tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207356626683365538.post960107965557797749..comments2024-03-07T09:26:21.305-05:00Comments on My Hogwarts Sabbatical: The Insecure Writer and the Blank PageChemist Kenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09738272332470397248noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207356626683365538.post-2764793138596202042016-05-09T07:55:35.517-04:002016-05-09T07:55:35.517-04:00Thanks Diane. Glad to know I'm not the only on...Thanks Diane. Glad to know I'm not the only one thinking about trade publishing in this way. :-)Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207356626683365538.post-13709332260304558082016-05-06T09:11:16.199-04:002016-05-06T09:11:16.199-04:00Ken, I hope you got over your blank page in time. ...Ken, I hope you got over your blank page in time. Next time you face a blank page, try closing your eyes and typing whatever comes into your head. Doesn't have to be your WIP. That process of just writing anything can help get past whatever is keeping you from writing. Best wishes.<br /><br />Thanks for introducing us to Misha. What a great interview. I agree about self-pubbing for the same reasons. Why let the pub take 3/4 of our money when we do 90% of the work? Good luck with your new release. Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207356626683365538.post-51015732703040612432016-05-06T09:05:17.944-04:002016-05-06T09:05:17.944-04:00Thanks! ^_^Thanks! ^_^Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207356626683365538.post-74667786799406083912016-05-06T09:04:43.211-04:002016-05-06T09:04:43.211-04:00Thanks Christine. :-)Thanks Christine. :-)Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207356626683365538.post-9003147723877993582016-05-06T09:04:18.721-04:002016-05-06T09:04:18.721-04:00Thanks Mary!Thanks Mary!Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207356626683365538.post-24127316145284743222016-05-05T21:18:15.567-04:002016-05-05T21:18:15.567-04:00Waaaa!!! The dreaded blank page... I'm afraid....Waaaa!!! The dreaded blank page... I'm afraid...<br /><br />Hey, again, congrats to you, Misha!!Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207356626683365538.post-86267196115748829062016-05-05T20:34:38.659-04:002016-05-05T20:34:38.659-04:00Great interview! I'm the same sort of writer a...Great interview! I'm the same sort of writer as Misha. Pantsing the first drafts after the characters take over my head. :) And I agree with Alex, Ken. Just start writing and see what comes.Christine Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207356626683365538.post-72548445050981953292016-05-05T18:00:36.821-04:002016-05-05T18:00:36.821-04:00First, major congrats to the talented and awesome ...First, major congrats to the talented and awesome Misha.<br /><br />2nd, today at work I read... let me go check the title... The 8 Minute Writing Habit... and it actually helped me a lot. I feel unstuck and as if I'm finally moving forward.<br /><br />I find it helpful to sketch out the bare bones of the chapter first: goal, obstacle, cymbal crash (how chapter will end). Then I start filling in the rest. It helps the blank page problem.M Paxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096697282530998519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207356626683365538.post-24583387512500110782016-05-05T15:13:20.574-04:002016-05-05T15:13:20.574-04:00Yay! Thanks so much for your support. I hope you e...Yay! Thanks so much for your support. I hope you enjoy the book as much as I loved writing it. :-)Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207356626683365538.post-56377313744940634452016-05-05T15:03:05.012-04:002016-05-05T15:03:05.012-04:00Ah Ken I hear you about the blank page. I am tryi...Ah Ken I hear you about the blank page. I am trying to get my first draft finished. I am about 50% if the way through. <br /><br />I really enjoyed that interview. Well done, and it was the interview that sold me on the book, before I even read the blurb just so you know. It was this question with this answer:<br /><br />What is the biggest thing that people THINK they know about your subject/genre, that isn't so?<br /><br />"I remember when I was writing the story, someone asked me what I was working on. I said that I was working on an urban fantasy that wasn't about angels, demons, vampires, werewolves or fairies. And almost everyone in the comments said it couldn't be done. <br /><br />Well..."<br /><br />I went straight to the book blurb and read and grabbed my copy. Nicely done.<br /><br />Wishing you much success both of you.