tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post6561202151840313021..comments2024-01-12T00:48:48.031-06:00Comments on Go Teen Writers: How do I make time to write?Stephanie Morrillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13128389560727867719noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-64817872302749178412012-07-12T19:42:05.061-05:002012-07-12T19:42:05.061-05:00Aha, and here's my answer. :) Thought I'd ...Aha, and here's my answer. :) Thought I'd come back and check if you'd answered the question I left on another post already. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06150136011032761640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-34944472031632700552012-07-10T22:21:11.986-05:002012-07-10T22:21:11.986-05:00Haven't heard of Big Valley, but my sister lov...Haven't heard of Big Valley, but my sister loved Bonanza. We watch Family Ties, Petticoat Junction, Green Acres, Beverly Hillbillies, McHale's Navy, Bewitched, I Dream of Jeannie, Maverick, F-Troop, Hart to Hart, Hogan's Heroes, Laverne and Shirley, Happy Days, The Monkees, and so many more.... It's nutso.Lydia Brugerehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09517914777314328661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-65114945878632498712012-07-10T17:04:37.767-05:002012-07-10T17:04:37.767-05:00Oh, I like old TV shows. Like Bonanza and Big Vall...Oh, I like old TV shows. Like Bonanza and Big Valley:)Maddie Morrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10881137664211550244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-5266071556320133492012-07-10T15:19:38.440-05:002012-07-10T15:19:38.440-05:00Yeah, it's just a really old show about a crui...Yeah, it's just a really old show about a cruise ship lol. My Ma got the whole fam addicted to old TV shows. Prob the only teens in this generation who grew up on Hogan's Heroes and Laverne and Shirley lol. Life is interesting... :)Lydia Brugerehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09517914777314328661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-51888628540335047522012-07-10T07:28:22.808-05:002012-07-10T07:28:22.808-05:00Oh yeah, I hate it when friends move.
...never se...Oh yeah, I hate it when friends move. <br />...never seen that, but it sounds like they probably did think it was super out-there.Maddie Morrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10881137664211550244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-60025355958199675442012-07-09T23:18:12.578-05:002012-07-09T23:18:12.578-05:00I try to believe it will come before my close frie...I try to believe it will come before my close friend finds a way to come visit from Georgia (she moved before Easter).... that's why it's super optimistic lol. I saw this Love Boat episode once (please tell me I'm not the only fan) that included a typewriter that would automatically type what you said. I bet they thought they were SO high tech.....Lydia Brugerehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09517914777314328661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-25323314954057950182012-07-09T22:23:05.070-05:002012-07-09T22:23:05.070-05:00The problem I have is that I have plenty of time t...The problem I have is that I have plenty of time to write, but I'm not sure what I want to do next. I've probably trashed ideas for more novels than there are classic books. <br /><br />I have an idea I just got a couple days ago, but I'm taking it slow, getting to know the MC...and for some odd reason, listening to Adele songs. Not sure if this is a good sign, but <i>Set Fire to the Rain</i> and <i>Rolling in the Deep</i> suit this one side of the MC perfectly.<br /><br />Also, when is the next writing prompt going to be up? They were a real help; especially since they kept me thinking and got me a little more comfortable with the concept of free-writing. :)Annikahttp://writingbeyondthemoon.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-47686533291014619162012-07-09T22:18:46.253-05:002012-07-09T22:18:46.253-05:00BTW: That habit with the giraffe is too cute! :) T...BTW: That habit with the giraffe is too cute! :) Thanks again!Writer_At_Hearthttp://favim.com/orig/201107/04/cute-flower-photography-pink-rose-Favim.com-93726.jpgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-88115101092320315562012-07-09T22:07:37.694-05:002012-07-09T22:07:37.694-05:00Thanks so much! :)Thanks so much! :)Writer_At_Hearthttp://favim.com/orig/201107/04/cute-flower-photography-pink-rose-Favim.com-93726.jpgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-74003449902519096872012-07-09T21:54:44.855-05:002012-07-09T21:54:44.855-05:00Writer at Heart, yes, that particular giraffe was ...Writer at Heart, yes, that particular giraffe was sent to me by my critique partner for Christmas. When I have something in my story that I need to research, instead of stopping right then, I'll type GIRAFFE instead. ("As I came down the stairs, GIRAFFE was on the radio...") And because of that habit, I have a growing collection of giraffes in my office :)<br /><br />Onto your question, there are life seasons for writing and there are seasons for living life and collecting material. It sounds like you're in more of a living life/collecting material stage. It can be frustrating, and it can feel like you're not making any "real" progress, but these stages are important too. So try to ease up on yourself and take advantage of the times when you're feeling rested and motivated.Stephanie Morrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13128389560727867719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-21568831970029617532012-07-09T21:35:15.995-05:002012-07-09T21:35:15.995-05:00Oh,man - I've been looking for the answer to t...Oh,man - I've been looking for the answer to this daunting question for way too long. Thanks so much, Stephanie! Great advice! Finding time to write is so difficult for me as I have TONS of schoolwork. It's SOOO stressing! So, I wake up, rush to get ready, 7 hours of school, get home late afternoon, eat, homework for 3-4 hours, dinner, shower, then bed. IT'S CRAZY! Finding time for writing is so hard - especially when parents don't understand your passion. I try to journal and write daily, yet after school I am so dead tired and the last thing I want to do is focus. Stephanie, would you have any possible solution to this problem?<br />Thankyou so much! Stephanie, I don't know how to thank you for such an inspiring and informative blog that motivates me to put pen to paper. <br />P.S: Love that cutie giraffe! I bet it motivates you to write - along with your coffee! :)<br />Thanks again!Writer_At_Hearthttp://favim.com/orig/201107/04/cute-flower-photography-pink-rose-Favim.com-93726.jpgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-25251107145808787372012-07-09T21:30:05.122-05:002012-07-09T21:30:05.122-05:00So glad you've found us, Cait!
