tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post3565812690844782564..comments2024-03-28T02:15:06.910-07:00Comments on Tossing It Out: VisualizationArlee Birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-20303929629686155722010-12-07T09:47:47.171-08:002010-12-07T09:47:47.171-08:00Hi Lee .. just lost my comment .. I'm learning...Hi Lee .. just lost my comment .. I'm learning loads from being here and seeing how you authors put things together .. I'm sure I'd visualise - I know I mull things over and work through some things .. just so much going on around me - coherency is tricky most of the time .. but when I have time I can see visualisation playing a major part .. thanks .. HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-18442187547067820982010-12-07T00:05:15.212-08:002010-12-07T00:05:15.212-08:00My characters walk into my head as complicated peo...My characters walk into my head as complicated people, so I can't just plan them. I get to know them using interviews and by seeing how they react to situations they run into...<br /><br />:-)Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-66989808816191875842010-12-06T22:05:59.441-08:002010-12-06T22:05:59.441-08:00I was tempted, while I had egg nog in the house, t...I was tempted, while I had egg nog in the house, to spike it with Grand Marnier, but I didn't. I used a combo of Amaretto and brandy instead, which was good. In the past I have always used just brandy, but I think the plain egg nog is probably best.<br /><br />Don't drink too much though. Sounds like a dangerous thing to drink too much of. My sister Joy got so sick off of plain egg nog when she was like 5 years old that she's never touched the stuff since. Getting sick from spiked egg nog doesnt' sound like much fun at all.<br /><br />Maybe I shouldn't have said anything cause now you might visualize getting sick.....maybe I should just shut up.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-75297212534445156822010-12-06T22:00:23.730-08:002010-12-06T22:00:23.730-08:00Jane -- sounds like you and I take a similar writi...Jane -- sounds like you and I take a similar writing approach.<br /><br />Jemi -- When it comes to writing fiction I like to just write rather than plan. I want to have almost the same experience as a reader of my writing would have.<br /><br />Lynda -- I think you touch upon a good point: some of us may more visually oriented, while others like Hart may be more internalized with thought, and still others may take a writing approach that mirrors the kind of person they are and the talents they have.<br /><br />Words Crafter -- You also sound similar to me in the way you approach your writing. Compiling pictures to create a picture of the home is a good idea. This time with NaNo I drew a diagram of my MC's apartment and the building it was in and kept that diagram on my desk in front of me while I was writing.Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-64417043788824759922010-12-06T21:55:41.896-08:002010-12-06T21:55:41.896-08:00ARLEE BOID ~
Off topic but...
I'm just sittin...ARLEE BOID ~<br />Off topic but...<br /><br />I'm just sitting here with a glass of Grand Marnier in egg nog and thinking of you, and wondering if you've ever tried this.<br /><br />Yeah, most everyone has had rum in egg nog. Some prefer bourbon. My favorite was brandy in egg nog. However, believe it or not (this is going to hurt my "booze hound" reputation, but here goes anyway...), I always liked egg nog best when "spiritless". If I were inclined to "spike" it, I thought brandy mixed with it best, but egg nog alone was, I thought, pretty much unbeatable. <br /><br />But all that was until my brother, Nappy, tried some last Christmas Day with Grand Marnier mixed in. Hokey-Smoke and Hoo-Wee, Lee! That was great. But I forgot just HOW great until about 30 minutes ago:<br /><br />I poured maybe a shot and a half of Grand Marnier into a glass, filled it up with egg nog, stirred well and... purrrrred.<br /><br />Now I'm on my second one. Yeah, it's sweet but... dang! Lee, now I'm totally convinced: NOTHING is better than Grand Marnier and egg nog! Not even just plain egg nog.<br /><br />If you haven't tried this yet, "give it a shot". If you don't like it, send it to me - I'll drink it!<br /><br />I happily sacrifice my sobriety on the altar of the egg nog god, Grand Marnier!<br /><br />~ D-FensDogg<br />'Loyal American Underground'Stephen T. McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-74670235687455648882010-12-06T18:12:51.453-08:002010-12-06T18:12:51.453-08:00Random things will cause me to daydream about some...Random things will cause me to daydream about something. If it sticks in my mind, it may become a movie in my head (I didn't know anyone else thought of it this way!) and I'll just watch it for a while, see how far it will go before I take it and try to see how much more I can add.<br /><br />Since about middle school, when I read, I picture either tv/movie stars or people I know as the characters....<br /><br />With nano, I needed to have a mental pic of the MC's home and I collected magazines and put together rooms for the family. All the other stuff I just have in my head....<br /><br />Really interesting post and I look forward to tomorrow's!The Words Crafterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14520267901489487512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-18489225267610917342010-12-06T16:44:28.602-08:002010-12-06T16:44:28.602-08:00Because I have a background in art, visualisation ...Because I have a background in art, visualisation comes somewhat easily to me. I write best if I can "see" the scene (whether I have an outline or not).Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-68499041853354688782010-12-06T16:29:46.966-08:002010-12-06T16:29:46.966-08:00Intriguing post, Lee!
