tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post7563284720533979851..comments2024-03-25T17:56:01.825-04:00Comments on Insecure Writer's Support Group: 10 Ways to Maintain Writing Momentum Alex J. Cavanaughhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-81856581764320296732017-06-27T02:32:52.251-04:002017-06-27T02:32:52.251-04:00Workaholic, that's the same reason I write lon...Workaholic, that's the same reason I write longhand as well.<br /><br />Denise, I'm with you there... Sometimes it's necessary to switch off from everything.<br /><br />Karen, Thanks<br /><br />Patricia, Sometimes we can't have everything and we need to just work with what we have.<br /><br />Michelle, ha. I hope it materializes soon for you.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-26272480312438903782017-06-26T06:11:17.003-04:002017-06-26T06:11:17.003-04:00I'm working on the 'special writing area&#...I'm working on the 'special writing area'... one of these days it will materialize.Michelle Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750092836481599870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-68519360729255062672017-06-23T16:55:43.616-04:002017-06-23T16:55:43.616-04:00Great suggestions. I'd like a designated spot ...Great suggestions. I'd like a designated spot to write, but my apartment is so small that there isn't room for one. =(Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-74753648841579445322017-06-23T16:49:02.186-04:002017-06-23T16:49:02.186-04:00These are wonderful tips, Lynda. Thanks for encour...These are wonderful tips, Lynda. Thanks for encouraging us! :) Karen Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-36365671487936375382017-06-23T03:49:06.669-04:002017-06-23T03:49:06.669-04:00Great points, Lyn. Ah, watching Netflix can be a t...Great points, Lyn. Ah, watching Netflix can be a time waster, but after dinner time, I'm good for nothing else, LOL.Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-35577549527590971522017-06-22T23:54:42.415-04:002017-06-22T23:54:42.415-04:00I think I would be a lot less distracted if I was ...I think I would be a lot less distracted if I was writing with a typewriter instead of a computer; then I wouldn't be able to access the Internet (of course, then I'd just pick up my phone). That's why I often write longhand first in coffee shops; I don't bring my laptop with me and I keep my phone in my purse.Neurotic Workaholichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06775298184138766683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-5917977247939743562017-06-22T17:51:51.512-04:002017-06-22T17:51:51.512-04:00Joylene, sometimes life happens in an unavoidable ...Joylene, sometimes life happens in an unavoidable way that makes it impossible to write. Hopefully you'll be able to write again soon.<br /><br />Hilary, Yes, that's exactly right. Yours is the perfect example of the benefits of keeping up the momentum.<br /><br />Michael, stress makes it easy to be distracted. I am absolutely thrilled my article helped.<br /><br />Terri, distractions are also my worst enemy.<br /><br />Holly, yeah, I'll admit I've done that too.<br /><br />Joey, ha! That's awesome!<br /><br />Australia, As someone else put it, these tips can be applied to all aspects in our life, which in turn makes us better writers too.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-41337965258245915932017-06-22T03:20:35.186-04:002017-06-22T03:20:35.186-04:00Hey!
A good post on how to keep it going while yo...Hey!<br /><br />A good post on how to keep it going while you are writing. It is the human tendency that not all the time that we can produce quality write-ups. But with the "momentum to write" and to succeed in life, I guess we can make our writing better.<br /><br />Thanks<br /><a rel="nofollow"> Life saver essays </a>Australia Assignment Helphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12098303274343561181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-28383214752281137742017-06-21T07:26:17.323-04:002017-06-21T07:26:17.323-04:00It's tough now that my daughter is home from s...It's tough now that my daughter is home from school. I started asking her for uninterrupted time each afternoon. She is famous for telling me stories while I'm working. She's 12 and her solution to being shunned from my "office" was to go to her room and start working on her own novel. So I'm thinking it's worked out well!Joey Lynn Rescinitihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06219074986338894660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-31935702472454744872017-06-20T18:03:35.080-04:002017-06-20T18:03:35.080-04:00I tried the write the beginning of the next senten...I tried the write the beginning of the next sentence trick to get me going the next day…but the next day I had no idea where I was going.H. R. Sinclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06715450637785127208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-64391295329280778552017-06-20T13:36:14.551-04:002017-06-20T13:36:14.551-04:00Good old number 9. My worst enemy. Thank you for s...Good old number 9. My worst enemy. Thank you for some good reminders! I have been struggling through my edits finding myself all sorts of distracted.Terri Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07771622379178654235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-90385083648851582782017-06-20T09:53:31.609-04:002017-06-20T09:53:31.609-04:00Hi, Lynda,
