tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207356626683365538.post7857952773412634451..comments2024-03-07T09:26:21.305-05:00Comments on My Hogwarts Sabbatical: My Six Month Writing Report CardChemist Kenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09738272332470397248noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207356626683365538.post-17602284831267829002014-06-19T20:39:08.751-04:002014-06-19T20:39:08.751-04:00My problem tends to be other people. they rarely r...My problem tends to be other people. they rarely respect my schedule and always have something very important that needs doing (by me) immediately. If I could just send my family on holiday for a couple of months...<br /><br />moodmooderinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01523337588830695638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207356626683365538.post-27513420351178980292014-06-19T14:21:23.015-04:002014-06-19T14:21:23.015-04:00I think that figuring out a routine is important. ...I think that figuring out a routine is important. I write well late at night, when everything is quiet. But I've heard that morning writing can be highly productive when your mind is partially awake/not completely distanced from sleep-mode, so I need to try the early morning at some stage... just to see what happens with regards to creativity... <br />Some people say that their writing habits are also affected by the seasons.<br /><a href="http://writer-in-transit.co.za/" rel="nofollow">Writer In Transit</a><br />Michelle Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750092836481599870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207356626683365538.post-81513551641506696212014-06-19T01:00:33.886-04:002014-06-19T01:00:33.886-04:00Everyone seems to take issue with how to keep up w...Everyone seems to take issue with how to keep up with other people's blogs. Maybe I'm just not following that many because it's not much of an issue for me.<br /><br />When it concerns writing, my routine is important and figuring out the right one is even more so. I write best at night, so I make sure I'm done with everything else beforehand so I can just focus on that. I also choose certain days to write and try to take even a couple of days (or a weekend) off to get other things done. My writing days kind of exclude a lot of other activities, so diverting them to other non-writing days is needed.<br /><br />All of this has helped me when my creativity is flowing, at least. I like that you figured out that hearing ambient noise helps you create. I wonder if something like that would work for me, since music is distracting to me, too.Cathy Keatonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18356112948372149785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207356626683365538.post-77094163212694523982014-06-18T17:09:36.524-04:002014-06-18T17:09:36.524-04:00I haven't written anything new since I finishe...I haven't written anything new since I finished a novella in February. I may take a leaf out of your book and consider the best times to blog/write/Facebook. And I really need something to shake my muse out of her slumber!Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207356626683365538.post-64051535039518743082014-06-18T15:13:10.787-04:002014-06-18T15:13:10.787-04:00I'm with you on playlists with lyrics. Can'...I'm with you on playlists with lyrics. Can't write like that either. And only certain instrumentals work.<br /><br />I use Feedly to follow blogs, and within that I even have different groups (Friends & Critters, Writers 1, Writers 2, etc.) I start with 'Friends,' then go down the list of groups depending on how much time I have that day. I couldn't keep up without a service like Feedly.<br /><br />I'm thinking I need to switch my writing time with the new summer schedule.I typically like to get my email and blog checked upon rising and make sure nothing pressing needs my attention, but I often get sucked into the social media black hole. Maybe I need to try, like some other writers I know, and write first before ever even opening my browser.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08516493326566981116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207356626683365538.post-3177644057835980862014-06-18T14:41:00.615-04:002014-06-18T14:41:00.615-04:00These are all great, great, great tools and tricks...These are all great, great, great tools and tricks. It's so important to know your own habits and the things that help rather than hinder you. I NEED to do these for myself - so thank you for the reminder!Liz Blockerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16160510626027597666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207356626683365538.post-3249506680253391952014-06-18T14:36:16.363-04:002014-06-18T14:36:16.363-04:00You just gave me an anxiety attack. I was supposed...You just gave me an anxiety attack. I was supposed to be done w/ my WIP by now and starting on the revisions. Instead I'm struggling with a new household schedule that has me all upside down, especially my best writing time. Which means rearranging everything to accommodate that. Arrrgh. But it's also a good thing.<br /><br />I use Feedly to track blogs, which was down last week. And I'm down to 1x a week to maximize my writing time.<br /><br />However, I did a brief outline and started Backworlds #6. So, that's something.M Paxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096697282530998519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207356626683365538.post-88900783927125900602014-06-18T13:37:51.189-04:002014-06-18T13:37:51.189-04:00An old air filter - that's funny! Whatever wor...An old air filter - that's funny! Whatever works, Ken.<br />I have to block out several hours to write. I can't get much done in fifteen minutes.<br />Make it happen now!Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207356626683365538.post-4579004034200004742014-06-18T13:20:57.597-04:002014-06-18T13:20:57.597-04:00I use bloglovin' to keep track of blogs and ke...I use bloglovin' to keep track of blogs and keep tabs on it while I'm at work and can't write. Once I'm home, blogs get ignored. <br /><br />Sounds like you've got a pretty good plan for productivity. Hope it works out well!Loni Townsendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05126958230703180761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207356626683365538.post-72167275194046559862014-06-18T12:50:17.890-04:002014-06-18T12:50:17.890-04:00Oh I know when my muse functions the best. In the...Oh I know when my muse functions the best. In the morning, which is kind of surprising since I'm not a morning person. Unfortunately, I'm driving to work about that time, so I can only take advantage of this on Saturdays. Assuming I get up in time, of course. :) Chemist Kenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09738272332470397248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207356626683365538.post-52561062317743376012014-06-18T12:43:48.130-04:002014-06-18T12:43:48.130-04:00For me it's all about the routine. I did watch...For me it's all about the routine. I did watch a podcast from an Indie who talked about increasing her daily writing tally to 10K words a day. She gave several suggestions and ideas, but the one that got me the most was the fact that our brains are primed to function most potently at certain times of the day. She said to try out different slots of time and chart your progress to learn where your sweet spot is. <br /><br />Kind of blew my mind. Crystal Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912469552483168148noreply@blogger.com