I am not a structured write...Intriguing post, Lee!<br /><br />I am not a structured writer. I tend to see one or two scenes in my head (often the first and last) then I write. The planning takes some of the fun out of it for me! :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-45974197202695887742010-12-06T13:52:23.034-08:002010-12-06T13:52:23.034-08:00I definitely don’t lean toward structure and pract...I definitely don’t lean toward structure and practical - though I think adding a bit of both to my routine would be helpful. Visualization works well for me because I need to “see” what I’m writing.Jane Kennedy Suttonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12519340747761460017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-41415711627065353392010-12-06T13:37:44.841-08:002010-12-06T13:37:44.841-08:00Mary -- Oh! Sorry, I just visualized that slap. T...Mary -- Oh! Sorry, I just visualized that slap. That wasn't very nice of me. Thanks for your kind comment.<br /><br />Alex -- I'm thinking that your more organized approach might help me, but old habits are hard to break.<br /><br />Dezmond--I'm with you on this as far as visual novels go. The ones that are mostly internalized and stream-of-consciousness would be more difficult to create as something to visualize.<br /><br />L. Diane -- I try to attach a real person's appearance to my characters, but sometimes I don't try hard enough on this aspect.<br /><br />Yvonne -- Often your poetry is very visual.<br /><br />Jules -- For me visualization includes the experience of all senses--you are right about not forgetting the others.<br /><br />Talli - When I was researching about the topic of visualization I saw mention of athletes using visualization. I think the process acts like a mental rehearsal.<br /><br />Laurel-Rain -- Using real places does help a great deal. I do the same.<br /><br />Hart - Are your stories primarily psychological? The type of story or the author's stylistic approach would have a lot to do with how visual the story is.<br /><br />Lisa-- The generations the came after movies and television came into being certainly would tend to have a habit of seeing what they read or write. <br /><br />Golden Eagle -- Good point. While I may visualize a great deal in my mind about setting, etc, I may not include it all in what I write unless I have a reason to include more details. Having everything in my mind helps me to get into the character and the story a lot more.<br /><br />Kathi -- Pictures and experience are both a big help in creating our fictional worlds.Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-76577390471666306272010-12-06T13:18:46.685-08:002010-12-06T13:18:46.685-08:00I like to visualize. I usually find pictures that ...I like to visualize. I usually find pictures that help me and there's nothing like putting yourself in a similar situation as your characters to really give the scene more depth. When I wrote my first published book there was a lot of karate in it. My son is a second degree black belt. He walked me through the motions of the fights. I had several fans ask if I knew karate, so I think I was successful.:)Kathi Oram Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11959149321213743448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-64368977119419608822010-12-06T12:02:35.154-08:002010-12-06T12:02:35.154-08:00When I'm reading, I like being able to expand ...When I'm reading, I like being able to expand on an image the writer describes at least a little bit--if it's too detailed, there's less room for being creative as a reader. When writing, I find that having a vague visual image (in my head) is the easiest to work with--I can expand on it, but I also have the ability to change things around if I need to for the story, so it's not concrete.Golden Eaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08721520451194318436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-40234398388746980882010-12-06T10:24:42.676-08:002010-12-06T10:24:42.676-08:00I think a lot of writers see things in their head ...I think a lot of writers see things in their head like it's a movie or TV screen. Makes sense, that's how we were brought up.notesfromnadirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09904500676081267972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-18027424707739031002010-12-06T10:21:40.403-08:002010-12-06T10:21:40.403-08:00I do visualize, but I think in a sort of vague way...I do visualize, but I think in a sort of vague way. I really get bogged down in over description from the author because as the READER I want freedom to interact and create some of it myself. A couple physical details of the characters, but not a ton (and DO NOT put them on the cover!!! and REALLY don't make a movie before i read it!) I just can't quite engage if there is nothing left to imagine.