tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207356626683365538.post4983528508439010947..comments2024-03-07T09:26:21.305-05:00Comments on My Hogwarts Sabbatical: The Insecure Writer and Slogging My Way Through a SequelChemist Kenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09738272332470397248noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207356626683365538.post-71083713122561178442020-06-03T17:35:31.227-04:002020-06-03T17:35:31.227-04:00I'm a month late, but...
I get the issues wi...I'm a month late, but... <br /><br />I get the issues with getting down the sequel. I've been working on mine for six years now and I'm already back where I first started, which is writing things from scratch. You'll get there, though. I know you will!Loni Townsendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05126958230703180761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207356626683365538.post-1731464173537442172020-06-03T17:15:38.738-04:002020-06-03T17:15:38.738-04:00Speed isn't all it's cracked up to be. You...Speed isn't all it's cracked up to be. You're just going uphill at the moment anyway, so you have be in compound low. When you reach the top, you'll be able to coast all the way to those last pages. cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207356626683365538.post-61512975307551883022020-05-27T12:30:14.134-04:002020-05-27T12:30:14.134-04:00There's a speed writing link on my blog today....There's a speed writing link on my blog today. Maybe that will help. You can do it! I bet you'll write faster this time, regardless.<br /><br />Love the cat in the puzzle! That's cats for ya.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08516493326566981116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207356626683365538.post-40181940380681825832020-05-20T10:34:05.155-04:002020-05-20T10:34:05.155-04:00Thanks for co-hosting! I have had ideas pop up in ...Thanks for co-hosting! I have had ideas pop up in the shower!Debra Renée Byrdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08717966370332027353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207356626683365538.post-47345641354370940822020-05-12T01:48:28.948-04:002020-05-12T01:48:28.948-04:00Thanks for co-hosting! A blank is the worst. And g...Thanks for co-hosting! A blank is the worst. And getting to "the end" is just as bad. You would think to start with a blank slate would be freeing. Make it easier to fill up the page to reach "the end." If I didn't have music to get me into the ZONE, it'd take me a long,arduous time to get the writing flowing.Lidyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04185947128989933152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207356626683365538.post-60757589982842274982020-05-10T03:28:46.409-04:002020-05-10T03:28:46.409-04:00It certainly looks like Smokey's a big help, h...It certainly looks like Smokey's a big help, haha. Good luck getting the sequel done.Shannon Lawrencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934641808195675935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207356626683365538.post-29795067442148334882020-05-09T19:06:11.245-04:002020-05-09T19:06:11.245-04:00Hi Ken,
Don't STRESS about word count. Once y...Hi Ken,<br /><br />Don't STRESS about word count. Once you forget about that and just write your scenes, the thought of word count will go right out of your head. You will be amazed how quickly those other 220 pages will flow! Good luck with the sequel.... I have four more chapters to finish on a novel I started over two years ago...I believe the time it takes IS the time it takes... worthy writing doesn't have a time schedule. Stay safe!Michael Di Gesuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207356626683365538.post-69173459020924890562020-05-07T23:28:24.907-04:002020-05-07T23:28:24.907-04:00Taking showers is an interesting way to get into t...Taking showers is an interesting way to get into the zone. I'm not sure it would work for me. I can imagine that the thought of writing the entire book is daunting. How about looking at the small steps rather than the entire journey? Also, your wife is very brave to do a jigsaw puzzle with a cat around. Mine would scatter the pieces when the midnight energy spurt hits them. Kalpanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02503951641129389045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207356626683365538.post-68847585056811397582020-05-07T15:53:41.200-04:002020-05-07T15:53:41.200-04:00Hi Ken. Good luck with writing the sequel novel, y...Hi Ken. Good luck with writing the sequel novel, you'll get there, I'm sure. I have a lot of notebooks lying around the place, I'm always worried I'll forget something when it pops int o my head. Heather Muskhttp://www.hjmusk.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207356626683365538.post-84321022235456178302020-05-07T15:52:41.045-04:002020-05-07T15:52:41.045-04:00I try not to think about words or pages until I...I try not to think about words or pages until I've finished the story. You can always add, edit, or delete later.<br />The picture of Smokey "helping" made me smile. Good times, those.<br />Thanks for co-hosting!diedre Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12772557495518846226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207356626683365538.post-56276160349891537622020-05-07T11:45:35.989-04:002020-05-07T11:45:35.989-04:00I love that the cat's tail is in the air so yo...I love that the cat's tail is in the air so your wife has space to do the puzzle.Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13464393340517511305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207356626683365538.post-41530272870000358992020-05-07T03:44:49.520-04:002020-05-07T03:44:49.520-04:00I think that period of lull is common and you must...I think that period of lull is common and you mustn't worry. Since the draft is already there, I'm sure it will work out soon.<br />As I read about your inspiration in the shower I was just wondering how most people just hurry up with theirs. Actually it could be a good me time utilized productively. Thanks for co hosting.Sonia Dograhttps://soniadogra.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207356626683365538.post-65844971058407322912020-05-07T01:48:28.020-04:002020-05-07T01:48:28.020-04:00It can be daunting facing a new writing project. B...It can be daunting facing a new writing project. But all we can do is take it one step at a time. I think that's why I love writing fast first drafts. They are messy, even ugly, but I'm writing so fast I don't have time to worry. It's easier to edit a mess, than it is an empty page.