tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3883235275007051023.post9218444871505803640..comments2024-01-02T09:51:59.928-05:00Comments on WRITING IN A NUTSHELL: Your Cheatin' HeartWritingNuthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16326756274887055685noreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3883235275007051023.post-10358437161347761322011-02-25T03:38:32.349-05:002011-02-25T03:38:32.349-05:00Ok ADHD checker inner here - LOL - I work on one t...Ok ADHD checker inner here - LOL - I work on one thing - research another - get lost in some old legend I don't need - read a book, still edit - open the other book and write for 3 hours, click back to book one - remember I have pills for this behavior - hunt for them, check my blog, smoke, get a soda, sit back down - read that cool history bit again, remember my pills - go back down & take them - write that cool history bit into book three - remember I was editing and then someone asks if I am going to bed? I smile and say in a minute .....you mean thats not how you all do it? grinHowLynnTimehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07888091432152130146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3883235275007051023.post-83614045394909236242011-02-22T14:08:47.743-05:002011-02-22T14:08:47.743-05:00That's tough... I try to stick to the current ...That's tough... I try to stick to the current book until I'm done with a round of edits and need time to gain perspective. But I'll create a Word doc and jot down all the plot points and ideas that come up for other books. They each have their own little folder so I keep them organized.alexiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07122487552931794871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3883235275007051023.post-28102068271758656412011-02-21T11:27:38.528-05:002011-02-21T11:27:38.528-05:00If I have a completed first draft, I'll take t...If I have a completed first draft, I'll take the time to work on something else if it's really starting to weigh on my mind. Revision and editing take a long time and involve a lot of soul searching and feedback from various sources. Might as well keep things alive with a new 'flame';)Creepy Query Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18115161057496086972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3883235275007051023.post-72005670624734701422011-02-21T09:05:40.012-05:002011-02-21T09:05:40.012-05:00I feel your pain! Folders...definitely, folders. I...I feel your pain! Folders...definitely, folders. I bundle up my ideas and stick them all away. I live inside an ADHD brain, with other jobs and things that pull me away. Tucking it away helps me to focus, and keeps my brain on a leash! Best of luck with your E & Rs!gael lynchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08109953416971003657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3883235275007051023.post-35408126934987693422011-02-21T09:02:47.224-05:002011-02-21T09:02:47.224-05:00Oh yes, definitely been here. I draft a rough out...Oh yes, definitely been here. I draft a rough outline of the #2 story that can't wait, and then I make it wait. ;-)<br /><br />Hav a lovely week!Taleihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07317577935549931974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3883235275007051023.post-73191810872469796722011-02-21T08:44:16.478-05:002011-02-21T08:44:16.478-05:00I jump around (I realize this is a horrible strate...I jump around (I realize this is a horrible strategy). I can't shut my brain off, and so when I have an idea for a newer project, I jump on it. I always get back to the edits (oh, how I hate them). But I don't see much problem in giving in and letting yourself write a scene or two to give yourself the taste. It gives you encouragement to finish the edits and move on :)<br /><br />Good luck!RosieChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07911305246379355484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3883235275007051023.post-39466887996499300582011-02-21T00:45:11.901-05:002011-02-21T00:45:11.901-05:00I say write when you are driven to write and revis...I say write when you are driven to write and revise when you are stuck on your writing....Sharon K. Mayhewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07799235347319851345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3883235275007051023.post-26056105689052504842011-02-20T22:23:40.260-05:002011-02-20T22:23:40.260-05:00Loved this! Am similarly conflicted between two b...Loved this! Am similarly conflicted between two books. Good luck!Elizabeth Varadan, Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01708206753256682635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3883235275007051023.post-62377776736196330742011-02-20T20:08:36.732-05:002011-02-20T20:08:36.732-05:00Oh yes, the adulterous idea! The temptation!
For...Oh yes, the adulterous idea! The temptation! <br /><br />Fortunately, our WIP isn't going to divorce us over a new idea! You never know, the two might even benefit each other (love triangle!) <br /><br />Following back. Yay for crusaders. You are my 300th - special thanks!Margo Berendsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03476308235642890474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3883235275007051023.post-74775063868258808852011-02-20T10:12:55.408-05:002011-02-20T10:12:55.408-05:00I came back because I have a blog award for you.I came back because I have a blog award for you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3883235275007051023.post-54002968382672652942011-02-20T01:50:01.505-05:002011-02-20T01:50:01.505-05:00Totally been there! Go with WIP #2!