<br /><br />And when I'm CREATING, I have only a vague image for most at first, until I get a personality down--emotions, processing. This is probably all because I am a psychologist by training and interest, and because I am verbal before I am visual (or musical or tactile). The emotional analysis is key. What makes this person tick?Hart Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17599570189253229318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-64775312483287416292010-12-06T08:34:40.842-08:002010-12-06T08:34:40.842-08:00I do enjoy visual images...that's why I love r...I do enjoy visual images...that's why I love reading books with vivid descriptions. I try to do the same when I write, but, of course, I have to have the images in my mind first. I do some character sketches, but from there, I have to imagine them in real life settings. Sometimes I choose settings that are real in my life, and then embellish them with imaginative details.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing...and for visiting my blog.Laurel-Rain Snowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00101090217639410913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-23260898242391950662010-12-06T07:53:54.344-08:002010-12-06T07:53:54.344-08:00I love watching scenes play out in my mind like a ...I love watching scenes play out in my mind like a film. When I was an athlete, visualisation was a technique we were encouraged to use.Talli Rolandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04780882465745107715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-40512459378754456182010-12-06T05:57:20.361-08:002010-12-06T05:57:20.361-08:00I have to see it in my head or forget it. But then...I have to see it in my head or forget it. But then there are six other senses you have to account for as well. :D<br /><a href="http://fragilemouse.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Jules @ Trying To Get Over The Rainbow</a>Juleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02136045025997662057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-25537553169987194912010-12-06T05:44:39.299-08:002010-12-06T05:44:39.299-08:00When I write a poem I visualise what I am writing ...When I write a poem I visualise what I am writing about as much as possible, If I can't see what I am writing how can I expect readers to see.<br />Enjoyed the read very much Lee.<br />Enjoy your day.<br />Yvonne.RHYTHM AND RHYMEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11386975261804630799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-47801783106496359852010-12-06T05:31:14.924-08:002010-12-06T05:31:14.924-08:00I like visuals. I always select actors or actresse...I like visuals. I always select actors or actresses who best fit my characters so I can 'see' them clearly.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-32036730884397985122010-12-06T05:17:16.349-08:002010-12-06T05:17:16.349-08:00I'm all for visualization, that's why I al...I'm all for visualization, that's why I always say that books should seem like films when the readers read them.DEZMONDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14127166104359407763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-30009891760648634172010-12-06T04:30:08.234-08:002010-12-06T04:30:08.234-08:00I create detailed outlines and character sketches,...I create detailed outlines and character sketches, but I also visualize my story as well. The outline comes from a 'fast-forward' version, but before I write each scene, I play it out in my mind. Often this is where it will change from the 'fast-forward' version.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-461422670715770502010-12-06T02:12:03.732-08:002010-12-06T02:12:03.732-08:00Oh Lee, thanks for the slap upside the head! I hav...Oh Lee, thanks for the slap upside the head! I have so missed the obvious. I have a problem with book to movie because I "see" everything I read. Why wouldn't I do the same with my work? I will now. Thank you again and I'm looking forward to the next post.Mary@GigglesandGunshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07350818228268801008noreply@blogger.com