tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8015025502147924207.post8833070553249553184..comments2024-03-26T11:32:56.196-07:00Comments on Revising & Editing: Unblocking the Writer by Jane GodmanNas http://www.blogger.com/profile/08341843048288374472noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8015025502147924207.post-17246758694148925512018-04-17T23:20:45.102-07:002018-04-17T23:20:45.102-07:00I'm sorry to hear that, Chrys. Sadly, there wi...I'm sorry to hear that, Chrys. Sadly, there will always be extremes and it sounds like you're in one of those right now. As you say, one step at a time. It will work out for you. Sending a virtual hug your way. X Jane Godmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03140466031704791002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8015025502147924207.post-27470670502207658652018-04-17T23:17:53.322-07:002018-04-17T23:17:53.322-07:00Yes, there's nothing like a bit of fresh air t...Yes, there's nothing like a bit of fresh air to get the brain working again. I also think putting some physical distance between myself and my laptop helps! Jane Godmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03140466031704791002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8015025502147924207.post-71199448771950671462018-04-17T23:16:33.321-07:002018-04-17T23:16:33.321-07:00Hi there! Thank you :)Hi there! Thank you :)Jane Godmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03140466031704791002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8015025502147924207.post-16051022791884778592018-04-17T11:34:47.813-07:002018-04-17T11:34:47.813-07:00I’ve been dealing with burnout toward writing much...I’ve been dealing with burnout toward writing much of anything for a long time. I’ve tried all the usual writer’s block tips. I’ve been trying many things like journaling to get words down, writers meetings for inspiration, and writing nonfiction. It’s all a process. One step at a time.Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8015025502147924207.post-86992154944357683652018-04-16T07:49:01.489-07:002018-04-16T07:49:01.489-07:00Lots of great tips, Jane! Usually getting out in ...Lots of great tips, Jane! Usually getting out in nature and taking a walk helps me to get my brain going again. :) <br />~JessDMShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04202502753961748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8015025502147924207.post-951765161609867012018-04-15T04:22:51.818-07:002018-04-15T04:22:51.818-07:00Hello, Jane! Good luck with your latest.Hello, Jane! Good luck with your latest.The Armchair Squidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13509001761075530940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8015025502147924207.post-46390845137539333602018-04-14T07:39:36.271-07:002018-04-14T07:39:36.271-07:00Definitely, sometimes staring at the page doesn...Definitely, sometimes staring at the page doesn't help but walking away can get the words flowing again :)Jane Godmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03140466031704791002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8015025502147924207.post-45913958327644676262018-04-14T07:38:08.168-07:002018-04-14T07:38:08.168-07:00Ha! I didn't say I always follow my own advice...Ha! I didn't say I always follow my own advice :)Jane Godmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03140466031704791002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8015025502147924207.post-74741789718719885022018-04-13T17:40:03.226-07:002018-04-13T17:40:03.226-07:00Some good advice and can definitely apply to blogg...Some good advice and can definitely apply to blogging as well. Sometimes I just need to step away and take a break and it helps a good deal. Anna (herding cats-burning soup)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17422129120413380189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8015025502147924207.post-11810159821146629102018-04-13T09:07:41.355-07:002018-04-13T09:07:41.355-07:00Well, let's not do anything crazy (referencing...Well, let's not do anything crazy (referencing tip #10). ;) Those are some great tips, Jane!Cherie Reichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16663147386014122939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8015025502147924207.post-1717543923359425772018-04-12T13:55:24.500-07:002018-04-12T13:55:24.500-07:00I'll have to try that, Liz. Sounds like a form...I'll have to try that, Liz. Sounds like a form of therapy :)Jane Godmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03140466031704791002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8015025502147924207.post-33185600355847659372018-04-12T13:54:41.073-07:002018-04-12T13:54:41.073-07:00:) That's a great way of looking at it, Patsy!...:) That's a great way of looking at it, Patsy!Jane Godmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03140466031704791002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8015025502147924207.post-21080776076634334922018-04-12T10:24:29.932-07:002018-04-12T10:24:29.932-07:00I have a thing I call my writer's block worksh...I have a thing I call my writer's block workshop. It's basically a journal. I write about what's blocking me. I write about what I want to write and I whine about not being able to write it. It's funny how that untangles my thoughts sometimes.Liz A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16531953467834426316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8015025502147924207.post-49847050722262782152018-04-12T06:34:59.465-07:002018-04-12T06:34:59.465-07:00I don't get blocked – I just have periods whe ...I don't get blocked – I just have periods whe I'm extra lazy.Patsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12263765378083045973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8015025502147924207.post-38810522764555729232018-04-12T04:52:28.426-07:002018-04-12T04:52:28.426-07:00Reading is always a great way to relax the brain, ...Reading is always a great way to relax the brain, isn't it. Natalie? And I find walking helps. I read somewhere that green, outdoor spaces are the most soothing. Maybe taking a book outside is the best solution of all? Jane Godmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03140466031704791002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8015025502147924207.post-84559424225852287802018-04-12T04:49:43.793-07:002018-04-12T04:49:43.793-07:00It's nice to hear you've found a way aroun...It's nice to hear you've found a way around the dreaded writer's block, Elizabeth. I always find switching another project helps (unless a deadline is looming, of course!).Jane Godmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03140466031704791002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8015025502147924207.post-10415890720054885032018-04-12T04:13:52.133-07:002018-04-12T04:13:52.133-07:00Loved the quote. And great tips on writer's bl...Loved the quote. And great tips on writer's block. I like doing something else and reading to help me get through those challenges.Natalie Aguirrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756087804171246660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8015025502147924207.post-66013000822847317612018-04-11T19:59:06.213-07:002018-04-11T19:59:06.213-07:00Nice tips for getting around writer's block. I...Nice tips for getting around writer's block. I've done many of them, and they do work.Elizabeth Varadan, Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01708206753256682635noreply@blogger.com