tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-457448853740094441.post1190035881582563223..comments2023-10-11T04:26:34.403-06:00Comments on Writing Fortress: What Kind of Creature Are You?Kerstenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08208370383994488655noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-457448853740094441.post-40644776265891004822011-01-20T11:42:19.567-07:002011-01-20T11:42:19.567-07:00Tanya,
"Shamed into changing". Hmm, so...Tanya,<br /><br />"Shamed into changing". Hmm, sounds intriguing.Steve Westoverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14281628136635926941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-457448853740094441.post-64623144363640888642011-01-20T11:39:57.138-07:002011-01-20T11:39:57.138-07:001) Definitely habit...used to be a night owl, but ...1) Definitely habit...used to be a night owl, but we moved and my office is in our bedroom now, so whether I like it or not, it's lights out by 10 pm.<br /><br />2) I'm also a 3rd person type person, but like you, I'm currently experimenting with 1st. Now, in reading, I'm all over the place hitting almost every genre except romance...plus I read a lot of history and biography and other non-fiction.<br /><br />3) Only by forcing myself or being shamed into changing. A week ago, my husband dared me to try something other than the "Braised Beef Tortelloni" at Olive Garden...so I forced myself to order their new Lemon Chicken Scallopini dish AND I LOVED IT! I'm thinking I'll branch out a bit more now.<br /><br />4) I am not your typical female multi-tasker, so I can't work on more than one WIP at a time. Sorry, I just can't split my brain cells.Tanya Parker Millshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14604769216009443552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-457448853740094441.post-81391285098636685202011-01-20T08:01:24.000-07:002011-01-20T08:01:24.000-07:001)I'm far too easily distracted until I really...1)I'm far too easily distracted until I really get into a project. Then I'm so focused that I wouldn't notice a marching band going past my desk. <br />2) The only bad rut is not writing at all. As long as I'm working on SOMETHING, things are good.<br />3) Just do it. <br />4) Can't work on more than one. I have abandoned projects for years to focus on getting one thing done.Michael Knudsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05640030735263279057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-457448853740094441.post-45576840984908524372011-01-19T19:40:59.057-07:002011-01-19T19:40:59.057-07:00JoAnn- I'm not a fan of dark chocolate but I&#...JoAnn- I'm not a fan of dark chocolate but I'll definitely go with a chocolate bar I can dip in peanut butter.<br /><br />JL- Save yourself. Join the chocolate brigade.<br /><br />I'm kind of surprised we haven't seen more free spirit, go with the flow types.Steve Westoverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14281628136635926941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-457448853740094441.post-9346214340306015442011-01-19T19:24:03.406-07:002011-01-19T19:24:03.406-07:00l. Perhaps a creature of habit
2. Deep ruts in bot...l. Perhaps a creature of habit<br />2. Deep ruts in both reading and writing.<br />3. I take a break and eat dark chocolate.<br />4. two.JoAnn Arnoldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10912370017952648306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-457448853740094441.post-68772984387133962382011-01-19T17:47:28.295-07:002011-01-19T17:47:28.295-07:00Like you, I pretty much stick with the same things...Like you, I pretty much stick with the same things to eat, etc. but I'm not very structured in my approach to writing. I write everyday when I have a story that immerses me, and then every few days or not all for ages when I have nothing pressing going on.<br /><br />In terms of ruts, I have times where I might not write anything new for a month or more, but during that time I might be editing or on a break that I don't know I've taken. <br /><br />I usually have too many WIP's going on at once. I have four incomplete stories that I'm not working on at all and others that I should be editing. <br /><br />By the sound of this, I need saving from myself. :DJ.L. Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05666634455836834179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-457448853740094441.post-52779883407654073312011-01-19T15:48:44.375-07:002011-01-19T15:48:44.375-07:00Michael, shouldn't your kids be sleeping at ni...Michael, shouldn't your kids be sleeping at night? You're not using your kids as an excuse are you? :>)<br /><br />I like the priority list too. Without one I forget what I should be doing. I like the idea of having a 2nd list of things I can't do until list 1 is complete.Steve Westoverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14281628136635926941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-457448853740094441.post-83155047733782339312011-01-19T15:20:20.443-07:002011-01-19T15:20:20.443-07:001. I'm a very late night owl. I almost have t...1. I'm a very late night owl. I almost have to be with two young kids. 2. The biggest rut is that I find excuses not to write or let less important things get in the way of my writing. 