tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144576325328779987.post5185901848169036749..comments2023-09-18T12:14:59.476+00:00Comments on First Draft Cafe: Thinking AheadMariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05322234219197041788noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144576325328779987.post-89633801626304137212015-12-30T19:56:10.540+00:002015-12-30T19:56:10.540+00:00That is definitely a factor for some folks.
I als...That is definitely a factor for some folks. <br />I also want to get out and about and meet lots of new writerly types. Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05322234219197041788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144576325328779987.post-573098128090545382015-12-30T19:55:17.774+00:002015-12-30T19:55:17.774+00:00Many thanks L, hope your plans go well. Many thanks L, hope your plans go well. Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05322234219197041788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144576325328779987.post-27325853985718896652015-12-30T19:54:53.099+00:002015-12-30T19:54:53.099+00:00Me too Patsy, and unsure why it's taking me so...Me too Patsy, and unsure why it's taking me so long? Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05322234219197041788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144576325328779987.post-8208682758670994652015-12-30T19:54:29.260+00:002015-12-30T19:54:29.260+00:00I totally agree with you. They are essential if we...I totally agree with you. They are essential if we are to thrive.Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05322234219197041788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144576325328779987.post-11982598774379085162015-12-30T19:53:56.433+00:002015-12-30T19:53:56.433+00:00I'm still undecided on which way to go. I love...I'm still undecided on which way to go. I love the variety of change. Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05322234219197041788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144576325328779987.post-13921706485998053092015-12-30T14:35:23.193+00:002015-12-30T14:35:23.193+00:00I wonder if one of the reasons we like to have sev...I wonder if one of the reasons we like to have several projects on the go is that we are scared to finish anything, because then we have to do something with it and oh! the risk of rejection. I'm definitely going to try to get out and about a bit more this coming year to look for fresh ideas. Happy New Year. Julia Thorleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00485301135194085398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144576325328779987.post-49735789302530916392015-12-29T23:34:01.194+00:002015-12-29T23:34:01.194+00:00Maggie, your library sounds well organised with lo...Maggie, your library sounds well organised with lots going on. Best wishes. :-) Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05322234219197041788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144576325328779987.post-76415787550314754332015-12-29T23:30:19.620+00:002015-12-29T23:30:19.620+00:00Thank you Rosemary, hope yours was merry and brigh...Thank you Rosemary, hope yours was merry and bright. :-) Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05322234219197041788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144576325328779987.post-41443723482321859852015-12-29T23:29:17.132+00:002015-12-29T23:29:17.132+00:00Hi Teresa, I'm beginning to think if you'r...Hi Teresa, I'm beginning to think if you're made that way, it's going to be very difficult to change the habits of a lifetime. :-) Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05322234219197041788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144576325328779987.post-3163326813703137552015-12-29T23:27:21.702+00:002015-12-29T23:27:21.702+00:00Hi CJ, I'm formulating my own plan, and trying...Hi CJ, I'm formulating my own plan, and trying not to overwhelm myself with too many plans. Hope you've got your plan sorted now. best wishes for a happy healthy and productive 2016.Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05322234219197041788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144576325328779987.post-44692789419973670322015-12-29T23:23:42.252+00:002015-12-29T23:23:42.252+00:00I need to learn not to berate myself. Good luck wi...I need to learn not to berate myself. Good luck with all that you wish for in 2016.Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05322234219197041788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144576325328779987.post-9105478582172876532015-12-29T14:35:18.543+00:002015-12-29T14:35:18.543+00:00Thanks Maria. Just the motivation I needed. All ...Thanks Maria. Just the motivation I needed. All the best for 2016.Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03928188713843255078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144576325328779987.post-58457096054680124592015-12-26T19:03:47.301+00:002015-12-26T19:03:47.301+00:00Hope all your plans pay off, Maria. (I'm still...Hope all your plans pay off, Maria. (I'm still working mine out)Patsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12263765378083045973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144576325328779987.post-38343690366805851682015-12-25T17:26:27.731+00:002015-12-25T17:26:27.731+00:00The one about Friends is true. Never underestimate...The one about Friends is true. Never underestimate how powerful having a writing buddyHaddockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11573906991666088642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144576325328779987.post-38106372988601296182015-12-24T15:18:17.533+00:002015-12-24T15:18:17.533+00:00I'm much like you, with too many plans underwa...I'm much like you, with too many plans underway at once. I'm going to try hard to get back into the rhythm of concentrating on one story at a time in the new year.<br /><br />Happy Christmas!joanne foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12694158807826275846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144576325328779987.post-46552320446300352062015-12-24T13:46:13.061+00:002015-12-24T13:46:13.061+00:00Thanks for a very interesting post Maria. As writi...Thanks for a very interesting post Maria. As writing is a hobby for me, I don't beat myself up too much when I'm doing something else. It is definitely a good idea to join a writing group and have a writing buddy if possible. It's also good to get away. We have an excellent council office building which houses our library where our group meets and a cafe where it is possible to sit and write without feeling you must hurry and move on. I went there this morning and had a quiet coffee and took in the atmosphere. Whatever you are doing this Christmas, have a very happy one.Maggie Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15938216505505274248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144576325328779987.post-82893946410947870252015-12-24T09:26:38.535+00:002015-12-24T09:26:38.535+00:00Great list of ideas, Maria. Hope you have a very h...Great list of ideas, Maria. Hope you have a very happy, peaceful Christmas!Rosemary Gemmellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09311840205603508422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144576325328779987.post-81990593761614959302015-12-24T08:25:36.693+00:002015-12-24T08:25:36.693+00:00I am a terrible one for having loads of different ...I am a terrible one for having loads of different projects, all started, none finished. Every so often I dip in and have a dabble, but then something else will grab my attention. I used to have a chart and set a timer and make myself spend an amount of time on each one every day, but that didn't last long. I think I need to improve my plate spinning skills :-) Perhaps I will grab a pen and make some plans for next year. Happy Christmas xxTeresa Ashbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350697922935549188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144576325328779987.post-23440167617515546562015-12-24T07:14:02.315+00:002015-12-24T07:14:02.315+00:00Some great points to think about there Maria. I...Some great points to think about there Maria. I'll definitely have a list of things I want to accomplish next year, so I need to think about how I'm going to go about it. I hope you have a lovely Christmas, and a very happy and successful New Year. CJ xx CJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14311693185700341580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144576325328779987.post-56920024064717350912015-12-23T22:18:49.691+00:002015-12-23T22:18:49.691+00:00Some useful pointers, Maria.
I started with a sma...Some useful pointers, Maria.<br /><br />I started with a small weekly target and found I always exceeded it. It's a good way to concentrate the writing mind even if you don't have long.<br /><br />If I don't make too many plans I personally find I achieve more, but that's just me. Having an aim for the year is good, and if I succeed that's even better, but I don't berate myself if I fail, because I've tried, so I look to see if there's anything different I can do and try again the next year- and usually it works.<br /><br />Have a lovely happy Christmas- and a productive 2016. :-)Carolbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05578076528292643928noreply@blogger.com