tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2429560125838989988.post594703606512145980..comments2024-03-26T23:41:10.319+00:00Comments on Authors Electric: ISSUE-LED BOOKS, STARING BEARS and TOO MUCH BOOZE Katherine Robertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17196712319655603442noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2429560125838989988.post-24574088033455896532016-03-28T13:18:47.929+01:002016-03-28T13:18:47.929+01:00Thanks, Susan - that's really helpful. And as ...Thanks, Susan - that's really helpful. And as a friend recently pointed out to me, it is possible to re-wire one's brain. At present, I've been trying to get back into the routine of writing early-ish in the morning (I used to do this, but then stopped). Walking is certainly good, for sorting all kinds of things - life problems too.Enid Richemonthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17218197995089241666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2429560125838989988.post-43874461902916939792016-03-28T10:51:05.824+01:002016-03-28T10:51:05.824+01:00About kick-starting writing - Sandra's right.
...About kick-starting writing - Sandra's right.<br />If you're stuck, break the dead-lock. Take a notebook (paper or electronic) and go for a walk. Sit on a bench or a hady tree stump and write - write anything.<br />Go to a pub or cafe. Tell yourself that you will write for an hour - I find that as I walk through the door, the words start crowding in my head.<br />Get a cup of tea or coffee, get all your notes to hand, reference books, anything like that you might need - sit down, set a kitchen timer or other alarm (there are on-line alarms) for anything from 10 minutes to an hour - your choice - and promise yourself that you will write until the timer rings. Usually, not only do you write for the set time but carry on writing long after. Alcohol not needed! (I love my single malt, but - sorry if this sounds smug - drink it only as a reward, not to get started.)<br /><br />These methods always works for me, and do for most other people I know who've tried them. You've nothing to lose - give it a go!Susan Pricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07738737493756183909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2429560125838989988.post-17414702206369414932016-03-28T10:15:12.540+01:002016-03-28T10:15:12.540+01:00I totally agree, Enid. However competent the autho...I totally agree, Enid. However competent the author, if s/he has an obvious agenda, it comes between the reader and the story, separating them. It's perhaps because that's what happens to the writer her/himself too. If one's focus is on some sort of message, one loses contact with the characters.Bill Kirtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16345949773423764808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2429560125838989988.post-71367412129705127872016-03-28T09:32:10.881+01:002016-03-28T09:32:10.881+01:00I do agree about issue-led book, Enid! Or rather, ...I do agree about issue-led book, Enid! Or rather, obviously-issue-led books. I prefer those that make you think without being in-your-face and/or hectoring or soul-searching. <br />On your question about kickstarting: this will sound feeble (but it is much cheaper than alcohol)- it's walking. Something about the rhythm of it generates words. It's great if it is a walk in a beautiful place, but anywhere will do.<br />Thought-provoking post - thank you!Sandra Hornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01761260568729338471noreply@blogger.com