tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174721864572618040.post2645062299670937177..comments2024-01-09T17:48:45.910-06:00Comments on Travis Erwin: Zippity Do DahTravis Erwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09420879160702098979noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174721864572618040.post-13912251781985514102008-05-13T06:19:00.000-05:002008-05-13T06:19:00.000-05:00Not being such a great writer (like you!) but havi...Not being such a great writer (like you!) but having a blog, I have to say YES YES YES.. mood does affect what you write (even if it's crap).Bubblewenchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13138352865911195593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174721864572618040.post-45385420788468013242008-05-09T12:36:00.000-05:002008-05-09T12:36:00.000-05:00I walk around scowling into space when I'm figurin...I walk around scowling into space when I'm figuring out a non-working section, and when it's going well, I'm brimming with self-respect and annoying good cheer.<BR/><BR/>I loved your two sentences, Travis. Now, if I'd ever get the chance to trade away my dreams for sex...Clare2ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06105229820107294986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174721864572618040.post-50387341336915633262008-05-08T11:33:00.000-05:002008-05-08T11:33:00.000-05:00Yes, my writing gets mirrored in my mood. If I'm ...Yes, my writing gets mirrored in my mood. If I'm not writing, I'm cranky. Something about getting the words out balances the psyche. Not to get all fuzzy or anything.<BR/><BR/>Glad the bluebirds are singing on your shoulder again.Britta Colemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01205625634339087200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174721864572618040.post-72995433618063444072008-05-08T11:30:00.000-05:002008-05-08T11:30:00.000-05:00Hurrah for you getting over the rut! And yes it to...Hurrah for you getting over the rut! And yes it totally spills over into all aspects of life for me. And the worst I think is when I'm deep in thought and it makes me so absent minded to my own kids. I do feel bad about that.<BR/><BR/>So how close are you to finishing? REal close?Ello - Ellen Ohhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18311917335471167591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174721864572618040.post-29695445029315624952008-05-08T10:35:00.000-05:002008-05-08T10:35:00.000-05:00Charles: Ditto. It's having the real life responsi...Charles: Ditto. It's having the real life responsibilities prevent me from writing that puts me in a nasty mood, not writing itself. If you're having creative issues, it's because you're actively writing, which is never a bad thing.Josephine Damianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17952030380866201241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174721864572618040.post-47417925838578973532008-05-08T10:32:00.000-05:002008-05-08T10:32:00.000-05:00TE: NOTHING is better than writing those two words...TE: NOTHING is better than writing those two words THE END. <BR/><BR/>The key is to realize when you get to that point your work in just started because, IMO, you need to put as much - if not more- time and energy into your re-write than you do into your first draft; even if you're an edit-as-you-go type as I am, it's really just THE BEGINNING when you come to THE END. <BR/><BR/><I>Here's a question to my fellow writers. Does your writing mood spill over into other areas of your life? Have you ever been frustrated at your inability to string words together, only to then snap at your spouse for not picking up their shoes?</I><BR/><BR/>No, not because these things don't happen to me. No, because I don't let them frustrate me when they do and that's because I believe that these kinds of problems stem from not knowing your character - get a better handle on the character and the problems will sort themselves out.<BR/><BR/>No because I've been through a lot of "dark moments" as a writer and just as I know they come I know from experience that they go. <BR/><BR/>Take a step back from writing to let the character gel a bit more in your imagination and you'll have the answers. It's not a frustration, it's a challenge and a creative process to work through.<BR/><BR/><I>Have you ever called into work sick because of a sudden viral-like burst of inspiration and you can't stop vomiting paragraph after paragraph?</I><BR/><BR/>I've not done chores that I desperately needed to get done cause I was a creative groove. I've missed highway exits because I've had a creative epiphany while behind the wheel because the muse was whispering to me so sweetly that I wasn't watching for my turn off.Josephine Damianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17952030380866201241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174721864572618040.post-85718418735808450322008-05-08T10:19:00.000-05:002008-05-08T10:19:00.000-05:00I guess I would have to be a real writer, as oppos...I guess I would have to be a real writer, as opposed to playing one on TV! ha!<BR/><BR/>So, I don't have that problem. But I'm sure your book and the scense, and the transitions will come to you as they should, and they will be great.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10811460930343769653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174721864572618040.post-73482509969477837802008-05-07T12:44:00.001-05:002008-05-07T12:44:00.001-05:00OH, absolutely. My everyday life directly mirrors ...OH, absolutely. My everyday life directly mirrors my writing life - if it's going well, I'm the best person to be around. If it's not going well, well...just ask my husband. *grin* <BR/><BR/>I'm glad you're out of your writing rut. I think it's something every writer goes through.Melissa Amateishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16086267508858187716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174721864572618040.post-76797843697211326592008-05-07T12:44:00.000-05:002008-05-07T12:44:00.000-05:00yes. my writing mood spills all over the dadgum p...yes. my writing mood spills all over the dadgum place. some days i need a hazmat crew to come do their thang...Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05716215892504806470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174721864572618040.post-49912988565530087412008-05-07T09:32:00.000-05:002008-05-07T09:32:00.000-05:00been stalled the same way.Is it the time of year?H...been stalled the same way.<BR/>Is it the time of year?