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It: Things that Hold us BackLynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-91805559364080962502022-06-16T22:51:36.152+10:002022-06-16T22:51:36.152+10:00For NaNoWriMo, a week's worth of no laptop (de...For NaNoWriMo, a week's worth of no laptop (dead power cable) knocked my word count, so I lacked the motivation to get back to it once I had it juiced again :(<br /><br />Hdpcgameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11443224470062465360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-28260246098181348352010-11-18T19:13:52.097+11:002010-11-18T19:13:52.097+11:00Procrastination is my worst enemy and my greatest ...Procrastination is my worst enemy and my greatest ally :P<br /><br />For NaNoWriMo, a week's worth of no laptop (dead power cable) knocked my word count, so I lacked the motivation to get back to it once I had it juiced again :(Jamie Gibbshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15168603412367448706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-28492836435874905272010-11-15T00:35:04.681+11:002010-11-15T00:35:04.681+11:00You pretty much listed everything I run into! I mi...You pretty much listed everything I run into! I might add the fact that BBC America just began showing first season episodes of Dr. Who in the afternoon. Distraction. So's NCIS. Solution? DVR and no tv!<br /><br />Great advice!The Words Crafterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14520267901489487512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-29130156759825655242010-11-12T08:01:21.026+11:002010-11-12T08:01:21.026+11:00Christina, I also need to be more disciplined when...Christina, I also need to be more disciplined when it comes to social media. Sigh.<br /><br />Nancy, editing isn't as fun and doesn't feel as creative so I hear your pain. But the end result is so worth it.<br /><br />Janna, welcome :) I've been bad with the snacking and social media in particular as well. But I've changed my snacks to water and I've limited my social media times. Not easy though.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-70074409599268941112010-11-12T07:56:34.775+11:002010-11-12T07:56:34.775+11:00Loveable, that's true, our frustrations do mak...Loveable, that's true, our frustrations do make us more conscious of our surroundings. And yep, I'm in the thick of NaNoWriMo. All my posts this week have something to do with it ;)<br /><br />Rachna, ah yes, I can relate to all of those distractions<br /><br />Whisk, welcome...and happy writing and eating to you too :)Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-48392967546166611882010-11-12T07:10:24.663+11:002010-11-12T07:10:24.663+11:00Hi there! Have seen you here and there in others&#...Hi there! Have seen you here and there in others' blog comments or follow lists, and thought I'd come check you out. :)<br /><br />I let any and everything distract me. Social networking, snacking, going to the bathroom, washing my hands, snacking, napping, snacking... But you're right. It comes down to telling yourself firmly, WRITE.Janna Leadbetterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06339705935553160673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-34763537396382379562010-11-12T06:11:54.247+11:002010-11-12T06:11:54.247+11:00If you follow my blog you know I'm in the midd...If you follow my blog you know I'm in the middle of edits. I must say, this is very hard for me. I can come up with any excuse not to do it. That's why I finally posted it on my blog, to help motivate me to the finish.<br />Nancy<br /><a href="http://nrwilliams.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">N. R. Williams, fantasy author</a>N. R. Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02174506528962095858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-24374103704540598852010-11-12T01:24:09.489+11:002010-11-12T01:24:09.489+11:00YES!!!! Twitter, blogs, email--mmm hmmm!YES!!!! Twitter, blogs, email--mmm hmmm!Christina Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01799776834213400246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-13440381814711305032010-11-11T23:29:24.895+11:002010-11-11T23:29:24.895+11:00Hi Lynda - Thanks so much for stopping by and join...Hi Lynda - Thanks so much for stopping by and joining. Very nice to meet you. I signed up and will be back to read about your journey.<br /><br />Happy Writing and Happy Eating :-)The Happy Whiskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13438469476168485775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-20273967585309367692010-11-11T20:24:29.741+11:002010-11-11T20:24:29.741+11:00Love the post Lynda...my distractions are several:...Love the post Lynda...my distractions are several: I am too tired, I am emotionally drained, I had a bad day, I am unable to concentrate, I need to catch up on my reading.Rachna Chhabriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16900999965919504282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-32424255222633145002010-11-11T20:17:49.148+11:002010-11-11T20:17:49.148+11:00These are all such classic distractions! Of course...These are all such classic distractions! Of course we want things to keep us from our frustrations and insecurities about writing whether we realize it or not, but I also think frustrations and insecurities make us irritable and more conscious of our surroundings.<br /><br />Are you doing National Novel Writing Month? I'm sure so many people doing that can especially identify with this post. <br /><br />Thanks for sharing! It will help me and others become conscious of when I'm procrastinating and why.Ashley Ashbeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05268928207063175136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-38592912388804175172010-11-11T17:43:33.843+11:002010-11-11T17:43:33.843+11:00Talei, aaah, the dreaded cupcakes!
