tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425699691615371137.post3775256410010649452..comments2023-04-26T11:32:09.014-04:00Comments on Tapestry of Words: First Draft Magic Becky Shillingtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18185515854304384764noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425699691615371137.post-1699883814347767882013-05-03T12:27:15.350-04:002013-05-03T12:27:15.350-04:00Thank you, Vijaya! I enjoy revisions, too--it is d...Thank you, Vijaya! I enjoy revisions, too--it is definitely a more peaceful experience than drafting. I love hearing everyone's feelings about this! Becky Shillingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18185515854304384764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425699691615371137.post-3805443219647257672013-05-03T08:49:38.777-04:002013-05-03T08:49:38.777-04:00I love the first flush of ideas pouring onto the p...I love the first flush of ideas pouring onto the page. If only it'd come out as good as I envision it my head. Sigh. That's why, the real magic for me comes in revision. So glad you had this time alone to get into the zone.Vijayahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07876606729146077830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425699691615371137.post-32224819866094454352013-05-01T23:24:49.420-04:002013-05-01T23:24:49.420-04:00I love Jane Yolen's TAKE JOY, Mirka! I like th...I love Jane Yolen's TAKE JOY, Mirka! I like the "art" and "craft" comparison--your friend sounds very smart! = ) Becky Shillingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18185515854304384764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425699691615371137.post-49301208128752255362013-05-01T11:55:59.677-04:002013-05-01T11:55:59.677-04:00With you all the way here, Becky. *First Draft Mag...With you all the way here, Becky. *First Draft Magic* it is.<br />A writer friend told me many years ago that for him this is where the art is, while the craft is in the revision/editing. This is the way I experience it also.<br />And to the writers who find every part to be agony, I feel like sending Jane Yolen's excellent TAKE JOY.Mirka Breenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00653086859905415156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425699691615371137.post-11425114522351798872013-05-01T08:45:30.553-04:002013-05-01T08:45:30.553-04:00Thanks, Katie! This was the first time I have not ...Thanks, Katie! This was the first time I have not joined my boys for at least part of a camp out. I may have to try it again! = ) Becky Shillingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18185515854304384764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425699691615371137.post-85917898489769082702013-05-01T08:27:43.021-04:002013-05-01T08:27:43.021-04:00That is my favorite part, as well. And congrats on...That is my favorite part, as well. And congrats on getting so much writing time on Saturday! (I am envious LOL)KatieChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06365154373483382775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425699691615371137.post-61209401611282289502013-05-01T08:25:14.679-04:002013-05-01T08:25:14.679-04:00I completely agree, Anna--we definitely need to ce...I completely agree, Anna--we definitely need to celebrate the magic!Becky Shillingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18185515854304384764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425699691615371137.post-48828665764127789052013-05-01T07:48:48.689-04:002013-05-01T07:48:48.689-04:00For me, the magic happens in revision rather than ...For me, the magic happens in revision rather than in drafting, but I think either way, when the magic happens, we need to celebrate it! :-)Anna Staniszewskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09316883819771607655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425699691615371137.post-5446259667835803072013-04-30T21:52:40.246-04:002013-04-30T21:52:40.246-04:00That is wonderful, Leandra! I usually love the rev...That is wonderful, Leandra! I usually love the revision process, too--but only after my ms has had a chance to "rest" for awhile. Happy writing! = ) Becky Shillingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18185515854304384764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425699691615371137.post-32048712148024840862013-04-30T21:38:32.702-04:002013-04-30T21:38:32.702-04:00Hmm...with my current wip I'm getting the firs...Hmm...with my current wip I'm getting the first draft magic. With my ms that I'm now revising, I'm getting the editing magic, lol! Leandra Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00381034024025750992noreply@blogger.com