tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683017128503031401.post513190465511442332..comments2019-02-05T08:12:11.467-08:00Comments on Mary E Hanks: Just Start Writing!Mary E Hankshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01996316555091575719noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683017128503031401.post-29869763923494690652010-11-18T09:57:55.710-08:002010-11-18T09:57:55.710-08:00Thanks, Catherine. Yes, I agree, reading is so imp...Thanks, Catherine. Yes, I agree, reading is so important too. The more we read, the better writers we'll become. I think that writing something every day is key--even when we don't have the inspiration. Even a letter, a journal, a blog, etc. Thanks for the great input! Blessings on the journey...Mary E Hankshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01996316555091575719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683017128503031401.post-65245345089727559002010-11-18T03:48:27.655-08:002010-11-18T03:48:27.655-08:00Hi Mary,
I think you nailed it! Writing for me is...Hi Mary, <br />I think you nailed it! Writing for me is something I cannot force myself to do. I'm either all there or I'm not. I'm not yet at the point where I have to meet deadlines, but I'm dreading it!! Some days the inspiration just isn't there. Most times I do end up writing something, even if it is just a page. I have found it's better to plow through even when I don't feel like it, because if I stop, it's harder to get back into the groove. Although I do admit, there are days when I just say forget it, and go read a book! Which is just as important to do in my opinion!Catherine Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16075571140881352399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683017128503031401.post-88299605058313245322010-11-16T23:41:07.938-08:002010-11-16T23:41:07.938-08:00Thanks, Lindsey...it's a fun journey!Thanks, Lindsey...it's a fun journey!Mary E Hankshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01996316555091575719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683017128503031401.post-52377541073124581172010-11-16T16:50:51.448-08:002010-11-16T16:50:51.448-08:00Just found your blog. Welcome to the blogging worl...Just found your blog. Welcome to the blogging world!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01394581694718159853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683017128503031401.post-11798138703271667912010-11-16T16:03:49.081-08:002010-11-16T16:03:49.081-08:00James, wow, if you've heard the same thing fro...James, wow, if you've heard the same thing from three different people, it must be good advice. Thanks for sharing.<br /><br />Barbara, that's a great idea! Next time I'll go chop wood first and then I'll love my writing time even more.Mary E Hankshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01996316555091575719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683017128503031401.post-33006315369898712682010-11-16T14:33:49.926-08:002010-11-16T14:33:49.926-08:00When I can't write, I go do laundry or clean h...When I can't write, I go do laundry or clean house and then I really, really want to get back to writing! There's nothing like manual labor to push you toward what you truly love:)Barbara Ellen Brinkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02399673948043371966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683017128503031401.post-50604547040696434142010-11-16T13:59:10.191-08:002010-11-16T13:59:10.191-08:00Mary, it must be great advice, I've received i...Mary, it must be great advice, I've received it three times this week! Gulp. Now, I'm nervous, I just got my marching orders.<br />JamesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683017128503031401.post-18691436774062999752010-11-15T08:38:55.522-08:002010-11-15T08:38:55.522-08:00Thanks, everyone, for your great responses. Someti...Thanks, everyone, for your great responses. Sometimes I don't follow my own advice about "Just start writing" and I wait to "feel" like writing. I need to do better about pushing myself to write every day, to stay disciplined. When I hear about people writing 2,000 words a day--or some other goal they've set--I am so impressed. It inspires me to push harder toward my goal. Have a wonderful week of writing! Blessings on the journey...Mary E Hankshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01996316555091575719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683017128503031401.post-30188798029757563152010-11-13T23:47:17.616-08:002010-11-13T23:47:17.616-08:00I think that's part of the whole process altho...I think that's part of the whole process although different people work differently. I can't just stare at the screen. I might stare into space for a few minutes but generally if I just jot down a few thoughts the momentum picks up.Moe a.k.a. @biggirlbluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03638446320976744376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683017128503031401.post-73482967235094775352010-11-12T13:10:24.509-08:002010-11-12T13:10:24.509-08:00I think that's 90% of writing, just sitting do...I think that's 90% of writing, just sitting down and putting those words down. Although sometimes I do have to walk around a little until inspiration hits me!Stephanie Farishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10461865229341760836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7683017128503031401.post-83161621626056726482010-11-12T13:04:53.094-08:002010-11-12T13:04:53.094-08:00I've been in a funk for a few months now. I st...I've been in a funk for a few months now. I started off with a "just start writing" attitude, but every project seemed to fizzle. Then I started working on my blog more and that is keeping my fingers on the keyboard. I guess I haven't mastered the art of writing even when I don't feel like it. I hope to get there soon. Thanks for the encouraging post!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com