Good tips on getting back to writing. I just cleaned a bathroom to avoid getting back to having the computer do a final "read aloud" on the first book of my Africa trilogy. Then I checked out my email and visited this blog to see what you were talking about today. Now, I shall get back to my novel! Thanks for the push. Pat Spencer, author of Story of a Stolen Girl.
I love this!!!: "My writing would get farther with a cup of coffee and a keyboard than just the coffee." haha! Oh, isn't that so true. And then the ending about reading this newsletter instead of writing.
And then, oh my goodness, I won something?! Amazing!! I was reading along and then was like, "Whoa, this newsletter is really personalized. That's my name! Oh! That's why it's my name!" Cut me some slack, it's early still, okay? ;) Thanks and congrats to the wonderful Jacqui Murray!
Hi Jacqui. Congrats on all your publications and thanks for the reference to "83 excuses for not writing." At the end of the blog post, the author suggests the best time for writing is early in the morning because “Your brain won’t be awake enough to feel fear or process excuses.”
This is in line with a thought I had yesterday. I was out walking when I came across a funny quote in a window. I don’t even remember exactly what it said. My brain interpreted it as “If you’re too smart, you overthink everything, which gets in the way of your spontaneous creativity.” So I said to myself, that’s my problem as a writer, I’m just too darn smart! I made myself laugh and I thought, wow, another excuse to add to my ever-growing box of excuses! But I have to admit, this is a pretty good one because it allows me to procrastinate while feeding my ego at the same time! Really enjoyed reading your post.
Thank you, Jacqui, for the great "excuses vs writing" tips you have included along with introduction (to me) about book 2 of The Dawn of Humanity Trilogy! I usually am not into apocalyptic books, but your approach intrigues me. Thank you! Cheryl A.
"Natural Selection" sounds like a wonderful book and one I would really enjoy having the opportunity to read. Always love being connected to a new to me author. Already liked on Amazon and Twitter.
The writing tips resonate with me. I like that the reasons for writing outnumber the excuses. I'm with Jan. If I go to my manuscript first thing and let the blog comments and email messages wait, I am fresher and get more done. However, I feel the push-pull of wanting to engage with my friends online but know doing so siphons off fresh energy I need for my manuscript, now in the line-editing stage.
Thanks, Jill, for sharing and all my best to Jacqui, both of you role models extraordinaire.
It so easy to drown in marketing and blogging and never get a new word written. I struggle with a routine that I can stick to, Jacqui. I'm OCD about visiting blogs answering comments and clearing out email first thing in the morning. But sometimes that consumes more than just the morning. I've tried ignoring it and writing first, but alas, it always fails. Great topic to share. I'm open to any suggestions. Thank you, Jill for sharing this and best wishes to Jacqui!
It's great to see Jacqui's latest release featured today! I would add to her list of strategies to get back to writing the Audrey Driscoll one-page-a-day method. It really works!
Congrats to the winner. And how wonderful to see Jacqui here. Thank you for hosting, Jill. Jacqui, great tips. Getting back into writing does seem to require a shift in one’s thinking, doesn’t it? My question to you is how do you know a story idea you’re working on will pan out? I’ve worked at some stories that didn’t really go anywhere. Do you ever start stories that just seem to fall flat? What do you do when that happens?
Hi Jill, this is an interesting post. I don't get that much time for writing so for me, it is more about writing when I should be doing other things and getting resentful when work overtakes evenings and weekends and I can't write. Writing is a mental release for me and I don't do well without it.
Thank you for hosting me on your newsletter, Jill! It's always a lot of fun mixing it up with your community. I love the way you headlined it--"newsletter takeover"!
Always there to support Jacqui!
Good tips on getting back to writing. I just cleaned a bathroom to avoid getting back to having the computer do a final "read aloud" on the first book of my Africa trilogy. Then I checked out my email and visited this blog to see what you were talking about today. Now, I shall get back to my novel! Thanks for the push. Pat Spencer, author of Story of a Stolen Girl.
I love this!!!: "My writing would get farther with a cup of coffee and a keyboard than just the coffee." haha! Oh, isn't that so true. And then the ending about reading this newsletter instead of writing.
And then, oh my goodness, I won something?! Amazing!! I was reading along and then was like, "Whoa, this newsletter is really personalized. That's my name! Oh! That's why it's my name!" Cut me some slack, it's early still, okay? ;) Thanks and congrats to the wonderful Jacqui Murray!
Hi Jacqui. Congrats on all your publications and thanks for the reference to "83 excuses for not writing." At the end of the blog post, the author suggests the best time for writing is early in the morning because “Your brain won’t be awake enough to feel fear or process excuses.”
This is in line with a thought I had yesterday. I was out walking when I came across a funny quote in a window. I don’t even remember exactly what it said. My brain interpreted it as “If you’re too smart, you overthink everything, which gets in the way of your spontaneous creativity.” So I said to myself, that’s my problem as a writer, I’m just too darn smart! I made myself laugh and I thought, wow, another excuse to add to my ever-growing box of excuses! But I have to admit, this is a pretty good one because it allows me to procrastinate while feeding my ego at the same time! Really enjoyed reading your post.
Thank you, Jacqui, for the great "excuses vs writing" tips you have included along with introduction (to me) about book 2 of The Dawn of Humanity Trilogy! I usually am not into apocalyptic books, but your approach intrigues me. Thank you! Cheryl A.
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"Natural Selection" sounds like a wonderful book and one I would really enjoy having the opportunity to read. Always love being connected to a new to me author. Already liked on Amazon and Twitter.
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The writing tips resonate with me. I like that the reasons for writing outnumber the excuses. I'm with Jan. If I go to my manuscript first thing and let the blog comments and email messages wait, I am fresher and get more done. However, I feel the push-pull of wanting to engage with my friends online but know doing so siphons off fresh energy I need for my manuscript, now in the line-editing stage.
Thanks, Jill, for sharing and all my best to Jacqui, both of you role models extraordinaire.
It so easy to drown in marketing and blogging and never get a new word written. I struggle with a routine that I can stick to, Jacqui. I'm OCD about visiting blogs answering comments and clearing out email first thing in the morning. But sometimes that consumes more than just the morning. I've tried ignoring it and writing first, but alas, it always fails. Great topic to share. I'm open to any suggestions. Thank you, Jill for sharing this and best wishes to Jacqui!
It's great to see Jacqui's latest release featured today! I would add to her list of strategies to get back to writing the Audrey Driscoll one-page-a-day method. It really works!
Another great newsletter, Jill, thank you for sharing. ❤️ I'm happy to see Jacqui basking in the spotlight. Hugs to you both.
Congrats to the winner. And how wonderful to see Jacqui here. Thank you for hosting, Jill. Jacqui, great tips. Getting back into writing does seem to require a shift in one’s thinking, doesn’t it? My question to you is how do you know a story idea you’re working on will pan out? I’ve worked at some stories that didn’t really go anywhere. Do you ever start stories that just seem to fall flat? What do you do when that happens?
Good luck with your new series, and thank you for the tips, Jacqui.
Hi Jill, this is an interesting post. I don't get that much time for writing so for me, it is more about writing when I should be doing other things and getting resentful when work overtakes evenings and weekends and I can't write. Writing is a mental release for me and I don't do well without it.
Thank you for hosting me on your newsletter, Jill! It's always a lot of fun mixing it up with your community. I love the way you headlined it--"newsletter takeover"!