tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post7735965666238549806..comments2024-02-12T15:15:51.364+02:00Comments on The Five Year Project: Others have said: You are not alone.Misha Gerrickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-65143254313169233502012-03-15T02:11:13.911+02:002012-03-15T02:11:13.911+02:00When you get out of that groove, I think the best ...When you get out of that groove, I think the best thing to do is read. Your choice, it could be magazines, books or whatever. You'll find something in your reads that will help you later.<br />Best wishes for "Doorways".anthony stemkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15666462157746049139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-79951220164225904962012-03-14T19:22:41.355+02:002012-03-14T19:22:41.355+02:00This can be super frustrating, and we've all b...This can be super frustrating, and we've all been there! Hang in there and maybe allow yourself a few "daydreaming" hours to just let your imagination wander before you try to jump into writing. That's helped me in the past.Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10680066584646789184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-3764135728248592702012-03-14T11:22:35.481+02:002012-03-14T11:22:35.481+02:00I tend to start playing around with a few differen...I tend to start playing around with a few different ideas until one finally sticks.Sarah Tokeleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13273148070092101085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-41670366648204637422012-03-13T19:59:08.719+02:002012-03-13T19:59:08.719+02:00I find that getting a good night's rest does a...I find that getting a good night's rest does a lot as far as balancing the things in my life.Michael Offutt, Phantom Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10557969104886174930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-25163562297367156772012-03-13T19:00:21.802+02:002012-03-13T19:00:21.802+02:00I was in a writing dump for several weeks. I caugh...I was in a writing dump for several weeks. I caught up with many non-writing related activities and with plotting a trilogy. Now my writing mood has returned big time. You will get over this slump or lethargy, Misha.Rachna Chhabriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16900999965919504282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-17039080712300466332012-03-13T13:24:45.494+02:002012-03-13T13:24:45.494+02:00Have you tried writing exercises? Just writing wha...Have you tried writing exercises? Just writing whatever comes to mind to a ten-minute timer? That sometimes works. Or going back to read the chap you're working on, so you refresh yourself and go on. Or sometimes doing something else that inspires you so that you're motivated upon your return.Traci Kenworthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07336373871521363649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-15552106750920479882012-03-13T12:53:19.375+02:002012-03-13T12:53:19.375+02:00It happens a lot for me. I'm in awe - and slig...It happens a lot for me. I'm in awe - and slightly suspicious - of writer who can bang out a novel in a fortnight, 26 novels a year (I follow a blogger who likes to write a novel in a week).<br /><br />Although the words aren't coming, I'm sure your subconcious is in overdrive. You'll just sit down one day and not be able to stop writing. Relaxing and not fretting is key! Be happy.Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-74230308820004656152012-03-13T11:33:40.018+02:002012-03-13T11:33:40.018+02:00i wish i had something constructive to say buti do...i wish i had something constructive to say buti don't. :( :( :(Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02530886181437955643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-10609256102760132132012-03-13T05:07:12.145+02:002012-03-13T05:07:12.145+02:00That's when I take the time to add more to the...That's when I take the time to add more to the outline, figure out what is flat in a character, and even though I may not be adding to the word count itself, I feel like I can still make something resembling progress.Tasha Seegmillerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11489911822054861132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-35131820102945961852012-03-13T04:21:40.759+02:002012-03-13T04:21:40.759+02:00My writing mojo has been depleted by research &quo...My writing mojo has been depleted by research "serious" writing, endless perky emails at work and the drain that is a four hour commute. Not a lot left in the barrel for witty sarcasm. I figure when this story is ready it'll scream at me on the ferry and I'll write till the boat pulls up to the docks. If my story isn't screaming at me it must not be ready to be written yet and needs more digesting.Steph Schmidthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00975939582442193113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-47567194548733251922012-03-13T00:36:44.545+02:002012-03-13T00:36:44.545+02:00I feel similarly right now.I feel similarly right now.Golden Eaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08721520451194318436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-87685349502197419382012-03-13T00:30:08.137+02:002012-03-13T00:30:08.137+02:00I blog!
