Activity – Philippa East

Philippa East posted a new activity comment 6 years, 11 months ago

THAT IS MISLEADING ADVERTISING, SURELY! So funny that we all interpreted it the same way!!! “Grr, how can anyone claim to write book in an hour, grrr!!!!”

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Philippa East posted a new activity comment 6 years, 11 months ago

Like finding a tenner down the back of the sofa.

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Philippa East posted a new activity comment 6 years, 11 months ago

Boo to the hormones, but pleased you’ve found a way to keep things moving forwards nonetheless. It all has to be done at some point, so in a way it doesn’t matter in what order. Whatever helps keep the momentum flowing(ish)

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KazG replied 6 years, 11 months ago

good for you, @squidge. Moving forward despite all that is a major achievement. My (belated) approach would be to move on with the next bit of the story, I think. especially if you’ve got exciting bits to look forward to writing! I also find that writing the future can often inform the ‘past’ in that you can tweak and foreshadow knowing what comes…[Read more]

Philippa East posted a new activity comment 6 years, 11 months ago

Thanks Kate! What is it about second halves, eh? I think maybe I’m still not clear yet about what core elements a second half needs to have (other than a climax), whereas I feel I quite naturally understand first halves now. Hum.

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Philippa East posted a new activity comment 6 years, 11 months ago

Thanks Raine! Good to know I’m not alone in my fogginess. Not sure I’m ready to share what it’s about yet. Better get more to grips with it myself first!

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Philippa East posted an update 6 years, 11 months ago

Oh my God, I’ve begun writing Book 2.
I wrote a first 2,000 words today, and my plan is to write 2,000 words a day, five days a week for the next 2 months (=80,000 words). I am writing without editing or looking back. I have an outline which covers the first half of the book, but the second half is still pretty foggy in my head. I feel I’ll only…[Read more]

Raine replied 6 years, 11 months ago

YAY for starting book 2! That’s fantastic. And oof to that target, but you can totally do it, go girl!!
That is similar to me, when I start out. I have a pretty solid character arc for my main characters, a moderately clear plot for the first half, and although I do plot the rest, I always have to redo that once I get to that point as so much c…[Read more]
- Philippa East replied 6 years, 11 months ago
  
  Thanks Raine! Good to know I’m not alone in my fogginess. Not sure I’m ready to share what it’s about yet. Better get more to grips with it myself first!
Kate replied 6 years, 11 months ago

Well done Phillipa. Good policy to just dive in and I’m sure you’re right that the plot will get clearer. I write in the same foggy way, heading into the mist with just the odd tree top showing through. I’m about to hit mid point on my current WIP and really don’t know what happens next, so I understand that terror. Just don’t let yourself think…[Read more]
- Philippa East replied 6 years, 11 months ago
  
  Thanks Kate! What is it about second halves, eh? I think maybe I’m still not clear yet about what core elements a second half needs to have (other than a climax), whereas I feel I quite naturally understand first halves now. Hum.

Philippa East posted a new activity comment 7 years ago

Yeah, interesting. They must have seen that the subscription-based model just wasn’t creating the necessary sense of community. Feel a bit torn now! Not sure I want to go back, especially now we have the Den. But if it gets going like the Word Cloud, I may well rejoin.

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John S Alty replied 7 years ago

I’ve joined and am enjoying the interesting new game: Spot the Denizen!
Some are easy, others you just wonder ” is that……?”

Philippa East posted a new activity comment 7 years ago

Good luck! We’re rooting for you! And ignore that cat…

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Philippa East posted a new activity comment 7 years ago

Whoop whoop yay whoo hoo!!!! This is fantastic news, @kazg, so so pleased for you! I will keep it all crossed, but whatever happens, it bodes VERY well for the book overall. And I LOVE the title! Crossing everything, and please keep us posted.

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KazG replied 7 years ago

thanks @janeshuff and @philippaeast! All crossing much appreciated 🙂

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