tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594341074652821017.post8162706589661488960..comments2023-08-14T10:44:59.007-04:00Comments on Novel Spaces: Stressed to the Point that Writing Seems ImpossibleKeVin K.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14792797517571690942noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594341074652821017.post-12565092497294007072017-01-31T21:21:23.220-05:002017-01-31T21:21:23.220-05:00Jewel, thank you for letting me know it's not ...Jewel, thank you for letting me know it's not just me. I'm lucky to get up in the morning and get to work. I know now I'm not a superwoman and I'm getting much older. Something has to give - job or writing.authorlindathornehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02605805996356003012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594341074652821017.post-65525067283649563602017-01-25T20:43:10.031-05:002017-01-25T20:43:10.031-05:00I've been through all that in so many iteratio...I've been through all that in so many iterations. But sometimes, your day job takes up so much brain space, even if you have the time to write, you don't have the energy, brain power or creativity.Jewel Amethysthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14813773386476356666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594341074652821017.post-22887475569781398262017-01-19T21:09:33.468-05:002017-01-19T21:09:33.468-05:00Thank you S.J. You've got a positive spirit. I...Thank you S.J. You've got a positive spirit. I need to bring that side me back. authorlindathornehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02605805996356003012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594341074652821017.post-37459637931940432382017-01-18T21:15:30.319-05:002017-01-18T21:15:30.319-05:00Oh, Linda! Talk about timing. I'm currently ed...Oh, Linda! Talk about timing. I'm currently editing, again on my 2nd novel. I was going strong until my first novel came out and took all my time. Between promoting book number 1, a full time job, recent promotion and writing, I was back logged for awhile to work on it. I've learned not to stress on it and just do the best I can, writing whenever I can, even if it's just a few words a day.<br />Thanks for sharing the insight. Cheers! S.J. FrancisSJ Francishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16454191848998570977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594341074652821017.post-57478517188984356182017-01-17T21:04:14.202-05:002017-01-17T21:04:14.202-05:00While I was writing my comment, I see that two mor...While I was writing my comment, I see that two more came in. Thank you, Maggie, and thank you Liane, especially for admitting giving up on being Superwoman. That's what I'm coming to grips with. My job takes precedence as long as I'm working because they pay me to do it. It may not be what I want to do, but it is my job. <br />One plus, is if I ever get to take the time to write as much as I want to, every new experience working with people will be put to use. authorlindathornehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02605805996356003012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594341074652821017.post-4960237928845295812017-01-17T20:48:12.824-05:002017-01-17T20:48:12.824-05:00Charles, I had my writing stopped because of a fam...Charles, I had my writing stopped because of a family members' health the entire summer of 2012. It was a little different then because I had not yet published my first novel. I feel pressure now because my first book in my series was published in 2015. It's 2017, and seems like the rest of the series should be coming out.<br /><br />I liked your suggestion, Gloria, for your daughter to beat on the pillow instead of her brother, but your daughter's answer is cute with a lot of truth in it. I do sort of talk to myself on e-mails sometimes that I never send. It's kind of why I wrote this post, expressing my frustrations in writing.<br /><br />Thank you both for your feedback. authorlindathornehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02605805996356003012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594341074652821017.post-18329168447611673042017-01-17T20:46:26.941-05:002017-01-17T20:46:26.941-05:00Yes, I've experienced this and I've come t...Yes, I've experienced this and I've come to realize that when it does happen, the writing is not going to happen. I guess some people are made of sterner stuff, but I've given up on trying to be Superwoman.Liane Spicerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05035607144500219524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594341074652821017.post-59521696688212055582017-01-17T20:38:38.293-05:002017-01-17T20:38:38.293-05:00Organizing takes time!Organizing takes time!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594341074652821017.post-48651597423673702262017-01-17T16:19:00.610-05:002017-01-17T16:19:00.610-05:00I once told my oldest daughter when she was frustr...I once told my oldest daughter when she was frustrated with her siblings that she could beat on the couch pillow instead of her brother. She tried it, then said, "That doesn't help. All you get is dust in your face." I laughed. In any relationship or job, people are the biggest problem. And that's why you have a job. Perhaps writing a few lines for you own consumption would help. I keep a journal and add a few lines every day. Yup. It's like talking to myself, but that's okay. Give it a try. Gloria Getmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01566261963541833179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594341074652821017.post-49719941211453245112017-01-17T10:57:15.844-05:002017-01-17T10:57:15.844-05:00I've had two novels that were interrupted in t...I've had two novels that were interrupted in the middle by family member illnesses. Charles Gramlichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02052592247572253641noreply@blogger.com