tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764329434741342023.post5329474689229229727..comments2023-04-20T18:24:37.591+01:00Comments on Carol's Corner: Nothing is Wasted...Carolbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05578076528292643928noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764329434741342023.post-17583981682551477162016-02-11T21:27:04.426+00:002016-02-11T21:27:04.426+00:00I know writers who use each of those methods succe...I know writers who use each of those methods successfully. Really it just depends on which one works best for your circumstances Miss Writer- if it works go with it.<br /><br />I'm sure we all have numerous ideas that may never get used, so the important thing is picking out the gems among them, and getting them out of your mind so you can get on with writing. :)<br />Carolbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05578076528292643928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764329434741342023.post-84146346467903912762016-02-11T20:42:28.470+00:002016-02-11T20:42:28.470+00:00I'm glad I'm not alone. I've got about...I'm glad I'm not alone. I've got about ten books full of ideas that need making into stories in some way. I did wonder about a dictaphone for those times when you can't right things down. I've even resorted to making myself notes on my phone. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764329434741342023.post-72699653731738183842016-02-07T15:36:27.954+00:002016-02-07T15:36:27.954+00:00I'm sure that even those snippets we don't...I'm sure that even those snippets we don't use are still creating other ideas, Rosemary.Carolbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05578076528292643928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764329434741342023.post-8009988507679407942016-02-04T16:21:20.518+00:002016-02-04T16:21:20.518+00:00I also write down many things that never see the l...I also write down many things that never see the light of day - but sometimes a little snippet or line will inspire a whole story.Rosemary Gemmellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09311840205603508422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764329434741342023.post-742461080359916562016-02-04T13:32:23.752+00:002016-02-04T13:32:23.752+00:00Thanks, Keith.
It would be difficult making notes...Thanks, Keith.<br /><br />It would be difficult making notes when you're whizzing along on your bike! ;)Carolbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05578076528292643928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764329434741342023.post-11573400729698879792016-02-04T09:22:03.325+00:002016-02-04T09:22:03.325+00:00I have a notebook but I never remember to take it ...I have a notebook but I never remember to take it with me. I always have to scribble things down when I get home. Good luck with the comp.Keith Havershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05133563220362208820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764329434741342023.post-5900492665023286852016-02-02T21:19:12.372+00:002016-02-02T21:19:12.372+00:00Thanks, Susan.
I think writers develop a radar sy...Thanks, Susan.<br /><br />I think writers develop a radar system, there we are carrying on our normal lives and that radar tunes us in to these gems. Have fun reviewing your notebook. :)Carolbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05578076528292643928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764329434741342023.post-72202771957736499712016-02-02T21:15:26.885+00:002016-02-02T21:15:26.885+00:00Thanks, Patsy.:)
That article is very useful, and...Thanks, Patsy.:)<br /><br />That article is very useful, and there were a few things I hadn't considered before.Carolbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05578076528292643928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764329434741342023.post-40912374933453098392016-02-02T09:27:20.153+00:002016-02-02T09:27:20.153+00:00It's good to know I'm not the only one to ...It's good to know I'm not the only one to write down overheard snippets! I have all sorts of 'observations' that I transfer from scraps of paper into a dedicated notebook. You have inspired me to go through that notebook more frequently! Good luck with your new story.Susan A Eameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06216267529948378488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764329434741342023.post-3803337604346349402016-02-02T09:03:07.202+00:002016-02-02T09:03:07.202+00:00I have a notebook with scribbled ideas and bits of...I have a notebook with scribbled ideas and bits of dialogue too (did I include that in the article? Can't remember now)<br /><br />Glad you were inspired. Good luck with the competition.Patsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12263765378083045973noreply@blogger.com