tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post1624961509240146743..comments2024-03-24T20:54:42.846-04:00Comments on Spunk On A Stick's Tips: The Insecure Writer’s Support Group Anniversary AnnouncementL. Diane Wolfehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comBlogger57125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-10901290445573096192015-09-08T10:04:39.992-04:002015-09-08T10:04:39.992-04:00Really? Bridal showers? I find that if I wake myse...Really? Bridal showers? I find that if I wake myself in the wee-wee pre-dawn hours before everyone else is awake, and if during those quiet hours (or hour) I write write write, then the lack of sleep is offset by the enormous weight lifted from my muse during the rest of the day. The worms dig quietly underfoot instead of crawling up my pants all day.<br /><br />Then, guess what. Did you guess? Try again. Guess what.<br /><br />I become ~far~ more productive. I attack those other problems with that reserve of mental capital I might have spent meandering over my story that I had not written this morning.<br /><br />So even though August was chock-full of fundering funderbunts for you, you still managed "<i>to write a ton and the story is almost done.</i>" That's what you said, but you said it backward.<br /><br />What really happened was this:<br /><br />You got your writing done. ~Then~ your mind unhinged itself from the spine of that novel and let you dive into those other tasks with an energy you would never have found had you socked your muse in the mouth and swelled her lips shut.<br /><br />Sounds like a productive month. That they all should be such.<br /><br /><br /> - EricEric W. Tranthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13842968931062056407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-4875352209032853812015-09-08T02:31:20.737-04:002015-09-08T02:31:20.737-04:00Ah, a working muse. I want one; would help write a...Ah, a working muse. I want one; would help write a story or IWSG.dolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-68309867497953428402015-09-07T07:02:31.965-04:002015-09-07T07:02:31.965-04:00LOve the Pinterest boards. I've not yet dabble...LOve the Pinterest boards. I've not yet dabbled. Great that you came up with another story. Your muse is <br />having fun!Karen Baldwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01522178275164058849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-19272557065062980902015-09-06T11:00:28.745-04:002015-09-06T11:00:28.745-04:00Looks like that contest will be a real hoot! Cool ...Looks like that contest will be a real hoot! Cool Pinterest boards -- I might have to try something like that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-78811885684231783392015-09-04T08:27:35.981-04:002015-09-04T08:27:35.981-04:00Melissa, I'm the same way. When my list is ful...Melissa, I'm the same way. When my list is full, I get more done.<br /><br />Eva, just do your best.<br /><br />Rhonda, the boards have really made a difference.<br /><br />Stephen, you can do that.<br /><br />Sharon, a little of both, as readers get visuals to go with the story.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-84968435006254572462015-09-04T00:53:06.932-04:002015-09-04T00:53:06.932-04:00Congratulations on a successful summer!
I haven&...Congratulations on a successful summer! <br /><br />I haven't done anything with pinterest relating to a book. Maybe I'll try it on the next novel I'm starting on. Is it for marketing or for helping you as a writer to create your story?Sharon K. Mayhewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07799235347319851345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-72830771922478420342015-09-03T17:46:32.631-04:002015-09-03T17:46:32.631-04:004 years? Really? Congrats on all your hard work, i...4 years? Really? Congrats on all your hard work, it's a great group to be a part of.Karen Jones Gowenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11378428503220197256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-33245297345000862642015-09-03T16:25:05.941-04:002015-09-03T16:25:05.941-04:00Congrats on taking some time off. Isn't it cra...Congrats on taking some time off. Isn't it crazy when life messes up the best laid plans? <br /><br />Best wishes,<br />Diane IWSG #95<br />Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-1022986961644355942015-09-03T10:41:11.954-04:002015-09-03T10:41:11.954-04:00August truly does come with an insane amount of bu...August truly does come with an insane amount of busy-ness! Congrats on almost being done, that's huge ;)<br /><br />And this IWSG Anthology Contest is amazing! Love this group! :DSK Anthonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04601373778228160390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-62986310025626521252015-09-03T10:23:41.946-04:002015-09-03T10:23:41.946-04:00I can do that. Its going to be a busy month, but I...I can do that. Its going to be a busy month, but I love the small word count. Stephen Tremphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10387553613827257304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-70449387225942373342015-09-03T09:25:09.292-04:002015-09-03T09:25:09.292-04:00Great work L. Diane! Will check out the pinterest ...Great work L. Diane! Will check out the pinterest boards for sure. The work of IWSG leaders and writers is amazing as always.Dean K Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02585231102949370872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-54609896456873211932015-09-03T06:35:52.305-04:002015-09-03T06:35:52.305-04:00I love Pinterest. Great idea having boards for you...I love Pinterest. Great idea having boards for your stories. Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-4708356539235440222015-09-03T04:20:46.231-04:002015-09-03T04:20:46.231-04:00I love both your pintrest board and the idea of do...I love both your pintrest board and the idea of doing one for images that inspire my manuscript. I think I might copy that idea. Congrats on what sounds like a great month. Rhonda Albomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17455873487349816911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-4946492690771455422015-09-02T22:47:23.940-04:002015-09-02T22:47:23.940-04:00You're setting a good example. I need to take ...You're setting a good example. I need to take some writing time, too! Carolyn Howard-Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15041591136206289558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-40662884364473321402015-09-02T20:50:59.675-04:002015-09-02T20:50:59.675-04:00I love it when stories take charge and insist on w...I love it when stories take charge and insist on which way to go.<br />I'm really looking forward to reading all the entries to the contest.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-78550614657479273152015-09-02T20:46:37.048-04:002015-09-02T20:46:37.048-04:00Hi L. Diane! Looks like you've done a ton late...Hi L. Diane! Looks like you've done a ton lately. Congrats for that. Good luck with your venture into paranormal romance. I love the Anthology idea for the IWSG. I'm going to give it a shot, even though I know nothing about writing alternative history/parellel universe stories. Looks like now is as good a time as any to start learning. :) Have a fantastic evening. Hugs. EvaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-52312125448106446522015-09-02T20:05:25.642-04:002015-09-02T20:05:25.642-04:00I love the surprise announcement today. That's...I love the surprise announcement today. That's great you did a lot on your break. I always find that many things pop up on my breaks as well. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-59661447927105940492015-09-02T19:54:15.782-04:002015-09-02T19:54:15.782-04:00I took the month of August off from just about eve...I took the month of August off from just about everything. I intended to finish revising my novel at the beach. It seems like a perfectly splendid idea. The crashing waves, sand, smell of the sea. Sadly, I lack your dedication and I accomplished zilch. I did, however realize that I get more done on days when I have to work, take care of the kids and house than I do on a full day of freedom. Go figure that out. I can't. I love it when an old story is rekindled. Best of luck.Melissa Sugarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16268333458796847721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-15626426339628601612015-09-02T19:36:53.267-04:002015-09-02T19:36:53.267-04:00You do have to make time for what is important. I&...You do have to make time for what is important. I'm glad you got a lot of writing done. I have got to get myself on a schedule.Ann Bennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17759967601352382204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-77680361485078176012015-09-02T17:29:19.100-04:002015-09-02T17:29:19.100-04:00Robin, I confess I am sometimes distracted.
Elsie...Robin, I confess I am sometimes distracted.<br /><br />Elsie, please do.<br /><br />Nick, I hope you do.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-39021319369461156472015-09-02T17:19:53.629-04:002015-09-02T17:19:53.629-04:00Congrats on your progress. Sounds like you had a g...Congrats on your progress. Sounds like you had a great summer. The gauntlet has been thrown down for speculative fictioneers, and I'll pick it up if I (hopefully) get a great idea!Nick Wilfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03841776353790635132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-32824868820864308652015-09-02T17:15:04.082-04:002015-09-02T17:15:04.082-04:00Glad your muse is going strong. Woot woot!Glad your muse is going strong. Woot woot!M Paxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096697282530998519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-50735105241218141722015-09-02T16:48:45.599-04:002015-09-02T16:48:45.599-04:00Oh Wow! I wonder if I can pen something quickly?Oh Wow! I wonder if I can pen something quickly?shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09596621767297173021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-58000489782088420372015-09-02T16:42:29.811-04:002015-09-02T16:42:29.811-04:00Five, huh? Cool :). That's even better than fo...Five, huh? Cool :). That's even better than four. The contest sounds awesome, too. I hope I can think of something to go in it.J E Oneilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09780097298061829471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-24318071507681095422015-09-02T16:36:59.441-04:002015-09-02T16:36:59.441-04:00Glad you made some progress last month!
The conte...Glad you made some progress last month! <br />The contest will rock!J.L. Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05666634455836834179noreply@blogger.com