tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post3511325930425274933..comments2024-01-05T05:32:54.346-05:00Comments on S.A. Larsen, Award-winning author of middle grade & young adult fiction: IWSG~Letting Go To Your Story's VoiceS.A. Larsenッhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06241633272588383935noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-69198734455925173032020-08-27T12:49:48.424-04:002020-08-27T12:49:48.424-04:00Well, if you ever get up here make sure you let me...Well, if you ever get up here make sure you let me know. I'd love to meet you in person. Plus, I can recommend some really cool and beautiful areas to visit. :) S.A. Larsenッhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06241633272588383935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-72377664394387699292020-08-20T02:04:26.409-04:002020-08-20T02:04:26.409-04:00I'm a fan of rocky beaches, like what we had i...I'm a fan of rocky beaches, like what we had in Oregon. Someone told me lately I'd love the Maine coast, too. I hope you had a great vacation!Shannon Lawrencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934641808195675935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-63557334647488876392020-08-18T07:26:16.352-04:002020-08-18T07:26:16.352-04:00Good thoughts in answer to the question. I guess i...Good thoughts in answer to the question. I guess it's more important to listen to the characters and what they need than what the ultimate format or product will look like. That comes later! Hope you're enjoying your holiday.Nick Wilfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03841776353790635132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-14623044631276686292020-08-17T13:16:00.594-04:002020-08-17T13:16:00.594-04:00I'd love to visit Maine. I hope you have a won...I'd love to visit Maine. I hope you have a wonderful time there! A much-needed respite from the insanity of life right now! Sherry Ellishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07844837212122243321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-76353969943978957942020-08-07T14:02:06.528-04:002020-08-07T14:02:06.528-04:00Yep, stories will be what they need to be and shou...Yep, stories will be what they need to be and shouldn't be forced. I like to know the general plot before I start writing, but my stories warp in all directions after that. Oh, and I cant' wait to hear more about your middle grade :)Tonja Dreckerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07683717853264134466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-52495835293108602472020-08-06T11:31:32.135-04:002020-08-06T11:31:32.135-04:00Haha! I actually live in Maine, too. LOL We're...Haha! I actually live in Maine, too. LOL We're renting a camp at a lake in central Maine that we usually go to, anyway. It's just nice to pull the boat up to our dock at night instead of having to take it out of the water and haul it home.S.A. Larsenッhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06241633272588383935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-70705718188296651272020-08-06T11:29:48.136-04:002020-08-06T11:29:48.136-04:00I get it. I'm definitely more of a planner now...I get it. I'm definitely more of a planner now with my writing. But I think sometimes I try to plan too much, which then forces me down the rabbit hole of neverending ideas and not actually writing. LOLS.A. Larsenッhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06241633272588383935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-14394765242127568802020-08-06T11:28:18.938-04:002020-08-06T11:28:18.938-04:00Haha! I don't know about that, but thanks!Haha! I don't know about that, but thanks!S.A. Larsenッhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06241633272588383935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-13111016394431954212020-08-06T11:27:25.257-04:002020-08-06T11:27:25.257-04:00I agree. Out of every story I've ever written ...I agree. Out of every story I've ever written - or tried to write - I always have a solid idea of how I want it to end or wrap up. I think that helps pace character, story, and world growth. At least for me, anyway. S.A. Larsenッhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06241633272588383935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-40908440243043744672020-08-06T11:24:27.625-04:002020-08-06T11:24:27.625-04:00Yeah, that's pretty true. Some stories insist ...Yeah, that's pretty true. Some stories insist on being heard and then written one way, while another story is like, "Uh, no. Plan me out!" LOLS.A. Larsenッhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06241633272588383935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-76544750248920420332020-08-05T20:34:37.369-04:002020-08-05T20:34:37.369-04:00I honestly don't think there is one answer. I ...I honestly don't think there is one answer. I think every story requires a different approach. At least, that's what it's like for me. Some of my stories have required meticulous planning while others insisted on writing blind.