tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7202274659436317634.post9036602061536473428..comments2023-12-02T05:59:27.143-05:00Comments on YAtopia: What beginnings accomplishSM Johnstonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03546994863993080465noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7202274659436317634.post-43303462037212848892011-01-19T19:27:26.672-05:002011-01-19T19:27:26.672-05:00Yeah. I've cut whole chapters at the beginnin...Yeah. I've cut whole chapters at the beginnings. WHOLE CHAPTERS, just so the story starts where it should.Jolene Perryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14809468564016928636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7202274659436317634.post-58302457465276990762011-01-17T22:05:37.388-05:002011-01-17T22:05:37.388-05:00Leigh, I've heard of some people waiting to wr...Leigh, I've heard of some people waiting to write their first chapter until they're done with the book to ensure any little relevant details don't go unmissed in those first few pages!<br /><br />Jen, thank you, and I hope it helps you out! :)Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07990256755672463849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7202274659436317634.post-53203955135632484462011-01-17T18:35:38.406-05:002011-01-17T18:35:38.406-05:00Brilliant pointers- I must give them a go and see ...Brilliant pointers- I must give them a go and see how I fare!Jen Conroyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07072946400529091188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7202274659436317634.post-23119314826970522262011-01-17T18:00:45.232-05:002011-01-17T18:00:45.232-05:00I usually write my opening as it pops into my head...I usually write my opening as it pops into my head, but then revisit it once I'm finished writing, and completely overhaul it. But I can't to the overhaul until I'm finished the book (crazy writer quirks!) Great post!Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04154489593536422233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7202274659436317634.post-52503538476706420162011-01-17T15:40:19.097-05:002011-01-17T15:40:19.097-05:00Thanks, girls! I'm half and half. Sometimes I ...Thanks, girls! I'm half and half. Sometimes I know exactly the right spot to start something, sometimes I tear my hair out writing and rewriting to get it right. And even if I think I got it right the first time, I finish the MS and realize I need to redo the beginning again, anyway.<br /><br />Angelica, I'm contemplating covering queries and what info should be included in those for my next post. They're definitely tricky, and so many agents enjoy so many different things it's hard to know what might interest one and bore another. <br /><br />And thank you so much for the award!!!Kelley Yorkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01852321111294729924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7202274659436317634.post-3154774966420625122011-01-17T15:36:25.917-05:002011-01-17T15:36:25.917-05:00I had the hardest time with the beginning of my WI...I had the hardest time with the beginning of my WIP--I've had about 10 completely different versions. And yes, some of that was not getting the start point right. I think I've got it down now, but I even tried to shove backstory into my query. Bad writer!<br /><br />And BTW, I gave YAtopia a Stylish Blogger Award, stop by and get your button<br />http://angelicarjackson.blogspot.com/Angelica R. Jacksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09448717076699744259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7202274659436317634.post-5460573387665845002011-01-17T10:55:16.962-05:002011-01-17T10:55:16.962-05:00Lol, my WIP starts with MC's best friend hangi...Lol, my WIP starts with MC's best friend hanging off a cliff - but it's no dream.SM Johnstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03546994863993080465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7202274659436317634.post-38440565668836940842011-01-17T10:38:12.315-05:002011-01-17T10:38:12.315-05:00Wow. Great advice, Kelley Y. Beginnings are so har...Wow. Great advice, Kelley Y. Beginnings are so hard. I always struggle with where to start mine.Kelley Vitollohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13304868437913885003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7202274659436317634.post-30590367342404742952011-01-17T06:55:47.306-05:002011-01-17T06:55:47.306-05:00Great advice, and SO true! I probably rewrote my ...Great advice, and SO true! I probably rewrote my intro at least ten times. It's hard to nail.<br />Oh, and I cannot stand when people start the story with a dream (unless maybe it's a real flashback? idk)! It's like a broken promise or a mean joke.Wendy Higginshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01060366096097773416noreply@blogger.com