tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post622859266171615289..comments2024-03-08T20:57:25.380-08:00Comments on Julie Musil, Author: Expanding Our VisionUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-26225697914583643092013-05-09T10:58:25.624-07:002013-05-09T10:58:25.624-07:00Best of luck to your sister with the remodeling. G...Best of luck to your sister with the remodeling. Going bare bones helps you create a better and less clogged story.Sheena-kay Grahamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17712661419116636671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-69758579191865906622013-05-09T05:51:36.638-07:002013-05-09T05:51:36.638-07:00I LOVE how you see things, Julie!! Sometimes, I th...I LOVE how you see things, Julie!! Sometimes, I think "learning to be at peace with things," is one of the hardest things to do, but once we do so, we become so blessed. Whether it's remodeling our homes or our manuscript, there's always going to be something that slips away unnoticed and we wish we could change looking back, but the truth is, sometimes imperfections make things better, because they're a lesson learned. Traci Kenworthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07336373871521363649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-57551399495354176692013-05-08T21:52:20.831-07:002013-05-08T21:52:20.831-07:00Reading helps me too, especially because it helps ...Reading helps me too, especially because it helps me figure out what works and what doesn't. I've been struggling with writer's block lately, but reading good books makes me want to start writing again. <br /> I wish I could remodel my apartment, but I'm not even allowed to paint my walls, sighhh....Neurotic Workaholichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06775298184138766683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-13090708468125048442013-05-08T17:04:55.767-07:002013-05-08T17:04:55.767-07:00You are the queen of connecting disparate concepts...You are the queen of connecting disparate concepts to writing. Well done. I especially love the MAKE YOUR OWN CHOICES. It's hard to stick to our gut feeling when a thousand opinions are flying.Leslie S. Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17122865337924270039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-23058559972810177642013-05-08T16:47:56.383-07:002013-05-08T16:47:56.383-07:00Oh My... I am an expert in expanding my vision. Ye...Oh My... I am an expert in expanding my vision. Yes... I not only paint, tile, building... I get creative. The interesting thing is, while I have spent hours on the floor laying tile, or rolling paint on the walls, or moving stones, I use this time to think about my novel, and characters. Sometimes we just need time to think.... and remodeling is thought therapy. But unlike my work at home (which I value the imperfections because I did it) I strive to make my writing perfect. One thing about both is being involved in the process, makes the product so much sweeter. Pride and ownership. Karlene Petitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17910702587514001827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-88112831946171846282013-05-08T10:23:01.058-07:002013-05-08T10:23:01.058-07:00My test readers and critique partners push me past...My test readers and critique partners push me past those boundaries. I have one I trust with the outline and it's really made a difference.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-61802340001067217632013-05-08T08:20:28.868-07:002013-05-08T08:20:28.868-07:00Natalie, I just experienced the same thing recentl...Natalie, I just experienced the same thing recently. A writing friend suggested a different opening. At first I was lazy, thinking "it works the way it is." But it didn't work. I had to buckle down and rewrite it. Will it be better? Time will tell!Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-5109452277474529702013-05-08T08:08:27.714-07:002013-05-08T08:08:27.714-07:00This is great advice, Julie. I finally learned to ...This is great advice, Julie. I finally learned to be less stubborn about keeping my story the way it started and broadened my vision after a critique pointed out problems. It's so much better for the changes. And you're right, everyone will have a different opinion and you just have to say "enough."Natalie Aguirrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756087804171246660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-51995993399704290902013-05-08T07:35:31.605-07:002013-05-08T07:35:31.605-07:00Simon, you are SO sweet! Thanks so much for taking...Simon, you are SO sweet! Thanks so much for taking the time to stop by and visit. Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-80901008456313331742013-05-08T07:34:45.757-07:002013-05-08T07:34:45.757-07:00Sheri, I have that same "hurry up" voice...Sheri, I have that same "hurry up" voice shouting in my head! I have to keep reminding myself that the story isn't ready until it's ready!Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-18594666593659958992013-05-08T07:33:38.684-07:002013-05-08T07:33:38.684-07:00EJ, so true. I think we can drive ourselves crazy ...EJ, so true. I think we can drive ourselves crazy over what "was." I'm totally guilty of that!Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-39989734542013630562013-05-08T07:32:40.857-07:002013-05-08T07:32:40.857-07:00Martina, you're right. And I've noticed th...Martina, you're right. And I've noticed that deepening happens with each revision. Definitely not draft 1!Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-47227402341382960782013-05-08T07:22:59.806-07:002013-05-08T07:22:59.806-07:00As writing craft matures ideas flow. Less is alway...As writing craft matures ideas flow. Less is always best. I think we can overdo writing & renovating. Reading outside the genre I write has, I believe, created a unique voice. <br />I haven't visited in a while. Something had to give as my career grew. Julie, you're someone I admire, respect and love. Thanks for being you.Simon Hayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09384384882217609761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-71904661258987058682013-05-08T07:08:32.151-07:002013-05-08T07:08:32.151-07:00Marinate on the story for as long as it takes... I... Marinate on the story for as long as it takes... I love that. Thanks for the permission. I have this 'thing' that stresses me out while I'm developing or writing a story. "Hurry up," I constantly hear in my head. This actually hampers my progress. Ugh!S.A. Larsenッhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06241633272588383935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-1253837412479593842013-05-08T07:01:15.121-07:002013-05-08T07:01:15.121-07:00"When I read past work, there are always thin..."When I read past work, there are always things I want to change. I could do that until I grow gray(er) hair and rock my future grandchildren to sleep. Houses, kitchens, and stories will never, ever be perfect. We must be at peace with that."<br /><br />Perfect perspective to have, J. In writing, you truly do have to be able to view the possibilities in everything. Even stuff that's published and highly regarded. Exploring what 'can' be done versus what 'was' done is a very important part of the process, and it's how many great stories have come to be. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00273059558675234923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-35755025265089658722013-05-08T06:42:20.427-07:002013-05-08T06:42:20.427-07:00I think you've nailed it! Characters have to b...I think you've nailed it! Characters have to be "wide" the same way that people are wide and complex. The more complex we make our character and the worlds they inhabit, the richer and truer will be the experience we create for our readers. it's about sinking into their skin and looking through their eyes. Same goes for the real life people we meet. :)<br /><br />I love how you always find interesting ways to show us a different version of an important writing tip! You rock.Martina Boonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03358736828122139189noreply@blogger.com