tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523176879771875815.post3478190475930727501..comments2023-04-27T04:30:40.440-05:00Comments on Digging Out of Distraction: WIP WhackChristinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05383099148014297450noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523176879771875815.post-91499911650107959892010-04-07T12:31:34.516-05:002010-04-07T12:31:34.516-05:00Hi Ann: I have been pushing hard. The workshop is ...Hi Ann: I have been pushing hard. The workshop is next week. I have to bring the first five pages, and two scenes--yikes! I've rewritten the beginning, but it's rough. I may have to bring the older version for critique purposes.<br /><br />Deadlines are important. There's not getting around it--once we get the call, we will have to work toward them all the time. And I did read an agent blog that said while she didn't necessarily look at contest wins as part of her vetting process, she did look at them as proof that we take our writing seriously and treat it like a profession.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05383099148014297450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523176879771875815.post-1038973937656047872010-04-07T09:03:00.975-05:002010-04-07T09:03:00.975-05:00Sounds like you are really motoring along. I am i...Sounds like you are really motoring along. I am in awe. I too need workshop deadlines and contests to keep me on task. Otherwise I just sit and stare! Not good for the morale or the soul.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07524878248746427258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523176879771875815.post-43031715815774302342010-04-06T15:48:33.184-05:002010-04-06T15:48:33.184-05:00Talli: I love your blog. Thanks for popping in and...Talli: I love your blog. Thanks for popping in and taking the time to share your thoughts. Sounds like you've got a tight deadline--you'll get it finished. <br /><br />But yes, that's how we need to be as unpublished writers. We need to treat the writing as a job--and be aware of deadlines so we can fulfill the paying deadlines.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05383099148014297450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523176879771875815.post-63220107176313153822010-04-06T13:04:48.082-05:002010-04-06T13:04:48.082-05:00Thank you for dropping by my blog and becoming a f...Thank you for dropping by my blog and becoming a follower!<br /><br />Your question is very relevant to my current life: I write under a different name for non-fiction and I'm under deadline for a project! It's a really tight deadline and what keeps me motivated is my fear of letting others down. I must meet the deadline or perish trying!Talli Rolandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04780882465745107715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523176879771875815.post-40372036762035260592010-04-06T12:39:03.079-05:002010-04-06T12:39:03.079-05:00WendyM: I have a cut scenes file for every draft I...WendyM: I have a cut scenes file for every draft I write. I usually farm the first cut scenes file for the final draft--so it is good to keep the words--never know when you might need them.<br /><br />I finished up the first global edit and pass through. Cut about 5000 words (not as horrible and painful as I thought it would be). Tomorrow I'll do some more global tone fixes and edits. Woohoo.<br /><br />Still need to work on that YA idea I have--that will be my free write time.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05383099148014297450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523176879771875815.post-80467089003558624602010-04-06T12:37:20.881-05:002010-04-06T12:37:20.881-05:00Welcome Saumya. I love your writing process. Weekl...Welcome Saumya. I love your writing process. Weekly goals are very important. And I am also targeting two conferences this year. Which ones are you going to attend?Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05383099148014297450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523176879771875815.post-17656344140235973802010-04-06T12:24:25.507-05:002010-04-06T12:24:25.507-05:00I use contests to motivate me as well. Also, when ...I use contests to motivate me as well. Also, when I'm editing, I create a Deleted Scenes file, cause I never know if I may change my mind at a later time.Wendy S Marcushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09590562856819593365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523176879771875815.post-91855272756716628382010-04-06T11:53:25.721-05:002010-04-06T11:53:25.721-05:00Lovely post and blog!
I get motivated by conferen...Lovely post and blog!<br /><br />I get motivated by conferences because I want to attend them with a completed idea. I also try to give myself weekly goals. Every day begins with just writing freely and then revising what I wrote the previous day. Good luck to you!Saumyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08517289532769906489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523176879771875815.post-9624200047035548092010-04-06T08:42:35.743-05:002010-04-06T08:42:35.743-05:00I'm focused on the current WIP, but am eager t...I'm focused on the current WIP, but am eager to work on something new as well. <br /><br />Back at it in a few minutes ;-)Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05383099148014297450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523176879771875815.post-55229064028131691872010-04-06T08:20:20.834-05:002010-04-06T08:20:20.834-05:00Good job! I'm going back and forth between the...Good job! I'm going back and forth between the new WIP and the editing. Trying to slowly fold in the new plot ideas.<br /><br />The only thing that keeps me motivated is having a daily goal. It makes me feel accountable. Otherwise, I might just read other people's work all day. ;-)Gwen Hernandezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01394401588845644494noreply@blogger.com