tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8496585120938599514.post259374771100634564..comments2023-05-04T03:37:04.200-07:00Comments on The Rouge Wave: The Sideways RewriteJulie Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14690487940378619749noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8496585120938599514.post-46981140991268101922007-08-02T12:58:00.000-07:002007-08-02T12:58:00.000-07:00Ironically, I'm trying to finish a workable rewrit...Ironically, I'm trying to finish a workable rewrite of my latest rom com to submit to the Expo contest with the hope of winning the Boot Camp prize. I'm also not allowing myself to write new stuff for the rest of the year - my goal is to rewrite the 4 (of 8) scripts that I think are worth a good rewrite. I have a print out of your rewrite post, but have not attempted to apply it yet. <BR/><BR/>I know learning how to effectively rewrite is the key to success.Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14805340886472955460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8496585120938599514.post-69701314954088552462007-08-02T08:43:00.000-07:002007-08-02T08:43:00.000-07:00They say that writing IS rewriting meaning that it...They say that writing IS rewriting meaning that it's not just that first gush of ideas and characters onto the page, it's shaping and controlling those ideas into something recognizable and effective. Interestingly, and I don't note this as a plug but as the absolute truth, what cured me of Sideways rewriting was The Writer's Boot Camp. They really stress maintaining an organized approach and by the time I graduated, I understood the importance of that.Julie Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14690487940378619749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8496585120938599514.post-56739949022902611092007-08-02T07:44:00.000-07:002007-08-02T07:44:00.000-07:00"How do you know you're doing a Sideways rewrite?"..."How do you know you're doing a Sideways rewrite?"<BR/><BR/>You should add: the script gets worse.<BR/><BR/>I hate to admit this, but the only type of rewriting I've done is the Sideways type. If I could just master the art of rewriting, I'd be on my way...Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14805340886472955460noreply@blogger.com