tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8124587072441332479.post7326083589768395858..comments2024-03-27T01:08:22.690-07:00Comments on Carissa Taylor: When Writing's a Chore: Things I Do To Trick MyselfCarissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10594436685900756259noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8124587072441332479.post-19833217356211409982012-05-05T02:53:10.275-07:002012-05-05T02:53:10.275-07:00I like this post. I change machine - I write a lot...I like this post. I change machine - I write a lot of text each day on my blackberry keyboard. I go from this to notebook and back when the going gets tough. Changing activities helps - blog to book - to back again. I also have learned to "love" that "brain-drained" feeling when I'm all out of words for the day - usually late afternoon - I'll go shopping, or eating, or sleeping - I've earned it by then. I'm also realistic - I'm not always looking for the perfect draft - I'll bang it down and then rewrite it later - for me it's the initial wordcount that counts. I agree with you - academic writing suck sometimes - most of my formal publication is academic - and it can really grind my gears sometimes - some academic projects I've done I didn't enjoy for a moment - that's the difference between that kind of writing and ALL the others I do. Nice blog. Charles - from The Gonzo Lecture: http://thegonzolecture.blogspot.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11285041921027989712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8124587072441332479.post-85567375694166315742012-05-05T01:13:41.347-07:002012-05-05T01:13:41.347-07:00I thought I was the only one who couldn't list...I thought I was the only one who couldn't listen to music with noticeable lyrics. It can be so distracting. Love the blog.Lanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00002224549199474383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8124587072441332479.post-85143634330386072082012-05-04T14:20:21.389-07:002012-05-04T14:20:21.389-07:00Great post! About the only thing that can break a ...Great post! About the only thing that can break a writer's block / burnout is a good, brisk walk. And if it doesn't work, I do it again. And if all else fails, I've burned some calories. :) Hopping over from the IWSG. :))Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02691497935668743387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8124587072441332479.post-79611256088000892352012-05-04T01:10:41.010-07:002012-05-04T01:10:41.010-07:00I think these are great ideas. I love the wardrobe...I think these are great ideas. I love the wardrobe changes! I have gone and done something else to get back in the mood for writing. However, at this time in my life nothing could get me to do any academic writing. NOTHING!!!! Good luck and great post! <br /><br />Stacey aka Diligent WriterAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03621841732026280737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8124587072441332479.post-86949419763828469202012-05-03T15:50:43.192-07:002012-05-03T15:50:43.192-07:00This was really great, lots of useful advice. I...This was really great, lots of useful advice. I've included a link to this post in this week's <a href="http://www.scoop.it/t/the-funnily-enough" rel="nofollow">The Funnily Enough</a>.<br /><br />cheers,<br />mood<br /><a href="http://moodywriting.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Moody Writing</a>mooderinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01523337588830695638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8124587072441332479.post-83197191903080115222012-05-03T12:17:58.381-07:002012-05-03T12:17:58.381-07:00This post alone means that you get a follow back. ...This post alone means that you get a follow back. This is awesome advice, I've never tried the changing of clothes thing, but I think I might now!Lynn(e) Schmidthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13111991752818662608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8124587072441332479.post-72697778605349136292012-05-03T10:52:17.545-07:002012-05-03T10:52:17.545-07:00Great tips - I definitely have those moments! I wi...Great tips - I definitely have those moments! I will have to try some out. & I'm with you on not being able to listen to music with lyrics. While just thinking about my story I can but when actually writing it is too distracting!Katharina Brendelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01982524502377987393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8124587072441332479.post-11534675271184526782012-05-03T09:39:00.575-07:002012-05-03T09:39:00.575-07:00I use all of your methods-! I also like trying a n...I use all of your methods-! I also like trying a new food or listening to new music-- anything to get my senses to jump-start!randi leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14207001299508931034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8124587072441332479.post-36409153623239233872012-05-03T07:00:18.463-07:002012-05-03T07:00:18.463-07:00Great post. And I totally forgot yesterday was the...Great post. And I totally forgot yesterday was the IWSG. Hope I don't get booted. LOL.<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by my blog. Following back. ;)Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09962862566388212238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8124587072441332479.post-50926769091443043332012-05-03T05:02:57.320-07:002012-05-03T05:02:57.320-07:00Carissa, I know this feeling for my dissertation w...Carissa, I know this feeling for my dissertation work, too! I think study partners are a great, so you don't feel like the only person doing homework on a weekend! <br /><br />Good luck on both the writing fronts for the end of the week!Grad Student @ Young Adult Fiction and Whiskey Sourshttp://yafictionandwhiskeysours.blogger.