tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post1092822344540111188..comments2024-03-13T06:31:17.010-04:00Comments on Susan Says: InSecure Writers Support GroupSusan Gourley/Kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-65451998007167781172013-06-12T18:14:43.920-04:002013-06-12T18:14:43.920-04:00I find that when I have more time, I seem to waste...I find that when I have more time, I seem to waste more time. I accomplish more when I don't have the time to waste. So when I'm able to write full time, I know I will have to keep myself to a strict schedule.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03060064276650474244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-29796077235779712172013-06-09T14:20:33.182-04:002013-06-09T14:20:33.182-04:00I've been a teacher for the past 14 years, but...I've been a teacher for the past 14 years, but I've only pursued my writing seriously for the past 5 or so -- that's when I quit my summer jobs so I could focus on the writing. You're right: time management is huge with so many online distractions.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-72341256695818467222013-06-08T15:18:00.124-04:002013-06-08T15:18:00.124-04:00It's very difficult to find the balance betwee...It's very difficult to find the balance between writing, blogging and reading.<br />Different methods work for different people.<br /> There's no one-size-fits-all.<br />Congratulations on the retirement!<br /><a href="http://writer-in-transit.co.za/" rel="nofollow">Writer In Transit</a>Michelle Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750092836481599870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-85832825274919711082013-06-08T13:28:37.078-04:002013-06-08T13:28:37.078-04:00I suspect "not doing the laundry" is a b...I suspect "not doing the laundry" is a blanket tip for not letting things distract you from your story, but sometimes it's good to get up and walk around. It's actually unhealthy to sit for so long, and sometimes you need a little physical action to stimulate the brain. I know I still think about stories while I do chores, and that's part of the process. :)Cate Mastershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01371792447604980848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-38563710762868806982013-06-07T13:43:20.791-04:002013-06-07T13:43:20.791-04:00Time management is always an issue, I tend to try ...Time management is always an issue, I tend to try and go with the flow, grabbing a couple of hours here and there to do some long hand writing. I've promised myself however when it comes to typing this writing spree that I'll spend the day typing it up (or two) without interruption...I hope!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17465460330758905673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-50862529763593803042013-06-07T12:59:55.253-04:002013-06-07T12:59:55.253-04:00Since I am on disability I ought to have plenty of...Since I am on disability I ought to have plenty of writing time, but I just have difficulty with time management.<br /><br />There's a medical explanation. I have an autism spectrum disorder (Asperger syndrome) and one of the symptoms is a lot like having AD/HD. <br /><br />And it does not help that my cats act up during my writing time, and I have to keep getting up in the middle of a sentence to break up a cat fight or shoo a cat off a counter.Nissa Annakindthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16289000116822109714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-81103901322765330192013-06-07T11:38:34.524-04:002013-06-07T11:38:34.524-04:00I happen to do my laundry and write at the same ti...I happen to do my laundry and write at the same time. I also do that while washing the dishes in the dishwasher. I call it multi-tasking.Michael Offutt, Phantom Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10557969104886174930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-19340546996177657982013-06-07T05:52:07.599-04:002013-06-07T05:52:07.599-04:00Time management is hard but necessary. There are m...Time management is hard but necessary. There are many ways to succeed in writing and best of luck with retirement and writing full time.<br /><br />Blog: Queendsheena<br />IWSG Co-host.Sheena-kay Grahamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17712661419116636671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-7307676182815600072013-06-07T00:10:09.096-04:002013-06-07T00:10:09.096-04:00I've seen folks setting writing goals in the b...I've seen folks setting writing goals in the blogosphere and do find it helpful when I plot out writing/blogging/social media in advance, for sure. Only I can't regularly find the head space to do the preliminary plotting! :-) But I reckon I will...eventually.<br /><a href="http://minalobo.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Some Dark Romantic</a>Mina Lobohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10173895884776280826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-69101227911285941962013-06-06T16:38:59.351-04:002013-06-06T16:38:59.351-04:00I think most of us suffer from time management pro...I think most of us suffer from time management problems. I'd love to meet the person who always used their time well, wouldn't you?<br /><br />I agree that person A's suggestion may not work for person B. It's great to read advice and try it out then decide if it works for you.Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05512195350501287945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-72901763444449310102013-06-06T09:22:00.651-04:002013-06-06T09:22:00.651-04:00i think i am pretty good with time management and ...i think i am pretty good with time management and am currently, trying to pass it on to a few people near and dear to me :)Lynn Proctorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16349867270815243053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-64337827212707568822013-06-06T08:53:08.139-04:002013-06-06T08:53:08.139-04:00I usually put a load of laundry in before I sit do...I usually put a load of laundry in before I sit down to write (not that I've been doing much writing lately). I agree, whatever works for you is what you need to do. Tonjahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08652479946102909276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-61794997114490620212013-06-05T22:45:02.621-04:002013-06-05T22:45:02.621-04:00Hi, Susan,
