tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7760014651173370020.post7867356742679292628..comments2023-10-26T11:14:47.885-04:00Comments on The Waiting is the Hardest Part: Layers. Onions have layers. Ogres have layers.Heather M. Gardnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07232419331422866247noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7760014651173370020.post-90181672950995222302012-06-19T19:41:52.429-04:002012-06-19T19:41:52.429-04:00Nancy - Great example. Thank you! I could use all ...Nancy - Great example. Thank you! I could use all the help I can get.<br />HeatherHeather M. Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07232419331422866247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7760014651173370020.post-59687070514692170312012-06-19T12:29:30.672-04:002012-06-19T12:29:30.672-04:00First drafts are mostly for the basic stuff. But d...First drafts are mostly for the basic stuff. But during multiple revisions, pile on the detail & history in rich, but thin layers. Think of this way: you learn about your friends over time, not all at once. Characters & story lines work much the same way.Nancy Thompsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05735642863696266005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7760014651173370020.post-53919686717014686412012-06-18T09:45:46.809-04:002012-06-18T09:45:46.809-04:00DL - You could be right. I do love going back to r...DL - You could be right. I do love going back to read parts of the story and saying, That's cool, I don't remember writing that!<br /><br />L. Diane - I'm glad to hear that except that we both have to go back and write layers! Thank you!<br /><br />Stephen - I wish I would think about my story in those terms. I don't even know what the story will be about until I start to write it.<br /><br />klahanie - Thank you for such nice comments. I write more in your style. Wherever the words take me. Thanks for coming!<br /><br />tfwalsh - I guess my characters could use a little more depth!<br /><br />Thanks for the help and advice everyone!<br />HeatherHeather M. Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07232419331422866247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7760014651173370020.post-25871709844352946122012-06-17T00:17:05.427-04:002012-06-17T00:17:05.427-04:00I think layering helps deeper the story - I try to...I think layering helps deeper the story - I try to build them into my stories for both my characters and the plot.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7760014651173370020.post-86103238709013422982012-06-16T18:57:28.998-04:002012-06-16T18:57:28.998-04:00Hi Heather,
First of all, a delight to come and vi...Hi Heather,<br />First of all, a delight to come and visit you. I personally never really think about 'layers' as such with any of my rather varied and dare I say, disjointed musings. I just go with the flow, without pressure and see what happens. <br />I wish you the very best in your ongoing writing endeavours and may your dream become a wondrous reality.<br />And the Alex J. interviewing Stormy was absolutely wonderful. You really must get in touch with 'Better Gnomes and Gardens'! :)<br />Enchanting, magical wishes, your way and thank you so much for linking in and commenting on one of my postings.<br />Garyklahaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613505424843475639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7760014651173370020.post-6568295205150759782012-06-16T13:19:48.822-04:002012-06-16T13:19:48.822-04:00Layering opens the doors for internal conflict, wh...Layering opens the doors for internal conflict, which opens the door for external conflict. I love developing individual and group dynamics, then throwing a wrench into the mechanic and watching the sparks fly.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7760014651173370020.post-21519758965688661312012-06-16T11:41:05.554-04:002012-06-16T11:41:05.554-04:00I don't think of layers until later either. I ...I don't think of layers until later either. I just see the basic storyline as I'm writing.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7760014651173370020.post-39165753638611714422012-06-15T22:17:46.560-04:002012-06-15T22:17:46.560-04:00I include layers when I write, but the thing is I ...I include layers when I write, but the thing is I don't see them until I'm re-reading for my first round of revisions. I'll see what I have done and go..."huh...that's so cool that I did that". But I don't plan it or realize it when I'm laying down the initial track. The same might be true for you as well. :)DL Hammonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02007260062331783715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7760014651173370020.post-42868899783037693682012-06-15T20:18:08.507-04:002012-06-15T20:18:08.507-04:00Alex – That was completely awesome. Thanks so much...Alex – That was completely awesome. Thanks so much! I guess I just never thought of it as layers before.