tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7281599665527326905.post3671207902351878631..comments2024-03-17T12:00:55.617-06:00Comments on Donna K. Weaver: IWSG - January 2016Donna K. Weaverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15763832177263927311noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7281599665527326905.post-63841832877582460452016-01-28T08:02:55.074-07:002016-01-28T08:02:55.074-07:00Nothing about writing comes fast for me either. E...Nothing about writing comes fast for me either. Every scene seems to take forever to write--and that's just to get it into good enough shape to give to my crit partners. I keep hoping that the process will speed up, but no such luck. It is what it is. Chemist Kenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09738272332470397248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7281599665527326905.post-76837701538273596482016-01-20T13:01:02.181-07:002016-01-20T13:01:02.181-07:00lollolDonna K. Weaverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15763832177263927311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7281599665527326905.post-47346856236615572502016-01-20T12:03:41.446-07:002016-01-20T12:03:41.446-07:00Right? It's not so bad when the boot first tou...Right? It's not so bad when the boot first touches down...Crystal Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912469552483168148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7281599665527326905.post-92185225009211979262016-01-17T08:44:15.180-07:002016-01-17T08:44:15.180-07:00Haha Love that description.Haha Love that description.Donna K. Weaverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15763832177263927311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7281599665527326905.post-78619421210251036102016-01-17T08:43:09.536-07:002016-01-17T08:43:09.536-07:00Kevin frequently first drafts when he's out hi...Kevin frequently first drafts when he's out hiking. He records it and then has someone transcribe it. He's already outlined extensively and carries reminder cards. I may consider doing something like that. Someday when I can afford the transcriber. :DDonna K. Weaverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15763832177263927311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7281599665527326905.post-18215170193253292212016-01-17T08:41:24.087-07:002016-01-17T08:41:24.087-07:00I like that, Emily. "Enjoy the process."...I like that, Emily. "Enjoy the process." I need to remember that.Donna K. Weaverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15763832177263927311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7281599665527326905.post-9733183099572843912016-01-17T08:38:09.730-07:002016-01-17T08:38:09.730-07:00Great post, Donna and I certainly can relate. I...Great post, Donna and I certainly can relate. I'll never be a fast writer and I'm okay with that. Right now my life is full with kids, a job, and a house to take care of. I try to squeeze exercise, reading, time with hubby, and taking care of house during my free time. It can be exhausting! Suzie F.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09560250678212373878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7281599665527326905.post-64400153407163285192016-01-15T17:23:55.427-07:002016-01-15T17:23:55.427-07:00I used to be a fast writer, but now I've lear...I used to be a fast writer, but now I've learned the value of taking it slow. I love being consumed by a story. It's the best feeling there is, and I'm always sorry when it goes away. Enjoy the process, Donna!Emily R. Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03892444969625637064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7281599665527326905.post-89436364067337890272016-01-13T13:15:27.920-07:002016-01-13T13:15:27.920-07:00I'll second that. The pressure kills the muse ...I'll second that. The pressure kills the muse like a bug under a boot.Crystal Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912469552483168148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7281599665527326905.post-79661612828756454912016-01-11T14:30:14.164-07:002016-01-11T14:30:14.164-07:00A writing machine of garbage. :D At first.A writing machine of garbage. :D At first.Donna K. Weaverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15763832177263927311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7281599665527326905.post-65453391116009864092016-01-11T14:29:46.987-07:002016-01-11T14:29:46.987-07:00Burn out is a real concern if we're not carefu...Burn out is a real concern if we're not careful, even if we're not fast at it.Donna K. Weaverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15763832177263927311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7281599665527326905.post-12474747788037213752016-01-11T14:29:12.739-07:002016-01-11T14:29:12.739-07:00Well, at some point, we really do need to send it ...Well, at some point, we really do need to send it out in the world and move on. It's one of Neil Gaiman's 8 bits of advice.Donna K. Weaverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15763832177263927311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7281599665527326905.post-77043837630928690922016-01-11T14:28:33.585-07:002016-01-11T14:28:33.585-07:00:D