tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001825743960552008.post8217644118221865021..comments2024-03-27T18:06:04.484-04:00Comments on Murder by 4: Conquering Writers’ BlockMarta Stephenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14126647102399666578noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001825743960552008.post-27480551873869676672011-05-29T11:50:43.594-04:002011-05-29T11:50:43.594-04:00Thank you, Jacqueline.
Heidi, I've found that...Thank you, Jacqueline.<br /><br />Heidi, I've found that working on other projects for a while helps when I'm occasionally stuck on my primary one. Or, as Aaron said, take a week off to enjoy the things you like best and don't even think about writing.Jean Henry Meadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08146960738692672013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001825743960552008.post-89646901310666681902011-05-28T22:38:21.444-04:002011-05-28T22:38:21.444-04:00This is an excellent article. I too love the quote...This is an excellent article. I too love the quote at the end. Even though I'm a journalist by training also, I seem to be suffering from some type of writers block right now. Maybe I have too many things going on in my life, but I'm lacking enthusiasm and motivation for writing. Maybe taking some of this advice will help!Heidiwriterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02593338979995203659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001825743960552008.post-41316919321383084302011-05-28T08:32:04.351-04:002011-05-28T08:32:04.351-04:00Good advice and very much appreciated!Good advice and very much appreciated!Jacqueline Seewaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09177500620940251009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001825743960552008.post-58535462963923806202011-05-27T23:21:44.910-04:002011-05-27T23:21:44.910-04:00Thanks, everyone, for the kind words. We can't...Thanks, everyone, for the kind words. We can't go wrong with advice from Lawrence Block. :)Jean Henry Meadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08146960738692672013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001825743960552008.post-53664885600837105242011-05-27T22:32:25.742-04:002011-05-27T22:32:25.742-04:00He has some good ideas. I'll have to try them-...He has some good ideas. I'll have to try them--goodness knows I need them! Good interview, Jean.Ellis Vidlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11918353154644739285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001825743960552008.post-17339517717250157072011-05-27T20:00:33.291-04:002011-05-27T20:00:33.291-04:00Wonderful article, chock-a-block full of great ide...Wonderful article, chock-a-block full of great ideas and suggestions.Conda Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12972790965426924941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001825743960552008.post-1547588735311885442011-05-27T13:46:20.508-04:002011-05-27T13:46:20.508-04:00Excellent advice. I'm also a "pantser&quo...Excellent advice. I'm also a "pantser" and normally the ideas flow faster than I can type but every now and then I encounter a dry spell. I find that pacing helps my plotting. Exercise for the brain and the body. If that doesn't work I drive to the local Safeway. I stopped in the other day to purchase 3 candy bars and the clerk smiled and said "you must be writing today. Can't wait to read your sequel."<br /><br />Now that was motivating.Cindy Samplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00332764051705819027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001825743960552008.post-75730523224938218762011-05-27T13:23:31.572-04:002011-05-27T13:23:31.572-04:00Good point, Pat. The books I've read over the ...Good point, Pat. The books I've read over the last five decades have been my inspiration and my teachers. Never took but one or two little undergrad elective courses in writing, but these authors were the best teachers in the world. <br /><br />Happy Memorial Day weekend to all!Aaron Paul Lazarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06117814221437165664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001825743960552008.post-66066856150571184552011-05-27T12:53:32.863-04:002011-05-27T12:53:32.863-04:00Block is right -- a feel for languange and for sto...Block is right -- a feel for languange and for story is important in effective writing, which is why reading is so important. Steeping oneself in well-written novels is a good way of learning the feel and the flow of story.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001825743960552008.post-37753679858801901772011-05-27T11:43:11.203-04:002011-05-27T11:43:11.203-04:00Thanks, Marilyn and Connie. I agree, Marilyn, that...Thanks, Marilyn and Connie. I agree, Marilyn, that stopping before the end of the scene helps to get you started the following day. <br /><br />Wishing you both a wonderful holiday weekend.Jean Henry Meadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08146960738692672013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001825743960552008.post-39651822812169417052011-05-27T11:26:40.372-04:002011-05-27T11:26:40.372-04:00Thanks for sharing the great advice, Jean, and tha...Thanks for sharing the great advice, Jean, and thanks to Aaron for hosting! Best wishes to you with your book, Jean, and hope you have a good weekend.Connie Arnoldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06264510809220669622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001825743960552008.post-47622570299592662392011-05-27T11:14:45.677-04:002011-05-27T11:14:45.677-04:00Always good advice, as usual, Jean. And always rea...Always good advice, as usual, Jean. And always read over what I last wrote to kind of jog my memory. One of my tricks is to stop in the middle of a scene so I'll know exactly where I'm going next.<br /><br />MarilynMarilyn Meredith a.k.a. F. M. Meredithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04179984154939161530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001825743960552008.post-80089354413264329472011-05-27T10:41:32.550-04:002011-05-27T10:41:32.550-04:00Thanks, Bryce. A happy and safe Memorial Day to yo...Thanks, Bryce. A happy and safe Memorial Day to you as well.Jean Henry Meadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08146960738692672013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001825743960552008.post-47060593493379413222011-05-27T09:40:55.836-04:002011-05-27T09:40:55.836-04:00Jean:
Thanks for calling my attention to the quot...Jean:<br /><br />Thanks for calling my attention to the quote in the last line.<br /><br />That one is going into my mental rolodex.<br /><br />Have a happy and safe holiday!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001825743960552008.post-6650441114838378372011-05-27T09:35:33.393-04:002011-05-27T09:35:33.393-04:00Thanks for hosting my blog tour as it winds down t...Thanks for hosting my blog tour as it winds down today. I agree, Aaron, that sometimes you need to take a break and get completely away from the computer. I appreciate your good wishes.Jean Henry Meadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08146960738692672013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001825743960552008.post-62537491493177122042011-05-27T09:25:15.499-04:002011-05-27T09:25:15.499-04:00Hello Jean (and waves to Cheryl!) I find that rere...Hello Jean (and waves to Cheryl!) I find that rereading the previous chapter always gets me back in the zone to write, too. It's like rewinding a movie to remember where you were, then just letting it fly! I also find that if I'm stumped or feeling like my muse has abandoned me, I stop for a few days or a week and just live life. It always comes back! Thanks for guest blogging today and best of luck with your book!Aaron Paul Lazarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06117814221437165664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001825743960552008.post-33556705878634403112011-05-27T09:20:12.135-04:002011-05-27T09:20:12.135-04:00Thanks for hosting Jean today. This is a great art...Thanks for hosting Jean today. This is a great article. I can't say I suffer much from writer's block--I don't have the time to waste. But I know many writers who have experienced it. I'm sure they'll find this post helpful.<br /><br />Your readers can check out jean's tour page - http://www.pumpupyourbook.com/2011/03/25/murder-on-the-interstate-virtual-book-tour-may-2011/ - to find more information from her tour.<br /><br />Thanks again. I hope you and your readers have a lovely Memorial Day weekend.<br /><br />CherylCherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03470069911115912344noreply@blogger.com