tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281000668036619727.post7820158130339742747..comments2023-10-30T05:46:59.343-04:00Comments on The Doubting Writer: Thanksgiving Leftovers, and Some Fresh MeatJeffOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07947660745120963286noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281000668036619727.post-90730130548062304722011-11-30T17:31:53.351-05:002011-11-30T17:31:53.351-05:00NaNo is such a positive experience for so many rea...NaNo is such a positive experience for so many reasons. I like the boost it gives me to write even if I'm really tired and busy. I think you got your time's worth out of it from the sounds of it! :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281000668036619727.post-40348869105502088682011-11-30T15:19:16.483-05:002011-11-30T15:19:16.483-05:00You wrote 19,000 words and worked out a lot of oth...You wrote 19,000 words and worked out a lot of other writing issues. I'd say NaNo was a success in that it was helpful in ways you didn't expect.<br /><br />We had all kinds of pet issues over the turkey in our house, too. No one could go near the refrigerator without the cats and the dog pouncing. Too funny.Cynthia Chapman Willishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12408985785062180536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281000668036619727.post-70437049123970938552011-11-30T14:13:11.683-05:002011-11-30T14:13:11.683-05:00Robin - glad you liked the other post. Not sure wh...Robin - glad you liked the other post. Not sure why the comment didn't stick. I know some other bloggers have had some trouble with blogger from time-to-time. Hopefully it was a one-time glitch.JeffOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07947660745120963286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281000668036619727.post-19119665126643335472011-11-29T18:57:57.743-05:002011-11-29T18:57:57.743-05:00First, not sure why my comment to your gender post...First, not sure why my comment to your gender post didn't stick, but I thought that post was really interesting and that you were (broadly, more often than not) right about gender differences in social situations. <br /><br />Congratulations on the progress you did make for your NaNo. I'm impressed you got that far. My loose goal for daily writing is about 300 words, and I've been falling very short of that lately. I keep stalling because my plot, like yours, wasn't quite ready to start. Good luck going forward.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281000668036619727.post-81450127825609679712011-11-29T16:03:40.537-05:002011-11-29T16:03:40.537-05:00The important thing is that you got some writing d...The important thing is that you got some writing done. I can't do NaNo...all the pressure. I like taking my time and flowing with the inspiration. It's still a great opportunity to start a story.<br /><br />My dogs love turkey. That's why they get their own place during Thanksgiving. Have a great day. :)Laila Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08430076999393883312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281000668036619727.post-20525493610218597232011-11-29T14:34:20.235-05:002011-11-29T14:34:20.235-05:00I've had stories that felt like they didn'...I've had stories that felt like they didn't want to be written, despite the fact I had a goal/deadline to meet; I think it's good to recognize it, though, than rush through and have something that needed more time to stew.Golden Eaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08721520451194318436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281000668036619727.post-7837023156968738742011-11-29T05:43:30.870-05:002011-11-29T05:43:30.870-05:00Lisa - I think I'm going to have to with this ...Lisa - I think I'm going to have to with this one. I may try to play around with it a little more, just to make sure, but that's how it's looking right now.<br /><br />Peggy - I finished reading it yesterday. Eew, the back half was worse than the front. It's alright, though, I'm excited about it, and that's pretty important.<br /><br />Nancy - they're not 'rules' exactly, merely 'guidelines'. Actually, they are suggestions, and I do have to admit some of them break the 'rule' (suggestion) of using as few words as possible to tell your story. The real idea on it is to get people in the habit of writing. Stop talking about it and get your butt in the chair, that sort of thing. <br /><br />Amanda - I don't remember doing that last year, it was more of a problem this year. Until I decided it wasn't that big a deal, and I'd get what I get.<br /><br />Thank you all, as always, for your comments.JeffOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07947660745120963286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281000668036619727.post-21225184135920670102011-11-28T21:49:46.089-05:002011-11-28T21:49:46.089-05:00I'm the same way with word count--if I have a ...I'm the same way with word count--if I have a specific number in my head that I "have to" reach, I also constantly check the word count and push myself past what might be a natural break, which ends up not being my best writing :) Today I wrote without a specific word count in mind and I was able to write more than usual. Funny, because I'm normally a goal-oriented person. I've never attempted NaNo, but it definitely intrigues me. Maybe next year.Amanda Olivierihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17893676136045249980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281000668036619727.post-36890511910927895342011-11-28T21:07:29.790-05:002011-11-28T21:07:29.790-05:00I think you did really well for trying to balance ...I think you did really well for trying to balance two, simultaneous NaNos. Progress is progress! :)Carrie Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01540590799406170410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281000668036619727.post-57817543034441367052011-11-28T18:01:56.030-05:002011-11-28T18:01:56.030-05:00I'm all for cheering on NaNo writers, but I ne...I'm all for cheering on NaNo writers, but I never really understood the point of it really. And those rules for padding are ridiculous. I mean, isn't the point to writing to do it well? Like quality over quantity? I guess that just isn't the American way, huh? And you know, when it comes to word count, you can't use that MS Word feature. You have to use the 250 words per page rule for an accurate word count because when it comes to publishing, it's all about the number of pages, not words. Just sayin'.Nancy Thompsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05735642863696266005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281000668036619727.post-90969146898568122622011-11-28T16:19:36.866-05:002011-11-28T16:19:36.866-05:00Anything that can get you to shut down the irritat...Anything that can get you to shut down the irritating / disabling internal editor is a grand thing, regardless of whether or not you finished! And I'm glad you found a lot to love in your past NaNo story. That's awesome!Peggy Eddlemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10241451940725996650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281000668036619727.post-91878691900909129882011-11-28T12:57:22.176-05:002011-11-28T12:57:22.176-05:00I think that there are stories in our heads that a...I think that there are stories in our heads that are not always ready to be told when we get the idea for them. I think it helps to put it away for awhile and come back to it. Good effort though! I'd have to give up something big in my life to be able to get that many words down in one month! Right now anyway.Lisa Reganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12899014095250160853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281000668036619727.post-71981193024580242612011-11-28T12:29:14.485-05:002011-11-28T12:29:14.485-05:00I'm so happy and sad nano is coming to an end....I'm so happy and sad nano is coming to an end. It's been a trial for me, but I have done a lot. I think doing anything this month is great considering the holidays.i'm erin.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13729541389129887477noreply@blogger.com