tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6938208880471782677.post4131402703771524379..comments2023-07-26T06:29:26.043-06:00Comments on Cheryl's Musings: Slow StartsCheryl Reifhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01717232463223093632noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6938208880471782677.post-52426364253445023752009-03-04T20:35:00.000-07:002009-03-04T20:35:00.000-07:00Hi Beth--Yes! It worked, if only because after my ...Hi Beth--Yes! It worked, if only because after my public promise I felt compelled to quit procrastinating :). I did get about 1000 words written before I felt like I was moving the story the wrong direction. Tomorrow I'll probably need to back up a little and adjust course....Cheryl Reifhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01717232463223093632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6938208880471782677.post-43357455126096373322009-03-04T20:34:00.000-07:002009-03-04T20:34:00.000-07:00Hi Joanne--I know what you mean. The trick is that...Hi Joanne--I know what you mean. The trick is that I have to start the other task *thinking* about my character or plot issue. Otherwise, it doesn't work for me! That's one reason I give myself permission to spend an hour doing research in the midst of a chapter, though. Sometimes, I need pictures or first hand accounts to help me get back in the flow.Cheryl Reifhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01717232463223093632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6938208880471782677.post-80713828307935793102009-03-04T12:51:00.000-07:002009-03-04T12:51:00.000-07:00Did it work for you? :) I realized yesterday that ...Did it work for you? :) I realized yesterday that I spent 2 of my 3 hours of writing time blogging, so I might have to revise my theory!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11431700962951592287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6938208880471782677.post-90226851681967812382009-03-04T11:10:00.000-07:002009-03-04T11:10:00.000-07:00I've found that sometimes doing other things besid...I've found that sometimes doing other things beside the writing is all part of the process ... maybe I'm working out a plot conflict or character issue, maybe a little bit of writer's block, and while I'm busy with other tasks, my mind is on the story, ironing it out. Enjoyed browsing here, happy writing!Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03972054718663959694noreply@blogger.com