tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post9131554779142672525..comments2024-03-24T20:54:42.846-04:00Comments on Spunk On A Stick's Tips: The Insecure Writer's Support GroupL. Diane Wolfehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-5136373264873559982014-08-10T18:10:37.861-04:002014-08-10T18:10:37.861-04:00Wow, you've already done one? Impressive. I fi...Wow, you've already done one? Impressive. I find it hard to continue after a few days. Good luck with your novellas! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07165495372283788914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-4974872752027114792014-08-10T09:20:02.083-04:002014-08-10T09:20:02.083-04:00One done already? Very nice. I particularly strugg...One done already? Very nice. I particularly struggle with storytelling after a long month of edits. I start second-guessing every word and phrase instead of opening the floodgates and letting the new stuff pour out.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-21357178225612039982014-08-08T14:27:20.677-04:002014-08-08T14:27:20.677-04:00YAY, YOU!!!!!
That is so great that you've w...YAY, YOU!!!!! <br /><br />That is so great that you've written one already and on the road to the next!<br /><br />I STILL need to get my arse in gear to write again. It's been a LONG time since I've written anything new. My break seems to be never-ending. I hope something bolts me soon....<br /><br />Anyone have a lightning bolt they can send my way?Michael Di Gesuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-87758119480368442312014-08-08T08:45:57.927-04:002014-08-08T08:45:57.927-04:00bravo! keep at it!
like falling off a bike, right?...bravo! keep at it!<br />like falling off a bike, right? (ha)<br />i appreciate all your non-fiction writing, so i hope you keep bringing that too!<br /><br />and thanks for supporting my broken branch falls blog tour!Tara Tylerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07587802105993889515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-15331794888774672442014-08-07T21:14:03.123-04:002014-08-07T21:14:03.123-04:00Good for you to keep challenging yourself, Spunk. ...Good for you to keep challenging yourself, Spunk. Plus, you're excelling at the challenges. Keep it going.Rawknrobyn.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15997241410192066577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-50090480697501362042014-08-07T15:56:09.354-04:002014-08-07T15:56:09.354-04:00It's hard to start up again, Diane, but defini...It's hard to start up again, Diane, but definitely doable. I've had luck with taking a nugget of an idea and brainstorming ideas before trying to actually write new fiction. It's also good to write out a few detailed character sketches, and plot ideas can come from them. Good luck!Bob Sanchezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08350825385315155962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-21341430847786302092014-08-07T09:36:12.837-04:002014-08-07T09:36:12.837-04:00I'm a product of my generation. I don't wr...I'm a product of my generation. I don't write anything out unless I happen to not have a computer around or am mapping out a timeline or outline. If you have a method that works for you, keep it up. <br /><br />It sounds like you are progressing and transitioning well with your fiction. The fact that you are aware of the differences means you're on the right path.<br /><br />I constatly toggle between writing fiction and non-fiction, but for me, it's all a form of story telling. Toi Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07493934864387695248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-78722131495552747542014-08-07T08:58:13.374-04:002014-08-07T08:58:13.374-04:00That's wonderful. Happy writing. Years ago, wh...That's wonderful. Happy writing. Years ago, when I was moving around and securing a career, I did very little writing. After a 3 year slump, it felt so good to get in the groove again. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-29115321226654370922014-08-07T07:23:01.596-04:002014-08-07T07:23:01.596-04:00I can understand your discomfort, it would be hard...I can understand your discomfort, it would be hard to adjust. <br /><br />This week a working colleague asked me for help with how to go about publishing an educational work. She wanted to know whether to patent her idea.<br /><br />Honestly, I have no real understanding about non-fiction works, but at least I was able to give her a few pointers about copyright and I hope I gave her the correct advice about book ideas not needing to be patented.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09678216576112327332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-31638857490018157112014-08-07T02:22:36.130-04:002014-08-07T02:22:36.130-04:00I had a ten year break from writing, and started u...I had a ten year break from writing, and started up doing non-fiction and slowly switched to fiction. It was difficult getting back into the rhythm. Very difficult.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-60648456212319774992014-08-07T01:56:54.113-04:002014-08-07T01:56:54.113-04:00Congrats on finishing one! I have several projects...Congrats on finishing one! I have several projects that have been languishing far too long, and I'm afraid I may never get back to them. Yet, I have no new ideas either.dolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-13346456863244131002014-08-06T21:42:55.588-04:002014-08-06T21:42:55.588-04:00I hope I don't sound silly, but here I go anyw...I hope I don't sound silly, but here I go anyway. The last two stories I tried to write seemed incredibly hard as if there was thick barrier between me and where I wanted to go. So after suffering for a couple of weeks, I imagined a hammer and smashed the barrier to bits.