tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3883235275007051023.post4358981614469779363..comments2024-01-02T09:51:59.928-05:00Comments on WRITING IN A NUTSHELL: I'm late--I'm late!...Oh wait... I'm not???WritingNuthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16326756274887055685noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3883235275007051023.post-33105180334396293362010-07-07T02:41:20.194-04:002010-07-07T02:41:20.194-04:00Writing, like physical exercise, is a habit. Stray...Writing, like physical exercise, is a habit. Stray from it, the habit starts to die.<br /><br />Your muse is a muscle. Say that five times fast.<br /><br />But it's true. Exercise it, and it grows stronger. Let it lie fallow, and it grows listless.<br /><br />You have a lovely blog, RolandRoland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3883235275007051023.post-26619229795607241232010-07-07T01:00:25.196-04:002010-07-07T01:00:25.196-04:00Every day! :-) But I think I set the deadlines mys...Every day! :-) But I think I set the deadlines myself and they are not actually based on anything. Even when we take a driving trip, I always have an arrive time planned and hate to 'run late' for our holiday. I find it calming when I put away the 23 other projects and just focus on one for a week, I feel like progress is being made then. :-)Charmaine Clancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06642615452680721583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3883235275007051023.post-81630344321078335882010-07-06T23:09:39.382-04:002010-07-06T23:09:39.382-04:00Theresa - It sounds like you still got a lot done!...Theresa - It sounds like you still got a lot done! Good luck with querying - I hope you manage to stay on track :)WritingNuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16326756274887055685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3883235275007051023.post-74250552564571518272010-07-06T22:13:59.063-04:002010-07-06T22:13:59.063-04:00I do feel like that sometimes! I was supposed to ...I do feel like that sometimes! I was supposed to have this week off to write, but my husband had off Monday. Today I looked through other manuscripts for my critique meeting on Thursday. Then I went through edit suggestions on one of my manuscripts. And wrote a future post. That was the day.<br /><br />Tomorrow I hope to query and go through more edits. Meanwhile, I have a WIP I want to continue. Maybe Thursday....?Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3883235275007051023.post-85736659610385947922010-07-06T20:46:52.547-04:002010-07-06T20:46:52.547-04:00Helen - I know what you mean. I can be the champi...Helen - I know what you mean. I can be the champion of wasting time!WritingNuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16326756274887055685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3883235275007051023.post-80523783255368903272010-07-06T20:24:06.884-04:002010-07-06T20:24:06.884-04:00I sometimes feel that I'm running out of time....I sometimes feel that I'm running out of time. A lot of the time, though, I feel as though I'm wasting time and should get things back on track.Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3883235275007051023.post-66429109810142799302010-07-06T17:17:48.133-04:002010-07-06T17:17:48.133-04:00Christine - You're right - that can be the cas...Christine - You're right - that can be the case as well. It's always a great feeling to be moving forward.<br /><br />Jan - I hear you!<br /><br />LW - Exactly ;)<br /><br />Rahma - Thank you for doing the same :)<br /><br />Rick - I'm glad you haven't reached that point and don't stress too much - not everyone does.<br /><br />Bec - Awww, thank you so much! That's very kind of you. I'll be over there soon.<br /><br />Lisa - As long as you keep pushing forward, you'll get there - guaranteed.<br /><br />Holly - That's exactly how it should be :)WritingNuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16326756274887055685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3883235275007051023.post-45243024802205361562010-07-06T10:41:18.914-04:002010-07-06T10:41:18.914-04:00Oh yes, but I am happy where I am and with the cho...Oh yes, but I am happy where I am and with the choices I’ve made.Southpawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16539290964546504171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3883235275007051023.post-52427457855924290682010-07-04T00:45:47.471-04:002010-07-04T00:45:47.471-04:00So many days I have that feeling, the awareness of...So many days I have that feeling, the awareness of time rushing forward. Some days it's scary. But I always try to push forward, to work toward my dream at least a little bit each day.<br /><br />Thanks for a great post.Lisa K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00379245068324225101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3883235275007051023.post-19970922930717011012010-07-03T22:12:17.490-04:002010-07-03T22:12:17.490-04:00Hey WritingNut, your the first recipient of my awa...Hey WritingNut, your the first recipient of my award the Writer Wisdom Award. You can collect it here: http://mywritingwings.blogspot.com/p/writer-wisdom-award.html<br /><br />Have a great day!Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06545434706737789543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3883235275007051023.post-23900343365056377092010-07-03T20:42:40.300-04:002010-07-03T20:42:40.300-04:00I like writing so much it never occurred to me not...I like writing so much it never occurred to me not write. After reading your posting I'm not going to take it for granted anymore. So what would I do if I ever got writer's block? I better start thinking about that... just in case!Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14546882686381428986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3883235275007051023.post-74849043367442691302010-07-03T16:48:48.827-04:002010-07-03T16:48:48.827-04:00I like this: "This isn't a race or a comp...I like this: "This isn't a race or a competition, just make certain you have no regrets and you're happy with where you are. There's always time to get there, but you have to keep moving forward and towards your goal." <br /><br />I count everything I do towards that goal--keeping the story in my head, even when I'm not writing, helps a lot. <br /><br />Thanks for 'following' my blog. I LOVE meeting other writers!