tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post1974620006798095661..comments2024-03-28T07:00:43.256-06:00Comments on Author Elana Johnson: MotivationElana Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05877856005992028912noreply@blogger.comBlogger90125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-8719967492263183132010-02-03T08:46:01.031-07:002010-02-03T08:46:01.031-07:00Yikes, I don't know! I try to force myself to ...Yikes, I don't know! I try to force myself to write through it and sometimes this works. But it's hard, and then I solve the Rubik's cube:<br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qoZOo2VLvr0PJ Hooverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02602205868934777662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-61595443262073290372010-02-03T07:26:48.823-07:002010-02-03T07:26:48.823-07:00I'm so hoping you get over this soon and tell ...I'm so hoping you get over this soon and tell me how you did. I'm in that same position right now, unfortunately.Eileen Astels Watsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11098531184044931737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-27429564994252001502010-02-03T04:40:21.051-07:002010-02-03T04:40:21.051-07:00No motivation to write? Just go with it - embrace...No motivation to write? Just go with it - embrace it - watch a movie, take your kids out somewhere & have some real life fun. If you are a real writer (and you are Elana!) it will come back to you.<br /><br />You're obviously a very hard worker - take some time for yourself! Remember the butterfly theory? Let it go; if it comes back, it's yours!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04467591840338329224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-46850153482097470042010-02-03T00:09:19.136-07:002010-02-03T00:09:19.136-07:00I've had ruts similar to this before, and I fo...I've had ruts similar to this before, and I found that taking time off of the book put me almost six months behind schedule with it, and it was a much shorter book than most. So, what I would do is just push on with it. Write a rope ladder into the situation and climb over the wall one rung at a time. Just take the edits one day at a time the same way you do writing. Its not something that can be rushed, and already knowing what the problem is (and if all of your beta's agreed it probably is a problem), than I would say just put your nose to the grind stone and get it done.Ryan S. Kinsgrovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11709819500632207934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-35234706812866429112010-02-02T21:24:48.960-07:002010-02-02T21:24:48.960-07:00Hi Elana,
Wow! You've already received a ton o...Hi Elana,<br />Wow! You've already received a ton of advice. I don't have anything to add, except to suggest that you check out the Irrepressible Writer blog written by my friend Carol Grannick. I always find helpful tips on her site when I'm feeling stuck, such as this post about cleaning out closets: http://theirrepressiblewriter.com/2009/12/28/clean-your-closet-it-might-be-good-for-writers-block/ <br />Good luck!Carmela Martinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15543808551988338496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-39517966703823083182010-02-02T20:08:44.913-07:002010-02-02T20:08:44.913-07:00Oh gosh. I know how you feel. I lack motivation fo...Oh gosh. I know how you feel. I lack motivation for edits even when I agree with the advise and can see how to fix it. Wouldn't it be nice just to get it right the first time?... I can dream :)Tabitha Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08196816108272065974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-79463508973372931952010-02-02T19:55:18.900-07:002010-02-02T19:55:18.900-07:00Start a new novel! That's what I want to do wh...Start a new novel! That's what I want to do when I don't feel like editing. It might mean you need to satisfy your craving for creativity or get some distance so you can bring your walls down and do those rewrites.Lorel Claytonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06749366331989131894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-16537296968980212062010-02-02T19:52:45.596-07:002010-02-02T19:52:45.596-07:00I make a cup of tea, go up to the office (instead ...I make a cup of tea, go up to the office (instead of sitting on the comfy couch), surf the Internet and when there's absolutely nothing else I could possibly search on the Internet, I begin to write. Lisa holds me accountable, which helps immensely.lisa and laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18144863275895761642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-63990013096772422712010-02-02T19:50:15.492-07:002010-02-02T19:50:15.492-07:00Eat chocolate?
Eat more chocolate?
Whine and com...Eat chocolate?<br /><br />Eat more chocolate?<br /><br />Whine and complain to myself that I SUCK and I can't possibly get up the strength to work that crap again.<br /><br />Revisit the chocolate thing.<br /><br />And again.<br /><br />Then *maybe* I can suck it up and drag myself back to the gym, err, I mean, computer to get beaten up, I mean, to rewrite. Again.ali crosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13023009704454279645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-66750238231275035792010-02-02T19:24:33.300-07:002010-02-02T19:24:33.300-07:00well your posters covered it all.
