tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4137802664622571509.post3217510869285113054..comments2024-02-22T03:00:53.421-05:00Comments on J.L. Campbell: Writing...Despite the OddsJ.L. Campbellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05666634455836834179noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4137802664622571509.post-4996630172462507222012-10-31T07:41:42.309-05:002012-10-31T07:41:42.309-05:00I try to write 10 minutes of free-writing in respo...I try to write 10 minutes of free-writing in response to the one word prompt at Oneword.com (one time I managed to do the exercise everyday, without missing, for about 6 weeks) After that, I continue with my WIP. <br />During the times when I'm experiencing a "creative drought", then the free-writing becomes the only writing for the day, but at least I've written something...<br />michellehttp://writer-in-transit.co.za/observations/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4137802664622571509.post-83521488524560548642012-10-30T18:07:30.808-05:002012-10-30T18:07:30.808-05:00You were wise to save the battery power. I hope I...You were wise to save the battery power. I hope I can start NaNo tomorrow.Peaches Ledwidgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13406881743264774589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4137802664622571509.post-19027902994331592982012-10-30T11:42:32.831-05:002012-10-30T11:42:32.831-05:00Tonight I'm walking through a home that I like...Tonight I'm walking through a home that I like (and have watched online as the price dropped over several months). It's still too expensive but it's getting closer to the price point I could afford. I figured I might as well do a walk through since I'm stalking the place and see if it is actually something I'd like to own.<br /><br />Then tomorrow I'm going to the optometrist. I need new glasses as I ruined my old ones by wearing them in the sauna. I had no idea the special coating would melt in that heat. Oh well.Michael Offutt, Phantom Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10557969104886174930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4137802664622571509.post-30387072852258192122012-10-30T08:15:24.963-05:002012-10-30T08:15:24.963-05:00I'm glad Sandy only caused a brief power outag...I'm glad Sandy only caused a brief power outage and that you are safe and sound. As for writing by hand, there is something more immediate, maybe even visceral about it. Certainly holding a pen and placing your hand on paper is warmer, softer than a keyboard.<br /><br />I bet the Allamanda enjoyed what rain it got. Lovely.Bish Denhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13359927719391990534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4137802664622571509.post-70792064811911960342012-10-29T22:00:39.696-05:002012-10-29T22:00:39.696-05:00Am relieved you're safe. Keep writing, and pro...Am relieved you're safe. Keep writing, and producing your delightful stories, Joy.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04283371140346602856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4137802664622571509.post-10477104352973676082012-10-29T21:20:56.821-05:002012-10-29T21:20:56.821-05:00I'm glad you got through the hurricane and you...I'm glad you got through the hurricane and your power is back on. I used to write my stories in a notebook first, too, but don't do it anymore. At least you were able to get some writing done during the power shortage. No, don't listen to the naysayers. Just keep moving forward, Joy. This week I'm caring for my grandbaby nine hours a day, as usual (which is why I seldom get over to visit you much and so many of my blogger friends). Hubby and I will take him to visit my folks one day this week. Today's my mom's BD, so it will be a treat for her to spend some time with one of her great-grandkids. Take care!LynNerdKelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04167392990015741278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4137802664622571509.post-85552342185990254952012-10-29T15:06:17.057-05:002012-10-29T15:06:17.057-05:00Different strokes for different folks. :)Different strokes for different folks. :)J.L. Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05666634455836834179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4137802664622571509.post-15336416913494511542012-10-29T15:05:14.346-05:002012-10-29T15:05:14.346-05:00Thanks, Sheena-Kay,
Wish I could be part of the Na...Thanks, Sheena-Kay,<br />Wish I could be part of the NaNo madness. I love it, but I'm letting good sense prevail. Haven't finished it in a couple of years. J.L. Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05666634455836834179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4137802664622571509.post-5480896597051266982012-10-29T15:02:40.257-05:002012-10-29T15:02:40.257-05:00Hey, Elise. I think writing by hand is a good thin...Hey, Elise. I think writing by hand is a good thing to do when I need to relax. Really happy to get the power back. Time seems to drag without it. J.L. Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05666634455836834179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4137802664622571509.post-45181730563865803302012-10-29T12:44:38.139-05:002012-10-29T12:44:38.139-05:00I don't have much luck writing by hand. I tend...I don't have much luck writing by hand. I tend to doodle more than write. But I mostly edit by hand - especially in the early stages.<br /><br />Love Allamanda!Carol Kilgorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03745686632918324803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4137802664622571509.post-70357193196296424212012-10-29T12:33:17.640-05:002012-10-29T12:33:17.640-05:00Hurricane Sandy made me appreciate the little thin...Hurricane Sandy made me appreciate the little things too J.L. Glad you got some writing done and those flowers are beautiful. This week I'm gearing up for Nano among other things.Sheena-kay Grahamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17712661419116636671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4137802664622571509.post-27078917547561240042012-10-29T12:09:31.152-05:002012-10-29T12:09:31.152-05:00I've been taking my laptop to the coffee shop ...I've been taking my laptop to the coffee shop lately to get some writing time in and have gotten into the habit of starting off by writing in my notebook. When I get a few pages written, I'll fire up the laptop and copy what I wrote in the notebook. It sounds like I'm wasting time doing that, but like you said, the words seem to come easier when I have a pen or pencil in hand. And when I'm stuck in a scene, I'll close the laptop and take out the notebook and so far it's worked really well for me. Glad you guys got your electricity back. (: Elise Fallsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14734537117333738468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4137802664622571509.post-56087115066754837632012-10-29T11:36:56.930-05:002012-10-29T11:36:56.930-05:00Hey, Julie,
I do enjoy writing like that and did ...Hey, Julie, <br />I do enjoy writing like that and did it for my first couple of books. As you pointed out though, it isn't very practical. J.L. Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05666634455836834179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4137802664622571509.post-88651021528760132742012-10-29T11:25:24.572-05:002012-10-29T11:25:24.572-05:00Beautiful flowers.
I once read a book that stro...Beautiful flowers. <br /><br />I once read a book that strongly encouraged writers to pick up pen and notebook and write, long hand, without censorship. This author believed honesty flowed from the pen. It's poetic, but as you stated, not always very practical. <br /><br />Stay safe!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com