tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26808953.post907034132243473443..comments2023-11-03T05:48:15.127-07:00Comments on Ancient Musings: Thinking AloudUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26808953.post-52101150267360650962007-12-19T21:27:00.000-08:002007-12-19T21:27:00.000-08:00I think I'm the second person (besides Scott) who ...I think I'm the second person (besides Scott) who really enjoyed Tides of War but I know from what Pressfield has said himself he wasn't as pleased with it as with Gates of Fire. So, you see, all writers go through these periods of 'doubt' and head banging. I've been banging mine the last couple of days just trying to plow through transitions. Managed to 'unstick' myself today and move forward. But here it is the season to be jolly and I'm probably going to be horridly distracted until after the holidays! Solstice on Friday and I haven't finished as hoped. But I'm a whole lot closer to the end and it won't be long. *sigh*Wynn Bextonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08606284153866696343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26808953.post-67306793512427912712007-12-19T12:10:00.000-08:002007-12-19T12:10:00.000-08:00*hands out the aspirin*Why is it that deadlines ki...*hands out the aspirin*<BR/><BR/>Why is it that deadlines kill the muses? I need to write a short story until Jan 15, and haven't even started. Gah.Gabriele Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17205770868139083575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26808953.post-22078209992043564552007-12-18T11:18:00.000-08:002007-12-18T11:18:00.000-08:00That sound is my head banging against a wall :) I...That sound is my head banging against a wall :) I don't really know why, but for the past month or more I have been totally distracted -- I spend my days dithering over this word or that, being sidetracked by small shiny objects, and worrying. Literally, 4 or 5 2000-word days will be all it takes . . . but I can't seem to focus long enough to get 20-words . . . it's uber-frustrating (and, most likely a lovely example of Pressfield's 'Resistance').<BR/><BR/>End of the month is what I'm allowing myself. Any longer and my agent and editor are likely to send out the corporate ninjas . . .Scott Odenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17917296669418463518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26808953.post-44950653886010443642007-12-18T10:11:00.000-08:002007-12-18T10:11:00.000-08:00"How's the writing?"It's like banging my head agai..."How's the writing?"<BR/><BR/>It's like banging my head against the wall, thanks for asking! :D<BR/><BR/>Actually part of it is my fault. Working at IGN gives me access to too many distracting video games so my writing kind of falls by the wayside. Bad me, bad! Luckily I'll have more time during vacation to get back on track.<BR/><BR/>Also, I think I'm getting a labtop for Christmas which will allow me to have a computer in my room that I can use to jot down notes, organize chapters, and write more in general. <BR/><BR/>But enough about me. When is LoC going to be finished!!!Meghanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03375626649089998707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26808953.post-37896576305919857062007-12-17T21:09:00.000-08:002007-12-17T21:09:00.000-08:00I think I'm the only person who liked "Tides of Wa...I think I'm the only person who liked "Tides of War". Almost as much as "Gates of Fire" (not a huge fan of "Virtues of War", though the battle scenes were excellent; "The Afghan Campaign" was . . . interesting. Not sure if I agree with the Vietnam-ization of Alexanders Eastern campaigns, but it made for compelling reading. Not enough battle scenes, though).<BR/><BR/>Good character sketch, Meg! How's the writing?Scott Odenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17917296669418463518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26808953.post-51964960994073134142007-12-17T09:28:00.000-08:002007-12-17T09:28:00.000-08:00Oh no, this is just a rough outline I made up pret...Oh no, this is just a rough outline I made up pretty much on the spot. I was struggling to get the "facts" of Themistocles' life in order and so far this is the best solution.<BR/><BR/>I have both "Tides of War" and "Gates of Fire," but to be honest I couldn't get into the former. I didn't like it that much. JMHO of course, but I DO appreciate SP trying to tackle a war that spans 30 years and is quite involved. <BR/><BR/>As always, your comments are super appreciated! :)Meghanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03375626649089998707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26808953.post-90738658691143073392007-12-14T20:15:00.000-08:002007-12-14T20:15:00.000-08:00PS I mean to ask if you've read Steven Pressfields...PS I mean to ask if you've read Steven Pressfields "Tides of War" The way he's set it up is very interesting.Wynn Bextonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08606284153866696343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26808953.post-2204022907347870532007-12-14T20:14:00.000-08:002007-12-14T20:14:00.000-08:00Is this just your outline for the character? It se...Is this just your outline for the character? It seems very thorough and I don't think it matters (according to what I was told at the recent writer's conference) to switch around dates unless it's something written in stone. If this isn't just an outline, but part of your narrative, I'd suggest breaking it up a bit and feeding some of the info into the plot, action, dialogue etc.<BR/><BR/>Yes, it's a bit tricky sorting out the ancient history because there are a lot of conflicting reports on it. I've had the same problem in my novel but gradually seem to be soring it out.Wynn Bextonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08606284153866696343noreply@blogger.com