tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29864506.post115631156319549008..comments2023-11-03T05:49:10.841-04:00Comments on Storytelling Rules: I Don't Believe in Writer's BlockMaureen McGowanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00494408580378817045noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29864506.post-1156516971487753952006-08-25T10:42:00.000-04:002006-08-25T10:42:00.000-04:00Tempest,I think those things you do, are your tool...Tempest,<BR/>I think those things you do, are your tools... Whatever works to get you writing again.<BR/>I agree I listed mostly plotters' tools... Funny, cause I don't really think of myself as a plotter, per se... But I think when I hit a road block, starting down the plotting road usually gets me back on track. I never follow through with those plotting tools... For example, I'll start to do index cards of my scenes... and then figure something out midway and start writing again... Or, I'll try to fill out hero's journey templates and have a breakthrough and get writing again... <BR/>I find those things can really jumpstart me.<BR/>But everyone's process is different.Maureen McGowanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00494408580378817045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29864506.post-1156471704872106902006-08-24T22:08:00.000-04:002006-08-24T22:08:00.000-04:00When you are a plotter, those tools help. But when...When you are a plotter, those tools help. But when you're a pantser, those tools become a bigger block and makes writing a terrible experience. I prefer to take some time off, read and do other things, when I'm having a bad day. Besides, I don't usually think of having a bad day. I prefer to think my muses are overworked and need a vacation. *lol*Tempest Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06974312445961412430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29864506.post-1156433497215462902006-08-24T11:31:00.000-04:002006-08-24T11:31:00.000-04:00Molly and Sinead... You two are both an inspiratio...Molly and Sinead... You two are both an inspiration to me in terms of "just doing it" and not letting the fear or angst or problems get in the way of pushing forward.<BR/><BR/>Molly... I know your "toolbox" includes runnning (or long walks with the baby). Sinead? I have no idea... Maybe just a burning, determined desire to get it done.Maureen McGowanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00494408580378817045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29864506.post-1156374111174963762006-08-23T19:01:00.000-04:002006-08-23T19:01:00.000-04:00I just wrote something that made no sense -- so le...I just wrote something that made no sense -- so let me try this again -- you are right MAureen. Calling our bad days writer's block makes it seem like the whole process is far too mysterious and out of our control. <BR/><BR/>I try to sit down everyday knowing exactly what I need to do -- somedays it works - somedays not so much.<BR/>But you are right - I am over my slump. First third done!!Molly O'Keefehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15171236688541657736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29864506.post-1156373991309719622006-08-23T18:59:00.000-04:002006-08-23T18:59:00.000-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Molly O'Keefehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15171236688541657736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29864506.post-1156352635712891062006-08-23T13:03:00.000-04:002006-08-23T13:03:00.000-04:00Absolutely right, Maureen. And don't forget MSN. ...Absolutely right, Maureen. And don't forget MSN. Nasty, nasty addiction.Anne Crawford-Clarkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273410743920730211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29864506.post-1156346760223681902006-08-23T11:26:00.000-04:002006-08-23T11:26:00.000-04:00I forgot another thing I believe in... The addicti...I forgot another thing I believe in... The addictive nature of computer games and internet surfing! and yes... blogs. :-)Maureen McGowanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00494408580378817045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29864506.post-1156346003779446372006-08-23T11:13:00.000-04:002006-08-23T11:13:00.000-04:00There's that wretched 'P' word again. I've used it...There's that wretched 'P' word again. I've used it several times this week alone. Of all the vices I have, procrastination is the one I hate the most, and wish I could change. Even over my sometimes indiscriminate dropping of the "F" bomb. In hopes of 'curing' myself of that dreaded P-affliction I even went so far as to surf the net in search of the magic cure. Unfortunately I was rather rushed for time and had to save it to my favourites. But I WILL get back to it. Soon. I promise. How's that for irony?<BR/>I also find it karmic that I was planning on stopping by my own blog and ranting about this very thing. I just hadn't gotten around to it yet. Yikes! <BR/>AnneAnne Crawford-Clarkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273410743920730211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29864506.post-1156332113802558952006-08-23T07:21:00.000-04:002006-08-23T07:21:00.000-04:00Procrastination is my enemy. I have so little time...Procrastination is my enemy. I have so little time to write as it is, when I do get an hour or two in front of my computer, there's nothing that upsets me more than when my mind wanders. It's my own fault I know. I should simply focus and get typing. But as everyone knows, it's not always that easy. I'm going to start unplugging my computer from the Internet just to make sure I'm not browsing instead of writing...or reading blogs...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12777733587200293442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29864506.post-1156319220798391962006-08-23T03:47:00.000-04:002006-08-23T03:47:00.000-04:00Doing a very detailed plan and scene spreadsheet s...Doing a very detailed plan and scene spreadsheet stops me from having 'bad days'. <BR/><BR/>If I don't write it's not because I can't, it's because I'm the world's best procrastinator. This is why I set myself small, achievable deadlines - with a reward at the end (or punishment, for not meeting them - whichever way you want to look at it!)Sara Hantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16182080983150346914noreply@blogger.com