tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post8768857596677065056..comments2024-02-12T15:15:51.364+02:00Comments on The Five Year Project: The problem with taking a break.Misha Gerrickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-18851372429477471852010-12-22T18:26:33.104+02:002010-12-22T18:26:33.104+02:00I'll work on short stories, or I'll do pre...I'll work on short stories, or I'll do pre-writing things for another novel. Sometimes I'll do non-writing things like work on my photography. And, I do these things anytime I need a break from a current project, whether it's between rewrites or just because I need a few days away from it.Jessica Ann Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14131293013101275074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-15734589521158818412010-12-22T09:14:32.469+02:002010-12-22T09:14:32.469+02:00That's a good idea, Samantha. Also, it's a...That's a good idea, Samantha. Also, it's a great excuse to read. ;-P<br /><br />Devin that's a good idea. Doing something mindless so that my creativity can run around wild. Now... to find something mindless to do... <br /><br />Lol Nevets I can imagine how and why that would work, but I must admit that I would prefer to keep my break-down count to one a year. True, the year is almost over, but if I snap in February... ;-)<br /><br />Thanks for the lovely complement Adriana. Welcome to my blog. :-)<br /><br />Golden walks are really good, but for some reason I tend to be a one-time reader. Especially with my favorite books. I guess it's because I'm afraid of ruining the memory by not having the same experience second time around. I'm weird like that. :-)<br /><br />Jennifer I know exactly what you mean. Now that I promised myself a break, I am constantly thinking (perhaps obsessing) about writing. It's driving me insane. All of the tips you mentioned are great ways to take a break. I almost laughed myself silly at the last one. I have plenty of non-writer friends... I talk to them a lot. But staying away from topics literary can be a challenge... ;-)Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-53358883724889394952010-12-22T08:08:11.482+02:002010-12-22T08:08:11.482+02:00It's hard for me to downshift. Even when I'...It's hard for me to downshift. Even when I'm on a "break", I'm still thinking, thinking, thinking about the book!<br /><br />Reading other people's books helps. And movies. And shopping. And eating. And talking to non-writer friends about non-writing things (which I definitely don't do as much as I should).Jennifer Hillierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15783975547643539868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-61498610957460516442010-12-21T21:55:25.322+02:002010-12-21T21:55:25.322+02:00I usually take walks. And then I read a familiar b...I usually take walks. And then I read a familiar book I love.Golden Eaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08721520451194318436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-9234232187195951232010-12-21T17:43:06.760+02:002010-12-21T17:43:06.760+02:00I love your outlook on muses and the process in ge...I love your outlook on muses and the process in general. I face a lot of the same issues. I saw someone above suggested music, which always helps. Sometimes a long nature walk or a hot soak in a tub with candlelight helps to recharge those batteries. Best of luck to you!Adriana Noirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03746047712229252970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-70662178219100434372010-12-21T17:05:38.904+02:002010-12-21T17:05:38.904+02:00I don't know how to give my mind a rest, so I ...I don't know how to give my mind a rest, so I don't. <br /><br />Until I have a breakdown because my mind forces the issue.<br /><br />Not recommending this, but it works. -ish.C. N. Nevetshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00375714948653196993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-65225458335186238662010-12-21T14:36:59.832+02:002010-12-21T14:36:59.832+02:00I generally do mindless tasks. Sometimes not think...I generally do mindless tasks. Sometimes not thinking is exactly what my brain needs before I start putting it to work again. Lets the creativity seep back in and get my imagination nice and juicy.<br /><br />But, the only time I had to rewrite... I don't think it was quite the same as what you're going through.<br /><br />Good luck on the poems! (And other such works.)Devin Bondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02778910287345364738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-26895113654410576582010-12-21T12:34:12.991+02:002010-12-21T12:34:12.991+02:00I drink heavily. (just kidding) No, a great thing ...I drink heavily. (just kidding) No, a great thing to do is to catch up on your reading! It's like a break, without actually being a break!Samantha Véranthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07446488761214047647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-89369958869777924992010-12-21T11:35:58.415+02:002010-12-21T11:35:58.415+02:00I must say that I was impressed with that. My dail...I must say that I was impressed with that. My daily goal was 700 words. (The program I use has a progress bar a la NaNo.) I wrote 1200 instead. Not bad at all. <br /><br />Playing with past and particularly future scenes is an awesome idea. After all, there are three books after Doorways. <br /><br />How's your book getting along? I heard you changed your goal.<br /><br />:-)Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-79846294980585295052010-12-21T10:39:49.008+02:002010-12-21T10:39:49.008+02:00It's great that you tapped in so quick. That&#...It's great that you tapped in so quick. That's a book waiting to be written!<br /><br />If you want to gear your brain into rewriting Doorways, maybe you should try writing out small scenes of the past or playing with future scenes? So you're still working on it, getting closer and closer to your characters, but also distancing yourself from the main text. <br /><br />I've never had to take a break, not to that stage yet, so I can't really give any suggestions :( SorryJessica Silvahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15405267450788581689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-7973877543570420082010-12-21T10:23:32.551+02:002010-12-21T10:23:32.551+02:00Hey there. :-) Welcome to my blog.
My sympathies...Hey there. :-) Welcome to my blog. <br /><br />My sympathies on the rewrite issues. <br /><br />I'll definitely give your suggestions a try. Thanks lots. :-)Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-56406924105145058012010-12-21T07:15:11.345+02:002010-12-21T07:15:11.345+02:00Hey there, I just found your blog about ten minute...Hey there, I just found your blog about ten minutes ago. =) We're in very similar situations, rewriting. It's tough. When I need a rest, I go to the second book, which has a different cast of characters, and try to get something done there. I daydream. I play/listen to music. I reread Harry Potter, or something similar. Then get back to it and get crackin'. Good luck! =)Amanda the Aspiringhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10983953436816551075noreply@blogger.com