tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post3308385848308095469..comments2024-03-20T08:27:29.290+11:00Comments on .W.I.P. It: Writing without InspirationLynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-52163152847979368662010-07-20T22:24:52.188+10:002010-07-20T22:24:52.188+10:00Jody, yes exactly...and yes, it's such a bless...Jody, yes exactly...and yes, it's such a blessing to be able to do what we love :)Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-56902233247422044602010-07-20T21:20:49.191+10:002010-07-20T21:20:49.191+10:00Like you, I see writing as my career. I show up at...Like you, I see writing as my career. I show up at my lap top every day because it's my job. Some days I'm more excited about it than others. But thankfully it truly is something that I love and I'm blessed to have the opportunity to do what I love.Jody Hedlundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424307540530719614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-53991158631277654302010-07-20T08:46:04.398+10:002010-07-20T08:46:04.398+10:00Terri, yeah, I usually have all my blog posts pres...Terri, yeah, I usually have all my blog posts prescheduled to post for the week..but not this week. Eek!Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-62954031984249749132010-07-20T08:40:04.399+10:002010-07-20T08:40:04.399+10:00Grat point! I've been putting off writing my n...Grat point! I've been putting off writing my next blog post for just that reason when I know I need to just sit down and write! Something will come out--it always does.Terri Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07771622379178654235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-57949722863430570132010-07-20T07:56:22.652+10:002010-07-20T07:56:22.652+10:00Rcubes - He will show us the way when we start wal...Rcubes - He will show us the way when we start walking. We just have to start walking :)<br /><br />Bonnie - oh yes, fear and doubts are a big one. Good stategy though :)<br /><br />M Pax - I love that you are sticking to your deadlines and letting nothing stop you. It's so great :)Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-47350785192272428122010-07-20T04:44:04.917+10:002010-07-20T04:44:04.917+10:00No excuses lately. Deadline is looming large. :D
...No excuses lately. Deadline is looming large. :D<br /><br />You do just have to slog through it with the faith inspiration will come roaring in at some point.M Paxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096697282530998519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-59056854804201832972010-07-19T23:52:05.244+10:002010-07-19T23:52:05.244+10:00Thanks for the post. Loved the Jack London quote. ...Thanks for the post. Loved the Jack London quote. <br /><br />My biggest excuse is abject fear. What if the inspiration doesn't come? What if I can't write? What if my critique group doesn't like it? <br /><br />My best strategy is to show up at the page and play. Sure, it'll be junk. But maybe good junk.Bonnie Doranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10438865207169596408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-43525321809701470012010-07-19T23:39:34.157+10:002010-07-19T23:39:34.157+10:00Thanks for the "push!" I usually wait fo...Thanks for the "push!" I usually wait for His leading, His inspiration. That's what motivates me everytime. To see things at work in His light. God bless you sister.RCUBEshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03726426726039665564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-21003352486058024822010-07-19T22:33:29.511+10:002010-07-19T22:33:29.511+10:00Jen, it's great you have buddies like that to ...Jen, it's great you have buddies like that to help to get you through.<br /><br />Erinn, professional writers have greater pressure on them. They have tight deadlines and expectations to meet, amongst other things.<br /><br />Oh, and I love Dori in Finding Nemo! :)Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-7444523230310078252010-07-19T22:10:46.443+10:002010-07-19T22:10:46.443+10:00Wow I never considered that inspiration would be a...Wow I never considered that inspiration would be a problem for a professional. Maybe because I'm still a hobby writer. <br /><br />it's like what dori says in Finding Nemo, "Just keep writing." <- no she doesn't say that, but something sort of close to it.Erinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936046127305211439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-67883241623987167932010-07-19T22:10:27.438+10:002010-07-19T22:10:27.438+10:00Writing is a blast but we all have moments where w...Writing is a blast but we all have moments where we fall short, I find that writing exercises really help me as well as visiting blogs and emailing my buddies asking them to give me the support I need! Their love always gets me through!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03667521490706435608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-16560874264313005232010-07-19T16:51:14.155+10:002010-07-19T16:51:14.155+10:00Martina: WIP = Write Inspired Pieces. Ha.. That wa...Martina: WIP = Write Inspired Pieces. Ha.. That wasn't intentional, but it's almost...inspired! ;) Nice pick.<br /><br />Charmaine and Jemi: yep, I have to say visiting other blogs is a real distraction from writing. But you all have such great blogs!<br /><br />Melissa: I can relate. I'm up to a place in my WIP which isn't as clear in my head as I'd like...but I just have to keep going.<br /><br />Aspiring: yeah, tireness for me is a big one too. Especially here in Oz, it's winter and I'm cold and when I finally get warm, I want to sleep. I must be a hibernating bear or something.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-55127430071910980092010-07-19T11:10:53.272+10:002010-07-19T11:10:53.272+10:00Very well said!
My biggest excuse is: I'm too...Very well said!<br /><br />My biggest excuse is: I'm too tired, there was so much to do today!vic caswell https://www.blogger.com/profile/01218698236837610704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-79275477183757363162010-07-19T11:07:27.925+10:002010-07-19T11:07:27.925+10:00I agree with Charmaine - blogging! :)
Making ours...I agree with Charmaine - blogging! :)<br /><br />Making ourselves write even when its not flowing makes it a habit - and I think that's the best benefit for me!Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-30058286412122819912010-07-19T11:03:38.216+10:002010-07-19T11:03:38.216+10:00Thanks so much for this post. I was just sitting h...Thanks so much for this post. I was just sitting here, feeling so uninspired and knowing that I need to just start already. I really needed this.Melissa Gillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02700191547004665402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-62789489146719990822010-07-19T10:28:10.454+10:002010-07-19T10:28:10.454+10:00Visiting blogs ;-j
You're absolutely right, t...Visiting blogs ;-j<br /><br />You're absolutely right, the best way to overcome a lack of motivation to write is... to write.Charmaine Clancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06642615452680721583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-70409432287395190302010-07-19T10:14:27.139+10:002010-07-19T10:14:27.139+10:00This is so true! Thanks for the thought. And I lov...This is so true! Thanks for the thought. And I love the new meaning of WIP!<br /><br />MartinaMartina Boonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03358736828122139189noreply@blogger.com