3. I make a priorities list and stick to it. On the list, I put things I can't do until I've done my writing goal for the day. 4. I usually have 3 or 4, though one is designated my primary project. I put the most time in that one and then switch to a few secondary ones in order to keep things fresh and interesting.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02202552936832633255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-457448853740094441.post-44925844831778291652011-01-19T14:24:59.542-07:002011-01-19T14:24:59.542-07:00Mary,
I'm curious how you juggle the multiple...Mary,<br /><br />I'm curious how you juggle the multiple WIP. Do you primarily work on one and then switch when you come to a stand still, or do you just write on the WIP that inspires you on a certain day?Steve Westoverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14281628136635926941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-457448853740094441.post-836550997682426532011-01-19T14:22:26.641-07:002011-01-19T14:22:26.641-07:00A book club is a great idea for adding variety to ...A book club is a great idea for adding variety to our reading lists. Thanks Lynn.Steve Westoverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14281628136635926941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-457448853740094441.post-796099019756444092011-01-19T14:19:28.219-07:002011-01-19T14:19:28.219-07:001. Have you ever read "Who Stole My Cheese&q...1. Have you ever read "Who Stole My Cheese"? by Ilene Hochberg? Well, I'm the little creature that doesn't like change. I like things to be the same day in and day out. Change makes me nervous. However, I am learning that with change comes growth and progress. I am adapting to it more as there are alot of changes in my life right now.<br />2. I stay in a rut because I don't like going out. I like being home and it's the same every day. I take care of grandchildren, do church work, etc. I force myself to do something different...to take on a new task. I am trying to read something that's different from what is the norm for me. I have set up a blog...a WIP. I am trying to stretch myself.<br />I am a multitasker and like it. It comes from long years as a medical secretary and owning my own business for a while. I always have several WIP, can't help it. Someday I will get everything I have in progress done. I even have a couple of short stories in progress. Nothing I am ready to have anyone see as I am not a writer by profession. I just have alot of ideas in my head and put them on paper (computer). I do think though that we have to be subject to change and willing to learn. For some of "old dogs" it's just a little harder.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-457448853740094441.post-76022051274599984612011-01-19T13:47:50.034-07:002011-01-19T13:47:50.034-07:001) I'm a creature of habit! I have the same th...1) I'm a creature of habit! I have the same thing for lunch every day :)<br /><br />2) I'm on a YA novel swing right now for reading, but my book club makes me shake up my to-read list.<br /><br />4) I can only handle one WIP at a time! At least, only one at the rough draft stage at a time. Split focus is not my friend.Andrea Coulterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13478845861604754432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-457448853740094441.post-68134495059897675762011-01-19T13:30:31.954-07:002011-01-19T13:30:31.954-07:00Danielle, I've done one at a time as well. Hop...Danielle, I've done one at a time as well. Hopefully juggling 2 will give me a little variety in my regular writing. Otherwise, I'll crash and burn.Steve Westoverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14281628136635926941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-457448853740094441.post-58378072937993154672011-01-19T10:12:54.513-07:002011-01-19T10:12:54.513-07:00Great post. I'm 1) a night owl. Falling asleep...Great post. I'm 1) a night owl. Falling asleep has always been a problem for me but it makes for good time to work out plot issues. 2)I don't get enough time to read for pleasure because I'm also an editor. I love taking off from everything and just picking up a book I haven't heard of. 3) If I get into a rut and need time to read, I push all my other obligations aside for a couple days, and I try to enjoy myself. 4)I've tried working on more than one novel at a time, and I can't do it. I have two on the back burner but started a new one last fall. One at a time for me!DanielleThornehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13993889577292227348noreply@blogger.com