tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post5085974333497642441..comments2024-03-24T20:54:42.846-04:00Comments on Spunk On A Stick's Tips: What Don’t You Do Now That You’re a Writer?L. Diane Wolfehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-63935608902543465052010-08-31T04:52:22.699-04:002010-08-31T04:52:22.699-04:00I read differently. It used to be pure pleasure, b...I read differently. It used to be pure pleasure, but now I can't stop myself from analysing characterisation, plot arcs, pace, etc. It's still fun, but not the same escapist type of fun it used to be.India Drummondhttp://www.indiadrummond.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-36755944893318651542010-08-28T14:26:43.018-04:002010-08-28T14:26:43.018-04:00I rarely play video games anymore. And my wife is...I rarely play video games anymore. And my wife is thrilled!! :)DL Hammonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02007260062331783715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-59367514668786400762010-08-28T02:47:37.211-04:002010-08-28T02:47:37.211-04:00Just reading all these comments makes you realise ...Just reading all these comments makes you realise how much we do all give up to write - we have to as there's only so many waking hours in a day and I definitely need more than 4 hours sleep a night. I don't read so much but still more than I should, but I'm still learning as much as I can. Housework, I do it twice as fast as I can't relax and write if it needs doing. Not that it's perfect! Great post..:)Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-54505037451060863662010-08-27T15:31:20.345-04:002010-08-27T15:31:20.345-04:00I sleep less when I'm writing, or go to be ear...I sleep less when I'm writing, or go to be earlier.<br /><br />I also try not to drink the night before, if I know I'll be getting up to write the next morning.<br /><br />Other than that... I'm not sure what I sacrifice. It's such a huge part of who I am that I'm not sure what I'd be doing if not writing. <br /><br />I didn't write much in college, but that was because I was a Chemical Engineering major and working my way through and testing out that new Shiner Bock beer that invaded Austin in the 1990s...<br /><br />High school and after college, though, it's always been game-on for me.<br /><br />I don't watch much television, but I never have. I don't consider that a sacrifice at all.<br /><br /> - EricEric W. Tranthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13842968931062056407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-71588934271806756102010-08-27T12:16:36.633-04:002010-08-27T12:16:36.633-04:00Like others I don't watch as much TV. I also ...Like others I don't watch as much TV. I also haven't been reading as much as I should (except blogs). <br />I don't talk on the phone as much, which means I haven't been keeping up with friends as much as maybe I should.<br />I don't get out of the house as much. I really should go more places if for do other reason to do real life research.<br /><br />Lee<br /><a href="http://tossingitout.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Tossing It Out</a>Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-2580098222592365042010-08-27T11:51:46.347-04:002010-08-27T11:51:46.347-04:00Sounds like the cleaning industry must hate writer...Sounds like the cleaning industry must hate writers, as we never clean our houses!L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-31949595282589092222010-08-27T08:39:40.767-04:002010-08-27T08:39:40.767-04:00The house has kind of went to pot. I used to craft...The house has kind of went to pot. I used to craft and sew a lot, but that also has slowed down to almost nothing. I need to get more organized, it would be nice to be able to do all the things I love (except I never loved housework).Janethttp://creativewritingintheblackberrypatch.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-91714078601764391992010-08-26T23:17:29.973-04:002010-08-26T23:17:29.973-04:00I don't crochet anymore, don't exercise as...I don't crochet anymore, don't exercise as much as I should, totally neglect my garden and my flower beds, and don't travel as much. I used to spend hours reading, and now I squeeze in 30 minutes or so and think I've done well.<br /><br /><a href="http://patriciastoltey.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Patricia</a>Patricia Stolteyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17192369425956406122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-20516680848717762892010-08-26T21:57:26.303-04:002010-08-26T21:57:26.303-04:00I don't sew or do handiwork that I once did. L...I don't sew or do handiwork that I once did. Like Helen, I don't cook much either. I'm not sorry. Never did like cooking and I think writing is more creative (for me!) than sewing, needlepoint, and embroidery. <br /><br />Best,<br />CarolynCarolyn Howard-Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15041591136206289558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-81403175080792868382010-08-26T17:59:55.342-04:002010-08-26T17:59:55.342-04:00Cooking full meals and cleaning house - not that I...Cooking full meals and cleaning house - not that I miss those. And I'm writing less than I used to. Other things like blogging have taken up time.Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-85041983877173040672010-08-26T14:17:26.252-04:002010-08-26T14:17:26.252-04:00Oh gosh. I used to be a musician, write songs, and...Oh gosh. I used to be a musician, write songs, and perform them live. I haven't touched my guitar in over a year (sad, I know) nor have I sung, or played live. I also used to make jewelry!<br /><br /><a href="http://thealliterativeallomorph.blogspot.com/2010/08/are-you-writer-then-you-must-enter-this.html" rel="nofollow">Don’t forget about my CONTEST!</a>Jessica Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10889900730906728317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-66360097685470340222010-08-26T14:16:59.671-04:002010-08-26T14:16:59.671-04:00I've been trying to think of what I used to do...I've been trying to think of what I used to do that I don't do now but can't come up with any difinitive answer. Oh yes! I used to act, like in student movies and plays and stuff like that, but I don't have time to devote to it now. The only time I get to perform is when I'm doing public speaking.<br /><br />JaiJai Joshihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04858987106548357551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-35755048889042324022010-08-26T14:14:28.196-04:002010-08-26T14:14:28.196-04:00Good post Diane. Okay things I do less... cleaning...Good post Diane. Okay things I do less... cleaning, complicated cooking & baking, drawing, correspondance... Yup, there's a lot.Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-40638542980008101762010-08-26T13:39:35.487-04:002010-08-26T13:39:35.487-04:00Will, I was lucky that I never watch TV either.
