tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144576325328779987.post7066500560005013782..comments2023-09-18T12:14:59.476+00:00Comments on First Draft Cafe: Are You A Happy Writer? - Thought for ThursdayMariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05322234219197041788noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144576325328779987.post-25854405838328320082012-09-15T23:13:05.905+00:002012-09-15T23:13:05.905+00:00I can't call myself too serious...I do as much...I can't call myself too serious...I do as much as I can. <br /><br />Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05322234219197041788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144576325328779987.post-18203072849139093752012-09-15T23:12:12.691+00:002012-09-15T23:12:12.691+00:00I hope you find a happy solution.
I hope you find a happy solution. <br />Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05322234219197041788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144576325328779987.post-79977379028746071112012-09-14T18:32:06.582+00:002012-09-14T18:32:06.582+00:00great advice for the serious writer :)great advice for the serious writer :)Lynn Proctorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16349867270815243053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144576325328779987.post-10639998630206511902012-09-14T06:56:52.165+00:002012-09-14T06:56:52.165+00:00I love this post. It hits on a bit of a personal i...I love this post. It hits on a bit of a personal issue right now so thanks for this.Rosalind Adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05363027308436257933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144576325328779987.post-6979680931186845942012-09-13T23:34:05.631+00:002012-09-13T23:34:05.631+00:00Hi Keith, You will return, I know it! I feel jaded...Hi Keith, You will return, I know it! I feel jaded from time to time myself, but when it passes, usually after a weeks rest, I feel more motivated to get myself back on track.<br /><br />I love it when I'm in the zone.<br />Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05322234219197041788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144576325328779987.post-22501842869365078172012-09-13T23:23:57.924+00:002012-09-13T23:23:57.924+00:00Christine, I like that approach, and when I was do...Christine, I like that approach, and when I was doing NaNoWriMo last year it worked for me.<br /><br />Earlier this year I met an author who writes all his books in snatched minutes here and there. He manages to produce a book a year this way, and look after his children, and the home.<br /><br />Perhaps I should try it. Thanks for sharing. <br />Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05322234219197041788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144576325328779987.post-72561065627749261082012-09-13T23:17:30.998+00:002012-09-13T23:17:30.998+00:00Catherine, we should always be true to ourselves. ...Catherine, we should always be true to ourselves. Good to see you here again.<br />Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05322234219197041788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144576325328779987.post-35918065870790127652012-09-13T23:16:05.565+00:002012-09-13T23:16:05.565+00:00Regular writing is the key for me, I feel annoyed ...Regular writing is the key for me, I feel annoyed with myself if I don't get to my desk on a regular basis.<br />Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05322234219197041788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144576325328779987.post-8500046705073603092012-09-13T23:11:17.127+00:002012-09-13T23:11:17.127+00:00I love your attitude Duncan - its good to write fo...I love your attitude Duncan - its good to write for personal satisfaction. <br />Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05322234219197041788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144576325328779987.post-83921062720379751092012-09-13T23:08:17.682+00:002012-09-13T23:08:17.682+00:00Very true Pat, I'm not very good at diets...I ...Very true Pat, I'm not very good at diets...I start with good intention, then I slip a bit. I agree writing is very similar.<br /><br />Its better to try and fail though, than to never have tried at all as they say.<br />Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05322234219197041788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144576325328779987.post-42254593452762752362012-09-13T23:03:22.590+00:002012-09-13T23:03:22.590+00:00That is sound advice Patsy. I agree. Cake works fo...That is sound advice Patsy. I agree. Cake works for me!Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05322234219197041788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144576325328779987.post-79734522693652142322012-09-13T23:00:37.918+00:002012-09-13T23:00:37.918+00:00Totally agree, although I have to hold my hand up ...Totally agree, although I have to hold my hand up and say, I am not very good at FB at all...I have no idea how to set up a page just for my writing interests. This is something I need to learn.Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05322234219197041788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144576325328779987.post-3072926349383923072012-09-13T21:14:07.338+00:002012-09-13T21:14:07.338+00:00I find that you need to write every day to stay in...I find that you need to write every day to stay in 'the zone' even if its only for 15 minutes. Not always possible - life often gets in the way,then you have to machete your back again. Sometimes its like wading through treacle but just like physical training if you keep working at it regularly you get fitter and the words flow. Right now I'm out of condition and slogging my way towards a return. Keithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15204149912245253542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144576325328779987.post-41786189856398220692012-09-13T19:25:56.792+00:002012-09-13T19:25:56.792+00:00Awesome post! I'm learning that I need to nab ...Awesome post! I'm learning that I need to nab a few minutes writing here and there. 200 words here and 200 words there add up if doing it five or six times a day.Christine Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144576325328779987.post-32876746099203137282012-09-13T16:44:40.014+00:002012-09-13T16:44:40.014+00:00I concur: PLEASE share your formulas, people! Haha...I concur: PLEASE share your formulas, people! Haha.<br /><br />I think most writers are filled with heart-wrenching misery, through hours of self-loathing and crippled writing muscles. Or at least that's what I'm like! But I wouldn't have it any other way :)<br /><br />Anyone who writes for a publisher instead of themselves will be doing themselves (and the art of writing) a disservice! Catherine Noblehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04779799397032396279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144576325328779987.post-27471528378631427032012-09-13T15:28:03.163+00:002012-09-13T15:28:03.163+00:00GREAT post. I believe that if you focus on writin...GREAT post. I believe that if you focus on writing regularly and in a way that is fulfilling to you, the rest will take care of itself. Perhaps still not easily, but the actualization of goals happens a lot more readily and healthily if you're enjoying the process.SFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05126306619182458823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144576325328779987.post-44977921334075403692012-09-13T14:04:50.180+00:002012-09-13T14:04:50.180+00:00Hi Maria,
It is all about habit. I started writi...Hi Maria, <br /><br />It is all about habit. I started writing a novel 5 years ago but it has come to a grinfing halt at 62 chapters as my blog has taken precedence.<br /><br />But my writing is mostly for fun and personal satisfaction rather than for ultimately publishing.Duncan D. Horne - the Kuantan bloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12693187639452569397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144576325328779987.post-79148027067392941012012-09-13T13:57:26.701+00:002012-09-13T13:57:26.701+00:00Good advice! I reckon most of us new that disiplin...Good advice! I reckon most of us new that disipline is key, anyway... But the problem is sticking to it! It's like losing weight... You know what you need to do - it's just the actual doing that's trouble! Writer Pat Newcombehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12678017709861817691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144576325328779987.post-60054921615962746702012-09-13T13:18:28.482+00:002012-09-13T13:18:28.482+00:00I think it's important to celebrate every tiny...I think it's important to celebrate every tiny success rather than wait to make it big before allowing ourselves to feel happy about our writing.Patsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12263765378083045973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144576325328779987.post-75618529904723808072012-09-13T12:37:55.877+00:002012-09-13T12:37:55.877+00:00You know, you are so right (write?). Especially on...You know, you are so right (write?). Especially on 3. Love the generous spirits I'v met on Twitter and FB. tho - you have to 'give out' to get back. Lovely, wise blog.Carol Hedgeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10359578624109905400noreply@blogger.com