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8124587072441332479.post-495970963074493182012-05-02T19:58:11.612-07:002012-05-02T19:58:11.612-07:00These are all great! I like to get out and exercis...These are all great! I like to get out and exercise too, that really helps clear my mind. I'm in a little bit of a writing slump right now as I just finished a WIP and it's out with betas, so I'm going a little nuts without a project, lol! But I tried to write earlier and thoughts just didn't flow. Good luck getting your article written.Cortney Pearsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00774060537148628453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8124587072441332479.post-15942344035297818702012-05-02T19:47:41.283-07:002012-05-02T19:47:41.283-07:00Great post. I often write while my kids are doing ...Great post. I often write while my kids are doing homework - sometimes I take them to do their homework at the coffee shop. They have to be quiet so I can work, but really it's the opposite (don't tell). I reward myself for tiny little accomplishments too.Tonjahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08652479946102909276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8124587072441332479.post-80543337438271257262012-05-02T15:52:51.771-07:002012-05-02T15:52:51.771-07:00I joined the IWSG. I am really very insecure about...I joined the IWSG. I am really very insecure about writing. Your tips are great. I am keeping a white board, where I write about my goals of writing and the final date to achieve it. That way I can keep track of where am I. Also join in blog challenges to write blog posts.Bindhuranihttp://www.bindu.canoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8124587072441332479.post-74182056300172025492012-05-02T14:34:57.720-07:002012-05-02T14:34:57.720-07:00Music always jazzes me up!
Thanks for joining the ...Music always jazzes me up!<br />Thanks for joining the IWSG. We post our fears and insecurities the first Wednesday of every month.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8124587072441332479.post-51482606622087375772012-05-02T10:58:41.170-07:002012-05-02T10:58:41.170-07:00Hi Carissa! I'm a new follower via the IWSG. ...Hi Carissa! I'm a new follower via the IWSG. For me, music is the greatest motivator. I don't listen to it while I write, but rather before I write, to get me in the mood. I actually have songs that work as a playlist of sorts. The lyrics inspire separate chapters or even characters and their story arcs. I could NOT write without music. <br /><br />Having said all that, I was recently blocked while trying to start up my 2nd book. Then my publisher voiced interest in a sequel to the book I have coming out in October. It was like being struck by lightning. The ideas came screaming into my brain and I couldn't get them down fast enough. I find jotting down all those ideas into my iPhone very helpful. All those notes are coming together right now in an extensive outline. The outline will serve as a roadmap and keep me on course and on schedule.Nancy Thompsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05735642863696266005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8124587072441332479.post-23054670438492401962012-05-02T10:58:32.493-07:002012-05-02T10:58:32.493-07:00You have some great ideas here, I think I'll t...You have some great ideas here, I think I'll try some of them out!<br />-MJ here from the support group http://creativelyspiltink.blogspot.com/MJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04647627174443420783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8124587072441332479.post-69455257291335815612012-05-02T08:41:56.273-07:002012-05-02T08:41:56.273-07:00Great advice - love the idea of changing clothes -...Great advice - love the idea of changing clothes - I had never thought of that. And I like the idea of timing it to coincide with something pleasant. I like working side by side with my husband too.Tyrean Martinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356604721537744361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8124587072441332479.post-38168815617447041272012-05-02T08:14:30.075-07:002012-05-02T08:14:30.075-07:00Hi Carissa, I wrote about distractions, today. I...Hi Carissa, I wrote about distractions, today. I decided to make a list of things that if they come up, it is ok. My list of built in excuses that I will allow to distract me from my writing. But, If it's not on the list, I need to get back to work. I like your ideas.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8124587072441332479.post-49036361997673310942012-05-02T06:35:02.885-07:002012-05-02T06:35:02.885-07:00These are great! If I feel burnt out, I have to li...These are great! If I feel burnt out, I have to listen to music and write until I'm into a scene. Last night, I tried to write a very emotional scene so I youtubed saddest scenes in movies, cried and than really wanted to write the scene. lol. Whatever works right?Markellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09713318366122900209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8124587072441332479.post-33676836990223927092012-05-02T03:38:12.287-07:002012-05-02T03:38:12.287-07:00Great ideas! I'm especially fond of a change o...Great ideas! I'm especially fond of a change of scenery and music :)Miss Colehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05014234633679291480noreply@blogger.com