tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post5736608563969002067..comments2024-02-12T15:15:51.364+02:00Comments on The Five Year Project: Writing Every Day by Cher GreenMisha Gerrickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-65578249245930846722013-06-24T05:07:29.628+02:002013-06-24T05:07:29.628+02:00Great to see all of you commenting. Sorry it's...Great to see all of you commenting. Sorry it's took me till now to get back. Life shifted into high gear. Thank you all for stopping by and glad you enjoyed the post, and hope a few of you grab a copy of the book. Feel free to let me know what you think. Criticism is a good thing, helps the writer grow! :) Cher Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15817089871390887197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-9161858540216945172013-06-13T07:59:55.195+02:002013-06-13T07:59:55.195+02:00Nice reminders, Cher. Misha, thanks for inviting h...Nice reminders, Cher. Misha, thanks for inviting her.<br /><br />I do write in some capacity every day. Sometimes journaling, sometimes blogging, sometimes reviewing books (which really helps keep the writing muscles tuned up, because you have to think about what makes for a good story and good storytelling. And I'm almost always writing my fiction in my head, although that doesn't make it to the page every day. But I agree with Cher that it counts. It counts a lot.Elizabeth Varadan, Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01708206753256682635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-71227258002392172982013-06-12T19:33:18.722+02:002013-06-12T19:33:18.722+02:00great post! Lovely to meet Cher and get to know mo...great post! Lovely to meet Cher and get to know more about her book. I try to write everyday or at least do something writing related. She's right about routine. Once you break it, its' hard to get back.<br />Nutschell<br />www.thewritingnut.comnutschellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10967710710805174781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-83193739581221550802013-06-11T23:11:21.320+02:002013-06-11T23:11:21.320+02:00I don't write every day, but I do try to do so...I don't write every day, but I do try to do something writing related - even if it's just to buy stamps for future submissions.Patsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12263765378083045973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-31820313518353545662013-06-11T17:53:44.862+02:002013-06-11T17:53:44.862+02:00This is really nice advice! I really hope I can wr...This is really nice advice! I really hope I can write everyday.<br /><br />www.modernworld4.blogspot.comGina Gaohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09032273127593718883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-88596775406412112412013-06-10T23:54:37.195+02:002013-06-10T23:54:37.195+02:00Nice to meet Cher. I had to stop counting blog pos...Nice to meet Cher. I had to stop counting blog posts because it was taking time and creativity from writing. I think you raise good questions every writer should ask. Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-1502471092824306142013-06-10T22:05:00.603+02:002013-06-10T22:05:00.603+02:00Awesome post! I'm always writing something, ev...Awesome post! I'm always writing something, even if it's a blog post or a letter. The Sacrifice sounds fantastic! I love that cover.Christine Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-25589424731978678662013-06-10T21:37:51.502+02:002013-06-10T21:37:51.502+02:00Oh I like this! And Cher sounds pretty great!
I re...Oh I like this! And Cher sounds pretty great!<br />I really like the blurb for The Sacrifice! I love fairytales, and I love my sister...so its perfect for me!<br /><br />Hope all is going well for you Misha! Sorry I havent been blogging much lately, but Im hoping things are going well from you querying!<br /><br />Also, feel free to stop by my blog to enter <a href="http://www.theresamjones.com" rel="nofollow">my $100 Blogoversary Giveaway</a>!Mrs. Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13071346437077008455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-69788913219530465002013-06-10T21:25:18.675+02:002013-06-10T21:25:18.675+02:00I have been doing better about writing everyday at...I have been doing better about writing everyday at least some amount. I think having a blog is a great help in staying used to that keyboard. Brandon Axhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027731412064014586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-80206764188018850432013-06-10T14:42:23.983+02:002013-06-10T14:42:23.983+02:00Great advice, Cher! I try to write everyday, but s...Great advice, Cher! I try to write everyday, but sometimes I say, "I'll do it tomorrow." I don't count my blog writing toward my word count. Aubriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10884036126491922530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-77992549163079417512013-06-09T22:07:35.877+02:002013-06-09T22:07:35.877+02:00Good advice -- I struggle to write 1K/day; sometim...Good advice -- I struggle to write 1K/day; sometimes it's more, often it's less, but it's good to have a daily goal.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-80453057246513048422013-06-09T19:55:38.313+02:002013-06-09T19:55:38.313+02:00Interesting post. I don't get to write everyda...Interesting post. I don't get to write everyday, but I do think about it, especially if I'm stuck in a plot point. I do try to connect with other bloggers every day. Blogging = marketing = kinda writing... doesn't it?Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-34250973679835021512013-06-09T19:19:15.901+02:002013-06-09T19:19:15.901+02:00I procrastinate writing on my stories simply becau...I procrastinate writing on my stories simply because there is no deadline. Blogs need updates, blogfests have post dates, critiques and reviews have expected return dates from the authors.