tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25637356.post117564121217412096..comments2021-08-30T04:57:34.441-05:00Comments on Chronicling the Novel: Chapter 6, 13kAdrian Swifthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03531355795873701197noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25637356.post-1176169266074981462007-04-09T20:41:00.000-05:002007-04-09T20:41:00.000-05:00Thanks, Gabriele and Susan, for your comments.I've...Thanks, Gabriele and Susan, for your comments.<BR/><BR/>I've been reading, too. I found the "classics" section at the local library and realized there are many books I've heard about all my life but never read. I checked out three of them a week ago and am almost finished with the first one. I'm thinking of starting a fourth blog to chronicle my reading, giving my reaction as a writer to what are supposed to be "good" books from a literary perspective.<BR/><BR/>And yes, it can be frustrating, seeing how well someone else can write, but at the same time I take heart. If they can do it, it's possible, and if I keep working at it, I'll improve. And, nobody's perfect.<BR/><BR/>Anyway, hope to be rolling in the word counts again real soon!<BR/><BR/>Best wishes to everyone else whether reading or writing or a little of both!Adrian Swifthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03531355795873701197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25637356.post-1176060815431749542007-04-08T14:33:00.000-05:002007-04-08T14:33:00.000-05:00I've been reading more than writing those last day...I've been reading more than writing those last days. <BR/><BR/>Though reading really good books can be a bit frustrating at times. ;)Gabriele Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17205770868139083575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25637356.post-1176091793112194032007-04-08T23:09:00.000-05:002007-04-08T23:09:00.000-05:00Just wanted to drop you a quick note to let you kn...Just wanted to drop you a quick note to let you know that I replied to your comment on my blog and if you're still interested, I'd like to read your suggestions for that piece I posted. As I mentioned in my reply... to get things started, just drop me a note through my "Contact Me" page so we can keep our e-mail addresses private and away from the spam bots.<BR/><BR/>And regarding your blog... it was interesting to note that even though you took a break from actually physically working on your books, you were still working on your books. :o)<BR/><BR/>This happens to me too. I may not be putting pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard), but scenes are still taking shape in my mind, being rewound, replayed, revised and rethought.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25637356.post-1176040545944086802007-04-08T08:55:00.000-05:002007-04-08T08:55:00.000-05:00Thanks to each of you for your comments! Yes, som...Thanks to each of you for your comments! Yes, sometimes we need a break, a chance to catch our breath, to keep from overdoing and burning out.<BR/><BR/>This past week my routine changed a bit; I had a lot of other stuff come up, and the free time I did have was not quality time. I was far too tired to do much. It's terrible to sit down to write and then find yourself dozing off!<BR/><BR/>I did work on Chapter 7, brainstorming a bit and exploring the characters. I'll want to rewrite that before continuing.<BR/><BR/>My interest and enthusiasm for the story have not waned; it's just a lack of time and energy due to other things. Hopefully this week I'll be able to get back into the groove of things and resume work in earnest.<BR/><BR/>I'm very eager to make progress and wrap up Act I. I shuffled things around so the first half of Act II is going to be a new adventure in the writing of it even though it's the same basic story, and I'm eager to see what it looks like on paper.<BR/><BR/>There were some scenes I envisioned but did not write in the first draft. I can now see adding them in, and it'll be fun to see what some of that stuff does for the story, fleshing it out and building a richer atmosphere.<BR/><BR/>My fingers are tingling with excitement, eager to write!Adrian Swifthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03531355795873701197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25637356.post-1175698179009107072007-04-04T09:49:00.000-05:002007-04-04T09:49:00.000-05:00Good luck! I know it can be hard getting back in t...Good luck! <BR/><BR/>I know it can be hard getting back in to the groove but it will happen.RomanceWriterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14920489469191764147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25637356.post-1175759456719751902007-04-05T02:50:00.000-05:002007-04-05T02:50:00.000-05:00well I took a couple of days off too, one reason w...well I took a couple of days off too, one reason was I was beginning to feel brain-fried. And the other was because my neck, shoulders and eyes have been bothering me because I'm working at an angle. So I went and bought a flat-screen monitor so I can rearrange my work space (get rid of the big one which doesn't fit) and I've noticed since I took time off feeling less achy and tense.<BR/>Did spend time studying my Greek lessons, writing a couple of new short blogs and probably tomorrow will be ready to launch into the novel again. I have several pages of notes waiting to work from.<BR/>Good luck with yours.Wynn Bextonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08606284153866696343noreply@blogger.com