I still do a t...So glad you've found us, Cait!<br /><br />I still do a ton better when I have a couple hours of uninterrupted time. Working in 5 to 10 minute bursts has been a learning process for me.Stephanie Morrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13128389560727867719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-91079411798852933502012-07-09T21:26:19.117-05:002012-07-09T21:26:19.117-05:00Are my references outdated, Emii? :)Are my references outdated, Emii? :)Stephanie Morrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13128389560727867719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-48709894512442131902012-07-09T21:24:40.035-05:002012-07-09T21:24:40.035-05:00I struggle with getting uninterrupted time. And th...I struggle with getting uninterrupted time. And the wonderful allure of "I'll start tomorrow..." :) But I'd love to learn to make use of those 5 or 10 minute parts of my day. I seem to think I have to a have a few spare *hours* to write. But no! I can fill up those spare seconds. And you're so right. It does add up. <br /><br />I'm really enjoying following the blog! I'm a teen writer and this blog is super encouraging.CG @ Paper Furyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14954615708675952085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-43486544998672486202012-07-09T21:00:29.788-05:002012-07-09T21:00:29.788-05:00Are you implying teleportation wont come??;)Are you implying teleportation wont come??;)Maddie Morrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10881137664211550244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-35697307483007318492012-07-09T20:59:41.619-05:002012-07-09T20:59:41.619-05:00I dont have a tablet at all, but I'm trying to...I dont have a tablet at all, but I'm trying to save up my money to buy one. I'll have to remember that app.<br />Lol! I dont know what I mean when i write it myself sometimes!:DMaddie Morrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10881137664211550244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-86316308658394999172012-07-09T19:01:32.219-05:002012-07-09T19:01:32.219-05:00Speaking as a writer whose brother once wanted to ...Speaking as a writer whose brother once wanted to be an inventor, this ever-so-classy idea might just be possible. But I'm also an alleged optimist who still believes teleportation will come....Lydia Brugerehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09517914777314328661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-18382734021652587242012-07-09T18:13:14.662-05:002012-07-09T18:13:14.662-05:00Oh, Farmville! You just took me back in time about...Oh, Farmville! You just took me back in time about four years. ;) <br />My problem is definitely too much time.emiihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02042164350910286833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-76768738637988180282012-07-09T17:13:30.202-05:002012-07-09T17:13:30.202-05:00I have the problematic situation in that I am a ni...I have the problematic situation in that I am a night writer. I can happily sit in the run up to midnight, and the wee hours of the morning, with my laptop buzzing away and the little keys tippity tapping. Oh, if only I didn't pay for it so dearly the next day. I can hardly keep my eyes open sometimes. It is through this unfortunate circumstance that I have fathomed myself to be some form of nocturnal creature. Perhaps if I went and lived with the bats and badgers of the night I might actually get this novel finished sometime soon....Abigailnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-32328341705174988702012-07-09T16:11:33.516-05:002012-07-09T16:11:33.516-05:00They should. Too bad we're writers, not invent...They should. Too bad we're writers, not inventors.:PMaddie Morrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10881137664211550244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-11900852359593896372012-07-09T14:14:02.228-05:002012-07-09T14:14:02.228-05:00Well, currently I'm on my six-weeks-off from m...Well, currently I'm on my six-weeks-off from my finished rough draft, so I'm focusing on other projects--making my webcomics, digital art, learning violin--instead of writing. But I am getting a lot of brainstorming done, and taking notes on ideas for future stories. But ordinarily, especially during the school year, I really need a NaNoWrMo attitude to make enough progress. It's too easy to check my emails, deviantART, tumblr, do some doodles....and then writing time is gone. I think during revisions, which I'll start in August, I can try to sit down and dedicate a day to re-writing each scene. I hope.<br /><br />Anyway, I'm done rambling now. Thanks for the post!jstarickahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08182648047265536102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-13793024414511865112012-07-09T13:41:37.334-05:002012-07-09T13:41:37.334-05:00I may not have commented, but I did indeed notice ...I may not have commented, but I did indeed notice it and grin. =) Cute little fella, gotta say. ;-)Roseanna Whitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02245767775900250399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-87151201041165366712012-07-09T13:26:07.183-05:002012-07-09T13:26:07.183-05:00Stephanie, as always, thank you for this. This sum...Stephanie, as always, thank you for this. This summer I was certain that I would be able to crank out a first draft of my WIP in no time. It's summer and unlike last year I'm not taking college courses! Boom! Magic amount of free time, right? Wrong. Just the fact that my WIP is still my WIP clued you in to that. :) Well, it has been a bit busier a summer than I expected, but all these weeks of striving for a few thousand words has finally added up and I'm nearing the finish line. Yay! By the start of fall term, I'll have written The End (God willing and the creek don't rise). Thanks for this encouragement to keep going at it.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06150136011032761640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-2965373913568722072012-07-09T13:20:39.255-05:002012-07-09T13:20:39.255-05:00Ah, yes. Good call!Ah, yes. Good call!Stephanie Morrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13128389560727867719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-38978568673608963212012-07-09T13:17:48.735-05:002012-07-09T13:17:48.735-05:00Could you also talk about parents with TOO high ex...Could you also talk about parents with TOO high expectations? *Looks at dad who expects 6 figure book deal*<br />Thanks!Allisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05433338978586263492noreply@blogger.com