Comments on: Power Writing http://writerunboxed.com/2009/04/27/power-writing/ about the craft and business of fiction Sat, 11 Feb 2012 02:26:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Kathleen Bolton http://writerunboxed.com/2009/04/27/power-writing/#comment-111572 Kathleen Bolton Tue, 28 Apr 2009 13:38:07 +0000 http://writerunboxed.com/2009/04/27/power-writing/#comment-111572 Thanks, everyone. As for the sleepiness, it's also hotter than bejeezus in my neck of the woods, contributing to lethargy, but I refuse to turn on AC in April. :-) Thanks, everyone. As for the sleepiness, it’s also hotter than bejeezus in my neck of the woods, contributing to lethargy, but I refuse to turn on AC in April. :-)

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]]> By: Annemarie http://writerunboxed.com/2009/04/27/power-writing/#comment-111530 Annemarie Tue, 28 Apr 2009 05:52:08 +0000 http://writerunboxed.com/2009/04/27/power-writing/#comment-111530 Since ever, I am a last-minute-writer. ;-) It'salwaxs been the most effective way to defeat the fearful inner editor. But essentially it works good only for articles. Sofor long pieces of writing, I make a monthly plan wiht daily goals. That strange sleepiness I know too. It afects me at every time of the day - even at eleven a.m.. I learned to ignore that whisper that tells me, I would write nonsense if I go on: The first draft would be also nonsense, if I take a nap. ;-) Annemarie Since ever, I am a last-minute-writer. ;-)
It’salwaxs been the most effective way to defeat the fearful inner editor. But essentially it works good only for articles.
Sofor long pieces of writing, I make a monthly plan wiht daily goals.

That strange sleepiness I know too. It afects me at every time of the day – even at eleven a.m..
I learned to ignore that whisper that tells me, I would write nonsense if I go on: The first draft would be also nonsense, if I take a nap. ;-)

Annemarie

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]]> By: Lorna Suzuki http://writerunboxed.com/2009/04/27/power-writing/#comment-111508 Lorna Suzuki Tue, 28 Apr 2009 01:22:19 +0000 http://writerunboxed.com/2009/04/27/power-writing/#comment-111508 Writing has many creative challenges, but when a writer is confronted with a deadline it can certainly compound it. Sometimes, it feels like running a marathon of which there is no end! It definitely takes discipline to change your routine and adhere to a schedule that will help you get the deed done, but in the end it's all worth it! Good luck with the draft as you approach that finish line and thank you for sharing your writing tips, Kathleen! Writing has many creative challenges, but when a writer is confronted with a deadline it can certainly compound it. Sometimes, it feels like running a marathon of which there is no end!
It definitely takes discipline to change your routine and adhere to a schedule that will help you get the deed done, but in the end it’s all worth it!
Good luck with the draft as you approach that finish line and thank you for sharing your writing tips, Kathleen!

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]]> By: Therese Walsh http://writerunboxed.com/2009/04/27/power-writing/#comment-111486 Therese Walsh Mon, 27 Apr 2009 21:31:27 +0000 http://writerunboxed.com/2009/04/27/power-writing/#comment-111486 You're the consummate professional, Kathleen Bolton, and--to quote another favorite reality TV personality--I'm sure you'll "make it work!" Thanks for the power writing tips, and good luck with the draft! You’re the consummate professional, Kathleen Bolton, and–to quote another favorite reality TV personality–I’m sure you’ll “make it work!”

Thanks for the power writing tips, and good luck with the draft!

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]]> By: Barbara Samuel O'Neal http://writerunboxed.com/2009/04/27/power-writing/#comment-111483 Barbara Samuel O'Neal Mon, 27 Apr 2009 20:24:44 +0000 http://writerunboxed.com/2009/04/27/power-writing/#comment-111483 Good post. For the sleepies, I take cat naps. Not everyone can do 20 minute naps, but they really help me extend my writing day. Good luck. Right there with you. Good post. For the sleepies, I take cat naps. Not everyone can do 20 minute naps, but they really help me extend my writing day.

