tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998863657658685998.post5964424636950320012..comments2024-03-15T05:16:15.397-06:00Comments on Writing While the Rice Boils: Clearing my mind, creating a sceneDebbie Maxwell Allenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02533418585502995994noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998863657658685998.post-6281933864918138112012-11-14T15:37:18.429-07:002012-11-14T15:37:18.429-07:00For repetitive motion, I pick up my knitting. It&#...For repetitive motion, I pick up my knitting. It's pretty mindless, and I can work through a scene even if the weather's too cold to walk!<br /><br />~DebbieDebbie Maxwell Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02533418585502995994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998863657658685998.post-57462313722411860062012-11-13T15:49:56.913-07:002012-11-13T15:49:56.913-07:00For me, it's repetitive motion of some kind th...For me, it's repetitive motion of some kind that jars things loose, and that includes walking. Sometimes it is just a matter of getting up from the computer! The words suddenly come in a rush. I'm so glad your walk was helpful to get the work flowing again.Charlotte Rains Dixonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12657052065864065323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998863657658685998.post-58661037822313814592012-11-12T07:31:01.483-07:002012-11-12T07:31:01.483-07:00Awww. I hope I get to meet Cleo one day. Is she a ...Awww. I hope I get to meet Cleo one day. Is she a dog or cat?<br /><br />~DebbieDebbie Maxwell Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02533418585502995994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998863657658685998.post-31965028273121848862012-11-12T00:53:07.986-07:002012-11-12T00:53:07.986-07:00A walk or a hike always helped me clear my mind of...A walk or a hike always helped me clear my mind of those things blocking me and inspire me or work through plot issues. And my Cleo is wonderful company while I write. She always comes downstairs with me and snuggles up in her bed or at my feet.<br /><br />Shannon at <a href="http://thewarriormuse.com/" rel="nofollow">The Warrior Muse</a>Shannon Lawrencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934641808195675935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998863657658685998.post-52081955861697109902012-11-11T14:06:31.721-07:002012-11-11T14:06:31.721-07:00Thank you all so much for your comments. I've ...Thank you all so much for your comments. I've been away for the weekend, and it was so nice to come back to your great ideas. And thanks for coming by for the first time, Kris!<br /><br />~DebbieDebbie Maxwell Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02533418585502995994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998863657658685998.post-1929853713495083972012-11-11T06:50:01.582-07:002012-11-11T06:50:01.582-07:00I found your blog while looking for pictures of Ne...I found your blog while looking for pictures of New York Public Library to help my girlfriend with her Nanowrimo! Excellent coincidence, and a wonderful blog :) Kris Holthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17496824392835614891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998863657658685998.post-26999050135684313292012-11-10T09:54:50.446-07:002012-11-10T09:54:50.446-07:00Im glad you were able to jog your brain into actio...Im glad you were able to jog your brain into action, Debbie! I have two Ragdoll cats that curl up near my chair while I read and write. I created a PB for 12x12 based on interactions between dogs and cats. But usually, they are a quiet comfort for me.Jarm Del Bocciohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16734893974122730211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998863657658685998.post-31360756025597930402012-11-09T20:17:15.332-07:002012-11-09T20:17:15.332-07:00Yes! Spending time with the horses always clears m...Yes! Spending time with the horses always clears my head and mellows me out, and then the story starts flowing again in my mind. Going for a ride, mucking stalls, brushing them down at the end of the day - they're the best therapy. My guaranteed every day brainstorming session.Lauren Gilleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11870429911671320992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998863657658685998.post-15775159697934497912012-11-09T18:31:43.184-07:002012-11-09T18:31:43.184-07:00Sleep. Sleep helps me!
It sounds like a great id...Sleep. Sleep helps me!<br /><br />It sounds like a great idea to go for a walk when stuck. Nature is such a wonderful healer and great for inspiration.S.M. Carrièrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08568011755497760300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998863657658685998.post-89008681489099678082012-11-09T15:13:36.281-07:002012-11-09T15:13:36.281-07:00I couldn't even count the times I've stewe...I couldn't even count the times I've stewed over a scene and then as soon as I got up to do something else, it came to me.<br />Willie would love it if I took her for walks every time I get stuck. She does like to snooze in the same room where I'm writing, preferably on the softest spot available. I'm always sending my husband pics of her curled up on pillows. She's such a princess.<br />Glad you had a good NaNo moment today. Hope the rest of the month is full of inspired writing!Evangeline Denmarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12751937297015889994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998863657658685998.post-47183843545766042132012-11-09T13:47:57.026-07:002012-11-09T13:47:57.026-07:00Yes, when I'm stuck I always go do something n...Yes, when I'm stuck I always go do something not related to writing. The other night, while in the shower and trying very hard not to think about my story, I did anyway. And the beginning scene, which I had not written yet, although other scenes are finished, came to me just like a movie playing in my mind. It was so exciting I couldn't wait to go write it. Ink in the Bookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03117718811407968345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998863657658685998.post-62739033352156798052012-11-09T09:15:05.218-07:002012-11-09T09:15:05.218-07:00I stayed away from NaNo.... Although, I have been ...I stayed away from NaNo.... Although, I have been pushing myself more with moving forward on my 2nd novel. It sounds as though you live in an amazing area! So much to see!! Inspiration is all around us if we look for it. Wishing you the best of luck with your writing!Leah Griffithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10424758000036417506noreply@blogger.com