tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post2142099179302885035..comments2023-10-25T05:30:54.507-04:00Comments on Oh Get A Grip!: Getting StartedAshe Barkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03390519279886657608noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-44629042732366161442009-05-19T08:13:00.000-04:002009-05-19T08:13:00.000-04:00Lol, I think there's a lot to the idea that writin...Lol, I think there's a lot to the idea that writing is 3% inspiration and 97% not getting distracted by the internet :)<br /><br />Kim Dare.Kim Darehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11086545242925686207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-72944377552259021302009-05-19T00:08:26.086-04:002009-05-19T00:08:26.086-04:00Heh heh heh - finally it's my turn to give Jamie a...Heh heh heh - finally it's my turn to give Jamie a good swift kick in the rear :) So - get to work - what, you think the book will write itself?! Muuhahahhaaaaaa<br /><br />~Ann :)Ann Coryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17361885310781741289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-30744796067716159312009-05-18T23:33:00.000-04:002009-05-18T23:33:00.000-04:00I get plot and character ideas on the Nordic track...I get plot and character ideas on the Nordic track... got to do something to keep from getting bored.<br /><br />Seriously, I understand completely how it is. I was much more productive before I started marketing and networking.<br /><br />These days I try to dedicate all of one day a week to writing. Those days, my current WIP has top priority - at least over other net stuff.<br /><br />Cheers,<br />LisabetLisabet Saraihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05162514190572269660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-6814858741111086082009-05-18T15:21:00.000-04:002009-05-18T15:21:00.000-04:00Hi Jude,
We've talked about this subject a lot, f...Hi Jude,<br /><br />We've talked about this subject a lot, finding the balance between writing and the promotional end of it. I just have to be careful that everything else there is to do doesn't overwhelm me, or I'd never get anything written. I think that happened for a whole month in December, LOL<br /><br />And then there's all the research we have to do...*sigh* Man, I am easily distracted.<br /><br />Thanks for commenting!<br /><br />Hugs,Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-37654666229670433172009-05-18T15:18:00.000-04:002009-05-18T15:18:00.000-04:00Hi Kelley,
Staying focused is the key, for sure. ...Hi Kelley,<br /><br />Staying focused is the key, for sure. Sometimes music works in the background for me, and sometimes it distracts me. Must be my mood. <br /><br />The internet always distracts me. For instance, I'm supposed to be writing right now! LOL<br /><br />Have a great day!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-17218540653946472232009-05-18T15:16:00.000-04:002009-05-18T15:16:00.000-04:00Hi Kenzie,
Many of those loops are large promo or...Hi Kenzie,<br /><br />Many of those loops are large promo or review site places where my publishers sometimes chat. And of course, each publisher has a couple loops for authors and readers to join. Some of them are newsletter groups of my fellow authors. As for the rest, I'm afraid I don't chat as much as perhaps I should, but it all takes too much time away from writing. Balance, again. *G*<br /><br />Thanks for dropping in.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-41725548884864046362009-05-18T14:32:00.000-04:002009-05-18T14:32:00.000-04:00Hi Jamie,
Ann, get behind me, the line is to MY ...Hi Jamie, <br /><br />Ann, get behind me, the line is to MY rear...and no, that doesn't mean I'm the target. Nice shoes by the way!<br /><br />Jamie, hon, seeing as you and I work together so much, I have a small inkling into how difficult it is for you to not only find the time, but get focused on what you're supposed to be working on. You constantly amaze me. <br /><br />Getting sidetracked, sometimes I really feel we need that to recharge or refocus on where we're going. I walk when I need ten minutes or more to get the story moving. Where is it going, what color shorts did Joe have on, why didn't he shower first, or did he? All those details need to find a place in our heads and we need to give them time to gel. <br /><br />Now, those sexy hunks wandering around tempt us more than normal women because we know there's a story there. That's another way we come up with ideas too. <br /><br />The blogging, MySpacing, updating stuff, those are all business. I often think it's just too much to expect us to keep all these things up as well as get creative. The very thing that makes us who we are also drags us away from what we love. Interesting dilemma. <br /><br />Another fantastic post. <br /><br />HugsJude Masonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14067166768734750026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-82644257685517872662009-05-18T13:44:00.000-04:002009-05-18T13:44:00.000-04:00The hardest part about writing is staying focused....The hardest part about writing is staying focused. I get sidetracked by the Internet and sometimes just have to stay offline until I finish what I set out to write for the day. Playing music helps me to focus on the story so I usually crank up the music before I set out to write. <br /><br /><A HREF="http://kelleyheckart.com" REL="nofollow">kelleyheckart.com</A>Kelley Heckarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05673342477988998070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-28273093247966874372009-05-18T13:36:00.000-04:002009-05-18T13:36:00.000-04:00Gulp...90 loops? And here I was feeling overwhelm...Gulp...90 loops? And here I was feeling overwhelmed with 16...How do you keep them straight?Kenzie Michaelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06160523410013966070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-22293414639880962482009-05-18T13:21:00.000-04:002009-05-18T13:21:00.000-04:00Hi Ann,