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207356626683365538.post-62543458806330850002020-05-07T01:42:24.146-04:002020-05-07T01:42:24.146-04:00Loved the photo, Ken! What is it about cats and j...Loved the photo, Ken! What is it about cats and jigsaw puzzles? Every cat that multiple generations of my relatives have had loved to go after the puzzle pieces. I'm working on one that's making me nuts right now. I wish I had a cat to eat or hide a piece or two. Then I could give up.<br /><br />When I was teaching and my kids were groaning over a project that seemed overwhelming, I'd ask them how to eat an elephant. "One bite at a time," they'd reply. Then we'd look at how to break the task down into manageable chunks. Maybe focusing on just the next bite will help. This still helps me.<br /><br />Thanks for co-hosting! Take care! <br /><br /> Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207356626683365538.post-6586322304672603512020-05-06T22:52:37.041-04:002020-05-06T22:52:37.041-04:00Showers always work for me too and yes, if I don&#...Showers always work for me too and yes, if I don't rush to write it down I forget.<br />Thank you so much for cohosting this month. Doreen McGettiganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11691803968607905576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207356626683365538.post-88162528427190967182020-05-06T22:38:16.284-04:002020-05-06T22:38:16.284-04:00I wonder how many new books will come out of this ...I wonder how many new books will come out of this COVID mess. It's made my life more difficult and for the first 4-5 weeks, I was working more than before. Hang in there (I lived in West Michigan for 10 years and love the state--especially the UP.<br /><br />www.thepulpitandthepen.com Jeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18339789596944683688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207356626683365538.post-4881585595648568512020-05-06T20:42:28.842-04:002020-05-06T20:42:28.842-04:00Hah! All those new puzzle people are making it dif...Hah! All those new puzzle people are making it difficult for us long-time puzzle to find our products! I actually usually work out the next scene in the shower too. 80 pages is a good start. Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207356626683365538.post-82538224517827774502020-05-06T18:26:00.396-04:002020-05-06T18:26:00.396-04:00Yes, cats dedicate their lives to 'helping out...Yes, cats dedicate their lives to 'helping out.' Mine makes it his life's purpose to be in the exact place that is most annoying/inconvenient as possible. If, perchance, Hemi can make both hubs and me annoyed at the same time, well then, his life's mission is complete and it's time for a nap.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207356626683365538.post-34921504363659663442020-05-06T17:16:24.602-04:002020-05-06T17:16:24.602-04:00Yes, showering helps me too. Some of my best ideas...Yes, showering helps me too. Some of my best ideas came to me in a shower. <br />Love the photo of your cat in the jigsaw puzzle. Olga Godimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00358026814685611301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207356626683365538.post-56130020058791904742020-05-06T17:07:53.709-04:002020-05-06T17:07:53.709-04:00You are making progress!! Putting pressure on ours...You are making progress!! Putting pressure on ourselves usually makes things worse, but, on the other hand, deadlines do help keep us moving. :-)<br /><br />It's so funny how cats always manage to plop themselves down in the most inconvenient (to us, not them) places.<br /><br />My mind spins 100 miles an hour as well, in showers, on walks, in bed, in situations with the least access to a keyboard or notepad and paper. I'm impressed with your ability to write those ideas down before it's too late. <br /><br />Thanks for co-hosting and congratulations on the release of "Voyagers", Ken!Liesbethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13402741679152508367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207356626683365538.post-2591680372229462732020-05-06T14:45:22.048-04:002020-05-06T14:45:22.048-04:00Cats! My cat used to help me do my homework exactl...Cats! My cat used to help me do my homework exactly the same way. hehehe<br /><br /><a href="http://emaginette.wordpress.com" rel="nofollow"> Anna from elements of emaginette</a>emaginettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03324981140248692448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207356626683365538.post-40795682744108126122020-05-06T14:41:08.078-04:002020-05-06T14:41:08.078-04:00I've been working on the third book in a serie...I've been working on the third book in a series, and I keep looking at it, and how much story I think may still need to be told, and I have no idea how I managed to write the first two. I'm not sure this third installment will ever be finished, but I probably said the same thing about the first two. One page at a time, I guess.<br /><br />Love the pic of your cat helping with the puzzle. My cat loves to help out like that, too. M.J. Fifieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15626475963328519693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207356626683365538.post-1123719445033538432020-05-06T14:22:59.944-04:002020-05-06T14:22:59.944-04:00We've been puzzling, too. Did three in April a...We've been puzzling, too. Did three in April alone.<br /><br />Double space your work and then you'll have 160 pages. LOLL. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207356626683365538.post-88298992562725626142020-05-06T13:50:43.329-04:002020-05-06T13:50:43.329-04:00Perhaps you want to look at your book in smaller c...Perhaps you want to look at your book in smaller chunks instead of a 300 page installment. Baby steps. Just tell yourself you want to write a thousand words a day. Or five hundred, or whatever works for you. Then just do it. Day by day. Those bits will add up faster than you expect.Lizahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16170701034715108039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207356626683365538.post-11496567016181116482020-05-06T13:37:17.178-04:002020-05-06T13:37:17.178-04:00Yes! I completely forgot about showers writing my ...Yes! I completely forgot about showers writing my own zone tips but something about the monotony of the task definitely works. \<br />Smokey looks like the perfect puzzle helper, as cats are wont to be. <br />Thanks for co-hosting this month!S.E. White Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12705782871423395468noreply@blogger.com