tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post4486289747860926764..comments2024-03-18T08:33:25.907-04:00Comments on Inkwell Inspirations: The Myth of Writing EverydayLisa Karon Richardsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02175430876079208723noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-35527161577720286272011-11-11T12:54:31.917-05:002011-11-11T12:54:31.917-05:00That's really cool, Laurie. I'm sure the m...That's really cool, Laurie. I'm sure the more experience you get the more it must help.Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-48871953541049332482011-11-11T12:12:19.652-05:002011-11-11T12:12:19.652-05:00I used to have to be in the right frame of mind to...I used to have to be in the right frame of mind to write, which could take a while. Then I got back-to-back and sometimes overlapping deadlines and that stopped. Now I write when I have time--at the kitchen table while making dinner, when my DH is in the shower in the morning on weekends so he doesn't interrupt me, while I'm waiting for a ride somewhere. I wrote 80k words in August doing Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-71403704233096076352011-11-10T15:53:09.972-05:002011-11-10T15:53:09.972-05:00Writing is rewriting as they say :)Writing is rewriting as they say :)Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-57949936982167212642011-11-10T15:33:20.247-05:002011-11-10T15:33:20.247-05:00I only ever write non fiction essays, but I would ...I only ever write non fiction essays, but I would love to be able to write fiction. I have tried it my time. Maybe one day. <br /><br />My technique is generally, write 1000 words, realise it isnt going the way I wanted then rewrite the whole thing.Annanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-10582665064839171452011-11-10T09:31:17.485-05:002011-11-10T09:31:17.485-05:00Roseanna is pretty amazing. I can't even imagi...Roseanna is pretty amazing. I can't even imagine. If I wrote that many words in that amount of time, they would be gibberish. <br /><br />One thing I did realize - just like you said happens for you... when I write in spurts, everything flows together. And when I write in bits and pieces, I'm forever trying to make sure everything flows, or that I haven't a thread somewhere.Suzie Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06296203324088418271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-58443763743806379562011-11-10T08:13:25.089-05:002011-11-10T08:13:25.089-05:00Thanks Dani. Tell Paris I miss it. Wave at the Eif...Thanks Dani. Tell Paris I miss it. Wave at the Eiffel Tower for me.Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-47603393075222647662011-11-10T08:11:48.364-05:002011-11-10T08:11:48.364-05:00Suzie, this is actually the first time I've co...Suzie, this is actually the first time I've committed to it because its the first time I was already in that flow before it started. In fact, I didn't commit until a few days before.<br /><br />I was really inspired over the past two years by my crit partner, Roseanna White. I watched her write the 150,000 word first draft of Jewel of Persia (which was better in first draft than many Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-82300241646275304102011-11-10T02:50:09.771-05:002011-11-10T02:50:09.771-05:00There was another author once who compared writing...There was another author once who compared writing to Chinese water torture, and being on 'The Rack' if I recall. <br />He wrote detective novels, but said he hated writing.Annanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-45400538812038125842011-11-10T02:35:51.238-05:002011-11-10T02:35:51.238-05:00Hi Dina,
Good to know about your spurts of writing...Hi Dina,<br />Good to know about your spurts of writing. I will take note of the dates.<br />I hope they are still strong and flowing.<br />Paris says hi.<br />Love you.<br />DaniDani Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09549010472971558761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-50471191631627844682011-11-09T22:41:13.159-05:002011-11-09T22:41:13.159-05:00Dina, I can't imagine writing 35,000 in two we...Dina, I can't imagine writing 35,000 in two weeks. That is so very awesome. Before I even read that in your comment, I could totally picture you fitting right into the nanowrimo. However you spell it. Yikes! Is there something wrong with me that I don't know the correct spelling? <br /><br />Seriously, though, I've had BIAWs and BIAMs that have worked really well for me. But I find Suzie Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06296203324088418271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-68962128857829028892011-11-09T22:18:10.818-05:002011-11-09T22:18:10.818-05:00I usually have my biggest spurt at the beginning. ...I usually have my biggest spurt at the beginning. Interesting that you have yours at the end, Lisa.<br /><br />Once I write a synopsis, things get a little more methodical for me. I tend to lose excitement as I go along because there aren't as many surprises.Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-80179448616928659542011-11-09T22:16:01.460-05:002011-11-09T22:16:01.460-05:00I write in spurts and also regularly. Starting a n...I write in spurts and also regularly. Starting a new story is really tough for me, but once I get going I'm sucked in and it's a mad dash to the finish. Then I love revisions and editing. Things slow down again when I move to the next project. <br /><br />I don't write every day in between projects. But I do other things like research and brainstorming. Oh, and I do find that if I Lisa Karon Richardsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02175430876079208723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-31699320593865149762011-11-09T21:05:30.215-05:002011-11-09T21:05:30.215-05:00True, Tracy. Benefits to both.True, Tracy. Benefits to both.Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-90327809819556452232011-11-09T21:04:23.940-05:002011-11-09T21:04:23.940-05:00Go Anita! Sounds fun.
