Who Has the Permit?
Aha!
You know that moment. And that feeling.
It happens the instant a new idea gels in your mind. All of a sudden, you're dancing around the room, pumping your fist, shouting, "Yes!" to the world. Or to the cat, who thinks you've finally flipped the big switch.
You ignore the cat and keep dancing.
Then - you know what's coming - the BUTS.
I hate those suckers.
This is good, but. . . .
I like this part, but. . . .
If I let her do this, he'll do that; but. . . .
And on they march.
It's your job to take control.
Sit each but down, have a conversation. Let him tell you his problem. Once you know his concerns, then you can work out a solution and move forward. If you don't, the buts will organize and parade through your manuscript as if they own it.
Not a pretty sight. Don't issue them a parade permit.
Remember our slogan - No Buts Allowed!
You know that moment. And that feeling.
It happens the instant a new idea gels in your mind. All of a sudden, you're dancing around the room, pumping your fist, shouting, "Yes!" to the world. Or to the cat, who thinks you've finally flipped the big switch.
You ignore the cat and keep dancing.
Then - you know what's coming - the BUTS.
I hate those suckers.
This is good, but. . . .
I like this part, but. . . .
If I let her do this, he'll do that; but. . . .
And on they march.
It's your job to take control.
Sit each but down, have a conversation. Let him tell you his problem. Once you know his concerns, then you can work out a solution and move forward. If you don't, the buts will organize and parade through your manuscript as if they own it.
Not a pretty sight. Don't issue them a parade permit.
Remember our slogan - No Buts Allowed!
Comments
Eventually the buts end up getting heard in my world, annoying as they may be.
Lydia - They are nasty little critters who don't like to shut up.
Mason
Thoughts in Progress
Karen - I agree. It's a shame.
Jennifer - "But Mo-om..."
VR - I know that feeling, too.
I try to keep them all in line and marching to MY tune. It doesn't always work but... I try!
Elspeth - Yes, important to see what each one is about.
Talli - Smiling. I try, too. Mine are awfully pesky.
Terry
Terry's Place
Romance with a Twist--of Mystery
Terry - But... :)
What a lively post! I really enjoyed this.
Ann
Where do you get that voice?
Humor plus edge plus action????
P
And don't say, "But i..."
I love how you personify the "but" in your MS. ;)
I use this "permit" in my every day life. LOL! It works like a charm.
Claudia
P.S. I love that you added the animal rescue button. I click every day. I've bought stuff from them. How can I add that button to my blog?
Hope to see you in my neck of the woods.
www.claudiadelbalso.blogspot.com
Patti - I don't know where the voice comes from. It's inside; it's me.
Jane - My spies are everywhere :)
Make that sign!
Claudia - When I click on your link here, I go to a page with no information, so thank you for including your blog address.
I had to ask, too, and another blogger helped me with directions for the Animal Rescue Site button. Here's how I 'think' you do it.
Go to the Animal Rescue Site page, find the 'Link to Us' notice, and click on it. Choose the button you want and copy the code for it. Make sure you get all of it because only the first line is shown.
On your blog, go to the layout/design page - the one that shows all the boxes for the things that are on your blog. Click on Add a Gadget in the space where you want the button to appear, and choose the one that says 'HTML/JavaScript'. Paste the code you copied into the box and save. It should appear on the layout page as 'The Animal Rescue Site'.
Hope this works for you!
Thanks for dropping by and for joining my community. I joined yours as well, I'm your lucky 91 ;)
Thank you for the tips on how to add the Animal Rescue Site button to your blog. I'll give it a try. As you can see, I'm all for animals. My hubby volunteers at our local SPCA. He's been doing it for almost two years and counting.
I'll be dropping by often. ;)
Cheers,
Claudia
PS I love your photo!!! No buts.
Great post.
Teresa - Every once in a while a but will open an interesting door for me. Glad you like the photo :)
Sorry, couldn't resist. My suspense novel first draft is full of "buts" if we are to believe my super-competent critique group. I'm working on the solutions while my manuscript takes a rest.
Patricia
Aubrie - Takes me days, too, sometimes.