tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1114922669156042352.post9151030893544071163..comments2023-04-03T20:35:37.116-03:00Comments on One Word At A Time: Writing ToolsAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15696255304905485685noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1114922669156042352.post-6148934963016720332011-04-19T12:05:31.998-03:002011-04-19T12:05:31.998-03:00LOL, Stella, my youngest daughter would practicall...LOL, Stella, my youngest daughter would practically have an anxiety attack if I used the timer for her chores.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15696255304905485685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1114922669156042352.post-73690629407542652382011-04-19T10:35:57.047-03:002011-04-19T10:35:57.047-03:00I suffer from timeritis, which means that as soon ...I suffer from timeritis, which means that as soon as I set a timer I get the jitters, and start looking for excuses while I focus on the timer ticking away. So, my solution at the moment is to put the timer in the room next to my office and try to concentrate on writing the next scene....about fifty percent success rate.Stella MacLeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00772073287130986889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1114922669156042352.post-80263727321017972402010-09-03T14:00:28.322-03:002010-09-03T14:00:28.322-03:00Deb, I try to put the love scene off as long as po...Deb, I try to put the love scene off as long as possible so when I write it there is so much pent up desire and emotion - which makes it fun to write. I usually only write a couple of love scenes in each book, though. Anymore and I feel like I'm repeating myself.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15696255304905485685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1114922669156042352.post-69300329582227779972010-09-03T08:54:45.064-03:002010-09-03T08:54:45.064-03:00Sounds like a terrific campaign, Anne and what a g...Sounds like a terrific campaign, Anne and what a great time to start (though the heatwave can't have helped!) I'll be cheering you on. Would love for you to do a future ed session at RWAC about all this.<br /><br />Also I'm dead envious that you can write love scenes quickly. For me, they always bring my progress to a screeching halt. Maybe that should have been my clue long ago that I'd be better off writing inspirationals. ;)Deborah Halehttp://www.deborahhale.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1114922669156042352.post-67086340545758286452010-08-26T21:44:10.431-03:002010-08-26T21:44:10.431-03:00Michelle, when my girls were toddlers I felt succe...Michelle, when my girls were toddlers I felt successful if I managed a shower every day. I'm amazed at anyone who can write with young children.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15696255304905485685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1114922669156042352.post-63936878345082440932010-08-26T21:26:04.758-03:002010-08-26T21:26:04.758-03:00Anne - sounds like you are off to an awesome start...Anne - sounds like you are off to an awesome start! My lovely little writing desk is one again piled with crap...reading this makes me feel that urge to clean it up and get moving. <br /><br />Mornings are a no go right now for me (my toddler is my alarm), but carving out my evening time will be my goal for next week. <br /><br />I'm keen to see how the vision board works out too - let us know how that works out for you.<br /><br />Good luck!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00205025424737829934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1114922669156042352.post-54159271480315232452010-08-26T20:13:34.343-03:002010-08-26T20:13:34.343-03:00Cat, I like that idea! My name and title on a book...Cat, I like that idea! My name and title on a book cover. I could do that with photoshop!<br /><br />And yes, I know what you mean about somethings just being too painful to look at. You can persevere and work hard and want it as much as anyone, the fact is - you can't really control if it happens for you or not.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15696255304905485685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1114922669156042352.post-78668405501078799682010-08-26T11:02:38.855-03:002010-08-26T11:02:38.855-03:00okay, I probably shouldn't admit this but I bo...okay, I probably shouldn't admit this but I borrowed book covers and wiped out the authors names and the titles and replaced them with my own as an aid to help me visualize getting pubbed. I put them away about 2 years ago because looking at them and not having any success got too painful. Maybe I should drag them out again.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05663703767093923242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1114922669156042352.post-91091944622913924932010-08-25T18:07:12.186-03:002010-08-25T18:07:12.186-03:00Kelly, hang it up and send me a picture! I still d...Kelly, hang it up and send me a picture! I still don't know what I'm actually going to put on mine - other than it's writing related - and might involve photoshop.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15696255304905485685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1114922669156042352.post-71701430971736046392010-08-25T16:02:24.830-03:002010-08-25T16:02:24.830-03:00I think that's a great idea, Anne! My bulletin...I think that's a great idea, Anne! My bulletin board is still sitting against my wall. I really need to get it hung up.Kelly Boycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15459592836145655997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1114922669156042352.post-41461253312428908502010-08-24T20:35:01.972-03:002010-08-24T20:35:01.972-03:00Janet, I would love some followers! Hmm, only plac...Janet, I would love some followers! Hmm, only place I've ever led anyone before is astray <br /><br />I bought the four-month calendar at Staples - it has a two month one on the back which is cool, too. And the timer is from Walmart. I think Susan Elizabeth Phillips posted about using one on facebook and I thought if it was good enough for her...<br /><br />I'll post a picture of my vision board when it's completed - should be this weekend.<br /><br />We have a couple of indy coffee shops close by that I plan to check out over the next couple of months. As long as it's a coffee shop, it'll do the trick.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15696255304905485685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1114922669156042352.post-3127023603166498232010-08-24T19:48:26.523-03:002010-08-24T19:48:26.523-03:00I love your campaign, Anne! Are you allowing follo...I love your campaign, Anne! Are you allowing followers or are you drinking the kool-aid by yourself?<br /><br />I'm jealous of your four-month whiteboard. Where did you get it? And while I'm being nosey, where did you get the fancy timer? I have a kitchen timer, which works wonderfully when I sit down and set it - but taking breaks just can't happen with that ticking tracker!<br /><br />And, I, too, am trying the early morning routine. I hate mornings, but if I could drag my sorry butt out of bed at 6, put in a couple of hours at the Day Job before going for my run, I'd be hours ahead of the game. So much so that I would have afternoon writing time. Did I say I hate mornings. And the snooze button is my best friend - I can go forever with that 9 minute sleep interval.<br /><br />I hope you post about your vision board - fascinated with that. And I have to find a Starbucks equivalent here if I'm truly going to be a 'follower'. <br /><br />Good luck with your campaign - sounds like you've got a fabulous start. I'll be cheering you on :)Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13297537075103893956noreply@blogger.com