<br /><br />Clarissa – I need to figure out what the word ‘layers’ means to me! Thanks.<br /><br />Carol – That terminology was helpful. Thank you!<br /><br />Tara – Really great info. Thank you!<br /><br />Jenn - Thanks. I’m glad I brought this topic up today!<br /><br />Michael – It’s probably exactly that, their schedule not mine. I think that’s what I’m having trouble with. The word.<br /><br />Michael – Ha! Well said, sir.<br /><br />Tara – I love fristing and frooooosting! -- he he he – and PARFAITS!!!<br /><br />Thanks everyone! HMGHeather M. Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07232419331422866247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7760014651173370020.post-53303027078654988672012-06-15T18:29:27.601-04:002012-06-15T18:29:27.601-04:00froooosting!froooosting!Tara Tylerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07587802105993889515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7760014651173370020.post-82482070126801982272012-06-15T18:27:07.461-04:002012-06-15T18:27:07.461-04:00i like to think of layers like donkey, sweet secti...i like to think of layers like donkey, sweet sections of cake with yummy fristing in between =)Tara Tylerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07587802105993889515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7760014651173370020.post-72668305746661486952012-06-15T17:09:48.920-04:002012-06-15T17:09:48.920-04:00Good question Heather.
I usually think of it as f...Good question Heather.<br /><br />I usually think of it as fleshing out. Bringing more to the scene, character, or situation. I guess "layering" is that. Feeling the prose wrap around you like a warm blanket on a cold night.<br /><br />Have a great weekend.Michael Di Gesuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7760014651173370020.post-22013791754546100252012-06-15T14:55:58.728-04:002012-06-15T14:55:58.728-04:00Congrats on the positive returns. I learning to wo...Congrats on the positive returns. I learning to worry less when someone is taking a long time to get back to me because I usually find it's more about their schedule than my manuscript. I know I add layers at different times, but I don't usually think about it in those terms.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03060064276650474244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7760014651173370020.post-54634333065335993172012-06-15T14:05:35.361-04:002012-06-15T14:05:35.361-04:00I think layering is a necessary evil in writing. I...I think layering is a necessary evil in writing. It's like security blankets for the reader. I think The Avengers movie did a great job of layering. I find that with each draft, I layer on a little bit more, hopefully, making my story and nice comfy read.<br /><br />Congratulations on the positive feedback. Outside the blogposphere, positive feedback is a rare bird to catch.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04419944234795666194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7760014651173370020.post-79320194422945212102012-06-15T12:43:01.422-04:002012-06-15T12:43:01.422-04:00Character layers I plan out and I try to plan plot...Character layers I plan out and I try to plan plot layers but they most often happen during the writing (or revising, usually revising lol) process. They're essential!Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07807432443934355757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7760014651173370020.post-91196733510122189742012-06-15T11:47:16.803-04:002012-06-15T11:47:16.803-04:00There are all different kinds of layering. Charact...There are all different kinds of layering. Character details - physical, mental, emotional, memory, etc. Plot details and twists and turns layered into subplots and little side treks. I'm still learning about many of these.Carol Kilgorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03745686632918324803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7760014651173370020.post-47667733633589043202012-06-15T09:35:56.429-04:002012-06-15T09:35:56.429-04:00Layers are so important. Sometimes I add too many ...Layers are so important. Sometimes I add too many layers and it leaves the readers confused but they are so important.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12160669603997465454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7760014651173370020.post-18011847321913945032012-06-15T07:50:28.945-04:002012-06-15T07:50:28.945-04:00Stormy rocked the A to Z Blog this week!
I plan so...Stormy rocked the A to Z Blog this week!<br />I plan some layers before writing (as I can't function without a detailed outline) but many emerge as I write. (Which is happening right now as I work on my third book.)<br />Glad you got some positive feedback and good suggestions from your critique partners!Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.com