tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6938208880471782677.post4357921282274920135..comments2023-07-26T06:29:26.043-06:00Comments on Cheryl's Musings: Writers’ Burnout Quiz: Do You Need a Break?Cheryl Reifhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01717232463223093632noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6938208880471782677.post-17097739698119783932011-08-25T11:19:04.138-06:002011-08-25T11:19:04.138-06:00Hi Mel! Good to meet you, too...and I'm so hap...Hi Mel! Good to meet you, too...and I'm so happy because I thought that when I tried to sign up for the campaign, it didn't work. Now I know I'm on! Yay! <br /><br />Good luck on that rewrite. They always seem to take longer than expected....Cheryl Reifhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01717232463223093632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6938208880471782677.post-76043070619636791372011-08-24T19:57:02.852-06:002011-08-24T19:57:02.852-06:00Fellow campaigner here, it's good to meet you ...Fellow campaigner here, it's good to meet you :) <br /><br />I am also re-writing my story, it's a lot of work! Good job meeting your deadline!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6938208880471782677.post-22407226577841663522011-08-24T08:19:25.718-06:002011-08-24T08:19:25.718-06:00Hi Sarah--no, you definitely get to attribute &quo...Hi Sarah--no, you definitely get to attribute "C's" to your writerly dedication and creative flow :)! <br /><br />**grin**<br /><br />Happy writing!Cheryl Reifhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01717232463223093632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6938208880471782677.post-79719785534772944862011-08-24T03:37:30.083-06:002011-08-24T03:37:30.083-06:00Ouch, I'm mostly C (although I think it's ...Ouch, I'm mostly C (although I think it's more because I hate cooking and exercising than anything writing-related!)Sarah Tokeleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13273148070092101085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6938208880471782677.post-68330386259238889382011-08-23T20:29:06.921-06:002011-08-23T20:29:06.921-06:00Ebony, yay! You've taken my sample size up to ...Ebony, yay! You've taken my sample size up to three. You definitely need to pursue the science of Skittles.<br /><br />Good luck on your book--hopefully you won't need to do *too* much in the way of rewrites in the next go-round. I bet it feels good to have it off your desk!Cheryl Reifhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01717232463223093632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6938208880471782677.post-80833483989004369322011-08-23T20:26:35.836-06:002011-08-23T20:26:35.836-06:00Julie--oh yeah, tough projects bring out my inner ...Julie--oh yeah, tough projects bring out my inner procrastinator. I think I'm more likely to lose my motivation when I face a project that's boring than when I face one that's just difficult. A challenge can be fun, but filing *shudder* defeats me 9 times out of 10.<br /><br />Hi Jemi, thanks for stopping by! Hmm, if different answers apply to you on different days, does that reflect your "natural work rhythm" or does it mean that you tend to overdo it some of the time and then cut back later, so you can catch your breath? Or both? (Now I'm wondering the same thing about myself....)<br /><br />Kenda: you put it perfectly--we need to find perspective on silliness vs real writing vs the need for recharging!! For me, sometimes that's easiest to do by poking fun :PCheryl Reifhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01717232463223093632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6938208880471782677.post-13838154503962951032011-08-23T20:20:16.140-06:002011-08-23T20:20:16.140-06:00Hey Laura--I think that counts as "A" , ...Hey Laura--I think that counts as "A" , hard work nicely balanced by time with friends.<br /><br />Jacquvern--you're right! I should have said "children/pet/significant other" or some such. I'll remember that for next time :)Cheryl Reifhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01717232463223093632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6938208880471782677.post-24205689931792097802011-08-23T17:30:18.980-06:002011-08-23T17:30:18.980-06:00I find this quiz to be incredibly, scientifically ...I find this quiz to be incredibly, scientifically valid!<br /><br />Yesterday I finished revisions for my agent, and today I am burnt out! This is the 10th manuscript and with any luck will be the third novel published if things go my way.<br /><br />I need to take some time out and refresh the noggin before I even look at the draft of manuscript 11. And eat skittles.<br /><br />#I do not work for the Skittles company, but if they see this, I don't mind if they want to send me a box. You know, for science!Ebony McKenna.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02724727996270658767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6938208880471782677.post-9035094277295624652011-08-23T17:24:32.682-06:002011-08-23T17:24:32.682-06:00A tie between A's and B's, knowing that I ...A tie between A's and B's, knowing that I waste lots of time piddling and straightening my desk, better served either writing or spending time with family. Great quiz! Helped me get perspective on silliness vs. real writing vs. need for recharging...! Thanks.Kenda Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12972218446945404475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6938208880471782677.post-15912856475000400132011-08-23T17:23:59.402-06:002011-08-23T17:23:59.402-06:00Like Julie, I could answer them all - depends on t...Like Julie, I could answer them all - depends on the day! Great quiz :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6938208880471782677.post-28186176647141068292011-08-23T17:19:22.750-06:002011-08-23T17:19:22.750-06:00OMG this is awesome! I got a kick out of reading ...OMG this is awesome! I got a kick out of reading those possible answers, most of which I can relate to at one point or another.<br /><br />I'd say my motivation depends on the difficulty of the task. The more difficult, the more I procrastinate. <br /><br />I hope you had an awesome, relaxing vacation!Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6938208880471782677.post-2664283814692265942011-08-23T15:53:47.037-06:002011-08-23T15:53:47.037-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.Jacqvernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17010653576746198205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6938208880471782677.post-43687451757130036672011-08-23T15:53:38.844-06:002011-08-23T15:53:38.844-06:00Nice quiz. But it should also have "none of ...Nice quiz. But it should also have "none of the above" or an alternative. For example, I don't have kids. :)Jacqvernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17010653576746198205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6938208880471782677.post-43481591006255143062011-08-23T10:15:18.482-06:002011-08-23T10:15:18.482-06:00Excellent quiz, Cheryl! I'm mostly A's and...Excellent quiz, Cheryl! I'm mostly A's and B'--clearly not working as hard as you've been! Where do I fit if I'm the one calling to go for coffee, but then I don't check my messages for your reply until after I've met my word count?Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05517755487291414986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6938208880471782677.post-75460879422623055002011-08-23T09:53:26.348-06:002011-08-23T09:53:26.348-06:00Hi Mandy, and thanks! I'm with you--I swing be...Hi Mandy, and thanks! I'm with you--I swing between overwhelmed and balanced. I definitely landed in overwhelm the end of last month, but breaks do wonders....Cheryl Reifhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01717232463223093632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6938208880471782677.post-67870578471946377112011-08-23T09:50:24.318-06:002011-08-23T09:50:24.318-06:00Cool Quiz, I ended up as a mostly A. I swing betw...Cool Quiz, I ended up as a mostly A. I swing between overwhelmed and balanced.MChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14485627951969730089noreply@blogger.com