tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post5313208423766467345..comments2024-02-21T05:25:03.233-05:00Comments on Adventures in YA Publishing: WOW Wednesday: J. Anderson CoatsMartina Boonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03358736828122139189noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-33059591461175789692012-04-19T19:03:30.057-04:002012-04-19T19:03:30.057-04:00How interesting! I do pick apart books, but I'...How interesting! I do pick apart books, but I've never written down the specifics. I guess discussing books with writer friends has been my way of going over what worked and what didn't for me. Lively discussion and friendly debate usually ensue, but I love your idea as well. What a great reference if you're struggling in a certain area and need a good example as a refresher!Michele Shawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16768815750264631798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-33618468864440027242012-04-19T18:57:31.082-04:002012-04-19T18:57:31.082-04:00Reading is one of my favourite things too! I rarel...Reading is one of my favourite things too! I rarely write down my impressions, in fact, I didn't track my books until recently on Goodreads. I like your idea though - very helpful!Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-18816453568101868962012-04-19T14:03:12.686-04:002012-04-19T14:03:12.686-04:00But you read pretty analytically anyway, don't...But you read pretty analytically anyway, don't you Rebekah? I suspect, knowing you, that you're making mental notes.Martina Boonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03358736828122139189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-16896066019207228062012-04-19T14:02:36.873-04:002012-04-19T14:02:36.873-04:00I love my eReader because of this--I can make note...I love my eReader because of this--I can make notes as I read and then they are all there afterwards. And I don't feel like I've desecrated the book by making notes in the margins :DMartina Boonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03358736828122139189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-82625601325446772702012-04-19T14:01:44.978-04:002012-04-19T14:01:44.978-04:00LOL! I have a bunch of moleskins that ride around ...LOL! I have a bunch of moleskins that ride around in my purse collecting lint and odd, disjointed notes. Occupational hazard.Martina Boonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03358736828122139189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-51803694090860814742012-04-19T14:00:32.459-04:002012-04-19T14:00:32.459-04:00Good for you! I'd love to hear more about your...Good for you! I'd love to hear more about your process sometime, Traci.<br /><br />MartinaMartina Boonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03358736828122139189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-78939464788435468032012-04-19T13:59:52.007-04:002012-04-19T13:59:52.007-04:00We learn so much from what marking what we love, r...We learn so much from what marking what we love, right? :DMartina Boonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03358736828122139189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-67972112688907384822012-04-19T13:59:39.502-04:002012-04-19T13:59:39.502-04:00This is a great idea, something I haven't done...This is a great idea, something I haven't done. But I can see the benefits of helping with our own writing! Great post.Rebekah Purdyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04026278520434226775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-43647985135825944852012-04-19T13:58:55.864-04:002012-04-19T13:58:55.864-04:00Andrea, I can't speak for Jillian, but it'...Andrea, I can't speak for Jillian, but it's hard for me to turn off the writer's brain when I read. If I can, then it's because everything in the book is working. But what I usually do with great books that just want to be read is go ahead and read them once. Then I think about them. Then I reread-and that's when I can start to see the man behind the curtain. It becomes the best of all possible worlds. :DMartina Boonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03358736828122139189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-2292652768490843702012-04-19T10:40:02.171-04:002012-04-19T10:40:02.171-04:00This is a great idea! I always notice elements lik...This is a great idea! I always notice elements like plot, character development, etc. when reading books, but I never write them down. I should start. I can see how this would help you become a stronger writer.Ghenet Myrthilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12621168379560585094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-73721758051418022132012-04-18T16:53:07.125-04:002012-04-18T16:53:07.125-04:00This is such a good idea. I do this mentally but o...This is such a good idea. I do this mentally but obviously I forget and lose sight of the details; writing down where I lost interest, what worked, etc is a really smart tactic. I've only thought to do this with books on the craft of writing (takign notes mainly) but not with fiction. <br /><br />You've inspired me! Thanks for the great post. Plus, now I have something to do with these blank paged journals people keep giving me.Stephscohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06328839483008086049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-77928968136552706712012-04-18T09:47:56.328-04:002012-04-18T09:47:56.328-04:00I've started keeping a journal six books ago, ...I've started keeping a journal six books ago, and it's teaching me a LOT. It's also handy for remembering what books I read when.Traci Kenworthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07336373871521363649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-23033589799913261762012-04-18T08:34:55.703-04:002012-04-18T08:34:55.703-04:00I keep an ongoing Word file of books read during t...I keep an ongoing Word file of books read during the year. While reading, I'll jot notes down of what I consider amazing writing and then quote those things on to my list after I finish reading. But I tend to focus more on details like sensory or character descriptions that stand out to me/I particularly like. But you've shown me I need to expand on the idea to include more elements--thanks! I can see the value in the practice--and appreciate the tip.<br /><br />And I too like research :-)Kenda Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12972218446945404475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-10409822514096139402012-04-18T06:58:09.954-04:002012-04-18T06:58:09.954-04:00I love your idea of thoroughly analyzing a book to...I love your idea of thoroughly analyzing a book to learn more about writing. Thanks for sharing.<br /><br />Does this take away some of your enjoyment of reading the book, or do you read for pleasure first and do the analysis after a second read?Andrea Mackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15250681746122381149noreply@blogger.com