tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post4453454895819613598..comments2024-01-30T13:57:40.271+11:00Comments on LoveCats DownUnder: Ally Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17352564320902831489noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-55754463376369786172011-06-02T19:40:56.328+10:002011-06-02T19:40:56.328+10:00Hi Sue,
I am a panstser all the way! The couple of...Hi Sue,<br />I am a panstser all the way! The couple of times that I tried plotting, I didn't finish writing the books. To me it felt like I'd already written them and I got bored :-/ <br /><br />Think I might have mentioned this before on another blog, but I do have fiond memories of an RWNZ conference in Auckland some years ago - might have been 8? And I remember meeting you and you were so gorgeous and friendly, as were all the attendees!<br /><br />Good luck with your new book. Can't wait to read it!<br />Hugs<br />Serena<br />xoxoxSerenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00826387370008053308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-58930894800355075082011-06-02T12:33:33.435+10:002011-06-02T12:33:33.435+10:00Hi Louise, Rarotonga is going to be great. Really ...Hi Louise, Rarotonga is going to be great. Really looking forward to it as are the family. No one's explained to the dog yet that he's not going. He's going to miss sleeping inside by the fire.Sue MacKayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05475372981173809219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-33006556244869368452011-06-02T12:31:03.917+10:002011-06-02T12:31:03.917+10:00Helen, I like your approach. especially being able...Helen, I like your approach. especially being able to have time for reading.<br />Looking forward to the warm weather, and hopefully no rain.Sue MacKayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05475372981173809219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-45688114326214463782011-06-02T06:16:42.120+10:002011-06-02T06:16:42.120+10:00Hi Sue, Great post! Hope you have a great time in ...Hi Sue, Great post! Hope you have a great time in Raro - it's on my wishlist of places to visit. And a tropical medical setting would be lovely! As for writing - as you know I'm neither plotter or pantser - just panicker!! And you do not want to see my desk right now - so messy I just moved me and my laptop into another room!LouiseGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14742521805536683152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-6531712635798712212011-06-01T20:26:46.998+10:002011-06-01T20:26:46.998+10:00Sue
Have a wonderful trip, it is cool and has bee...Sue<br /><br />Have a wonderful trip, it is cool and has been raining lots here in Sydney.<br />Although I am not a writer if I have something that needs to be done I just jump in and get it done asap so as I can sit down and read LOL<br /><br />Have Fun<br />HelenHelenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03984438742736003285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-10957149203260992492011-06-01T17:50:00.495+10:002011-06-01T17:50:00.495+10:00Michelle, another plotter. Seems the plotters are ...Michelle, another plotter. Seems the plotters are more numerous so maybe I've made the right decision to try to plot my books. I will keep you posted. Have to admit that the book is moving forward quite quickly so far.Sue MacKayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05475372981173809219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-74523885768939672822011-06-01T17:48:05.729+10:002011-06-01T17:48:05.729+10:00Yes, great stuff Leah. Another messy desk person. ...Yes, great stuff Leah. Another messy desk person. It doesn't matter how often I tidy up it still ends up looking like I don't know where anything is but the funny thing is I do.<br /><br />And yes, thanks everyone, I am going to thoroughly enjoy my holiday. As long as I don't hire a scooter. Last time I forgot which was the break and parked in a bush. That would give me some hospital research I suppose.Sue MacKayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05475372981173809219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-58867515577123459442011-06-01T17:45:45.998+10:002011-06-01T17:45:45.998+10:00Margie, I figured you might be a planner. You are ...Margie, I figured you might be a planner. You are always so sorted. But it's interesting how different say even plotters are from each other. <br />And the end result is the same - a great read.Sue MacKayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05475372981173809219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-78583638681084124072011-06-01T16:21:05.998+10:002011-06-01T16:21:05.998+10:00Sue, I hope you have a ball in Rarotonga -- sounds...Sue, I hope you have a ball in Rarotonga -- sounds fab!<br /><br />I definitely fall more on the plotter than pantser side of the divide. Some people say plotting takes the fun out of writing, but I find if I have the plot roughly sorted in my mind, it frees me up to be more creative. But if we were all the same, how boring that would be :-).Michelle Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07748538761711892080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-54268934770764345812011-06-01T16:18:02.102+10:002011-06-01T16:18:02.102+10:00I have a messy brain and messy desk too, Sue! But ...I have a messy brain and messy desk too, Sue! But because of that I've learnt to have a plot, even if like Emily the story evolves around it. Without a plot I get into all sorts of trouble :)<br /><br />Enjoy your holiday!Leah Ashtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07541640223609201519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-84635443583738721142011-06-01T15:53:17.334+10:002011-06-01T15:53:17.334+10:00Hey, Sue-