Sooner or later, I find that the words wil...I blog!<br />Sooner or later, I find that the words will come back to me!Dianne K. Salernihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16459839567235304842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-67598317367121937712012-03-12T21:20:17.340+02:002012-03-12T21:20:17.340+02:00I re-read a favorite book, color, and watch a favo...I re-read a favorite book, color, and watch a favorite movie. It's relaxing but at the same time it stimulates my creativity. Two good combos to get back into the writing groove!Laura S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13934230198562773803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-53859237894145315152012-03-12T19:44:40.387+02:002012-03-12T19:44:40.387+02:00I find something else to frustrate me, like playin...I find something else to frustrate me, like playing guitar.Michael Horvathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06490946095047002839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-47688738815420496312012-03-12T19:27:07.149+02:002012-03-12T19:27:07.149+02:00I reread what I wrote and then start writing again...I reread what I wrote and then start writing again.Peaches Ledwidgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13406881743264774589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-62980901584724820322012-03-12T19:26:01.082+02:002012-03-12T19:26:01.082+02:00I step away from it for a day or two - never more ...I step away from it for a day or two - never more than that. <br /><br />Sometimes we get blocked because other things are in the back of our mind. We must take care of ourselves, and our life beyond writing if our writing is to be at its best.Loree Huebnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09845600356878587780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-86015508508422329702012-03-12T18:33:32.825+02:002012-03-12T18:33:32.825+02:00I make myself write even if I know its all going t...I make myself write even if I know its all going to be cut later. what can I say, I'm a little OCD.Johanna Garthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15515478890074610814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-19153330155324365042012-03-12T17:59:55.205+02:002012-03-12T17:59:55.205+02:00Can I just repeat what Angeline just said? Because...Can I just repeat what Angeline just said? Because that's pretty much it...Only add cooking to the washing up, and that's me. I think it's really important not to fret over it, but to just stick with your schedule, knowing that some days will be better than others.Karen Jones Gowenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01153821980625034810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-11863699642118953382012-03-12T17:22:45.867+02:002012-03-12T17:22:45.867+02:00If it's just a short loss of groove, I do the ...If it's just a short loss of groove, I do the washing up. Works every time. If it's a longer one, I just live life. I know it'll return, probably as unexpectedly as it went, but I try not to fret about it too much.Spanjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13893837904669368614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-45228737359862549352012-03-12T16:42:33.722+02:002012-03-12T16:42:33.722+02:00I'm learning to be more spiritual about the wh...I'm learning to be more spiritual about the whole thing and trust my muse. It's pushing in the business part of writing that is my problem.Karen Baldwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01522178275164058849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-55056898876884056382012-03-12T15:56:20.476+02:002012-03-12T15:56:20.476+02:00I was out of it for quite a while. I set myself a ...I was out of it for quite a while. I set myself a very simple routine. Before I did anything else (except get a cup of faux coffee)I meditated for about 5 minutes and then journalled for a little while. Stream of conscious stuff, nothing held back. It really helped to get the juices going again. Also, I did not allow myself any on-line time until I had accomplished something, even if it was only a 1000 words towards a new story or my WIP.Bish Denhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13359927719391990534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-41844625311868180512012-03-12T15:48:22.728+02:002012-03-12T15:48:22.728+02:00I exercise and then read, read, read. And clean st...I exercise and then read, read, read. And clean stuff.Amy Saiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00346366018143891761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-44491773982146581702012-03-12T15:44:21.091+02:002012-03-12T15:44:21.091+02:00I've been there too! It usually takes me a whi...I've been there too! It usually takes me a while to get back into the groove if I've been out of it for a while. It helps me to go through notes and drafts and try to get the balance and pace back to where I was. Best of luck Misha - have a great week! :)Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16915440989018472093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-64492251199285735952012-03-12T15:29:48.847+02:002012-03-12T15:29:48.847+02:00I have so been there!I have so been there!Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09962862566388212238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-75807035877291921932012-03-12T15:27:56.733+02:002012-03-12T15:27:56.733+02:00Poetry works for me :) One thing is for sure, no m...Poetry works for me :) One thing is for sure, no matter how long you stare at that blank page, the right words can not be forced.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04218651886143284455noreply@blogger.com