<br />~rahmaRahma Krambohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03665417367388858304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3883235275007051023.post-76702437693788587832010-07-03T09:55:08.551-04:002010-07-03T09:55:08.551-04:00was there not a song about 'time in a bottle&#...was there not a song about 'time in a bottle'? ;)laughingwolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08873675614347328116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3883235275007051023.post-1042059037251829472010-07-02T22:17:50.631-04:002010-07-02T22:17:50.631-04:00Always. I feel like there is so much I want to acc...Always. I feel like there is so much I want to accomplish!Jan Markleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08317561950719847803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3883235275007051023.post-12846117164574413812010-07-02T19:25:53.525-04:002010-07-02T19:25:53.525-04:00Sometimes I find it more tiring not to write. All ...Sometimes I find it more tiring not to write. All the mental energy I waste avoiding my computer is exhausting. Once I sit down and actually get to it, I feel much better :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3883235275007051023.post-67740020673165033412010-07-02T18:09:44.648-04:002010-07-02T18:09:44.648-04:00Lisa - You're right, we ARE constantly pushing...Lisa - You're right, we ARE constantly pushing ourselves and striving to be better each day and that's definitely a good thing. There is always room for growth and improvement.WritingNuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16326756274887055685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3883235275007051023.post-45933608993841681642010-07-02T18:00:38.570-04:002010-07-02T18:00:38.570-04:00I really understand that mention of the writing zo...I really understand that mention of the writing zone. Sometimes it's a lot harder to get there.<br /><br />You're right, it's not a competition, but in a way it is. We compete w/ourselves as we always strive to get better.notesfromnadirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09904500676081267972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3883235275007051023.post-5709631081658691582010-07-02T17:35:56.596-04:002010-07-02T17:35:56.596-04:00Joanne - I agree - I try to always remind myself o...Joanne - I agree - I try to always remind myself of that.<br /><br />Terri - Good luck! It's great to set goals and be able to stick with them. <br /><br />Hannah - Mom's are the best, aren't they? :) And I know - my "real" job worries me too.<br /><br />Aubrie - Those are very wise words! I'll have to remember that when I'm feeling frustrated. Thanks!<br /><br />Stewart - I've heard that saying too - I haven't had to chance to test it as yet though. And you're right about those deadlines :)<br /><br />Jemi - That's true, one day at a time, right? And it's good to enjoy the journey, because you will be much happier at the end.<br /><br />Talli - As much as deadlines can push you, I know they can also terrify you too. Don't worry, just hang in there and you'll make it through!<br /><br />Janet - Yes, it's important to find a happy balance that you can maintain. <br /><br />Amanda - AHhh, I know exactly what you mean. And you're right, it's a great way of looking at the difficult times that slow us down. You have a wonderful weekend too! :)WritingNuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16326756274887055685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3883235275007051023.post-91710505985052010932010-07-02T15:06:58.329-04:002010-07-02T15:06:58.329-04:00In high school, I had all the time in the world to...In high school, I had all the time in the world to write. But now that I'm an adult with many other responsibilities, I feel in a time crunch a lot of the time. But I agree strongly with Aubrie: we must live life to enhance the stories we tell! Which can sometimes make excuses not as bad. :)<br /><br />Have a fantastic weekend!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3883235275007051023.post-47710551785961320212010-07-02T13:52:18.555-04:002010-07-02T13:52:18.555-04:00I can't even tell you how often I feel like I&...I can't even tell you how often I feel like I'm running out of time. But you're right. Completely self-imposed. Deadlines are good, as long as you take life into account. :)Janet Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12688012956157161889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3883235275007051023.post-209752451569379512010-07-02T13:05:00.278-04:002010-07-02T13:05:00.278-04:00Oh, YES! Especially now! I'm facing some deadl...Oh, YES! Especially now! I'm facing some deadlines and I find myself unable to concentrate... but usually I am quite good with deadlines, even if they are self-imposed. I need a stick in the sand or I tend to faff around.Talli Rolandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04780882465745107715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3883235275007051023.post-81870607182235290912010-07-02T10:12:22.005-04:002010-07-02T10:12:22.005-04:00I don't look too far ahead in the journey. If ...I don't look too far ahead in the journey. If I do, I get overwhelmed & more than a little terrified. I prefer to just focus on doing the next thing. Yes, it takes me much longer that way - but I'm enjoying the journey as I go :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3883235275007051023.post-15903381679544844512010-07-02T09:54:47.324-04:002010-07-02T09:54:47.324-04:00I write every day, and during the summer, I write ...I write every day, and during the summer, I write at least four hours a day. I have several friends who want to write, but make up all manner of excuses for not doing so. I believe someone once said if you do something for thirty days, repetitively, you can make it a habit. Of course, nothing helps you stay on track with writing like a deadline.Stewart Sternberg (half of L.P. Styles)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00895152179113722902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3883235275007051023.post-81734102860726460622010-07-02T09:06:23.587-04:002010-07-02T09:06:23.587-04:00Oh yes, I felt like I was running out of time when...Oh yes, I felt like I was running out of time when I reached 30 and had just started the writing journey. But we need to live life to get fuel for our writing!Aubriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10884036126491922530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3883235275007051023.post-80384119601980843732010-07-02T08:43:48.184-04:002010-07-02T08:43:48.184-04:00Only Monday-Friday, when I have to be at my "...Only Monday-Friday, when I have to be at my "real" job because there's so much I have to do at home. <br /><br />I do miss my mom cleaning everything and making me dinner.Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16915603693944523761noreply@blogger.com