tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7499019835203480699.post7575751170236188821..comments2023-11-02T06:50:41.703-07:00Comments on Fantasy, Futuristic, and Paranormal: Writing a SeriesLorendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17874101070837077093noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7499019835203480699.post-65719476808772927022010-10-03T14:43:48.652-07:002010-10-03T14:43:48.652-07:00I'm another one who can't seem to write st...I'm another one who can't seem to write stand alone books. I have lots of notebooks filled with character details.Janni Nellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02979062079450926014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7499019835203480699.post-28558903875315388572010-10-03T08:57:33.535-07:002010-10-03T08:57:33.535-07:00That is so true. If doing a series, you have to ke...That is so true. If doing a series, you have to keep track of the rules for your characters and their world from the first book go.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7499019835203480699.post-59317834670102207042010-10-01T07:04:14.005-07:002010-10-01T07:04:14.005-07:00Sorry I didn't respond yesterday. Had sick ki...Sorry I didn't respond yesterday. Had sick kiddos that gave me their stomach bug. :S<br /><br />Lyncee - I've had that *same* thing happen. lol. Funny how those dang oceans move. :)<br /><br />Marie - Thank you. I can't write a stand alone book either. I love writing series.<br /><br />Practimom - lol. I hope I can as well. :)Donna Granthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17232071506352108811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7499019835203480699.post-61331222996131690552010-09-30T17:07:49.269-07:002010-09-30T17:07:49.269-07:00It is very interesting in hearing how you keep tra...It is very interesting in hearing how you keep track of them all! I am not a writer, but an avid lover of the Warriors! I do hope you will get to use your notebooks for the whole series (15 i think you said. oh i can dream *_^)!practimomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11449919388645283281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7499019835203480699.post-38188249261883633162010-09-30T08:47:06.388-07:002010-09-30T08:47:06.388-07:00Great post Donna! I can't seem to write a sta...Great post Donna! I can't seem to write a stand alone book to save my life. Everytime my brain comes up with a huge carry over arc, or even just "ooooh! Next time they could investigate THIS!"<br /><br />I need all the help I can get on keeping things straight!<br /><br />Thanks! :)Marie Andreashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11422636765580836358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7499019835203480699.post-40698152426968978412010-09-30T08:33:12.423-07:002010-09-30T08:33:12.423-07:00I also draw a map. I learned the hard way...I had ...I also draw a map. I learned the hard way...I had an important landmark and when going through the revisions I realized it moved. It's nothing 'pretty' because I sadly lack the talent for that but this way the ocean is always on the same side of the castle ;)Lynceehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03954062893177297329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7499019835203480699.post-66426251798697731172010-09-30T08:29:27.277-07:002010-09-30T08:29:27.277-07:00Glad it was of some use, Lynn. :)Glad it was of some use, Lynn. :)Donna Granthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17232071506352108811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7499019835203480699.post-31050909320550151362010-09-30T06:19:05.978-07:002010-09-30T06:19:05.978-07:00Wow! Great tips. I have a spreadsheet of all my ch...Wow! Great tips. I have a spreadsheet of all my characters as well. It really helps to scan that through to make sure you're not repeating powers, or always using blond hair, etc. <br /><br />Also, another for names. <br />Gosh...I keep trying to use the same names!!!<br /><br />Thanks for this post. It was most helpful.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com