Fast and Furious or Slow and Methodical!

So I think...yes I sometimes do that.  I think there are two types of writers.  

The fast and furious type.

Then there is the slow and methodical type.

Fast and Furious-we can shut off our internal editor.  Even if it means taking the internal editor by force, kicking her in a closet and duct taping her mouth shut.  Our first drafts are getting the story out of our brain.  It invades our life and dreams.  It takes us by force until the story is told.  We sit over the computer with coffee.  If interrupted we snap, look up and dare anyone to ask us anything. They usually back off because they are afraid of the look in our eyes.  Spelling errors, who cares. Characters changing eye color, totally fixable.  The story taking an unexpected turn, totally cool!  Get ready for hours of editing.

Slow and Methodical- I envy this type.  The nice outline and knowing where your story is going.  Careful for spelling errors but flexible.  Character interviews, flow charts, organization.  Sitting at the computer knowing each scene and reaction from your character.  Having friendly conversation with Miss Internal Editor.  Maybe offering her some lemonade.  Avoiding the slumping middle....somewhat.  Edits that are not to off the top and crazy.

Spill the beans.  Do you guys have a method to your madness?

K.I.S.S. method

Shelli at Market my Words had a great post on slimming down your writing.  This made me think of what method we backyard chicken farmers use.  I love chickens and I am a member on a chicken forum.  They always advise when caring for chickens to use the K.I.S.S. method.  Well heck I love that method and use it in other aspects of my life.  Why not use it in writing too. 

K            Keep

I              It

S             Simple                                     

S             Stupid


When revising I had to keep this in mind.  It was easy to get to wordy and blah.  So here is to Keeping it simple!
If you are not following Shelli, please do so I am anxious to see her 500 follower surprise!  Not to mention she is uber awesome and smart with marketing!

Purdue is not just chicken

I have been most kindly told by my sister that my use of commas, and my pronoun happy usage needs to be fixed PRONTO!  I guess that is what I get when I sent her chapters one and two, and told her to bash them to the best of her abitity.  I guess I had it coming to me.  Darn it if I only made English class a priority throughtout school.  But have no fear Purdue is here!

She sent this great site, and by golly I will make it a priority to learn a tip or two or three....or four....or one hundred!  See you can teach a semi old dog some new tricks!

Good thing my writing basher is family, I can't be mad with her!  Ok all kidding aside I am grateful to have such a talented sister.  If you go to my farm blog she is a monthly guest blogger on all things green and horticulture.  I know she will give me the non-sugar-coated version of how I did.

See you at the online writing lab at Perdue!  Now no laughing I poured my heart out letting the world know my English is not perfect and giving you the link so you can brush up on all things gramatical!

http://owl.english.purdue.edu/

There is everything here for students, parents, writers, ESL, cover letters, APA guide, MLA guide.   OWL-Online writing lab you rock!