tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post2004150085783268325..comments2024-03-20T08:27:29.290+11:00Comments on .W.I.P. It: How to Generate Passion for Your WritingLynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-39452282910556947362011-05-15T09:06:40.372+10:002011-05-15T09:06:40.372+10:00oh, these are GREAT tips, Lynda! And I guess for m...oh, these are GREAT tips, Lynda! And I guess for me, one of the biggest ways to fuel passion is just being excited about my story. That always seems to do it... :o) Thanks! <3LTMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05239077455322030275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-17206843691297504052011-05-14T08:00:45.301+10:002011-05-14T08:00:45.301+10:00blogger had issues and rolled back 30 hours appare...blogger had issues and rolled back 30 hours apparently. I had 33 comments here and suddenly some disappeared before I had a chance to visit everyone. :(<br /><br />I appreciate all your comments and my apologies if you were one of the blogs I missed.<br /><br />LynLynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-47980904637868375352011-05-13T00:16:29.892+10:002011-05-13T00:16:29.892+10:00You need passion to write, for sure! I try to alwa...You need passion to write, for sure! I try to always remember to have fun.Talli Rolandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04780882465745107715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-27287307381332880182011-05-12T23:03:52.972+10:002011-05-12T23:03:52.972+10:00I agree, and I find that passion is sustained when...I agree, and I find that passion is sustained when you have a real genuine interest in the story you are currently writing. <br /><br />Great post!D. U. Okonkwohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12900694425526387930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-6385082677483576172011-05-12T13:51:04.156+10:002011-05-12T13:51:04.156+10:00Lovely post, Lynda! Having passion is so importan...Lovely post, Lynda! Having passion is so important. I regain passion when I read or critique my cp's work, when I make a connection in the industry or when I learn something about the craft (writing not witch). I also find that music helps me, depending on what piece I''m working on. <br /><br />Have a great rest of the week! :-)Sharon K. Mayhewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07799235347319851345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-55112184107210142272011-05-12T06:09:08.218+10:002011-05-12T06:09:08.218+10:00As I told you, I found watching great space opera ...As I told you, I found watching great space opera while writing one inspirational and motivating. Not only to get through it, but to slow down. Not to make it better, but to make it exceptional. So, I hope. I'll probably change my mind about that 6 months from now. lolM Paxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096697282530998519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-33625355594759662592011-05-12T03:44:52.396+10:002011-05-12T03:44:52.396+10:00Great advice. I love love LOVE writing. Everything...Great advice. I love love LOVE writing. Everything about it. Even when my work gets ripped apart by my crit partners. I know I can make it better. They push me to make it better, and I love how my books turn out because of it. <br />How can anyone write without loving it? It would be really hard to put passion into something I didn't love doing.Chantele Sedgwickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07920913211842919013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-60177666088695526262011-05-12T03:09:39.013+10:002011-05-12T03:09:39.013+10:00Amen :) So long as it's art for art's sake...Amen :) So long as it's art for art's sake you can't go wrong:)Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01793077012143289985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-36191485990592141132011-05-12T03:03:22.483+10:002011-05-12T03:03:22.483+10:00Another beautiful post, Lynda! You are just inspir...Another beautiful post, Lynda! You are just inspiring me all over the place! LOL Indeed, passion is most crucial when working your craft. Without it, the act of writing becomes boring and too much like a chore, instead of the pleasurable art it is.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16514163880053470414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-13787549902158674072011-05-12T01:30:27.619+10:002011-05-12T01:30:27.619+10:00I think passion is the most important tool for kee...I think passion is the most important tool for keeping a writer writing. Great post!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.elliegarratt.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Ellie Garratt</a>Ellie Garratthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03731071128348213067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-24975226156466503772011-05-12T00:23:41.895+10:002011-05-12T00:23:41.895+10:00Passion is so important! I try to keep it high but...Passion is so important! I try to keep it high but sometimes I lose it. Very helpful suggestions.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12160669603997465454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-56538993765907645192011-05-11T23:35:39.190+10:002011-05-11T23:35:39.190+10:00Other than coffee in the morning and wine in the e...Other than coffee in the morning and wine in the evening, I love what I do. I take great pride in the research and bringing relatable and loveable or tateable (is that a word???) to life foe the reader.