<BR/>Have noticed that if my MC is having troubles, moody memories,afterwards I find my self maundering over sad thoughts.Bernitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05264585685253812090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174721864572618040.post-70726605311257607142008-05-07T08:45:00.000-05:002008-05-07T08:45:00.000-05:00For the last few months, I look at the stack of pa...For the last few months, I look at the stack of papers that is supposed to be my novel and cringe. Then of course I'm in a blue funk for the rest of the day. The last two weeks have been especially bad. I'm dreading going back to work and trying to spend as much time with the baby as I can. Therefore, the house is a mess and my "novel" is just one of many stacks of meaningless pages...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00704081723842644412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174721864572618040.post-54581472561760450862008-05-07T06:24:00.000-05:002008-05-07T06:24:00.000-05:00Since I'm not a professional (or struggling) write...Since I'm not a professional (or struggling) writer, my writing is more subject to spillage from life circumstances rather than vice-versa.Aaronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00584354669062073865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174721864572618040.post-7879385910303339892008-05-07T02:27:00.000-05:002008-05-07T02:27:00.000-05:00Travis...Try segueing the information needed post ...Travis...<BR/>Try segueing the information needed post action rather than before. The information in the two month period can come as a debrief eh? Just a thought.<BR/><BR/>I don't think the my writing mood spills into my world, but the world spills into my writing. But, as I am now primarily interested in poetry and, very short prose it is a good thing.<BR/><BR/>During the writing of the longer pieces I have writ, after the first couple the wife, and the dog, our last child at home, knew to just leave me be. We won't go into the many interesting scenes that this education took.<BR/><BR/>I see you write differently than I do. I just bang it all out as fast as I can then edit and re-edit & re-edit the content to shape it.<BR/><BR/>Trying to craft a finished piece on the first go round, to me, seems pointless because no matter how fastidious one is, it will always be changed as growth in the work occurs. Let it mellow with age and, trim its beard hairs as time passes and the writer grows. {<--- two run on sentences ha ha ha}<BR/><BR/>It seems as if every writer I visit lately though, is going through the same ennui. this too shall pass. As you say the blue birds are singing now for you. Just go with the sound and hit it!<BR/><BR/>Peace<BR/><BR/>markthe walking manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10058913927297370740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174721864572618040.post-17251989258247202672008-05-06T23:48:00.000-05:002008-05-06T23:48:00.000-05:00Oh, I almost forgot--my writing life always spills...Oh, I almost forgot--my writing life always spills over into the rest of my life. When I am writing well, I will pretty much mow down anything that gets in my way.<BR/><BR/>Laura approached the other end of this issue in this post:<BR/>http://www.womenofmystery.net/2008/05/long-haul.html <BR/><BR/>TerrieTerrie Farley Moranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04980849018232866773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174721864572618040.post-54800309296872433992008-05-06T23:46:00.000-05:002008-05-06T23:46:00.000-05:00YES! I have also been in a not-so-happy mood. Was ...YES! I have also been in a not-so-happy mood. Was it the wind that blew through here or something else that made us crazed?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174721864572618040.post-49856425871523399762008-05-06T23:40:00.000-05:002008-05-06T23:40:00.000-05:00Hi Travis,Great sentences. I look forward to readi...Hi Travis,<BR/><BR/>Great sentences. I look forward to reading your report on the Bone Pickers. I agree, not much has changed since the lines were written. ain't that a shame!<BR/><BR/>The lines from Plundered Booty are sensational. You write like a Jimmy Buffett song. <BR/><BR/>TerrieTerrie Farley Moranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04980849018232866773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174721864572618040.post-69748911307167857582008-05-06T22:50:00.000-05:002008-05-06T22:50:00.000-05:00The one thing that particularly spills over is whe...The one thing that particularly spills over is when I'm frustrated because real work won't let me get to any writing. Then I can get frustrated and a bit snappish. Typically, once I "do" get started writing any bad mood evaporates or retreats at least.Charles Gramlichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02052592247572253641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174721864572618040.post-23573640549308379042008-05-06T19:03:00.000-05:002008-05-06T19:03:00.000-05:00To quote Helen Fielding (Bridget Jones Diary) "It ...To quote Helen Fielding (Bridget Jones Diary) "It is a truth universally acknowledged that as soon as one part of your life starts looking up, another falls to pieces.”<BR/><BR/>That's me. When work is good, my house is a mess. When my house is neat and tidy I have a kajillion papers to grade.<BR/><BR/>As for writing, I either have it or I don't. Sometimes that's frustrating and I might be more likely to let it take a toll on my mood if I took any of it seriously.<BR/><BR/>Since I don't well . . . <BR/><BR/>KarenPenelopehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15765737667782111636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174721864572618040.post-79653838375713565212008-05-06T17:44:00.000-05:002008-05-06T17:44:00.000-05:00Amen, brothers and sisters!! My home life affects...Amen, brothers and sisters!! My home life affects my writing mood greatly. I think it's because I don't have enough "think time" to come up with inspiration. <BR/><BR/>Glad to hear you're back in the saddle.Mom In Scrubshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14763331231675950021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174721864572618040.post-66648090416142789242008-05-06T14:58:00.000-05:002008-05-06T14:58:00.000-05:00Glad to see you got past your speedbump. I have b...Glad to see you got past your speedbump. I have been too work and home distracted to find time (in a positive mood) to post on my blog. I can only imagine how much more difficult it is when you are trying to knock out your book, too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174721864572618040.post-7800628357428533292008-05-06T14:54:00.000-05:002008-05-06T14:54:00.000-05:00I've been in a rut too, and my writing mood also d...I've been in a rut too, and my writing mood also dictates my home mood.<BR/><BR/>I know you'll get those chapter transitions made in no time. Keep up the great work!Monnikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13998729112903749621noreply@blogger.com