Comments on: Distractions? Or Something Better?

By: gilliebean

gilliebean — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 20:14:44 +0000

I think that after two weeks in a car/truck you’ll be ready for a little “healthy separation”.

By: Stephanie Shackelford

Stephanie Shackelford — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 21:40:41 +0000

brandieann, I know just what you mean! Sometimes I feel almost compelled to do the most unlikable chores instead of write. If I do them, I feel guilty; If i don’t and try to make myself stay with the writing, I can’t stay focused. I have found, though, if when I start the chore I have something specific to think about regarding the writing (scene logistics, character action or motivation, anything that isn’t quite working), I often “get inspiration” in the middle of the chore. If I can drop the chore and go back to writing, I often find I make good headway on the writing. I just have to remember, in a reasonable length of time, to go back to the chore. LOL

By: Stephanie Shackelford

Stephanie Shackelford — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 21:32:03 +0000

Shonna, Kitty, I didn’t have time to tell you! LOL Last week was crazy! I’m amazed that I actually got the entry ready enough to send in. But I did it. And, while I’ll be away from home for the next 2 weeks, I should have some time to write. Maybe. LOL Come May, though, it is back to a regular routine!

By: brandieann

brandieann — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 03:51:04 +0000

I try to set deadlines for myself so that I won’t get distracted as easily…and once in a while, it works. Mostly, the things I get distracted by a trivial–instead of writing, I will have the sudden urge to clean the house top to bottom, or something. Then I just procrastinate both!

By: Shonna Slayton

Shonna Slayton — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 22:51:59 +0000

You sneaky thing….slipping in that contest/scholarship without telling us first! Hope you get it!

By: Kitty Bucholtz

Kitty Bucholtz — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 01:45:56 +0000

Congratulations on making your deadline, Stephanie!!! Woo-hoooo!!!!