Sadly, my time never seems to be enoug...Hi, Susan,<br /><br />Sadly, my time never seems to be enough to get what i'd like to do. I spend WAY too much time blogging, but I LOVE it so and I can't not support anyone who asks for my help. SO must of my writing time is helping other bloggers. I makes me feel good to know I am doing something to help another blogger's dream.<br /><br />But, it sets me back. I don't seem to get to my revisions or my work. That isn't good. I just hope to figure out a way to be able to find time for both. Not just plug away for myself OR for my blogger friends. There has to be a balance somewhere. I hope to find it soon.Michael Di Gesuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-45612877618744810862013-06-05T21:27:44.688-04:002013-06-05T21:27:44.688-04:00Not having a private place to write is my biggest ...Not having a private place to write is my biggest problem right now. However, I do get blocked for ideas. Often sitting and forcing myself to think doesn't help. Many of my best ideas come in the shower of all places. I have even started calling it The Think Tank. Go figure.Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14932408372240147454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-86787389170960997462013-06-05T20:43:52.058-04:002013-06-05T20:43:52.058-04:00I am a HUGE ass to chair writer. It's the onl...I am a HUGE ass to chair writer. It's the only way I see, for myself, to get it done. <br /><br />Ass in Chair - nothing beats it.<br /><br />PS: The Shredded Wheat always has coupons on Smart Source and Coupon Network. Usually a buck off, though recently in the Sunday paper, we received a two dollar one. Anyway, passing along the info.<br /><br />Happy Savings & Happy Writing :-]The Happy Whiskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13438469476168485775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-58330060334581392142013-06-05T20:32:36.341-04:002013-06-05T20:32:36.341-04:00I knew I picked a topic everyone would have an opi...I knew I picked a topic everyone would have an opinion on. I can't believe how many different methods were shared in the comments.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-35046772397115548602013-06-05T16:30:55.947-04:002013-06-05T16:30:55.947-04:00I used to give time-management seminars, so time m...I used to give time-management seminars, so time management is not an issue for me.<br /><br />There is no one advice that fits all when it comes to writing.<br /><br />But work is work. Whatever you do, whether it's 5 minutes or 5 hours, give it 100% of your attention.Maria Zanninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604862636922299273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-7822914095231135442013-06-05T16:26:06.693-04:002013-06-05T16:26:06.693-04:00Time management is huge - and trial and error on f...Time management is huge - and trial and error on finding what works for you is so important. Very helpful post! Thanks :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-71160689306876830172013-06-05T16:16:46.568-04:002013-06-05T16:16:46.568-04:00Great point, Susan! Following other's program...Great point, Susan! Following other's program never works, you have to find your own way- just like in life!Bevimushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14924337684790883853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-86756893268135870162013-06-05T15:40:12.123-04:002013-06-05T15:40:12.123-04:00Egads, time management is always a problem with me...Egads, time management is always a problem with me. I need to stop being so easily distracted!Mel Chesleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08200734886454147170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-68187366080710150242013-06-05T14:34:57.771-04:002013-06-05T14:34:57.771-04:00I think -some- advice is fine but, in the end, we ...I think -some- advice is fine but, in the end, we all have to figure out what works for us...regardless of whether or not it works for Stephen King,or James Patterson, or J.K. Rowling.<br /><br />Some of us just take a bit longer to figure out what will and won't work...lol.Mark Meanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08029920604932980141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-80276407755370743062013-06-05T14:16:53.016-04:002013-06-05T14:16:53.016-04:00Everyone have their own methods. If a person is ea...Everyone have their own methods. If a person is easily distracted then I think her advice makes sense, if a person is like you that you can think about where your writing is going while keeping your hands busy then it works too. That's multitasking is what it is :D <br />I do a combo of both... sometimes is just me being lazy and therefore I require total discipline other times the breaks help my mind wonder...SK Anthonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04601373778228160390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-25675132359953894092013-06-05T14:15:57.663-04:002013-06-05T14:15:57.663-04:00I go through periods when I'm super organised,...I go through periods when I'm super organised, but it doesn't last long. I tend to go through phases.<br /><br />mood<br /><a href="http://moodywriting.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Moody Writing</a>mooderinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01523337588830695638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-57224283019502008122013-06-05T14:00:00.703-04:002013-06-05T14:00:00.703-04:00I just block out a couple hours to write each nigh...I just block out a couple hours to write each night and do it no matter what.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-90104700476179424322013-06-05T13:32:48.253-04:002013-06-05T13:32:48.253-04:00I'm still working on ways to manage my writing...I'm still working on ways to manage my writing time. It's tricky because I'm the type that needs to get in the zone so trying to write for 10 minutes here and there doesn't cut it for me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com