tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124066428536267360.post3749909893760490567..comments2023-09-01T07:10:48.073-06:00Comments on What Am I Doing In Mexico?: WritingMelanie Hooyengahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08781235493983907234noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124066428536267360.post-29311062834139253562008-05-20T13:37:00.000-05:002008-05-20T13:37:00.000-05:00I get it what you're saying, too. And you're right...I get it what you're saying, too. And you're right - most, if not all, writers have fits and spurts. Try not to get too discouraged and don't make yourself feel bad. The rejuvenation and perspective you gain during this downtime will help you in the long run.<BR/><BR/>Good luck to you, Mel.Janna Leadbetterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06339705935553160673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124066428536267360.post-54987014006704388772008-05-20T08:02:00.000-05:002008-05-20T08:02:00.000-05:00Thanks everyone. I think you're right, Turkey, I n...Thanks everyone. I think you're right, Turkey, I need to stop being do hard on myself.<BR/><BR/>And Steve, you reminded me that I should lower my expectations. When I was writing my memoir my goal was at least 1000 words per day and now that amount seems daunting. A page a day is less intimidating.<BR/><BR/>Spy, I don't know why I forget that thinking counts, too. :)Melanie Hooyengahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08781235493983907234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124066428536267360.post-35658328007322266432008-05-19T19:48:00.000-05:002008-05-19T19:48:00.000-05:00I have creative 'phases' with writing. I think th...I have creative 'phases' with writing. I think the weather plays a role too. If it is hot and sunny, I want to spend my time outdoors working in the garden. If it is cold and rainy, sitting down to a good book (reading or writing) is the way to go. <BR/><BR/>If you want to get back on track, try to find a "writing coach" who will encourage you to do a page/day. Or you could provide yourself with little incentives like a gift after you've completed 30,000 words.<BR/><BR/>Or you can just let it go until your life is back in balance. In any case, don't be hard on yourself. <BR/>:)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124066428536267360.post-12649680823575290372008-05-19T19:18:00.000-05:002008-05-19T19:18:00.000-05:00Working full time with little ones at home, I know...Working full time with little ones at home, I know what you mean.<BR/><BR/>I try to write on page a day minimum without editing or any other distractions. It works for me, lots of times I get much more in, but I force myself to get the one page done.<BR/><BR/>SteveAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124066428536267360.post-27550880516742038202008-05-19T17:05:00.000-05:002008-05-19T17:05:00.000-05:00I know the feeling. I only got a little writing th...I know the feeling. I only got a little writing the last four weeks. The studio has been really busy. I wrote a little today, and last night I was plot-thinking in my head. <BR/><BR/>So we're getting stuff done. Just sometimes it's not as much as I'd prefer. :-(Spy Scribblerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14299551957327543491noreply@blogger.com