M...Will, I was lucky that I never watch TV either.<br /><br />Michelle, you're an artist? You should do a special post sometime with your paintings.<br /><br />Clarissa - LOL!<br /><br />Rayna, I think the birthdays are the first to go!<br /><br />Simon, we'll sleep when we're dead.<br /><br />LOL Stephen, the question was what AREN'T you doing!L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-3319309829836300902010-08-26T11:45:00.948-04:002010-08-26T11:45:00.948-04:00Hmm ... my comments are not posting today. Let'...Hmm ... my comments are not posting today. Let's try again. I'm learning to play the cello. I can rent one for very cheap, learn the basics on YouTube, then pay for lessons.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.stephentremp.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Stephen Tremp</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-86548223981735182742010-08-26T11:11:37.490-04:002010-08-26T11:11:37.490-04:00I don't work on cross stitching anymore. I ha...I don't work on cross stitching anymore. I have several unfinished projects. <br />My pile of mending has also gotten out of hand. That will be a good project to work on the next time I watch a movie. Maybe then I won't fall asleep.<br />I have three large wooden barrels on my front "patio" that I usually garden in. Didn't plant anything this year. : (Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-45073066030737117212010-08-26T11:02:51.688-04:002010-08-26T11:02:51.688-04:00I've, uh, given up sleeping so much since I to...I've, uh, given up sleeping so much since I took up writing. Who needs more'n 4-5 hrs a night? Pfft. Sleep is for losers.<br /><br />I don't read nearly as much as I used to either. This makes me sad. Then I have another vodka and get back to writing, which usually makes me feel better. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-72416606786909702872010-08-26T09:51:52.910-04:002010-08-26T09:51:52.910-04:00Since I've started blogging I haven't done...Since I've started blogging I haven't done any knitting or crocheting. I have a cousin who is expecting a baby soon and I haven't even started on knitting a baby blanket for her. LOL Can't image if I was trying to write a book.<br /><br />Mason<br /><a href="http://www.masoncanyon.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Thoughts in Progress</a>Mason Canyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10935307400882363560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-45421713930452378482010-08-26T09:25:14.219-04:002010-08-26T09:25:14.219-04:00Birthdays, phone calls and deep housecleaning have...Birthdays, phone calls and deep housecleaning have gone by the wayside.<br />Google reminds me one week ahead for birthdays so I can get cards or gifts. Grandkids remind me to send them or hand them out. Ringtones single someone important. The poor house only has a chance if I trip!<br /><a href="http://gigglesandguns.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Mary</a>Mary@GigglesandGunshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07350818228268801008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-42992167475324108452010-08-26T09:19:18.443-04:002010-08-26T09:19:18.443-04:00Oh dear... I'm not sure I want to answer this ...Oh dear... I'm not sure I want to answer this question! There's so so much. Housework, yes, but then I never actually did much to begin with. I think most of it has to do with wearing normal clothes and brushing my hair on a regular basis!Talli Rolandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04780882465745107715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-41813940776644268192010-08-26T09:05:47.026-04:002010-08-26T09:05:47.026-04:00You may not take wedding photographs, but you stil...You may not take wedding photographs, but you still take the most fantastic photographs- that picture of paper (?)stars lit from within was taken by you, wasn't it? <br />Someday, when I have that dream wall where I plan to hang my favourite photographs, I am going to beg you to send me a copy of that.<br /><br />And ever since I started calling myself a writer, I have started forgetting birthdays- feel less guilty about it now.Natashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00481081735923606868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-9219250552029641702010-08-26T09:05:45.426-04:002010-08-26T09:05:45.426-04:00You may not take wedding photographs, but you stil...You may not take wedding photographs, but you still take the most fantastic photographs- that picture of paper (?)stars lit from within was taken by you, wasn't it? <br />Someday, when I have that dream wall where I plan to hang my favourite photographs, I am going to beg you to send me a copy of that.<br /><br />And ever since I started calling myself a writer, I have started forgetting birthdays- feel less guilty about it now.Natashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00481081735923606868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-88913763355999369532010-08-26T09:01:56.270-04:002010-08-26T09:01:56.270-04:00Yup, my house has gone down the crapper. I don'...Yup, my house has gone down the crapper. I don't know what happened to it. I wake up and it's dirty... didn't I clean it the night before or was that in one of my stories?<br /><br />CDAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12160669603997465454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-85406534316215113682010-08-26T08:57:27.160-04:002010-08-26T08:57:27.160-04:00Interesting post...Interesting post...poornihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07356374972600717682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-89711562349936510362010-08-26T08:46:37.700-04:002010-08-26T08:46:37.700-04:00Early morning gardening. I love to hear the birds ...Early morning gardening. I love to hear the birds sing while I dig in the rich earth. But, this is gone not just because I write, we live in a condo now and I have planters.<br />Nancy<br /><a href="http://nrwilliams.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">N. R. Williams, fantasy author</a>N. R. Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02174506528962095858noreply@blogger.com