Momentum is definitely going to keep u...Hi, Lynda,<br /><br />Momentum is definitely going to keep us going. It is hard though. Distractions come easily especially these days with so much stress in life and in the world. But you hit on something very important. Writing, for most of us, keeps us sane. Perhaps that is why I have been so stressed lately because I haven't written much in quite some time.<br /><br />I will try some of your suggestions and hope they keep me writing... THANKS!Michael Di Gesuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-10178700607821013952017-06-20T02:38:17.643-04:002017-06-20T02:38:17.643-04:00Hi Lynda - I know when I said last year I wasn'...Hi Lynda - I know when I said last year I wasn't going to be around for a few months ... and thus not posting ... I felt completely at odds with myself. So I just keep writing ... and the momentum keeps me going. Now I need to focus on getting some work into a publishable format ... it's in my head - cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-2301484687898046012017-06-19T19:22:07.692-04:002017-06-19T19:22:07.692-04:00I haven't written since April 11, the day befo...I haven't written since April 11, the day before I fell and broke my femur. I miss it, but with the house selling there is no time. August can't come soon enough. Great post, Lynda. I'm bookmarking it.Joylene Nowell Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04497637513532136615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-27293727363008998192017-06-19T18:39:00.475-04:002017-06-19T18:39:00.475-04:00Yvonne, I currently have all the time in the day a...Yvonne, I currently have all the time in the day and what I learned is that the more time you have, the more you squander it. Unless you are super disciplined, then having a full time job is actually better for a writer.<br /><br />Diane, I'm surprised how many people don't actually know what they want from their writing.<br /><br />Natalie, that blank page is a horrible tease.<br /><br />Pat, I have to admit to #10 as well. I do it when I'm avoiding the next session of a story.<br /><br />Yvonne, thanks. Hope it helps.<br /><br />Sara, I used to tell myself that I couldn't write unless I had a full hour free. Silly me.<br /><br />Bish, I'm the opposite. Which is weird. I think your problem is more common. But the same rules apply for either way.<br /><br />Juneta, thanks<br /><br />Sandee, true! <br /><br />Lee, it can be difficult, but if you are honest and treat your writing like a job then friends will eventually understand.<br /><br />Mark, both are so so important.<br /><br />Susan, the 'don't edit' one is one I have to keep reminding myself about because I do love editing.<br /><br />Fundy, Becoming stricter is well worth it.<br /><br />Patricia, thanks. Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-9408686858786902532017-06-19T18:21:24.871-04:002017-06-19T18:21:24.871-04:00Lots of great advice here, Lynda. Thanks!Lots of great advice here, Lynda. Thanks!Patricia Stolteyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17192369425956406122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-73766611300850110652017-06-19T18:11:24.462-04:002017-06-19T18:11:24.462-04:00Excellent post, Lynda! The hardest thing for me i...Excellent post, Lynda! The hardest thing for me is protecting that writing time. I have to get stricter!!!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-74762366035923302272017-06-19T16:03:53.158-04:002017-06-19T16:03:53.158-04:00"Don't edit until the draft is complete.&..."Don't edit until the draft is complete." is something I learned early on. Up until then, I never seemed to get anywhere. Having a dedicated work space is another big one for me. Great list.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-45098600129887349712017-06-19T14:05:40.748-04:002017-06-19T14:05:40.748-04:00I love the comment about allowing oneself to write...I love the comment about allowing oneself to write rubbish...totally true:) I also agree that it's crucial to know why you write and what your specific goals/expectations are.Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01793077012143289985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-62620278806354737582017-06-19T12:48:39.577-04:002017-06-19T12:48:39.577-04:00The hardest one for me is to protect my writing ti...The hardest one for me is to protect my writing time. I try to explain why I can't do things, but some of my friends still are hurt by my neglect. cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-24576751125725614632017-06-19T11:04:20.524-04:002017-06-19T11:04:20.524-04:00Very well said, and modified this could apply to m...Very well said, and modified this could apply to many things in ones life. Love this.<br /><br />Have a fabulous day. ☺Sandeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06785788498697004273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-1094028806752123572017-06-19T10:31:09.464-04:002017-06-19T10:31:09.464-04:00Great advice, enjoyed reading.
' Juneta @ Writ...Great advice, enjoyed reading.<br />'<a href="http://www.junetakey.com/posts/category/blog-life-happens/" rel="nofollow"> Juneta @ Writer's Gambit </a>Juneta keyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08815758043024184034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-63746749809088467302017-06-19T09:34:54.574-04:002017-06-19T09:34:54.574-04:00My problem is rarely in the writing of the first d...My problem is rarely in the writing of the first draft. I love that part. I get slowed way down when it comes time to revise and edit. I struggle so... make all kinds of excuses to do something else... Somehow I need to reprogram my brain to love revising.Bish Denhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13359927719391990534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-14341703955341917422017-06-19T08:45:38.697-04:002017-06-19T08:45:38.697-04:00For me the problem is making time, and not letting...For me the problem is making time, and not letting anything get in the way. Because each day is different I can't just set a generic time and expect it to work. I have to train myself that ANY time I have a few minutes, I sit at the computer, rather than make excuses. S.P. Bowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09746614009206426805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-91645866280099052252017-06-19T08:06:26.255-04:002017-06-19T08:06:26.255-04:00Great advice, especially about using social media ...Great advice, especially about using social media and taking breaks.Yvonne Ventrescahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06935915085584796351noreply@blogger.com