Comments on: Guerilla Writing

By: Openly Balanced

Openly Balanced — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:48:22 +0000

Five Things NaNoWriMo Teaches Us About Sustainability…

I have decided that this year, for the first time ever, I will be participating in National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo). I first heard about NaNoWriMo during my senior year of college. For various reasons that often resembled excuses, I did not s…

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By: cfrench

cfrench — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 22:34:57 +0000

What a wonderful article. That’s great advice considering I just signed up for NaNoWriMo, and I have no idea where to find the time for 50,000 words.

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By: Finding the Time to Write | The Writing Toolbox

Finding the Time to Write | The Writing Toolbox — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 15:22:21 +0000

[...] main point he makes in this interview on Writer Unboxed is that everyone has committments, even novelists. Family, friends…book signings–and [...]

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By: thea

thea — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:08:10 +0000

your schedule brings back bad memories!! but thanks for ‘showing’ not ‘telling’

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By: David Sobkowiak

David Sobkowiak — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:57:18 +0000

This is so true! I practice guerrilla audio production for much the same reason, there just isn’t time to sit down for great lengths. Of course, I usually get more than 10 minutes in, but not always. This is a great reminder that while I’m trying to begin writing more, I can use the same sort of techniques. You’d think it would have been second nature but I find that I’m often trying to find that “perfect” setting/condition/environment to write it. It doesn’t exist in my world at this time and I hope by considering your article, and knowing how great your stories are, that I might (might) have a shot at writing something coherent afterall! Thanks Phil!

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By: Jessica Scott

Jessica Scott — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 07:49:04 +0000

I’ve had a lot of practice at the tactics you recommend. I carry my laptop everywhere but its not always practical to get in writing. I keep my notebook handy, in the cargo pocket of my army uniform, so that when ideas strike, I can write them down, because I never remember them.
Being deployed to Iraq, I’ve had more time than I did back in the rear. However, getting ready to go home, I wonder how I’m going to find the time to write anything, let alone continue. But it’s a need for me, a compulsion. I have to write. So I make the time, between daycare, the army, and housewife duties, it’ll all work out in the end. Even if it’s ten minutes on my lunch break, I squeeze it in. Great topic and love the suggestions!

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By: Link Happy « Sydney Somers

Link Happy « Sydney Somers — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:34:21 +0000

[...] is a link to an interesting article on Guerrila Writing for those aspiring writers out [...]

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By: Jonathan

Jonathan — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 23:28:28 +0000

Even before I started writing, I always felt more productive when my time was limited. If I had vacation coming up I would get as much work done in two days that week as would in a normal five day week.

Having the luxury of time creates an illusion of plenty, but I always find a way to “fritter and waste the hours in an offhand way.” Thanks for the post – it’s always nice to get a kick in the pants and refocus.
.-= Jonathan´s last blog ..A little inspiration on a dreary day =-.

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By: Phil Rossi

Phil Rossi — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:04:49 +0000

Thanks for the comments. I’m glad you’re all finding this worthwhile reading!

-Phil
.-= Phil Rossi´s last blog ..Coming Soon =-.

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By: Ellie

Ellie — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:13:14 +0000

Great motivational words of wisdom. Thanks!

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