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-80381984439621391292011-05-11T20:42:51.177+10:002011-05-11T20:42:51.177+10:00To get through a huge project, I need to care abou...To get through a huge project, I need to care about my characters deeply and love their story. And realize the down times are just that and they'll go away.Laura Paulinghttp://www.laurapauling.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-70936036065738659112011-05-11T19:37:48.912+10:002011-05-11T19:37:48.912+10:00Trisha, there's nothing wrong with stubborn de...Trisha, there's nothing wrong with stubborn determination.<br /><br />Suze, thanks<br /><br />Sarah, yes! Breaks are important<br /><br />Madeline, hehe craziness is part of the deal after all ;)<br /><br />Read, ha...the trick is staying pasionate about it after all the revisions, corrections, rewrites.<br /><br />Rachna, yes, that's a good chapter<br /><br />Duncan, yes, and life experiences can be found in research too.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-29698934609709335732011-05-11T19:28:55.708+10:002011-05-11T19:28:55.708+10:00LynNerd, well said
Charmaine, yes, great point. P...LynNerd, well said<br /><br />Charmaine, yes, great point. Positivity, not only in your own work, but in the work of others, helps to buoy our spirits and enthusiasm.<br /><br />Old Kitty, hehe sounds like a tumultuous relationship ;)<br /><br />Damyanti, :)<br /><br />Susan, networking is another great way.<br /><br />Toyin, thanks<br /><br />Sondrae, yep. We have to WANT the passion. We have to WANT to write the story.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-90591503120567800832011-05-11T19:23:51.782+10:002011-05-11T19:23:51.782+10:00Alex, ha, a sense of humour is a good thing to hav...Alex, ha, a sense of humour is a good thing to have.<br /><br />Shandra, thanks<br /><br />Emily, yes indeed<br /><br />Las Vegas, yes, understanding the story is a good way of generating the passion for it.<br /><br />Dezzy, lol, I do have a wine stash, however it's nowhere near as huge as that image. I took the photo at a winery in the Mudgee region of NSW.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-6875769709881628042011-05-11T17:45:07.501+10:002011-05-11T17:45:07.501+10:00You've got to be doing something you love. In ...You've got to be doing something you love. In the case of writing a book, it has to revolve around a story line that is representative of your own life experiences.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.duncaninkuantan.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Duncan In Kuantan</a>Duncan D. Horne - the Kuantan bloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12693187639452569397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-73844008546199984962011-05-11T15:31:22.718+10:002011-05-11T15:31:22.718+10:00Yes, passion is indeed important. Just this mornin...Yes, passion is indeed important. Just this morning I read the chapter in Plot and Structure, where James Scott Bell talks of Passion,Potential and Precision.Rachna Chhabriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16900999965919504282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-37918280781505307812011-05-11T15:19:13.781+10:002011-05-11T15:19:13.781+10:00write something your passionate about. Simple. LO...write something your passionate about. Simple. LOL.Aurora Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08683985157118597158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-23077062917239109882011-05-11T13:03:30.663+10:002011-05-11T13:03:30.663+10:00Obsession is passion squared. :D I've always...Obsession is passion squared. :D I've always liked the idea of being obsessed with writing (I mean who doesn't want to be crazy? *nervous giggles*) Great tips!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-27003840928496450392011-05-11T11:18:57.186+10:002011-05-11T11:18:57.186+10:00All of the above, and also--taking breaks and not ...All of the above, and also--taking breaks and not forcing it. Also, not feeling guilty about not being passionate ALL the time. Great post!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06636585111057799728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-16757820308791340392011-05-11T11:11:10.998+10:002011-05-11T11:11:10.998+10:00Another terrific post, my dear. Especially liked t...Another terrific post, my dear. Especially liked the point about taking ownership.Suzehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07908805179119217608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-88160649490407821162011-05-11T10:36:59.198+10:002011-05-11T10:36:59.198+10:00I definitely have passion. As for what gets me thr...I definitely have passion. As for what gets me through a huge project, probably stubborn determination for the most part. LOL.Trishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16927558937796802496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-79252502939916648462011-05-11T10:36:51.168+10:002011-05-11T10:36:51.168+10:00I love this post. I think that these are all good ...I love this post. I think that these are all good things that can help passion grow, but I do believe there has to at least be a spark already there.Sondrae Bennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02990517502363224333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-22153060011308071512011-05-11T10:23:46.686+10:002011-05-11T10:23:46.686+10:00These are such great tips, thanks for sharing.These are such great tips, thanks for sharing.Toyin O.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08429675861306256504noreply@blogger.com