tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413636466483236943.post5765193565472808898..comments2023-10-29T12:11:38.194+00:00Comments on Rachel Pattinson: July IWSG: Procrastination stationRachel Pattinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05848131947437970731noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413636466483236943.post-65597807410535376002014-07-09T17:41:57.092+01:002014-07-09T17:41:57.092+01:00That's exactly what I'm hoping for, Kim :)...That's exactly what I'm hoping for, Kim :)! And hopefully it'll mean that if I don't write, I'll feel so guilty about it, I'll write extra hard the next day ;). Thank you for commenting, and happy writing!Rachel Pattinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05848131947437970731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413636466483236943.post-56515599745765402482014-07-09T17:40:55.321+01:002014-07-09T17:40:55.321+01:00Haha! I really hope this theory works! If not...I&...Haha! I really hope this theory works! If not...I'm a bit stuck. But still, I'm always looking for an excuse to buy some nice, new, shiny stationery ;). Thank you for commenting, Annalisa :)! Happy writing!Rachel Pattinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05848131947437970731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413636466483236943.post-71155234702198255972014-07-09T17:39:41.185+01:002014-07-09T17:39:41.185+01:00I know exactly how you feel - I had this same prob...I know exactly how you feel - I had this same problem with my last manuscript (which I may have, er, kind of abandoned....) and I'm getting slightly paranoid that it's happening to this WIP too - but I'm holding onto hope that it's just a phase and I can change it in the edits if I need too ;). Thank you for commenting :)! Happy writing!Rachel Pattinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05848131947437970731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413636466483236943.post-61446857477327349042014-07-09T17:37:41.873+01:002014-07-09T17:37:41.873+01:00Oh my - this is an awesome idea! I totally get wha...Oh my - this is an awesome idea! I totally get what you mean - at the moment, me and my partner are making an effort to go to the gym at least three times a week, but if we miss a session, it's ssooo much harder to motivate ourselves to go, and then I find it harder to work out! So I'm definitely going to keep this in mind every day while I'm writing :)! Thank you!Rachel Pattinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05848131947437970731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413636466483236943.post-51680793229266805042014-07-09T17:36:06.981+01:002014-07-09T17:36:06.981+01:00I know, right! Like on Monday night, I thought I w...I know, right! Like on Monday night, I thought I was far too busy to write - but I ended up not doing an awful lot, and I definitely could've written at least a little, if I wanted too :S. Guess I'll just have to keep trying NOT to get distracted :)!Rachel Pattinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05848131947437970731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413636466483236943.post-51719873479298221582014-07-09T17:34:28.720+01:002014-07-09T17:34:28.720+01:00That's exactly how I'm feeling right now, ...That's exactly how I'm feeling right now, Suzanne! But hopefully if I can get into the habit of writing everyday, this fear should gradually subside...I hope. Thank you :)! Rachel Pattinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05848131947437970731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413636466483236943.post-20768892076015806032014-07-09T17:33:36.551+01:002014-07-09T17:33:36.551+01:00Thanks for commenting Alex :)! I really should get...Thanks for commenting Alex :)! I really should get my guitar out of storage at my parent's house so I can start playing again...that's such a good idea, and eventually, that's what I want too - I want my writing to be such a habit, that I just do it, no excuses. Hopefully I'll get there one day :)!Rachel Pattinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05848131947437970731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413636466483236943.post-71651469888807551632014-07-03T19:26:25.351+01:002014-07-03T19:26:25.351+01:00I like your idea of keeping your writing front and...I like your idea of keeping your writing front and center this month. I agree, when things are neatly put away I may be less likely to open them up and work on them. Out in plain view means our brain gets that jolt of a reminder every time we see it!Kim Van Sicklerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04957877837203134260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413636466483236943.post-42193937191988538052014-07-03T13:14:38.759+01:002014-07-03T13:14:38.759+01:00Keeping it out on show is a great idea... as I mov...Keeping it out on show is a great idea... as I move my notebook closer, and make sure I've got a pen handy :-)Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413636466483236943.post-9684553079635587572014-07-02T19:41:23.173+01:002014-07-02T19:41:23.173+01:00I've been stuck before. I've sat at my com...I've been stuck before. I've sat at my computer pulling out the words with a rusty pair of pliers, like so many a broken nail. The funny thing was after I powered through almost 30k I realized the reason why I was having a hard time was because it didn't belong in the story. It was brilliant writing. I loved the scenes I created, but it wasn't were I wanted to be. <br /><br />I think deep down we know when things are right and when things aren't working out. If the words are flowing, GOOD! <br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15112453424639639466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413636466483236943.post-48044266774597978852014-07-02T19:28:44.587+01:002014-07-02T19:28:44.587+01:00I like to compare being a writer to being an athle...I like to compare being a writer to being an athlete. It's something you have to keep working on every day, or you'll start to lose "muscle" and make it harder to start up again later.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413636466483236943.post-63646353119557284302014-07-02T18:55:47.741+01:002014-07-02T18:55:47.741+01:00Yes, this is me too. I know I shouldn't let th...Yes, this is me too. I know I shouldn't let those gaps happen in the first place, but it's just so easy to get too busy! Lol. But you're absolutely right. Rachel Schieffelbeinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01629400142880123520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413636466483236943.post-86295577226958306062014-07-02T07:38:55.232+01:002014-07-02T07:38:55.232+01:00I get nervous when I am unable to write for a whil...I get nervous when I am unable to write for a while as I fear I may have lost the ability! Great idea to keep it 'in the open.' I wish you well with your project.Suzanne Furnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00908200156114453054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413636466483236943.post-42893268824356451512014-07-01T23:26:29.929+01:002014-07-01T23:26:29.929+01:00I'm always enthusiastic about picking up my gu...I'm always enthusiastic about picking up my guitar! And I have many on display...<br />I guess when I'm writing, it is such a habit that I do it every night no matter what. And yes, if I miss a night for whatever reason, it's maddening.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.com