tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425699691615371137.post994396924110957277..comments2023-04-26T11:32:09.014-04:00Comments on Tapestry of Words: Stepping Back into the StoryBecky Shillingtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18185515854304384764noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425699691615371137.post-65258331501408107952014-01-25T18:08:00.797-05:002014-01-25T18:08:00.797-05:00I need to work towards this goal, as well. This is...I need to work towards this goal, as well. This is a fabulous idea!Becky Shillingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18185515854304384764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425699691615371137.post-50505945666097733262014-01-25T18:06:51.389-05:002014-01-25T18:06:51.389-05:00Thank you SO much for bringing this awesome site t...Thank you SO much for bringing this awesome site to my attention! I don't know how I have never seen this one before, but it is wonderful! (Here is the link if anyone else wants to head over there: http://www.shannonabercrombie.com/my-blog/ )Becky Shillingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18185515854304384764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425699691615371137.post-59954001548255950592014-01-25T18:01:35.995-05:002014-01-25T18:01:35.995-05:00Thank you, Marcia--another vote in the "just ...Thank you, Marcia--another vote in the "just sit down and write" category. This worked well for me this week!Becky Shillingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18185515854304384764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425699691615371137.post-91375967516314815772014-01-25T18:00:43.672-05:002014-01-25T18:00:43.672-05:00Another great idea, Leandra, especially for anyone...Another great idea, Leandra, especially for anyone who is a visual learner. Thank you!Becky Shillingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18185515854304384764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425699691615371137.post-47714880063657377052014-01-25T17:59:42.764-05:002014-01-25T17:59:42.764-05:00I love this idea, Joan! Thanks so much! I am going...I love this idea, Joan! Thanks so much! I am going to start doing this NOW!Becky Shillingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18185515854304384764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425699691615371137.post-88532519882921152432014-01-25T09:26:41.967-05:002014-01-25T09:26:41.967-05:00Hi, Becky. I'm like you -- I do best when I kn...Hi, Becky. I'm like you -- I do best when I know I have two hours set aside for writing. Because of that, my best periods of writing are always when I'm fiercely protective of 8-10 AM writing time. No distractions or appointments allowed.Author Amokhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13636391982938592789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425699691615371137.post-46977174703624292162014-01-24T14:51:27.850-05:002014-01-24T14:51:27.850-05:00I joined the Start the Year Write Challenge.... it...I joined the Start the Year Write Challenge.... it ends tomorrow but I"m sure if you are not in it, you could probably still read the posts on Shannon Abercrombies (sp?) blog. There are lots of good ideas there that have helped me. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425699691615371137.post-84594661967026665852014-01-23T11:01:34.374-05:002014-01-23T11:01:34.374-05:00Getting back into writing can be SO difficult. I t...Getting back into writing can be SO difficult. I try to set a timer and force myself to begin. Once I start it becomes easier, for that day anyway. (I'm liking your orange and purple site!)Marcia Strykowskihttp://www.marciastrykowski.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425699691615371137.post-77806033189861028732014-01-22T19:45:52.118-05:002014-01-22T19:45:52.118-05:00I have a framed corkboard w/pics relating to my wi...I have a framed corkboard w/pics relating to my wip, and it definitely helps me to look at it to get some creative juices flowing!Leandra Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00381034024025750992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425699691615371137.post-13884084901832272782014-01-22T19:33:59.106-05:002014-01-22T19:33:59.106-05:00Dear Becky,
Some suggest writing questions ...Dear Becky,<br /> Some suggest writing questions at the bottom of the text you've written last in a creative work. It gives your mind something to work on while you're away. When you get back, you can answer the questions by writing. Dun de dun! <br /> I like the whiteboard storyboard idea. <br /> Thanks for sharing your ideas.<br /><br />Celebrate you and your many talents.<br />Never Give UpJoan Y. Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06131845753310150704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425699691615371137.post-80197291313500510502014-01-22T15:40:17.935-05:002014-01-22T15:40:17.935-05:00Great idea, Laurie! I haven't tried this one, ...Great idea, Laurie! I haven't tried this one, but I will soon. Thanks! = ) Becky Shillingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18185515854304384764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425699691615371137.post-47131426588119717312014-01-22T15:39:52.713-05:002014-01-22T15:39:52.713-05:00I've noticed this too, Mirka. Once I get going...I've noticed this too, Mirka. Once I get going, a lot of the worry/story-fuzziness falls away. Sometimes I have to tell myself, "Just Do It!" = ) Becky Shillingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18185515854304384764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425699691615371137.post-63724749571450747402014-01-22T15:38:19.763-05:002014-01-22T15:38:19.763-05:00Yes--10 minutes CAN produce copy! I need to keep t...Yes--10 minutes CAN produce copy! I need to keep this in mind during my shorter work times. So much of writing is mental, I am finding! = )Becky Shillingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18185515854304384764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425699691615371137.post-76146589083855312582014-01-22T15:36:44.401-05:002014-01-22T15:36:44.401-05:00Thanks, Ann! Definitely a great point in favor of ...Thanks, Ann! Definitely a great point in favor of storyboards! = )Becky Shillingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18185515854304384764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425699691615371137.post-86444435571704291252014-01-22T15:36:06.669-05:002014-01-22T15:36:06.669-05:00These are both great suggestions, Vijaya! Getting ...These are both great suggestions, Vijaya! Getting something down on paper is better than nothing, and it starts the wheels turning. Thanks! = ) Becky Shillingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18185515854304384764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425699691615371137.post-780857977635132762014-01-22T15:30:32.331-05:002014-01-22T15:30:32.331-05:00All great ideas, Becky! When I sit down to work on...All great ideas, Becky! When I sit down to work on long projects, I sometimes write a poem first. It gets the juices flowing for me. Laurie Chance Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00470437085344789239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425699691615371137.post-4108255167816680432014-01-22T12:15:40.928-05:002014-01-22T12:15:40.928-05:00I haven't done your #1 tip^, but I concur with...I haven't done your #1 tip^, but I concur with all the rest. It feels mentally difficult to step into what has become "old writing" by the time I come back to it.<br />From my experience, it can be done once you just sit down and start. it's the moments/hours/days before I get down to re-work that are daunting.Mirka Breenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00653086859905415156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425699691615371137.post-2394958391251844272014-01-22T09:09:17.140-05:002014-01-22T09:09:17.140-05:00It's a mindset change that I struggle with, bu...It's a mindset change that I struggle with, but 10 minutes can produce copy. Need to remind myself of this!helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14882583373393527642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425699691615371137.post-11513456165739238962014-01-22T08:06:55.823-05:002014-01-22T08:06:55.823-05:00Great advice, Becky! I love using my storyboard fo...Great advice, Becky! I love using my storyboard for a lot of reasons - moving scenes around, plotting & planning - but one big reason is that every time I walk into my office, there it is - staring at me! When I am busy with other tasks during the day, I can look over at it and engage my characters in conversation, or try to work on rearranging something to enhance my story! Thanks for sharing. P.S. Good luck with the not reading part! Ann Eisensteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04582750605756195380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425699691615371137.post-89816983361035575272014-01-21T22:12:34.780-05:002014-01-21T22:12:34.780-05:00Oh, boy, you're doing better than I am ... I j...Oh, boy, you're doing better than I am ... I just have to dive in and make myself write utter poo to get going. I think shorts are a great way to get back into the routine. Vijayahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07876606729146077830noreply@blogger.com