<br /><a href="http://www.junetakey.com/posts/category/blog-life-happens/" rel="nofollow"> Juneta @ Writer's Gambit </a><br /><br />Juneta keyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08815758043024184034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207356626683365538.post-61554021235218167792016-05-05T11:55:04.855-04:002016-05-05T11:55:04.855-04:00The blank page is my enemy. I do NOT enjoy first d...The blank page is my enemy. I do NOT enjoy first drafts. I much prefer revising. But I am finally coming to the end of my WIP, so soon I will be passing out of the blank page mode and into "How can I make this story something worthwhile" stageDianne K. Salernihttp://diannesalerni.com/blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207356626683365538.post-11306636885811842112016-05-05T01:03:59.889-04:002016-05-05T01:03:59.889-04:00Thanks so much for the good wishes. :-)Thanks so much for the good wishes. :-)Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207356626683365538.post-18682548471112620922016-05-05T01:03:11.839-04:002016-05-05T01:03:11.839-04:00Thanks! Thanks! Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207356626683365538.post-89361914543819668162016-05-04T21:19:58.452-04:002016-05-04T21:19:58.452-04:00I'm sending thoughts of a smashing success for...I'm sending thoughts of a smashing success for Misha and Endless! May she have a plethora of sales and great Amazon reviews!<br /><br />May 2016 IWSG Co-Host<br />May the 4th Be With You<br /><a href="http://authorstephentremp.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow"> Stephen Tremp’s Breakthrough Blogs</a> <br />Stephen Tremphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10387553613827257304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207356626683365538.post-60551341583613279732016-05-04T17:20:43.249-04:002016-05-04T17:20:43.249-04:00Good luck filling that blank page, Ken. You'll...Good luck filling that blank page, Ken. You'll do it!<br /><br />And congrats to Misha. :)Julie Flandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05003737491313673214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207356626683365538.post-13062388166300624142016-05-04T16:41:00.635-04:002016-05-04T16:41:00.635-04:00Thank you!Thank you!Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207356626683365538.post-71546640498056889682016-05-04T15:35:07.632-04:002016-05-04T15:35:07.632-04:00Lol - the dreaded blank page. But don't you h...Lol - the dreaded blank page. But don't you have something to get written for tomorrow??? Raising an eyebrow. (Retired teacher - once a teacher - always a teacher)<br />Tweeted.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00859109777005545304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207356626683365538.post-81600160477399949232016-05-04T15:28:41.538-04:002016-05-04T15:28:41.538-04:00Ken, I hope the words flow for you and soon you...Ken, I hope the words flow for you and soon you'll reached the last chapter. :)<br /><br />Congrats to Misha on her release!Cherie Colyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13205065477147957455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207356626683365538.post-72021752283103179942016-05-04T14:49:26.451-04:002016-05-04T14:49:26.451-04:00Thanks Lee. Thanks Lee. Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207356626683365538.post-38849777020854813402016-05-04T14:49:10.984-04:002016-05-04T14:49:10.984-04:00Thanks Loni. Glad you enjoyed the interview. :-)Thanks Loni. Glad you enjoyed the interview. :-)Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207356626683365538.post-78437930441507755432016-05-04T14:48:48.154-04:002016-05-04T14:48:48.154-04:00Thanks Anna. :-)Thanks Anna. :-)Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207356626683365538.post-8732306563685882542016-05-04T14:48:23.394-04:002016-05-04T14:48:23.394-04:00Thanks Suzanne.Thanks Suzanne.Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207356626683365538.post-30636755138888703402016-05-04T14:47:56.504-04:002016-05-04T14:47:56.504-04:00Self publishing is cool when you're okay with ...Self publishing is cool when you're okay with getting tied up in the nitty-gritty of book publishing. Or if you have enough money to out-source yourself. Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207356626683365538.post-22984867406707305772016-05-04T14:46:53.160-04:002016-05-04T14:46:53.160-04:00*Happy dance**Happy dance*Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207356626683365538.post-28498646904610355212016-05-04T14:46:17.438-04:002016-05-04T14:46:17.438-04:00Yes it is. It also inspires me to think out of the...Yes it is. It also inspires me to think out of the box more. Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.com