tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3681522276752048718.post6824698594636037614..comments2024-03-08T05:24:28.285-05:00Comments on Nevets.QST: When The Invincible System Breaks DownC. N. Nevetshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00375714948653196993noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3681522276752048718.post-34731343514839318472011-02-14T18:28:53.028-05:002011-02-14T18:28:53.028-05:00@Frances - Breaks don't come naturally to me. ...@Frances - Breaks don't come naturally to me. We'd be outside, digging archaeological test pits in 104 degree temperatures and I would wince every time the crew chief called for breaks.<br /><br />But you and Tim are both wise. :)C. N. Nevetshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00375714948653196993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3681522276752048718.post-27475614680840076222011-02-14T17:26:16.871-05:002011-02-14T17:26:16.871-05:00I think Tims's right, Nevets. Don't push ...I think Tims's right, Nevets. Don't push it. You can't make things happen. Go for a walk, have a drink, take a small break. It will come. It always does in the end :o)Frances Garroodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10614916006798375706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3681522276752048718.post-71510984720952902492011-02-14T13:16:24.143-05:002011-02-14T13:16:24.143-05:00@Tim - Yeah, I work on contract in a management in...@Tim - Yeah, I work on contract in a management in position, so it's 40 to 60 hours a week. It's a lot to manage.<br /><br />As far as outlining, I think I'm way overdue for a really good post about my outlining technique. Most outliners would throw rotten vegetables at me for even calling it an outline.<br /><br />@Jennifer - Oh my goodness, I hadn't even thought about that. lol But, yeah, that would throw my process for a loop to. I'm really private and cooped up with it for most of the time while I'm working on a project. I hope you can figure out how to get it to work for you!<br /><br />Juggling the job and the writing is definitely a challenge, both in terms of hours and mental energy. And I don't always manage real well. lol<br /><br />@Clarissa - I'm glad you finally got the mug!!!<br /><br />I will drop you an e-mail later today about the guest post. I'd be honored and I think it would be a lot of fun!<br /><br />@Domey - Yeah, I sort of have that Bilbo Baggins feeling lately...C. N. Nevetshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00375714948653196993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3681522276752048718.post-25664765784218888742011-02-14T12:09:11.910-05:002011-02-14T12:09:11.910-05:00Nevets, thank you for saying that about the treati...Nevets, thank you for saying that about the treating writing like a job. It has become harder and harder for me to do so as my real job so often gets in the way. It's exhausting.Davin Malasarnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09385823575081492949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3681522276752048718.post-60761128289829174202011-02-14T09:45:20.693-05:002011-02-14T09:45:20.693-05:00I'm going through that right now. I'm havi...I'm going through that right now. I'm having issues finding the balance. <br /><br />By the way, I don't want to add to your schedule but would you be willing to do a guest post on my forensic blog? It can be something related to your work. It can be related to anthropology or forensics. Something writers can use. And if you don't have time right now, it can be a post for March or April or June... <br /><br />Let me know, either by a comment on my blog or emailing me at clarissadraper at gmail dot com. Oh, and also, I received your super cup. Thank you!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12160669603997465454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3681522276752048718.post-1423918962201021852011-02-14T04:46:45.346-05:002011-02-14T04:46:45.346-05:00Yes, yes, yes to this post! Invincible system brea...Yes, yes, yes to this post! Invincible system breaking down? I'll do you one better: my system doesn't even WORK for the book I'm revising now. Everything about the process this time has been different. (The biggest difference: people keep asking to see this one. Without me having to query it.)<br /><br />And I can only imagine how difficult it must be to juggle writing with your other job. I admire that you can do it! I'm fortunate that I don't have to juggle, and yet still, it's hard to treat writing like the job it really is and be disciplined.<br /><br />Great post!Jennifer Hillierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15783975547643539868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3681522276752048718.post-36133482898774241362011-02-14T03:08:04.391-05:002011-02-14T03:08:04.391-05:00Nevets, I've never worked on contract, which m...Nevets, I've never worked on contract, which makes it easier, but if it's not happening for me I don't push it.<br /><br />Neither am I an outliner, although I suspect that just means the outlining is going on unconsciously. I only need to be one day ahead in my mind, so that I know where I'm starting tomorrow. Any more is a bonus! That approach doesn't work for everyone, but I find it gives my characters room to develop. (In The Dog of the North, this technique allowed Cosetta and Davanzato to emerge from placeholders into solid supporting players--maybe more with Cosetta).Tim Strettonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08598897603628943741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3681522276752048718.post-29140703358529620142011-02-13T23:24:53.381-05:002011-02-13T23:24:53.381-05:00@B - Yeah, I definitely don't outline my short...@B - Yeah, I definitely don't outline my short projects but for novels I personally can't do it without an adaptable chapter-run outline. Not for everyone, though, for sure.<br /><br />Self v. Everything is sort of what I write about, come to think of it.<br /><br />Bullet points - Figured this would resonate with you a bit.<br /><br />Queen, we're talking a loop of music from Highlander.C. N. Nevetshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00375714948653196993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3681522276752048718.post-10517017094290901952011-02-13T22:32:35.771-05:002011-02-13T22:32:35.771-05:00I've never been an outliner. I cannot organize...I've never been an outliner. I cannot organize my thoughts that way no matter how many times I try. But I can definitely attest to the struggles of self v writing, and actually self v most everything else. <br /><br />The Takeaways<br /><br />Bullet Point One: Yes.<br /><br />Bullet Point Two: Hells yes.<br /><br />Bullet Point Three: Indeed.<br /><br />Soundtrack: Are we talking full-bombast-glitzo-strutting 70's Queen? I know your picture is Highlander, but . . .B. Nagelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07620736939701035617noreply@blogger.com