Pantser or plotter? If I don't rough...Hey, Sue-<br />Pantser or plotter? If I don't roughly plan, I end up with way too much happening on the page, then a huge editing job-not much fun!<br /><br />Have a fabulous stay in Rarotonga! msMargie Stewartnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-51977202841211515802011-06-01T14:45:51.513+10:002011-06-01T14:45:51.513+10:00Hi Cath
Yes, I think I am lucky having DB to do al...Hi Cath<br />Yes, I think I am lucky having DB to do all those things I can't stand. I'm really looking forward to our sojourn. A week of fun and relaxing. Can't beat it.Sue MacKayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05475372981173809219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-53094211013964226012011-06-01T14:43:33.745+10:002011-06-01T14:43:33.745+10:00Emily, I agree that characters especially do kind ...Emily, I agree that characters especially do kind of take over sometimes and then all that planning (if I did any) goes out the window.<br /><br />I've only lept out once and I did have a parachute and someone strapped to my back pulling all the right things. So mess avoided.Sue MacKayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05475372981173809219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-79724418117413226282011-06-01T14:41:23.639+10:002011-06-01T14:41:23.639+10:00Rachel. I guess if you are organised in one field ...Rachel. I guess if you are organised in one field of your life you'll be organised in all areas.<br />I have a messy office to go with my messy brain.Sue MacKayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05475372981173809219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-31967774090361094292011-06-01T14:18:16.199+10:002011-06-01T14:18:16.199+10:00Have a fantastic Rarotonga holiday Sue. I'm no...Have a fantastic Rarotonga holiday Sue. I'm not a planner in anything I do. Well, not a formal planner anyway, sometimes I have things in my head. My DB is a planner - I wish he'd take over holiday arrangements instead of just double-checking everything I do!! Sounds like you got a winner there :-)<br /><br />And winter found Australia! We've just survived 3 days of torrential rain. Now to dry out!<br /><br />Happy Hols!<br />CathCatherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09322007107036171737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-87390227195974509892011-06-01T13:16:48.709+10:002011-06-01T13:16:48.709+10:00I'm definitely a plotter, Sue! But that doesn&...I'm definitely a plotter, Sue! But that doesn't mean that everything is set in concrete -- I find that plots and characters have a way of evolving while I write.<br /><br />Vivid (and disturbing) word picture of leaping out of a plane, Sue! (She says, shuddering.)<br /><br />Have a great holiday!Emily Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16958085922194448672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-90502080007545563672011-06-01T10:53:26.779+10:002011-06-01T10:53:26.779+10:00Sue, I used to be more of a plotter in life - plan...Sue, I used to be more of a plotter in life - plan out holidays, have everything structured, make lists, but then I relaxed a little and now I'm a mixture of both. Probably the same with my writing too.<br /><br />Your DB sounds gorgeous. :)Rachel Baileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08200504088343160284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-46556172700693709102011-06-01T09:50:26.934+10:002011-06-01T09:50:26.934+10:00Sharon, some people seem to think being a plotter ...Sharon, some people seem to think being a plotter takes the fun out of writing but I'd love to avoid that corner you mention.Sue MacKayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05475372981173809219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-64136401447007217022011-06-01T09:43:51.830+10:002011-06-01T09:43:51.830+10:00Oooooo, Sue, a holiday to Rarotonga sounds fabulou...Oooooo, Sue, a holiday to Rarotonga sounds fabulous! AND popping into the hospital means that you're still working on your writing! Excellent idea!<br /><br />Plotter or pantser? Good question! Pantser but I'd love to be a plotter... surely it would mean less painting myself into a corner... wouldn't it? LOL I shall await your verdict with interest, Sue!<br /><br />Have a wonderful time on your holiday!<br /><br />:)<br />SharonSharon Archerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06836969154744451542noreply@blogger.com