tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post1087635918356485264..comments2024-03-12T05:11:42.096-07:00Comments on Write of Passage: Writer's BlockLinda Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00464543671077860561noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post-56272512482509917362011-03-22T07:35:30.527-07:002011-03-22T07:35:30.527-07:00Wow, thanks Michael! That is sooo sweet of you, an...Wow, thanks Michael! That is sooo sweet of you, and it is So You! Can't wait to talk with you next month.Linda Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18001433214194860481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post-10014448168565174632011-03-22T07:20:57.852-07:002011-03-22T07:20:57.852-07:00More great advise!
I have an award for you ladies...More great advise!<br /><br />I have an award for you ladies at my blog.<br /><br />MichaelMichael Di Gesuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post-66991084583179109212011-03-21T16:10:22.509-07:002011-03-21T16:10:22.509-07:00Ah, guilt as motivator. I can definitely relate, ...Ah, guilt as motivator. I can definitely relate, J.L. Sounds like you don't have any problem getting the job done once you set your mind to it, though. That's excellent. Thanks for dropping by and commenting!Linda Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18001433214194860481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post-86927864227287686582011-03-21T13:36:24.633-07:002011-03-21T13:36:24.633-07:00Writer's block is not something I've exper...Writer's block is not something I've experience, perhaps because of how I write. I have long periods when I go without writing and then I pick up again when I start feeling guilty.<br /><br />However, I'm now in a situation where I'm afraid to start editing something I have written for fear that I won't do a good enough job to get the story told write. I'm planning to do some reading though, before I do any more writing.J.L. Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05666634455836834179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post-88221053276928715932011-03-21T09:33:35.764-07:002011-03-21T09:33:35.764-07:00So true, Karlene, the key is shifting the energy! ...So true, Karlene, the key is shifting the energy! Changing it up, whatever it takes. Shaking the fog off and the ideas loose. (I've tried the food route. In fact I think I've tried every possible food route!! I end up dazed, and happy for about three minutes). Why do healthy choices have to be better? Sigh. They just are.Linda Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18001433214194860481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post-68915576742335327302011-03-21T09:26:17.691-07:002011-03-21T09:26:17.691-07:00Thanks, Heather. That's an excellent one. Es...Thanks, Heather. That's an excellent one. Especially when you think you're soooo close, if you could only express what you're feeling . . . a good brainstorming session with trusted partners is the best! Thank you for all those times, btw!Linda Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18001433214194860481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post-56231859448696569292011-03-21T09:19:21.293-07:002011-03-21T09:19:21.293-07:00Powering through, Carolina. Yes. That sounds good...Powering through, Carolina. Yes. That sounds good to me, too. Then the walk helps with the new idea (or the shower does—with the extra added benefit that you smell good again!)Linda Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18001433214194860481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post-1701837437289758472011-03-21T08:34:31.711-07:002011-03-21T08:34:31.711-07:00Can I answer the questions first? ... Yes! All the...Can I answer the questions first? ... Yes! All these are emotional blocks that keep us from moving forward with our fingers buzzing across the keyboard. When this happens you need to change your state. Meaning... shift that energy. Going out and walking is great! It breaks whatever is going on and you're doing it with health. I think many people try to change their states with food. Your idea is best. Then you get writing. Excellent! Thanks for a great post!Karlene Petitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17910702587514001827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post-65167812457993987382011-03-21T08:30:36.987-07:002011-03-21T08:30:36.987-07:00Ah the evil that is writer's block. I have a w...Ah the evil that is writer's block. I have a wonderful way to beat it. I brainstorm about my story with someone who knows it well, either you ladies, or my better half. Always works! I'm so glad you got through yours. :)Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05130733681254163610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post-20292124283568511022011-03-21T08:18:49.977-07:002011-03-21T08:18:49.977-07:00I think we all have ways with dealing with it--and...I think we all have ways with dealing with it--and I think we all face it at some point. Anyone who's never had it must be really young, is all I'm saying. Because we all get stuck eventually. But I've found for me the best way is to tough through it. Force myself to write. oftentimes my block comes from fear. usually this approach produces awful writing, but at least I have something to work with--because even though the writing may not be the best, I usually come up with an idea that feels solid, a sort of breakthrough, and that's a start! Walks can work too (or a shower for some reason). Also, watching movies. Not sure why.Carolina M. Valdez Schneiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589934533051907801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post-90503610431818291972011-03-21T07:33:26.056-07:002011-03-21T07:33:26.056-07:00That's fantastic, Deb. You sound like the typ...That's fantastic, Deb. You sound like the type of person who looks at a situation and says, 'This is real. As long as I know what the reality is, I can change it.' Powerful stuff.Linda Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18001433214194860481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post-8943557149654351002011-03-21T06:57:55.228-07:002011-03-21T06:57:55.228-07:00Crazy as this may sound....once I admit out loud t...Crazy as this may sound....once I admit out loud that I am stuck, say that the rejection actually did get me down, say that I think I really am not all that good of a writer...in other words once I acknowledge that yeah I'm blocked or whatever I chose to call it? It goes away...I guess it's like I stop fighting it, accept that it happens.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com