Stephen, but d...Talei, aaah, the dreaded cupcakes!<br /><br />Stephen, but don't the books whisper sweet nothings to you while you are there? <br /><br />Arlee, your dilemma made me laugh out loud. Yup, I had to remove solitaire from my computer...but it's still on my laptop. Aargh!Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-40266144334358155122010-11-11T17:34:35.605+11:002010-11-11T17:34:35.605+11:00I've been trying to push myself on NaNo and th...I've been trying to push myself on NaNo and the distractions come from all directions. The worst is "just one game of solitaire"--it's never just one game. It's a ridiculous distraction--I normally haven't played solitaire until recently.<br /><br />Lee<br /><a href="http://tossingitout.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Tossing It Out</a>Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-1959659185299801142010-11-11T13:49:54.789+11:002010-11-11T13:49:54.789+11:00Distractions come in all shapes, sizes, and colors...Distractions come in all shapes, sizes, and colors. I go to the library where its quiet. I get lots of work done there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-17156050616563956682010-11-11T08:48:13.584+11:002010-11-11T08:48:13.584+11:00Oh gosh, so many distractions. There's the sq...Oh gosh, so many distractions. There's the squirrel running along the fence, the cat chasing the squirrel,the postman, twitter, facebook...mmm. Coffee breaks, cupcakes.. It's a wonder I actually get any writing done, but I do somehow. ;)Taleihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07317577935549931974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-4264012258987485512010-11-11T08:42:25.865+11:002010-11-11T08:42:25.865+11:00Jai, sometimes it's necessary to turn off tech...Jai, sometimes it's necessary to turn off technology<br /><br />Susan, I use the 'too tired' excuse a lot but really it doesn't take too much to put word to paper/computer. I have to keep reminding myself that it doesn't have to be good on the first draft. That's what editing is for :)Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-92098899357744140742010-11-11T07:35:46.087+11:002010-11-11T07:35:46.087+11:00My worst distraction is the internet, for sure. My...My worst distraction is the internet, for sure. My lamest excuse is probably being too tired, but it's really hard to write anything good when my brain's going half-speed. :(Susan Fieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02433408456603462774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-46815688509495947692010-11-11T03:32:57.223+11:002010-11-11T03:32:57.223+11:00The internet is the biggest distraction for me. I ...The internet is the biggest distraction for me. I went to the library, without the laptop, yesterday and locked myself in one of the private study rooms so I could get some work done and not be tempted.<br /><br />JaiJai Joshihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04858987106548357551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-5245619368383747202010-11-10T23:30:32.372+11:002010-11-10T23:30:32.372+11:00Madeleine, lol
Emily, you seemed pretty focussed ...Madeleine, lol<br /><br />Emily, you seemed pretty focussed for NaNo -- I bet you kept your emails closed for the duration ;)Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-54616461553087309942010-11-10T23:27:55.179+11:002010-11-10T23:27:55.179+11:00Carol, for that reason I haven't taken part in...Carol, for that reason I haven't taken part in the NaNo forums too.<br /><br />Kelly, *chuckle*<br /><br />Alexia, and even when we have a mountain of time, there is still never enough. So, now is the time to write.<br /><br />Paul, I love the coffee shops. They are great to get away from the daily distractions.<br /><br />Jennifer, lol yeah that's why I don't keep my email program open ;)Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-40568560454815544462010-11-10T23:24:06.456+11:002010-11-10T23:24:06.456+11:00Mohamed, you make a very good point. Often the cau...Mohamed, you make a very good point. Often the cause of our distractions are the very things that make us good writers<br /><br />Erinn, but at the same time I couldn't live without the internet ;)<br /><br />Jeffrey, yep I hear ya with the video games :( Oo..and I like what you said: Distractions are more like restrictions we put upon ourselves to keep from realizing our true writing goals.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-37522918561117220842010-11-10T23:21:14.138+11:002010-11-10T23:21:14.138+11:00Rcubes, prayer definitely helps to regain focus.
...Rcubes, prayer definitely helps to regain focus.<br /><br />Carolyn, hehe yep I'm in that cycle too<br /><br />Melissa, oh yes, I do know what you mean ;)<br /><br />Valerie, that sounds so familiarLynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-60567649551289829382010-11-10T22:25:25.838+11:002010-11-10T22:25:25.838+11:00Email is definitely my biggest distraction. Just ...Email is definitely my biggest distraction. Just the thought of a new, shiny message can rip me away from writing in no time. :(Emily Whitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06478461123707071108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-44001601683573894332010-11-10T22:00:22.473+11:002010-11-10T22:00:22.473+11:00LOL! Yes I can identify with that. Blogging is one...LOL! Yes I can identify with that. Blogging is one huge distraction. BTW I have a guest author interview over at mine on Friday :O)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-8079098311039590702010-11-10T16:16:22.993+11:002010-11-10T16:16:22.993+11:00My worst distraction: my email program. Every time...My worst distraction: my email program. Every time it pings I MUST immediately check the email. Yes, I suppose I could just not open up the program at all, but then you'd be deprived of my lamest excuse :)Jennifer Hillierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15783975547643539868noreply@blogger.com