tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8763911471376369172.post3604965402782132327..comments2024-01-22T05:21:28.419-05:00Comments on IshtaBlogs: Anatomy of a Picture Book RevisionIshta Mercuriohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17776946702988283453noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8763911471376369172.post-66160992859290413302016-08-26T09:28:52.589-04:002016-08-26T09:28:52.589-04:00Honestly, you have to ignore the "rules"...Honestly, you have to ignore the "rules" and just try things. Experimenting with process is the best way to figure out what works for you, and personally, I think it's foolish to eliminate helpful tools simply because someone said you're not "supposed" to use them. Who the heck are those writers anyway? The dictionary and thesaurus are AWESOME.L. E. Carmichaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05350407694236351094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8763911471376369172.post-12385689912606735162016-08-25T09:30:58.663-04:002016-08-25T09:30:58.663-04:00Yes, we are sisters in suffering through tough rev...Yes, we are sisters in suffering through tough revisions. But really, I wouldn't have it any other way. Going for a long run sounds like an AWESOME way to think through a tough problem with a WiP! I haven't run in ages, but it's something I've been wanting to get back into doing. (And critique partners. YES. Where would we be without critique partners?)Ishta Mercuriohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17776946702988283453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8763911471376369172.post-89290114985746146652016-08-24T20:05:58.619-04:002016-08-24T20:05:58.619-04:00Ha! Yep, Laura makes me work hard, too. :) Glad to...Ha! Yep, Laura makes me work hard, too. :) Glad to know I'm not the only one. My process involves pacing the floor, snacks, going for a long rung, sleeping on it, and sending it to lots and lots of critique partners.Hannah Holthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05636205979549411577noreply@blogger.com