tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21790035.post6189664836537144466..comments2024-02-13T09:38:07.389-05:00Comments on Carrie's Procrastinatory Outlet: Why aren't we writing?Carrie Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13751498516235657725noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21790035.post-39768656541680184992007-12-01T08:36:00.000-05:002007-12-01T08:36:00.000-05:00I know, for me, it is about clarity and feeling cr...I know, for me, it is about clarity and feeling creative. I realize how much a crock-o-sh!t that is, but I would say that is why. <BR/><BR/>When I come home stressed and need to unwind, my internal editor is set to extreme high. <BR/><BR/>It's easier for me to pick up the guitar, because with that I can play old standards until I relax into the creative mode, if I ever get to the creative mode.<BR/><BR/>I know it is an excuse, because I could spend the time figuring out how to evade my internal editor, and there are many good techniques, but it seems like all that pressure that doesn't gets released through something else builds up in the form of my internal editor.<BR/><BR/>For me it isn't fear, it is pressure. The pressure to change my situation through writing. <BR/><BR/>Maybe the new technique is to type a page or two from a favorite book before I get to writing something new.<BR/><BR/>Part of it is understanding what motivates you as a writer, some people can power through the editor when not relaxed. <BR/><BR/>For me it is a combo, when I write everyday, I'm usually also able to maintain an exercise routine everyday. So, to get myself on track, I start by planning my workouts and sticking too them. It helps because the exercise controls the stress levels.Patrick Alanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01121337008453549441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21790035.post-75184403997796328972007-11-30T11:23:00.000-05:002007-11-30T11:23:00.000-05:00Yep. That's the toughest question of all, but I su...Yep. That's the toughest question of all, but I suppose the only real answer is to Just Do It. :)Karen Mahoneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02358606301398259487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21790035.post-77148508089783450632007-11-30T11:08:00.000-05:002007-11-30T11:08:00.000-05:00Jessican -- I totally agree with you. So easy to ...Jessican -- I totally agree with you. So easy to distract ourselves! Maybe I need to rank in order of importance what I need to get done every day :)<BR/><BR/>Karen -- my boyfriend says the same thing: fear. I guess the next question would be, how to conquer it?Carrie Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13751498516235657725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21790035.post-26661284674271046572007-11-29T18:13:00.000-05:002007-11-29T18:13:00.000-05:00I go with Michelle's 'fear'. Definitely. I didn't ...I go with Michelle's 'fear'. Definitely. I didn't write for over five years, and really regret it now. But... it was the f-word that stopped me. I still feel it now - fear of failure. Fear of success. Fear of looking stupid. If I don't write - but always say I *Want* to write - then I can't finish anything, can't submit anything.... and can't be rejected. *sigh* It's a great question, Carrie!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21790035.post-78199650007876393012007-11-29T17:59:00.000-05:002007-11-29T17:59:00.000-05:00I think we let ourselves be distracted by things w...I think we let ourselves be distracted by things we *think* are important that really aren't. But like you said, I think blogging and reading other writer blogs counts as research. Since I want to write for TV, I pass off watching as research, too. :)Jessica Burkhart https://www.blogger.com/profile/01392565903843981091noreply@blogger.com