By the way, ju...Totally been there! Go with WIP #2!<br />By the way, just dropping by to introduce myself as a fellow crusader and new follower. I'm off to tackle challenge #1 now. =)Raquel Byrneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12870113745683162915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3883235275007051023.post-89357169826729383662011-02-19T22:58:30.238-05:002011-02-19T22:58:30.238-05:00I saw Michael said this, too: having another book ...I saw Michael said this, too: having another book in your heart helps you put distance between you and book one. That's so ideal while submitting! I usually focus on one at a time, BUT I think you should write down those ideas, fancy notions, and twists. Then you won't lose them for whenever you decide it's time to dive in.Dawn Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05667675689038435581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3883235275007051023.post-44279025001367707692011-02-19T09:10:53.231-05:002011-02-19T09:10:53.231-05:00Hello fellow crusader! I'm already a follower,...Hello fellow crusader! I'm already a follower, but I just came by to say "hi!"<br /><br />I've been hearing other writers talk about this problem quite a bit lately. It almost worries me, because I've been working furiously on (hopefully!) final edits on my wip, and there's no Book #2 lurking in the backgroung. Hopefully one will present itself by the time I'm ready for it!Susan Fieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02433408456603462774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3883235275007051023.post-42997637854822348372011-02-19T08:58:18.565-05:002011-02-19T08:58:18.565-05:00I dropped in to say "You've been gifted w...I dropped in to say "You've been gifted with the Stylish Blogger Award." Drop by Saturday blog post (http://www.kristalleeromances.com/2011/02/stylish-blogger-award-thanks-heather.html) to pick it up.<br /><br />Have a great weekend!<br />~kKristal Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06047604066463598278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3883235275007051023.post-48488674678883790972011-02-19T00:18:18.001-05:002011-02-19T00:18:18.001-05:00making crusader rounds. Nice to meet you, now fol...making crusader rounds. Nice to meet you, now following!<br /><br />NikkiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3883235275007051023.post-91604386501195752902011-02-18T23:07:35.561-05:002011-02-18T23:07:35.561-05:00Torn between two lovers, eh? Or more like not read...Torn between two lovers, eh? Or more like not ready to leave the first...tough situation. Nice meeting you fellow crusader!Danettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15043881305977386629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3883235275007051023.post-75162679032611510332011-02-18T18:15:55.360-05:002011-02-18T18:15:55.360-05:00Hello, fellow Crusader,
I hopped over from Rach&#...Hello, fellow Crusader,<br /><br />I hopped over from Rach's list to introduce myself and follow.<br /><br />Today the first challenge was posted.... YAH!<br /><br />Congrats on 300 followers...<br /><br />Michael<br /><br />February 18, 2011 2:40 PMMichael Di Gesuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3883235275007051023.post-67534093464207068632011-02-18T02:42:17.083-05:002011-02-18T02:42:17.083-05:00I think you should try polygamy.I think you should try polygamy.Missed Periodshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10343265071637032284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3883235275007051023.post-82420721174678652232011-02-17T22:04:20.161-05:002011-02-17T22:04:20.161-05:00I pay attention to the pull. Sometimes a break fro...I pay attention to the pull. Sometimes a break from the current MS is exactly what's needed and the editing flows after a little attention elsewhere.Robert Guthriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15618840090348189477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3883235275007051023.post-17369624041870117682011-02-17T17:20:30.714-05:002011-02-17T17:20:30.714-05:00Oh my gosh! I totally feel the same way! I'm a...Oh my gosh! I totally feel the same way! I'm about 12 chapters away from finishing the editing stage of my current MS but I've been itching to start Book#2. It's taking an enormous amount of willpower to finish Book#1. <br /><br />Hey I'm sorry I haven't been commenting in awhile. I have just recovered from a week long bout of flu. Hopefully once I get caught up on work, I'll be able to leave more blog comments. :)<br /><br />By the way, maybe you'd be interested in joining my first ever blog contest. I'm giving away some awesome writing tools for creating great characters! Check it out! http://www.thewritingnut.com/contest/characters-count-contest/<br /><br />Oh do join! I'd love for one of my fellow bloggers to win the prize!<br /><br />warm regards!<br />Nutschellnutschellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10967710710805174781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3883235275007051023.post-81244064171580544982011-02-17T16:28:13.408-05:002011-02-17T16:28:13.408-05:00You are a cheater, aren't you? This hasn'...You are a cheater, aren't you? This hasn't been too much of a problem for me. For me, it's inertia. I have a book two planned and ready, but I'm still tired from book one. It's been hard to commit.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08668487489667818687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3883235275007051023.post-90014228780702581802011-02-17T11:21:22.103-05:002011-02-17T11:21:22.103-05:00Ignore the pull, ignore the pull! :) Jot down the ...Ignore the pull, ignore the pull! :) Jot down the idea, then go back to revisions!Talli Rolandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04780882465745107715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3883235275007051023.post-29538942482594010162011-02-17T00:37:16.799-05:002011-02-17T00:37:16.799-05:00Hi fellow fantasy Crusader! I do a little bit of b...Hi fellow fantasy Crusader! I do a little bit of both. Then you don't have to cheat!Sharihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05184772057308479564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3883235275007051023.post-86064123179419438412011-02-16T20:40:59.392-05:002011-02-16T20:40:59.392-05:00Oh, man, do I identify with what you've said. ...Oh, man, do I identify with what you've said. I have been doing character journaling for my next project, but the editor in me won't quit on revisions on the finished novel. I want to be done with it, but I also want it to be the best it can be before querying starts. So I tell myself a few more weeks...just a few more weeks...Kenda Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12972218446945404475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3883235275007051023.post-31069349598951139442011-02-16T20:09:03.967-05:002011-02-16T20:09:03.967-05:00I completely give in to the pull. I think it's...I completely give in to the pull. I think it's okay to work on several projects at once. <br />I hope your Valentine's Day was fun. :)MTeacresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00381461599028233499noreply@blogger.com