So, I just found at from Sa...Go Anita! Sounds fun.<br /><br />So, I just found at from Sandy that I only need to finish 50,000 words. I'll definitely meet that, although I'm not sure if I'll get my whole 90-100k book done.<br /><br />And I found out this week that when I'm really in a flow, I can do 1,200 words in an hour.Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-37180253519140352602011-11-09T20:57:09.205-05:002011-11-09T20:57:09.205-05:00In the past, I've been a total 'large spur...In the past, I've been a total 'large spurts of time' writer, doing most of the actual writing in the summer months since I also teach public school. However, this is my third year participating in NaNo and I find that writing creatively everyday is also a very productive way to go. I guess there are pros and cons to each method.Tracy Krausshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05066853243062725525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-69186377810299345102011-11-09T20:53:12.418-05:002011-11-09T20:53:12.418-05:00I love Nanowrimo.
I love BIAM (Book in a Month)....I love Nanowrimo. <br /><br />I love BIAM (Book in a Month).<br /><br />I love BIAW (Book in a Week).<br /><br />I love BIAWeekend. (Labour Day wknd)<br /><br />I love #1k1hr (1,000 words per hour).<br /><br /><br />Each of the above are similar except for the length of time you're given. I started at the top of the list in 2007 and wrote a book that November. Not on the official Nanowrimo Anita Mae Draperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16618699900826731377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-25320348451152569542011-11-09T20:36:40.196-05:002011-11-09T20:36:40.196-05:00That's right, Sandy. I remember that. Thanks f...That's right, Sandy. I remember that. Thanks for stopping by. I'll check out your article too!Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-4194054735939183662011-11-09T20:35:45.604-05:002011-11-09T20:35:45.604-05:00Susie, you're right, sometimes the writing doe...Susie, you're right, sometimes the writing does inspire the spurt. I try to balance giving it a little nudge vs. just sitting there and getting frustrated.Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-73888669043040576882011-11-09T18:32:20.926-05:002011-11-09T18:32:20.926-05:00Congratulations on joining NANOWRIMO. After taking...Congratulations on joining NANOWRIMO. After taking your writing class last summer (check it out on Dina's blog at http://dinasleiman.com/) I decided that I needed something like NANO to get me going. I finished my 50K word novel with less than 24 hours before the deadline, and it was a life-changing experience for me. Check out my 11-1-11 post at http://www.viewfromtheroadsofar.blogspot.comSandy Salsburyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09213635920017150349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-18668269136415465692011-11-09T18:30:48.430-05:002011-11-09T18:30:48.430-05:00I love it when a spurt of creativity happens! I al...I love it when a spurt of creativity happens! I also force myself to write a little bit most days. Sometimes the writing itself inspires spurts. Not often, but sometimes.<br /><br />I can't imagine writing 35K in 2 weeks. That's awesome, Dina.Susanne Dietzehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09710634601407161821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-4371874153630257522011-11-09T17:07:40.382-05:002011-11-09T17:07:40.382-05:00Yep, gotta love that zone.
I have to confess that...Yep, gotta love that zone.<br /><br />I have to confess that I have snuck some plotting, editing, and researching time in during the last few weeks. I've been trying to keep most of that to the weekends. But I'm not able to just toss down a sloppy wreck. I don't want to deal with the aftermath later, as seen in the photo.<br /><br />But I've still managed to write about 35,000 Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-9445081994386672412011-11-09T16:26:34.100-05:002011-11-09T16:26:34.100-05:00I write or work on writing related things every mi...I write or work on writing related things every minute I can because those minutes are treasures! Sometimes it's much harder (like walking in soft sand...uphill?) to get anything productive out of that free hour but I enjoy the attempt.<br /><br />When I feel burned out, I take a break. But that's pretty rare. I know that last January when I was able to write non stop for a month (outsideDebra E. Marvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17853387871623424853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-24334608465410344042011-11-09T13:35:24.672-05:002011-11-09T13:35:24.672-05:00Somehow, loosing chunks of time doesn't bother...Somehow, loosing chunks of time doesn't bother me. Although I do get antsy if I don't do anything creative. But I'm also involved in dance and drama and I love to paint, so I get in some time with one of those other outlets.<br /><br />I'm sure once I start dealing with deadlines some things will have to change, though.Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-38793951334474857522011-11-09T12:53:28.850-05:002011-11-09T12:53:28.850-05:00I'm all for the "what works for you"...I'm all for the "what works for you" method of writing. We're all different, and no way is wrong as long as we're doing what we're called to do.<br /><br />I'm a "MAKE myself write every day" writer. Unless I have something fresh burning to get out, I have to force myself to sit down and write. (Usually, this is after I've written all the "fun&DeAnna Julie Dodsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09006564626571868446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-23291725889274806922011-11-09T10:55:27.194-05:002011-11-09T10:55:27.194-05:00Absolutely, and then we get discouraged and turn i...Absolutely, and then we get discouraged and turn into couch potatoes.Niki Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10419436634375255412noreply@blogger.com