<br /><br />All I can say is so far so good.:-)<br /><br /><a href="http://emaginette.wordpress.com/2014/08/05/wisg-4-the-waiting-game" rel="nofollow"> Anna from Shout with Emaginette</a><br />emaginettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03324981140248692448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-28457074773675108102014-08-06T19:14:27.707-04:002014-08-06T19:14:27.707-04:00Wow, you've been busy! One thing I keep wonde...Wow, you've been busy! One thing I keep wondering about for myself is, right now I write everything in first person. I used to write everything in third. I don't know if I'd remember how to write in third again! hee hee. I hope so if I needed to do it. :)<br /><br />3 years already - that's amazing!Kimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17323788304469008867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-80742120107509550942014-08-06T18:06:39.151-04:002014-08-06T18:06:39.151-04:00I don't think I've had a break from writin...I don't think I've had a break from writing longer than a week. I get kind of itchy if I'm not typing.<br /><br />I can't believe you hand write. I'd get a total hand cramp :)J E Oneilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09780097298061829471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-83751146822362637232014-08-06T17:03:35.452-04:002014-08-06T17:03:35.452-04:00I'm not much of a fiction writer, so I wouldn&...I'm not much of a fiction writer, so I wouldn't know. But if you've gotten to the editing part of one book, it sounds like you'll be fine.cheerfuloptimistichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02348764562955222219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-51155827612991557712014-08-06T15:24:42.805-04:002014-08-06T15:24:42.805-04:00That's awesome you started and finished one! L...That's awesome you started and finished one! Let loose, it will work out great! :)SK Anthonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04601373778228160390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-54910481238184479062014-08-06T14:48:01.680-04:002014-08-06T14:48:01.680-04:00Mason, you do that, too? Everyone thinks it's ...Mason, you do that, too? Everyone thinks it's odd.<br /><br />Karen, you'll get it.<br /><br />Jay, it's been that long since I wrote fiction.<br /><br />Michelle, you speak into the headset and it types the words for you. It's wonderful!<br /><br />Joylene, we should get a medal.<br /><br />Chrys, my ideas flow faster, too.<br /><br />Holly, mine is still sleeping.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-57555383532969665692014-08-06T14:47:28.182-04:002014-08-06T14:47:28.182-04:00I remember that software! It was a bit difficult t...I remember that software! It was a bit difficult to get it to understand my strong accent in English, though. Good luck with your novellas. :)Al Diazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08107619009321980764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-76621508337008560842014-08-06T14:34:35.363-04:002014-08-06T14:34:35.363-04:00Every time I sit down with writing time in front o...Every time I sit down with writing time in front of me I struggle, hehe. But the flow starts coming back after 30 minutes or so. <br /><br />Let yourself get lost in the freedom of fiction! You're a great editor and can worry about whipping it into shape later. Nicki Elsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11412032684225126973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-4763336750720741472014-08-06T14:16:06.724-04:002014-08-06T14:16:06.724-04:00I think it always takes time to get into a groove ...I think it always takes time to get into a groove with writing--whether you're coming back from a break or just starting a brand new story. Eventually you'll get back into it. Sarah Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09481750127533816819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-30413379338955643992014-08-06T13:26:39.849-04:002014-08-06T13:26:39.849-04:00Yes. Oh yes. It's like we have to kick-start t...Yes. Oh yes. It's like we have to kick-start that part of our brains again.H. R. Sinclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06715450637785127208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-29397400114671321082014-08-06T13:13:33.101-04:002014-08-06T13:13:33.101-04:00Can't wait to find out what the 3 year anniver...Can't wait to find out what the 3 year anniversary will be about.<br /><br />As to taking breaks from fiction writing, then getting back into it. . .I find I do have to wait until my heads settles into that zoning out mode before I can make the words come down as I want. <br /><br />Congrats on the completed novella and the plan for 3 more.cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-19545596367893872352014-08-06T12:45:48.548-04:002014-08-06T12:45:48.548-04:00I actually found that my storytelling writing was ...I actually found that my storytelling writing was easier to return to after a long break than it sometimes is to keep at when I'm in the middle of it... I think because I had been doing a LOT of reading just before delving back into it -- and that always inspires me.<br />Nicely done getting one novella drafted!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-19826168894142672202014-08-06T12:44:15.681-04:002014-08-06T12:44:15.681-04:00You will get back into your groove. A long time ba...You will get back into your groove. A long time back I too used to write every story by hand, not so anymore. It saves time if I start typing it. Rachna Chhabriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16900999965919504282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-43114944879423175832014-08-06T12:36:35.430-04:002014-08-06T12:36:35.430-04:00I haven't taken a long break since I started w...I haven't taken a long break since I started writing unless ten days is a big break. I'm always working on one of my WIP.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.com