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-84178459697141165402020-08-05T20:05:16.622-04:002020-08-05T20:05:16.622-04:00Your vacation sounds wonderful! I've been to N...Your vacation sounds wonderful! I've been to New England, but never as far north as Maine--but hope to get up there someday. I love how your story is teaching you something about yourself. It's a great way to process your life.Jennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13139361928785566916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-42401311851318229902020-08-05T18:18:30.435-04:002020-08-05T18:18:30.435-04:00I've always wanted to vacation in Maine. I am ...I've always wanted to vacation in Maine. I am extremely jealous right now! I hope you enjoy the heck out of those 2 weeks!!! <br />I like organization, everything in its place kind of person, but in writing things seem to go awry. I start with an idea, like you mentioned, then it twists and turns. Sometimes it's a good thing, giving me all kinds of surprises, and other times I don't know where it's going next. LOL. Cathrina Constantinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16960849263181625782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-58743018503382125962020-08-05T15:20:13.385-04:002020-08-05T15:20:13.385-04:00I like the romance genre because I know I'm ai...I like the romance genre because I know I'm aiming for that happy ending, but I'm not a natural planner, but having that ending in mind keeps me on track :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-84355635124537446192020-08-05T13:48:01.531-04:002020-08-05T13:48:01.531-04:00"having an idea of a plan and where you'r..."having an idea of a plan and where you're going" <--- I love that! So philosophical. :DChrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-4329067141833890312020-08-05T12:07:30.331-04:002020-08-05T12:07:30.331-04:00I hear you on being a control freak. I think this ...I hear you on being a control freak. I think this is my problem with my current WIP. I keep fighting the nudges the story gives me as I write and that completely throws my inspiration off. I need to let go. LOL It's so hard to walk in the unseen!S.A. Larsenッhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06241633272588383935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-21807848316403845212020-08-05T11:59:45.490-04:002020-08-05T11:59:45.490-04:00I'm a bit of a control freak, so it has been a...I'm a bit of a control freak, so it has been a challenge to let plot and characters unfold naturally, but quite rewarding!Jennifer Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13300124780126853962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-77903255512380515042020-08-05T10:18:52.576-04:002020-08-05T10:18:52.576-04:00Thanks so much for the encouragement! Last week wa...Thanks so much for the encouragement! Last week was a beautiful week on the lake. This week, too, except for yesterday when the remnants of the hurricane blew by us. But today is gorgeous, again. I'm very thankful.<br />Take care and stay safe, too!S.A. Larsenッhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06241633272588383935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-27237532911154930192020-08-05T10:18:15.521-04:002020-08-05T10:18:15.521-04:00I like a plan so not sure how much I could let go....I like a plan so not sure how much I could let go. I do write true to me though.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-7845064005448135342020-08-05T10:17:02.842-04:002020-08-05T10:17:02.842-04:00I suppose one could make order within the chaos. L...I suppose one could make order within the chaos. LOL No, I get it. I think that's how I survived raising four kids. I look back and have no idea how I survived them.S.A. Larsenッhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06241633272588383935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-41978830999202335812020-08-05T10:15:36.793-04:002020-08-05T10:15:36.793-04:00I know you have. And you've done an amazing jo...I know you have. And you've done an amazing job. Sometimes I wonder why this happened and then that, but I'm learning that seeking to become a better person despite whatever has happened is a more productive way to use my energies. Doesn't mean it's easy, though. <3 S.A. Larsenッhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06241633272588383935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-27663861622220847792020-08-05T09:40:11.517-04:002020-08-05T09:40:11.517-04:00Yes, we have to write our truths. And I like order...Yes, we have to write our truths. And I like order too. Unfortunately, I've had to learn to live with a lot of major changes all the time.Natalie Aguirrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756087804171246660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-22034892264382905942020-08-05T09:35:19.780-04:002020-08-05T09:35:19.780-04:00Enjoy your vacation in Maine.
I like order but te...Enjoy your vacation in Maine.<br /><br />I like order but tend to live in chaos.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-81876099527808442162020-08-05T09:13:45.407-04:002020-08-05T09:13:45.407-04:00Hi Sheri - enjoy the holiday ... sounds wonderful ...Hi Sheri - enjoy the holiday ... sounds wonderful - better than full on heat ... at least you can think and dream on about more adventure stories to write ... write on, as they say - stay safe too - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.com