tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post8084117414920491733..comments2024-03-25T17:56:01.825-04:00Comments on Insecure Writer's Support Group: Andrew Grey on PlotBusters!Alex J. Cavanaughhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-1941018457798680632016-03-02T09:58:08.029-05:002016-03-02T09:58:08.029-05:00This is a great idea. I used to belong to a local ...This is a great idea. I used to belong to a local group, but a couple of key folks moved and it fell apart, which is a shame.Tamara Narayanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03725262301091012950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-35951088310575241752016-03-01T13:05:38.312-05:002016-03-01T13:05:38.312-05:00You are so lucky to have such a great group. Me to...You are so lucky to have such a great group. Me too. Our writing group brainstorms a lot on plotting. We talk about how to murder the character, when to murder, how to murder, affairs, viruses, all the what-ifs, etc. Of course we are laughing and often get carried away with our imaginative thoughts. It's great fun, but this all happens in the local coffee shop. I wonder what other patrons think about these conversations. Thanks goodness no one has called the police...yet! J.Q. Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04710790553616621103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-74321675744793628562016-02-29T11:13:19.183-05:002016-02-29T11:13:19.183-05:00I'd be lost without my crit partners. They ke...I'd be lost without my crit partners. They keep me on the straight and narrow. You're lucky to have such good writing companions.cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-72378118377755846152016-02-25T09:57:35.989-05:002016-02-25T09:57:35.989-05:00Sounds like a great group. You must feel inspired ...Sounds like a great group. You must feel inspired after each gathering. I love the name Plotbusters! Thanks for sharing. Nicolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14674648154579013578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-16081865409201323782016-02-25T03:25:14.468-05:002016-02-25T03:25:14.468-05:00100,000 words per month?? That is amazing. I'v...100,000 words per month?? That is amazing. I've always wanted to try the novel-in-36-hours thing, myself.<br />Love the idea of a plotting group -- hearing and voicing all sorts of ideas must be so inspiring!Deniz Bevanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17134553551048836979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-32686737269020374582016-02-24T21:03:52.345-05:002016-02-24T21:03:52.345-05:00Whoa. I feel like I'm a slacker. That is impre...Whoa. I feel like I'm a slacker. That is impressive.Lux G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00557863683608790087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-87363691820553071762016-02-24T20:36:38.822-05:002016-02-24T20:36:38.822-05:00Great idea. Would love to be part of one.Great idea. Would love to be part of one.Yolanda Renéehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09085436784133103221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-68826874338324051612016-02-23T11:37:36.158-05:002016-02-23T11:37:36.158-05:00I would love to have a group like this. It sounds ...I would love to have a group like this. It sounds great. Plotting and driving the plot are two things most writers do need help with to move them to The End. Sounds like it worked great for you. I write for kids (middle grade), and I think I might try to start a group like this. Thanks. Robyn Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17356555082768185840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-50345244213445813922016-02-23T10:56:51.436-05:002016-02-23T10:56:51.436-05:00I really miss my old critique group. Have been con...I really miss my old critique group. Have been considering joining something online, but would prefer in person. Maybe after the next move . . .LissaJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11584807385075888865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-28614561154598493572016-02-23T09:17:48.562-05:002016-02-23T09:17:48.562-05:00Sounds like a terrific group and a great way to ge...Sounds like a terrific group and a great way to get the plot moving in the right direction.Sherry Ellishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13381887565717348293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-49353229749390406672016-02-23T06:24:43.934-05:002016-02-23T06:24:43.934-05:00Hi Susan - good to have Andrew here .. showing us ...Hi Susan - good to have Andrew here .. showing us how his group has worked for him, and how he and fellow plotters help each other .. <br /><br />They are obviously enthusiastic in their writing, and in their help - I see there's lots of laughter too ... cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-12710139390946312132016-02-23T02:12:57.844-05:002016-02-23T02:12:57.844-05:00Plotbusters sounds like the perfect way to "g...Plotbusters sounds like the perfect way to "get the plot on the road" and keep it going in the right direction.