tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528372652947659182.post6479125048787370733..comments2024-02-08T05:57:40.157-08:00Comments on The Writing Game: November #IWSG: The best part of being a writer...Jennifer Haweshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06303079974406921717noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528372652947659182.post-44008425471652018622016-11-10T13:39:23.127-08:002016-11-10T13:39:23.127-08:00To what do you attribute your success with over 20...To what do you attribute your success with over 20K words for NaNoWriMo? Do you outline? What keeps the creative juices flowing? I'm a bit stuck at the 100-page mark with my story, so I'm behind with NaNoWriMo. So glad I found you through the IWSG. www.dianeweidenbenner.comDihiwihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15246560909358107890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528372652947659182.post-69881801866871080932016-11-09T08:40:25.023-08:002016-11-09T08:40:25.023-08:00Nah. You'd be too busy hitting the beach, the ...Nah. You'd be too busy hitting the beach, the theme parks, or swimming in your own pool year round. ;)Crystal Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912469552483168148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528372652947659182.post-80612678375620591252016-11-05T04:55:39.282-07:002016-11-05T04:55:39.282-07:00I always seem to get more done after taking a brea...I always seem to get more done after taking a break. Hopefully you will too!Jennifer Haweshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06303079974406921717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528372652947659182.post-56276695037711592282016-11-05T04:54:58.853-07:002016-11-05T04:54:58.853-07:00I just pretend I'm watching the game or listen...I just pretend I'm watching the game or listening to my kids, but secretly I'm recording so much in my head for later.Jennifer Haweshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06303079974406921717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528372652947659182.post-4635515333430782682016-11-05T04:54:11.506-07:002016-11-05T04:54:11.506-07:00I think there is a lot of us out there that write ...I think there is a lot of us out there that write in the cooler months.Jennifer Haweshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06303079974406921717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528372652947659182.post-17563460435921521832016-11-05T04:53:37.826-07:002016-11-05T04:53:37.826-07:00Thanks! I eavesdropped last night on so many conve...Thanks! I eavesdropped last night on so many conversations. People are rather loud at football games.Jennifer Haweshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06303079974406921717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528372652947659182.post-41827428509591989992016-11-05T04:52:58.019-07:002016-11-05T04:52:58.019-07:00I get in the zone too. It's oddly calming, yet...I get in the zone too. It's oddly calming, yet disturbing when I forget the kids. Was I suppose to pick him up from school? :0Jennifer Haweshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06303079974406921717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528372652947659182.post-55553887584858071192016-11-05T04:52:06.083-07:002016-11-05T04:52:06.083-07:00Yeah, I'm smart! I'm much more productive ...Yeah, I'm smart! I'm much more productive in the cooler months.Jennifer Haweshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06303079974406921717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528372652947659182.post-75937835680572740712016-11-05T04:51:33.454-07:002016-11-05T04:51:33.454-07:00I love opening the back door and listening to the ...I love opening the back door and listening to the rain while writing.Jennifer Haweshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06303079974406921717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528372652947659182.post-23459565839115992322016-11-05T04:51:01.892-07:002016-11-05T04:51:01.892-07:00It's definitely something I need to do more of...It's definitely something I need to do more often!Jennifer Haweshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06303079974406921717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528372652947659182.post-22823042180908668722016-11-05T04:50:38.438-07:002016-11-05T04:50:38.438-07:00Thanks! I hope you get lots of words this winter.Thanks! I hope you get lots of words this winter.Jennifer Haweshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06303079974406921717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528372652947659182.post-26550483572407686512016-11-05T04:50:04.989-07:002016-11-05T04:50:04.989-07:00I couldn't agree more. I think my childhood ha...I couldn't agree more. I think my childhood has something to do with gaining much inspiration in the fall!Jennifer Haweshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06303079974406921717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528372652947659182.post-87982147648955609762016-11-05T04:49:15.269-07:002016-11-05T04:49:15.269-07:00Yes, to a fellow NaNo-er! I will have to get crack...Yes, to a fellow NaNo-er! I will have to get cracking on my new laptop this week.Jennifer Haweshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06303079974406921717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528372652947659182.post-5266840610856631192016-11-05T04:48:34.812-07:002016-11-05T04:48:34.812-07:00It's a good thing I did start early! I wasn...It's a good thing I did start early! I wasn't counting on my laptop breaking. Ugh. I love to spy on people at my kids' football games or school functions. Perfect for my middle-grade adventures.Jennifer Haweshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06303079974406921717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528372652947659182.post-31958180688250609142016-11-05T04:46:48.170-07:002016-11-05T04:46:48.170-07:00Me too.Me too.Jennifer Haweshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06303079974406921717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528372652947659182.post-64310953222397270652016-11-04T16:17:24.593-07:002016-11-04T16:17:24.593-07:00Sounds like you are REALLY enjoying your NaNo and ...Sounds like you are REALLY enjoying your NaNo and fall WRITING season... YAY, YOU~ I wish it would rub off on me. In a bit of a slump lately after my intense month of illustration. Hopefully inspiration will hit me soon.<br /><br />Have a great weekend, Jen, and continue WRITING!!!!!Michael Di Gesuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528372652947659182.post-60692345403231807882016-11-04T12:45:01.313-07:002016-11-04T12:45:01.313-07:00I always write better in the fall and winter. Spri...I always write better in the fall and winter. Spring and summer are for the beach (of course, I go there in the fall and winter too but I digress...). I try to write in different places to get different perspectives. Plus it's fun to eavesdrop on the people in coffee shops!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06683486631901017529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528372652947659182.post-56319200667025335032016-11-03T15:35:58.738-07:002016-11-03T15:35:58.738-07:00I do particularly like autumn and winter for writi...I do particularly like autumn and winter for writing because it's dark outside when I'm working on my WIP. I find that quite calming and inspiring!Nick Wilfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03841776353790635132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528372652947659182.post-40029034836221913382016-11-03T10:07:23.516-07:002016-11-03T10:07:23.516-07:00Pretty fall pics. I also enjoy the eavesdropping p...Pretty fall pics. I also enjoy the eavesdropping part of being a writer! Good luck with NaNo!<br />IWSG co-host Mary at <a href="http://www.playoffthepage.com" rel="nofollow">Play off the Page</a><br />Mary Aalgaardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10089502829581772836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528372652947659182.post-8334043068212927482016-11-03T07:54:32.092-07:002016-11-03T07:54:32.092-07:00Once I'm in zone, I think I can write anywhere...Once I'm in zone, I think I can write anywhere, as long as my back is happy. I've had my share of computer problems, so I sympathize. Thanks for visiting my blog. #38 on the list. Joylene Nowell Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04497637513532136615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528372652947659182.post-47885482294049362042016-11-03T01:08:48.493-07:002016-11-03T01:08:48.493-07:00I don't think pre-planning is cheating at all ...I don't think pre-planning is cheating at all - it's smart. I hope your screen gets fixed and that the weather cools off. It has here and the cool weather makes a big difference to how much work I can do. Good luck with NaNo!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735576044552810103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528372652947659182.post-56007636093472143212016-11-02T20:57:16.029-07:002016-11-02T20:57:16.029-07:00I love writing "old school" too. Especia...I love writing "old school" too. Especially when it's cold.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528372652947659182.post-48470788206182877982016-11-02T18:51:51.437-07:002016-11-02T18:51:51.437-07:00Sorry about computer troubles. Longhand seems to w...Sorry about computer troubles. Longhand seems to work for a lot of writers.Liz A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16531953467834426316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528372652947659182.post-8504921283676241222016-11-02T16:56:03.439-07:002016-11-02T16:56:03.439-07:00Hi, Jennifer, nice to meet you. I love to write in...Hi, Jennifer, nice to meet you. I love to write in the winter when I'm housebound. Since I write like a snail I haven't entered NaNo, But I'm wishing you much luck!Cathrina Constantinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16960849263181625782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528372652947659182.post-11280449267556037082016-11-02T13:17:56.853-07:002016-11-02T13:17:56.853-07:00The fall, especially October, is my absolute best ...The fall, especially October, is my absolute best time for writing. The chill in the air, the spookiness of the season. Everything about it is perfect for writing. Unfortunately I didn't get around to doing much writing in October this year. Such a shame. Glad to hear you were productive.Chemist Kenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09738272332470397248noreply@blogger.com