<br /><br />You have excellent tips and advice. Very nice cover for Sacrifice, Cher.<br /><br />........dholedolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-6767264295024454142013-06-09T05:44:59.008+02:002013-06-09T05:44:59.008+02:00I sometimes tell myself I'm planning or resear...I sometimes tell myself I'm planning or researching, but I know that writing time means actually writing. I do most of my writing on weekends because I have the time. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-58760475159694033172013-06-09T03:32:25.302+02:002013-06-09T03:32:25.302+02:00Excellent advice, and I love the designation of wh...Excellent advice, and I love the designation of what counts. I have written something in some regard every day of my life (almost) since I was 14. I disagree in one regard: journaling is stimulating to the writing process, and keeps one thinking as a writer. I often think that journaling is the thing that's kept me writing all these years. It's where a body can truly learn to cultivate voice, and thus compliments the process. <br /><br />Anyhoo, that's my two cents. =)Crystal Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912469552483168148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-55666734934292603312013-06-09T01:58:26.466+02:002013-06-09T01:58:26.466+02:00Wonderful to read all of your comments and to meet...Wonderful to read all of your comments and to meet some new voices.Cher Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15817089871390887197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-91018838454114098812013-06-08T18:38:34.749+02:002013-06-08T18:38:34.749+02:00I write 6 days a week @ 2 to four hour stints as w...I write 6 days a week @ 2 to four hour stints as well as read. Great post!<br />shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09596621767297173021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-25007061199471956782013-06-08T16:29:42.701+02:002013-06-08T16:29:42.701+02:00If thinking about it counts, then there's hope...If thinking about it counts, then there's hope for me... <br />I've discovered that the 2months last year, where I did about ten minutes free writing every day, was my most productive 2 months.<br />Since I signed up with Goodreads, I've been reading on a regular basis...<br /><a href="http://writer-in-transit.co.za/" rel="nofollow">Writer In Transit</a>Michelle Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750092836481599870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-43526542131032596452013-06-08T14:09:43.775+02:002013-06-08T14:09:43.775+02:00With so many other obligations and responsiblities...With so many other obligations and responsiblities, adding new words every day, day in and day out can be more than a challenge. That's for sure.Terry W. Ervin IIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13561009802388207515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-45686560470615777062013-06-08T05:03:07.074+02:002013-06-08T05:03:07.074+02:00I try to write everyday, at times I obsess over th...I try to write everyday, at times I obsess over the word count.Rachna Chhabriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16900999965919504282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-91893214064268749892013-06-08T04:44:12.100+02:002013-06-08T04:44:12.100+02:00I do write every day. Well, almost every day. Sinc...I do write every day. Well, almost every day. Since I started, in about February, I've missed about four days. I do count editing and thinking as writing. I also added reading books on the craft to that, as long as I've already got a good quota of 'writing' done as well. Blogging doesn't count for me. And good thing too, because I'm very bad at remembering to do it regularly!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05746017057593508370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-72353905699067985582013-06-08T03:49:32.392+02:002013-06-08T03:49:32.392+02:00One way I've been able to justify spending tim...One way I've been able to justify spending time on blogging and journaling is that sometimes I take lines from my blog posts and journal entries and put them into my stories. But I've never been able to write every day; I wish that I could, and I think my life would be better if I could. But it's just not possible. So I write several times a week instead. Neurotic Workaholichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06775298184138766683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-68050440055735653382013-06-08T01:55:10.415+02:002013-06-08T01:55:10.415+02:00Thank you, all! Reading to feed the well, totally ...Thank you, all! Reading to feed the well, totally agree. :) Well, thinking alone won't get it guys, but I know you know that, right? The every day writing is a tough road, and trust me, I can't say I stay on the horse myself. The important thing is to get back on.<br /><br />Hope you all have a great weekend.Cher Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15817089871390887197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-59870794383759998912013-06-07T23:23:04.824+02:002013-06-07T23:23:04.824+02:00Congrats, Cher! It's hard for me to get back i...Congrats, Cher! It's hard for me to get back into writing, too, when I leave off to revise, edit, format, and promote. This time I'll try a little every day... maybe just a few hundred or so.<br /><br />Happy weekend, Misha!M Paxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096697282530998519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-76221084706295133012013-06-07T22:30:57.546+02:002013-06-07T22:30:57.546+02:00Great advice. On days where the writing just won&#...Great advice. On days where the writing just won't happen, I find reading a great way to still keep my mind on writing and stimulated. Some days you just have to feed the well before you can draw on it again. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00741349796538313075noreply@blogger.com