tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6323118066785311281.post4264460568981897260..comments2024-02-19T02:15:50.134-06:00Comments on Lara Lacombe: IWSG - May editionAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00700737187405826842noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6323118066785311281.post-6807083208535802772013-05-02T21:08:23.297-05:002013-05-02T21:08:23.297-05:0070K? That's fabulous! Keep going! :)70K? That's fabulous! Keep going! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00700737187405826842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6323118066785311281.post-59620388093908658362013-05-02T20:41:51.183-05:002013-05-02T20:41:51.183-05:00I keep a daily tally, too, Lara. And you're so...I keep a daily tally, too, Lara. And you're so right, it helps to inspire me. Even if it's only a few extra words. As of today I'm less than 500 words from 70K! Yay!Joylene Nowell Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04497637513532136615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6323118066785311281.post-82678467829416552932013-05-02T20:39:59.691-05:002013-05-02T20:39:59.691-05:00Hope you feel better soon! Migraines are just exh...Hope you feel better soon! Migraines are just exhausting.<br /><br />I agree--writing is all that matters. We're going to have off days, but if we keep going, we'll get better.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00700737187405826842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6323118066785311281.post-40104717854360556972013-05-02T14:52:16.273-05:002013-05-02T14:52:16.273-05:00Yesterday (and today, unfortunately) is a great ex...Yesterday (and today, unfortunately) is a great example. I have a migraine. You can imagine how bad it is given that this is the second full day I've had it. Days like today functioning at all is a big order, being creative is something entirely else.<br /><br />What I focus on is just the writing- good, bad or ugly I release all expectations for what it's going to be and just write. And if it's horrible, it's horrible. If it's great (unlikely), it's great. All that matters is that I wrote it. No matter how terrible it may be, it's a success simply because it exists.Bevimushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14924337684790883853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6323118066785311281.post-34164721818445144032013-05-02T00:36:18.460-05:002013-05-02T00:36:18.460-05:00I hear you, Yolanda! When I'm not writing, I ...I hear you, Yolanda! When I'm not writing, I feel guilty about it. Writing has definitely gone from a hobby to a way of life! :)<br /><br />Glad you had a nice day--breaks are good for the soul!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00700737187405826842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6323118066785311281.post-22059634252502474352013-05-02T00:35:26.574-05:002013-05-02T00:35:26.574-05:00Hi Lynda! Sheer stubbornness doesn't get enou...Hi Lynda! Sheer stubbornness doesn't get enough credit :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00700737187405826842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6323118066785311281.post-38978022929876849202013-05-02T00:34:48.470-05:002013-05-02T00:34:48.470-05:00Keep you eye on the prize! Good luck with your th...Keep you eye on the prize! Good luck with your third book! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00700737187405826842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6323118066785311281.post-63540184570491540332013-05-02T00:34:19.266-05:002013-05-02T00:34:19.266-05:00So true! Knowing that even one person is reading ...So true! Knowing that even one person is reading makes it easier to keep going :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00700737187405826842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6323118066785311281.post-39297076546832237642013-05-02T00:33:35.100-05:002013-05-02T00:33:35.100-05:00Hi Deb! Sounds like keeping track is key for you,...Hi Deb! Sounds like keeping track is key for you, too. It's so easy to under- or overestimate what you've done in a day, it's nice to have a record!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00700737187405826842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6323118066785311281.post-21241970815777679402013-05-02T00:32:48.003-05:002013-05-02T00:32:48.003-05:00Thanks Miss Mae! Glad you stopped by! :)Thanks Miss Mae! Glad you stopped by! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00700737187405826842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6323118066785311281.post-67389172159289597692013-05-02T00:30:57.814-05:002013-05-02T00:30:57.814-05:00Amazing? No, but that's kind of you to say. ...Amazing? No, but that's kind of you to say. Sleep-deprived? Yes. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00700737187405826842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6323118066785311281.post-34685195894076844362013-05-02T00:30:18.944-05:002013-05-02T00:30:18.944-05:00Nice strategy! :)Nice strategy! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00700737187405826842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6323118066785311281.post-23428866016215967672013-05-01T19:10:37.315-05:002013-05-01T19:10:37.315-05:00I spent the day with my husband, we went to Lowes,...I spent the day with my husband, we went to Lowes, my favorite place, got some gardening done, and had dinner together. While I enjoyed the day, all I could think was how much work I have waiting. I love a distraction, and today I really needed one, but I feel so guilty when I'm not writing! Otherwise, it's the most important part of my day!<br /><br />Good for you on all your accomplishments!Yolanda Renéehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09085436784133103221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6323118066785311281.post-68466076297833012362013-05-01T18:49:26.645-05:002013-05-01T18:49:26.645-05:00I think stubborness keeps me going when I'm ti...I think stubborness keeps me going when I'm tired (and scheduling time to write, rather than waiting for the inspiration).<br /><br />Lynda R Young<br />IWSG co-hostLynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6323118066785311281.post-25566272722407095432013-05-01T14:58:53.863-05:002013-05-01T14:58:53.863-05:00I am about to publish my third book and getting th...I am about to publish my third book and getting this close, I am tired and ready to be done, but when that book proof arrives and I see all my hard work has turned into an honest-to-goodness book, I do the happy dance. And getting to that happy dance is what keeps me motivated on days like today (when I really, really just want to crash on the couch and watch three seasons of Veronica Mars before I have to do anything else... possibly with some yummy food handy). :)Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04225611074151575663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6323118066785311281.post-67837704788593318672013-05-01T11:18:08.935-05:002013-05-01T11:18:08.935-05:00I have found that my greatest motivation to write ...I have found that my greatest motivation to write is having someone that reads, be it the blog or my work in progress. If I know someone is interested, then I'll have the motivation needed to keep writing.Al Diazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08107619009321980764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6323118066785311281.post-55637714942859701242013-05-01T11:03:17.462-05:002013-05-01T11:03:17.462-05:00Congratulations on finishing the MS! Sounds like y...Congratulations on finishing the MS! Sounds like you have a great plan to keep yourself focused and maintain momentum. <br /><br />I ususally jot notes in the daybook I keep on my desk--I record everything I do, from domestic duties to writing; when life gets chaotic (as it frequently does with so many people going different directions and me playing traffic cop (and taxi driver)) it's nice to "see" what I've done in a day (other than flap my arms and bark orders *g*).<br /><br />Take care!Deborah Smallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17582655689614863667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6323118066785311281.post-41671365048133787092013-05-01T09:47:50.541-05:002013-05-01T09:47:50.541-05:00Hi Lara, nice to meet you. :) Ooh, you are one bra...Hi Lara, nice to meet you. :) Ooh, you are one brave, committed soul. As Lexa stated above, I too wait until I get inspired. Otherwise, I sit and moan about, "oh, why can't I write?" LOL<br /><br />Way to go, girl. Glad it works for you. :) Miss Maehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12245580913844186039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6323118066785311281.post-45654396016418164062013-05-01T06:03:55.904-05:002013-05-01T06:03:55.904-05:00I can't believe you did that many words on top...I can't believe you did that many words on top of the A-Z challenge. You're amazing!<br />S.P. Bowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09746614009206426805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6323118066785311281.post-74978045502573782812013-05-01T05:45:53.375-05:002013-05-01T05:45:53.375-05:00Yay for finding things that motivate you - it'...Yay for finding things that motivate you - it's so important. For me, I just take a break until inspiration strikes! Boom! lolAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735576044552810103noreply@blogger.com