tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4864423579966406496.post7597663154682276501..comments2024-02-17T13:12:02.048-06:00Comments on Rockets and Dragons: The Vagaries of WritingStephanie Barrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17772217449161603561noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4864423579966406496.post-84136182759289558682011-09-02T13:40:50.115-05:002011-09-02T13:40:50.115-05:00Oh, I completely agree...I also find it impossible...Oh, I completely agree...I also find it impossible to follow the write-every-day maxim. Or at least the write-the-same-thing-every-day maxim. I might be working on my book, or poems for class, or freelance articles...Writing as often as possible *is* something I try to do, but it can lead to exhaustion and burnout pretty quickly.Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15725049899131699912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4864423579966406496.post-5218843291642850922011-08-19T15:40:16.007-05:002011-08-19T15:40:16.007-05:00I meant "ginius" of course.I meant "ginius" of course.Relax Maxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01051381168322495999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4864423579966406496.post-81086138969218399942011-08-19T15:38:29.916-05:002011-08-19T15:38:29.916-05:00Naw, I didn't get that. I thought you were co...Naw, I didn't get that. I thought you were comparing him to your writing genious. You can imagine how foolish I feel now.<br /><br />You actually did make a comment? I'll have to go back and look soon. :)Relax Maxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01051381168322495999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4864423579966406496.post-81548120765891792262011-08-18T23:43:46.689-05:002011-08-18T23:43:46.689-05:00Thanks, Jeff. You're always so supportive.
R...Thanks, Jeff. You're always so supportive. <br /><br />RM, you're always welcome to come here. Now that you mention it, Mozart didn't write his own librettos. But, as I'm sure you knew, I was comparing my writing caliber with his musical genius, or, rather, pointing out that I couldn't. <br /><br />If you thought that comment was complimentary, I begin to see where our communication problems are coming from.Stephanie Barrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17772217449161603561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4864423579966406496.post-27998238642414314392011-08-18T16:38:12.957-05:002011-08-18T16:38:12.957-05:00A ghetto Mozart?
Actually I think you write scien...A ghetto Mozart?<br /><br />Actually I think you write science fiction MUCH better than Wolfy would have.<br /><br />I'll reach down in my ol' moldy adjective bag if you would like a more colorful description of your writing genius. :)<br /><br />Kidding as usual. I am bored and felt a need to stop by and harass the Rocket Scientist.<br /><br />Btw, thank you for your unexpected comment praising Sarah Palin. I'll admit to being shocked at your admiration of her.Relax Maxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01051381168322495999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4864423579966406496.post-9907908878610118682011-08-17T22:12:44.105-05:002011-08-17T22:12:44.105-05:00Do what works for you… the better you feel, the mo...Do what works for you… the better you feel, the more “into” you are the better the writing will be perceived.<br /><br />I am with you! I have no conscience ability to make my writing “good” that’s why it takes me so long to edit… I just can’t let the subconscious go.<br /><br />One thing I do get out of writing every day: is an ability to get comfortable with getting into the zone quicker, and helping my creative side stay active.<br /><br />Whatever works for you best: I say do!Jeff Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00667419764890599092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4864423579966406496.post-11431945828987417532011-08-17T22:12:03.893-05:002011-08-17T22:12:03.893-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Jeff Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00667419764890599092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4864423579966406496.post-32962507556090985002011-08-17T07:56:21.660-05:002011-08-17T07:56:21.660-05:00I can understand your frustration and I might remi...I can understand your frustration and I might remind you that my subconscious wasn't always as useful as it is today. My first novel still is in desperate need of serious revision and my second, although extensively rewritten many times, will likely never be publishable. My subconscious had to learn and grow, too. <br /><br />But, yeah, I do like getting a clean first draft (but I can't stand any other kind). If it's too "dirty" I just shut 'er down and move on. Perfectionist, you know.<br /><br />On the other hand, it would be nice to know what I'm writing about, to write during those times I HAVE time, you know, at my convenience. <br /><br />And I wouldn't mind having a more conscious influence on my own stuff. Sometimes I feel like a ghetto Mozart ('cause I'm a hack next to a genius like Mozart), channeling rather than creating magic.Stephanie Barrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17772217449161603561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4864423579966406496.post-62737968096012230372011-08-17T05:53:47.473-05:002011-08-17T05:53:47.473-05:00I'd just love to get something worthy to send ...I'd just love to get something worthy to send out. I'm struggling with that right now. <br /><br />I'm tired of editing, though. Why can't my first draft just be brilliant?<br /><br />*SIGH*Dr. Cheryl Carvajalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15323455180953109460noreply@blogger.com