<br />I need a Plotbuster group!Michelle Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750092836481599870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-73365792558963047002016-02-22T19:59:02.492-05:002016-02-22T19:59:02.492-05:00Impressive word count. The group sounds like a gre...Impressive word count. The group sounds like a great idea too.Toi Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07493934864387695248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-74728270551090133182016-02-22T17:15:48.621-05:002016-02-22T17:15:48.621-05:00An amazing schedule and sounds like a great group....An amazing schedule and sounds like a great group. Congratulations on that kind of support!vickybhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01787462173569038930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-59762916893322321752016-02-22T15:32:35.017-05:002016-02-22T15:32:35.017-05:00Three sounds like a good number for such a group. ...Three sounds like a good number for such a group. Also, Andrew is in my writing group and I have to say, I'm sure his laughter and sense of humor goes a long way to keep the energy high and bright. 100,000 words a month! It's a wonderful accomplishment. :)Gerri Bowenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11517461664702276613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-329549058222279922016-02-22T15:16:31.382-05:002016-02-22T15:16:31.382-05:00Your post is very helpful. Thanks, Andrew. No I ca...Your post is very helpful. Thanks, Andrew. No I can't imagine 100k a month, nor 1 bill a year. But I love the idea of plotting helpers. I need a plotting team! Joylene Nowell Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04497637513532136615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-82570771532914732362016-02-22T14:56:32.587-05:002016-02-22T14:56:32.587-05:00Even if, like Andrew, I were retired and had no ki...Even if, like Andrew, I were retired and had no kids or other daily responsibilities, I couldn't do 100k a month! :)<br /><br />I always love the times I get to brainstorm with like-minded authors (those who can "get" what you're trying to do, and vice versa, even when you write really differently). The energy and fire to your creativity is incredible. Natalie J. Damschroderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07800784042353921973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-18375387613616789292016-02-22T11:30:46.450-05:002016-02-22T11:30:46.450-05:00100,000 words a month is insanely impressive! Tha...100,000 words a month is insanely impressive! That group is a great idea! I know I write a lot faster when I have a solid plot in mind.L.G. Keltnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07624902347418621283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-59307524655699320392016-02-22T11:07:30.315-05:002016-02-22T11:07:30.315-05:00He must have rockets strapped to his fingers! That...He must have rockets strapped to his fingers! That's an amazing number of words per month.cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-78148765660234836482016-02-22T10:26:45.991-05:002016-02-22T10:26:45.991-05:00To have a tight group to work with sounds wonderfu...To have a tight group to work with sounds wonderful. 100,000 words, I am so impressed.Ann Bennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17759967601352382204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-58989906606786287892016-02-22T09:08:12.852-05:002016-02-22T09:08:12.852-05:00Sounds like an awesome way to keep the story rolli...Sounds like an awesome way to keep the story rolling and be less solitary. I can do 100K in a month, but the comes the editing haha.Pat Hatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07745293224202430152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-43992947389454201972016-02-22T08:54:24.078-05:002016-02-22T08:54:24.078-05:00Thanks for stopping in, Andrew. What a terrific wa...Thanks for stopping in, Andrew. What a terrific way to keep the story ideas rolling.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-49301155984372925852016-02-22T08:52:23.426-05:002016-02-22T08:52:23.426-05:00Now I do plot heavy and often reach out to critiqu...Now I do plot heavy and often reach out to critique partners before I begin, but even then I can only manage 50,000 words a month. Well done, Andrew.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-6919441725349590052016-02-22T08:34:43.001-05:002016-02-22T08:34:43.001-05:00We have a similar group at our end of the world. W...We have a similar group at our end of the world. We operate within the same guidelines. We all seem to thrive with the person to person suggestions and encouragement. Thanks for telling us about your successful group.Lynn La Vitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07946462373947759641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-21016893854217609642016-02-22T08:34:09.966-05:002016-02-22T08:34:09.966-05:00Sounds like a fantastic group! I love my CPs and l...Sounds like a fantastic group! I love my CPs and local critique group. They'll catch me if my story starts to wander. And that is a lot of words in a month. I'm immensely impressed! :)Christine Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.com