take a break so...well your posters covered it all.<br /><br />take a break so you want to revise it again.<br /><br />don't cheat your work by being lazy. if you want to be the best... do your best.<br />or forget about writing, because it isn't for you.<br /><br />thx, hope only the best for you.Jeff Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00667419764890599092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-32754550981847750332010-02-02T19:22:00.885-07:002010-02-02T19:22:00.885-07:00They made three of those movies? I liked the first...They made three of those movies? I liked the first one. I think I may have found a new, shiny distraction...<br /><br />Um, you asked about fixing something? Motivation? Sorry, I got distracted. <br /><br />Sometimes it is dang hard to buckle down. It's about discipline and heaven knows I don't have that, but somehow I still manage to plow ahead. I do think we need breaks from the work to keep the work fun. Maybe come back with fresh perspective and ideas to make revising fun. Wow, long comment. I'll shut up now.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08616276555920544920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-26745954627060430672010-02-02T18:56:08.038-07:002010-02-02T18:56:08.038-07:00But you might need a break. You did work really ha...But you might need a break. You did work really hard, so it might be good to give yourself a week or two and come back to everything with an objective eye. :-)Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-47309171877299356762010-02-02T18:54:58.085-07:002010-02-02T18:54:58.085-07:00When I have no motivation, I like to wile away my ...When I have no motivation, I like to wile away my time eating chocolate, watching House/NCIS, and reading historical romances. *grin*<br />But...you should just dive in. I know you don't want to, but you might find the motivation once you open the files. Furthermore, aren't you agented now? Girl, motivation doesn't matter anymore. Would if you get pubbed? <br />You can do this. You're SO close to being done.<br />I'm jealous because I still have 30k to go on my rough draft (and that's because I've had no motivation and I wiled away my time eating chocolate, watching House/NCIS and reading historical romances).<br />Soooo.... open them up, grab you some chocolate and soda, and just do it. Bet you'll be happy once you start. :-)Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-71380416260065881262010-02-02T18:35:32.746-07:002010-02-02T18:35:32.746-07:00You really watched HSM 4 times??? Brave! I could...You really watched HSM 4 times??? Brave! I could only watch once,lol! Sounds like you need a break....sunny beach, palm trees, sipping a tropical drink, warm blue waters....darn it I was day dreaming again, sorry.Kerri Cuevhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13305892536084882077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-71364675571202308282010-02-02T17:44:17.208-07:002010-02-02T17:44:17.208-07:00High School Musical is a great procrastination too...High School Musical is a great procrastination tool. True facts.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-66732409744019774722010-02-02T17:21:03.447-07:002010-02-02T17:21:03.447-07:00Not a problem this week! But usually I read a book...Not a problem this week! But usually I read a book about being a better writer and that makes me want to get back into it! Good luck!Terri Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07771622379178654235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-74088506884550156482010-02-02T17:03:22.058-07:002010-02-02T17:03:22.058-07:00Motivation: doesn't it depend on what you &quo...Motivation: doesn't it depend on what you "need" inside? I could be way off, being very slow at the writing process myself, but I'd say, heck! If your inner writer needs a little "me-time" to take a nap (where great subconscious editing can go on!) or read a good book (ideally not the exact genre you're writing about so it won't mess with your WIP) or take a nice bubble bath, then have at it! Of course, if the motivation fails to appear after a week or two of feeding the inner writer, then it may be time to unleash your inner drill seargent. Cheers!Faith Prayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09711135740295281493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-38098247062353728972010-02-02T16:54:22.007-07:002010-02-02T16:54:22.007-07:00Yep, I know the issue. I've had it myself. E...Yep, I know the issue. I've had it myself. Especially after I've gotten criticism from it. (One person read a story of mine, commented profusely on how well I captured the essence of her daughter...needless to say, I couldn't stand her daughter and never worked on it again.)<br />The other thing is, you've got to take some time, let what you've been told sink into your brain. I always go do something else until I get my "Aha!" moment. That blissful moment of "I'll show them! I know how to fix it." or "I finally figured out where I want to go with this..."<br />Your wall looks a lot like mine sometimes. I post dragons, I like to watch them tear the critics apart with their teeth. ;)Mel Chesleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08200734886454147170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-48836239741973939652010-02-02T16:23:12.198-07:002010-02-02T16:23:12.198-07:00Oh Elana, I feel your pain. Go ahead, take a break...Oh Elana, I feel your pain. Go ahead, take a break. You definitely deserve one. ; )Kimberly Franklinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13957037411750752950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-30443091507138273642010-02-02T16:18:20.724-07:002010-02-02T16:18:20.724-07:00I eat dark chocolate with a glass of pinot noir; I...I eat dark chocolate with a glass of pinot noir; I might pull out my watercolors and paint a bit; and all of that while chanting--This too shall pass...<br />...and it does...J.B. Chicoinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06894797553204276281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-14793333892200579092010-02-02T15:48:41.523-07:002010-02-02T15:48:41.523-07:00Take the night off. Read something fun. Relax. It&...Take the night off. Read something fun. Relax. It'll come :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-67644994983288523992010-02-02T15:00:22.948-07:002010-02-02T15:00:22.948-07:00When I find myself stuck without motivation I go f...When I find myself stuck without motivation I go for a shower or even go out to the movies, anything to get away from the story for a bit before jumping right back into it with a fresh mind.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01677563505368503476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-40625010119813580202010-02-02T14:41:45.067-07:002010-02-02T14:41:45.067-07:00Seriously? HSM 3? 1 or 2 maybe, but 3?
I'll t...Seriously? HSM 3? 1 or 2 maybe, but 3?<br /><br />I'll take re-runs of Glee on Hulu.<br /><br />Rewriting... *raising pompoms* you can do it!<br /><br />Do I need to come over with the chocolate covered bacon emergency pack??Windyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07684298115679477705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-58704086860385065452010-02-02T14:25:38.333-07:002010-02-02T14:25:38.333-07:00sometimes for me it is a long walk in the woods, n...sometimes for me it is a long walk in the woods, not thinking about anything when i find the strength to continue...<br /><br />thanks for dropping over today!Brian Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00722940075884718007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-39107628915073053062010-02-02T14:23:04.802-07:002010-02-02T14:23:04.802-07:00I usually step away, go spend time with my kids, w...I usually step away, go spend time with my kids, watch a movie or do some other activity that requires little thinking. I think this allows my mind to sort itself out before I delve back into the project. This has taken a day up to a week sometimes. If it's longer than that, I start work on a different project, but usually it clears up in a day or two.John Sankovichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09997285299003496458noreply@blogger.com