Maybe I'll just forgive myself for not bein...:D Maybe I'll just forgive myself for not being the hare and plod my little tortoise self along.Donna K. Weaverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15763832177263927311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7281599665527326905.post-57386872639822292652016-01-11T14:27:47.009-07:002016-01-11T14:27:47.009-07:00My first draft is usually full of bad writing. It&...My first draft is usually full of bad writing. It's really my outline, when I get the sketch of the story down.Donna K. Weaverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15763832177263927311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7281599665527326905.post-43509910972261620302016-01-11T13:42:09.478-07:002016-01-11T13:42:09.478-07:0017 days for a 50 000 word first draft? Wow. You...17 days for a 50 000 word first draft? Wow. You're a writing machine.<br />Happy New Year!Michelle Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750092836481599870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7281599665527326905.post-19553930708271579752016-01-09T16:12:17.395-07:002016-01-09T16:12:17.395-07:00I give myself mini breaks. For example, I finished...I give myself mini breaks. For example, I finished a draft within two weeks last Sunday. Since then, I've been doing minor revisions on another draft and finished a blog interview. This weekend, I'm looking at that draft again. I'll do some heavy writing followed by some light writing so that I don't become burned out. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7281599665527326905.post-63049207872304123322016-01-07T12:37:12.080-07:002016-01-07T12:37:12.080-07:00I know what you mean. I have been in the planning ...I know what you mean. I have been in the planning stage so long now its ludicrous! Romance Reader https://www.blogger.com/profile/10633164931292182035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7281599665527326905.post-52346282697762756802016-01-07T12:01:35.878-07:002016-01-07T12:01:35.878-07:00Also a mule. I'm exactly like you, I can draft...Also a mule. I'm exactly like you, I can draft fast, but polishing up that mess takes a lot of time. I feel better knowing I'm in good company. Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7281599665527326905.post-88688904068618472512016-01-06T20:07:18.079-07:002016-01-06T20:07:18.079-07:00Even though I completed the NaNoWriMo challenge a ...Even though I completed the NaNoWriMo challenge a few years ago, it didn't come without a lot of bad writing. Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00912167351889969855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7281599665527326905.post-28974605915639863242016-01-06T19:15:32.675-07:002016-01-06T19:15:32.675-07:00It's interesting. One thing Kevin Anderson sai...It's interesting. One thing Kevin Anderson said was that we need to write when we write and not edit. We use different parts of our brain. If we try to edit in the middle of being creative, we kill the creative flow.Donna K. Weaverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15763832177263927311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7281599665527326905.post-12537097552774503032016-01-06T19:14:35.734-07:002016-01-06T19:14:35.734-07:00*hugs**hugs*Donna K. Weaverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15763832177263927311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7281599665527326905.post-10704708531876969612016-01-06T19:14:23.060-07:002016-01-06T19:14:23.060-07:00What? Mr. Prolific has no secrets? And your book a...What? Mr. Prolific has no secrets? And your book all rhyme. If I had to do that, you could just shoot me. lolDonna K. Weaverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15763832177263927311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7281599665527326905.post-36883434985397496042016-01-06T19:13:39.946-07:002016-01-06T19:13:39.946-07:00I feel ya, girl! I'm trying to take a deep bre...I feel ya, girl! I'm trying to take a deep breath and be realistic. And figure this out, so while I may be methodical, I can also--as Natalie said--enjoy the process.Donna K. Weaverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15763832177263927311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7281599665527326905.post-39439942253434791122016-01-06T19:12:43.920-07:002016-01-06T19:12:43.920-07:00Thank you for that reminder, Natalie. I didn't...Thank you for that reminder, Natalie. I didn't begrudge the time with family over the holidays. It was awesome time away.Donna K. Weaverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15763832177263927311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7281599665527326905.post-33545581810984212112016-01-06T19:11:43.790-07:002016-01-06T19:11:43.790-07:00I just started so late. I have a limited number of...I just started so late. I have a limited number of years, and I'm old enough to realize it. So many stories in me want to get out. Donna K. Weaverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15763832177263927311noreply@blogger.com