Sheesh, I should have known someone would...Hi Ann,<br /><br />Sheesh, I should have known someone would take me literally. Just change out of those high heels before the butt kicking commences, will ya?<br /><br />Thanks for popping in!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-76702615250000578882009-05-18T13:20:00.000-04:002009-05-18T13:20:00.000-04:00Hi Marci,
I used to do my daily writing on a comp...Hi Marci,<br /><br />I used to do my daily writing on a computer without internet access. I got much more done that way. Now there are too many temptations!<br /><br />Thanks for commenting!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-4412687925901328862009-05-18T13:18:00.000-04:002009-05-18T13:18:00.000-04:00Hi Christi,
The elliptical machine...I wish! It'd...Hi Christi,<br /><br />The elliptical machine...I wish! It'd be nice to think of plots while I'm on there, but I'm usually panting too hard and watching the timer click down.<br /><br />I do great plotting in the car, though, and actually developed my Springsteen series while driving back and forth to visit my husband in a hospital which was an hour away. Making the best of it, I guess.<br /><br />Thanks for dropping by!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-4398624194719708802009-05-18T13:15:00.000-04:002009-05-18T13:15:00.000-04:00Hi Garce,
Of course you're right, we do need a c...Hi Garce, <br /><br />Of course you're right, we do need a certain amount of down time to allow our minds to come up with plots and such. I just have to find the balance.<br /><br />Have a great day!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-47204589418007671282009-05-18T13:14:00.000-04:002009-05-18T13:14:00.000-04:00Hi EH,
I don't see how you can read so many books...Hi EH,<br /><br />I don't see how you can read so many books and keep your great blog going. That's a full time job, right there.<br /><br />Nude football practice...LOL. Take pictures, will you?<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-67951670308585479422009-05-18T12:29:00.000-04:002009-05-18T12:29:00.000-04:00Okay so - is there a line? I was told I could come...Okay so - is there a line? I was told I could come here and kick Jamie's cute butt! Am I the first or is the line around back?<br /><br />Tee hee. <br /><br />I'm glad I'm not the only one who clicks on the article about chocolate sales still going strong. You know most of those are from me *BG* lol.<br /><br />Great post hon - and I'm happy to give you a kick in your butt anytime you need it! heh heh<br /><br />~AnnAnn Coryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17361885310781741289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-35837353089838198102009-05-18T11:55:00.000-04:002009-05-18T11:55:00.000-04:00Oh, I know procrastination well. I can't do it muc...Oh, I know procrastination well. I can't do it much in my position as a publisher, but if I am working on a story, there's always something else that <I>has</I> to be done. LOL<br /><br />Great post!Marci Baunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01850775917897362922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-21061242353906978872009-05-18T09:53:00.000-04:002009-05-18T09:53:00.000-04:00And here I thought I was the only one who develope...And here I thought I was the only one who developed full plots on the highway ....and on the elliptical machine! I felt very unprofessional doing that until I saw your post. Glad I'm not alone!Christi Barthnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-52844036499241192332009-05-18T09:14:00.000-04:002009-05-18T09:14:00.000-04:00Hi Jamie!
Even though it kind of looks like you;r...Hi Jamie!<br /><br />Even though it kind of looks like you;re spacing out, a lot of times what you pick up reading other stuff, the space out stuff, is what jogs your mind to something you need. I often find during that space out period that my unconscious is silently fishing for stuff. You never know what will do it.<br /><br />GarceGarceushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11160407485298015371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-68208213748591088262009-05-18T08:27:00.000-04:002009-05-18T08:27:00.000-04:00Oh Jamie..
You are always good for a midday laugh...Oh Jamie..<br /><br />You are always good for a midday laugh.. I have had my share of those days as well.<br /><br />My heart is in the right place, but nothing gets written on paper and I have gotten involved in a whole lot of nothing out here on blogoshpere.<br /><br />I don't have a college near me, but i do have a training football ground - and the guys do get tired and sweaty and more often than not - half dress (I am keeping my finger cross for a nude any day now ...<br /><br />Back to work ---<br /><br />Bye<br /><br />E.H>Erotic Horizonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02236771670599353453noreply@blogger.com