Good luck. Right there with you.

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]]> By: thea http://writerunboxed.com/2009/04/27/power-writing/#comment-111473 thea Mon, 27 Apr 2009 18:52:48 +0000 http://writerunboxed.com/2009/04/27/power-writing/#comment-111473 i'm reserving judgement on the next 8 yrs of their lives. d.c. is a cruel town. just last week the wash post had an article about all these little girls who are obsessed with all things sasha and malia. if i were michelle obama, i'd be horrified. as many letters to the editors indicated, i'm not alone. imagine not knowing whether someone wants to be your friend without knowing the real you? their parents will really have to stay on top of this. like they say, every rose has its thorn!! i’m reserving judgement on the next 8 yrs of their lives. d.c. is a cruel town. just last week the wash post had an article about all these little girls who are obsessed with all things sasha and malia. if i were michelle obama, i’d be horrified. as many letters to the editors indicated, i’m not alone. imagine not knowing whether someone wants to be your friend without knowing the real you? their parents will really have to stay on top of this. like they say, every rose has its thorn!!

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]]> By: Kathleen Bolton http://writerunboxed.com/2009/04/27/power-writing/#comment-111395 Kathleen Bolton Mon, 27 Apr 2009 17:39:27 +0000 http://writerunboxed.com/2009/04/27/power-writing/#comment-111395 thea! Great question. The only thing it's affected is now I have more information on the inside workings of the White House as it pertains to families. Malia and Sasha are younger than the Morgan character, but the pitfalls of being American royalty are the same. Luckily, the press has so far respected the boundaries since the Clintons drew the line in the sand with Chelsea. As hard as it is for these kids to be stuck in The Bubble, they are also incredibly fortunate and will have access to things most kids only dream of. It'll be fun watching them grow up, won't it? thea! Great question. The only thing it’s affected is now I have more information on the inside workings of the White House as it pertains to families. Malia and Sasha are younger than the Morgan character, but the pitfalls of being American royalty are the same. Luckily, the press has so far respected the boundaries since the Clintons drew the line in the sand with Chelsea.

As hard as it is for these kids to be stuck in The Bubble, they are also incredibly fortunate and will have access to things most kids only dream of. It’ll be fun watching them grow up, won’t it?

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]]> By: Kristan http://writerunboxed.com/2009/04/27/power-writing/#comment-111387 Kristan Mon, 27 Apr 2009 16:39:19 +0000 http://writerunboxed.com/2009/04/27/power-writing/#comment-111387 I don't have any tricks or tips, lol, so I'm going to steal yours! (Thanks!) I don’t have any tricks or tips, lol, so I’m going to steal yours! (Thanks!)

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]]> By: Melanie http://writerunboxed.com/2009/04/27/power-writing/#comment-111384 Melanie Mon, 27 Apr 2009 16:15:28 +0000 http://writerunboxed.com/2009/04/27/power-writing/#comment-111384 These are great tips, thank you! These are great tips, thank you!

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]]> By: thea http://writerunboxed.com/2009/04/27/power-writing/#comment-111383 thea Mon, 27 Apr 2009 16:01:27 +0000 http://writerunboxed.com/2009/04/27/power-writing/#comment-111383 Kath, feel free not to answer this until you are less busy. But I was wondering how hard it is writing books about the president's daughter now that we have sasha and malia? living in d.c., I see/read - the poor girls get a lot of attention, including girl groupies that want to meet them, be their friends, go to their school (sidwell friends) and hang with them in general. I fear for the obama girls in many ways, even though i find them pretty normal and adorable. Kath, feel free not to answer this until you are less busy. But I was wondering how hard it is writing books about the president’s daughter now that we have sasha and malia? living in d.c., I see/read – the poor girls get a lot of attention, including girl groupies that want to meet them, be their friends, go to their school (sidwell friends) and hang with them in general. I fear for the obama girls in many ways, even though i find them pretty normal and adorable.

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