop rewriting some stories with th ehop ethat I can still make it better.Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01793077012143289985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-43339798128067751692013-06-26T18:51:41.476+10:002013-06-26T18:51:41.476+10:00There are soooooo many credit card scams that you ...There are soooooo many credit card scams that you have to be careful about giving out details.<br />Great post Lynda!<br />On the topic of perfection - what's 'perfect' today is a pile of 'you-know-what' when you read it the next day. <br /><a href="http://writer-in-transit.co.za/" rel="nofollow">Writer In Transit</a>Michelle Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750092836481599870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-74448144822291600462013-06-26T11:42:06.293+10:002013-06-26T11:42:06.293+10:00Elven!! Now that makes sense! I like!Elven!! Now that makes sense! I like!Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-69044646062375306942013-06-26T11:34:04.640+10:002013-06-26T11:34:04.640+10:00Woot! Thanks so much for the Award!!Woot! Thanks so much for the Award!!Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-6014120872409824822013-06-26T11:33:16.735+10:002013-06-26T11:33:16.735+10:00Ah, the good ole hurl indicator. I know it well ;)...Ah, the good ole hurl indicator. I know it well ;)<br /><br />Yep, I've given AutoCrit a go as well. It will be interesting to see how they compare.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-40825402772422193992013-06-26T09:49:30.515+10:002013-06-26T09:49:30.515+10:00Yes, yes, YES. Spot on post, Lynda! You are always...Yes, yes, YES. Spot on post, Lynda! You are always so relevant and helpful. Loved this post. :D Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15747144518868320969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-12139069588246402382013-06-26T06:59:09.918+10:002013-06-26T06:59:09.918+10:00Nice photo. I don't think I can define how I d...Nice photo. I don't think I can define how I decide when it's time to move on. I do a lot of tweaking / editing at the first draft stage and have much less on the backend these days. I much prefer it that way. <br /><br />I got that same email last week and just got another today. I'll wait to hear what you say on this subject.M Paxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096697282530998519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-43059718164754006212013-06-26T06:24:08.029+10:002013-06-26T06:24:08.029+10:00I also received the Grammarly email.
I used to ju...I also received the Grammarly email.<br /><br />I used to jump ahead and think I was ready, but now I rely on CP's and beta readers. Also, there's that feeling I get. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-60905948601879972802013-06-26T03:49:47.482+10:002013-06-26T03:49:47.482+10:00never heard of Grammarly. Sounds scary and intrigu...never heard of Grammarly. Sounds scary and intriguing at the same time. haha.<br />Nutschell<br />www.thewritingnut.comnutschellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10967710710805174781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-6909089136219257322013-06-26T01:55:27.951+10:002013-06-26T01:55:27.951+10:00All things I need to keep in mind. It explains why...All things I need to keep in mind. It explains why so many writers have waves of doubt. <br /><br /><br />Guess who just got nominated for The Liebster Award. Well, if you said you, then you’re right. Drop by <a href="http://emaginette.wordpress.com/blog" rel="nofollow">Shout With Emaginette</a> to find out more.emaginettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03324981140248692448noreply@blogger.com