tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post6321892967097706397..comments2023-05-24T08:06:43.882-04:00Comments on Romance Writer's Revenge: Routine...gah!Terri Osburnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17176989488447450585noreply@blogger.comBlogger58125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-11583616960657598842012-08-11T10:49:36.754-04:002012-08-11T10:49:36.754-04:00Wait, you mean like part of a... routine?!
*Ducks...Wait, you mean like part of a... routine?!<br /><br />*Ducks, runs away*Marnee Baileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01533816213473440342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-49283918633115952822012-08-10T23:34:51.463-04:002012-08-10T23:34:51.463-04:00Ha! Good one, Marn. I think I'll copy that and...Ha! Good one, Marn. I think I'll copy that and make sure it's somewhere I see at the start of each day.Maureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01517092592545660754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-50519136813743438502012-08-10T21:16:43.210-04:002012-08-10T21:16:43.210-04:00Saw this on twitter, MM....
"Serious writers...Saw this on twitter, MM....<br /><br />"Serious writers write, inspired or not. Over time they discover that routine is a better friend to them than inspiration." Ralph Keyes <br /><br />Thought of you.... :)Marnee Baileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01533816213473440342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-30838709274387852892012-08-10T15:25:34.951-04:002012-08-10T15:25:34.951-04:00Maybe you have the secret, Pat! Screw the Internet...Maybe you have the secret, Pat! Screw the Internet selling aspect of things. I would love to get back to my garden.Maureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01517092592545660754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-70254700959089208912012-08-10T14:20:04.369-04:002012-08-10T14:20:04.369-04:00I despise routine when it comes to grownup things ...I despise routine when it comes to grownup things like a day job. I f*cking hate my day job; it's boring; people tell me what to do (so I have to go all passive aggressive and not do anything; I'm bored out of my mind with my job.<br /><br />But, for stuff I love, I don't necessarily mind routines. I walk the dog every morning. Garden chores happen every morning (during warm months). There are times when I don't want to do those chores, but ultimately, I enjoy them.<br /><br />But I've never made writing as much of a routine as I should. Been better lately. Why? Because I've given up on the social networking/build an Internet presence crap. Doesn't really sell books anyway and it distracts from writing. OTOH, I still haven't set a routine for writing. Hmmm. I really should.P. Kirbyhttp://www.patriciakirby.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-54293113572254703632012-08-10T14:01:40.653-04:002012-08-10T14:01:40.653-04:00Well, Sunday is my husband's time in the front...Well, Sunday is my husband's time in the front room which stands in for a garage/garden shed/office... He and Mr. Clutter have three hours planned to get through that.<br /><br />I was supposed to be boxing up books to go, but duty called me north, so I'll make an appointment to work with him when I get back to town. I have boxes and boxes of books to set free. Stuff that really does need to go. Old school books, huge photographic books I got cheap when I worked at the bookstores, etc... <br /><br />I can picture where I want the writing desk to be and am really looking forward to being ready to shop for that. I just have to live up to the challenge once it's there...to establish a... *choke!<br />...routine!Maureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01517092592545660754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-39855842068900676522012-08-10T13:21:13.873-04:002012-08-10T13:21:13.873-04:00He's really good with garages. ;-)He's really good with garages. ;-)Maureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01517092592545660754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-40733576952328936962012-08-10T13:08:56.886-04:002012-08-10T13:08:56.886-04:00Can this guy come to my house? I could use some h...Can this guy come to my house? I could use some help in the garage.... :)Marnee Baileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01533816213473440342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-22519148029044126672012-08-10T12:36:52.177-04:002012-08-10T12:36:52.177-04:00Mom is doing good, just wants to be a bit careful ...Mom is doing good, just wants to be a bit careful and not be alone until she's sure. <br /><br />Part of my clutter problem is lack of organization. So hoping that will fall into place. The guy we hired appears to believe we can do this!<br /><br />And I have a feeling my routine, as it develops, won't be really hard wired. More a suggestion that I agree to. I have to be sneaky...Maureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01517092592545660754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-10738459472600505622012-08-10T11:41:58.120-04:002012-08-10T11:41:58.120-04:00Maureen, I'm not crazy about routine, either. ...Maureen, I'm not crazy about routine, either. I generally fall into one, but I have to feel as though I can break it. I start my day with coffee and the NYT crossword puzzle. I'm not a morning person, so my brain doesn't kick in for writing until about 10 am. I usually try to web-surf before then, though we see I'm behind today, and then write for as long as I can. <br /><br />I sympathize on the de-cluttering. We need to do that, but it's a constant struggle. Mainly because of books. *sigh*Nancy Northcotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08223226786134462222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-76573237424764490772012-08-10T11:33:59.679-04:002012-08-10T11:33:59.679-04:00I hope you're Mum's okay, Chance. Thoughts...I hope you're Mum's okay, Chance. Thoughts with her.Marnee Baileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01533816213473440342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-61819166895065252282012-08-10T11:25:25.402-04:002012-08-10T11:25:25.402-04:00Okay, crew...feel free to rearrange my bar, I'...Okay, crew...feel free to rearrange my bar, I'm sure it's as cluttered as the rest of the house! I'm off to run some errands for my Mum, be back later!<br /><br />And thanks so much for the words of encouragement!Maureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01517092592545660754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-60210807930486868092012-08-10T11:02:05.053-04:002012-08-10T11:02:05.053-04:00I know I'll need several 'unscheduled'...I know I'll need several 'unscheduled' blocks to satisfy my four year old. Plus to walk the dog, go to movies, etc... <br /><br />Steph and I are really determined this time. While I'm in Auburn, keeping an eye on my Mom, newly home from the hospital, he is waiting for Mr. Clutter to come and will spend 3 hours on Sunday in the front room...<br /><br />When I get home, it's my turn!Maureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01517092592545660754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-39225337027136009722012-08-10T10:53:34.735-04:002012-08-10T10:53:34.735-04:00I figure a few hours in the morning and a few at n...I figure a few hours in the morning and a few at night should get me back on track... And I am looking forward to doing the desk shopping. Getting a big monitor and a keyboard...and the desk will have a chair...Maureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01517092592545660754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-5684578650085331192012-08-10T10:51:47.282-04:002012-08-10T10:51:47.282-04:00What if you set up something like the block schedu...What if you set up something like the block scheduling they do in some schools. Like maybe Monday and Thursday you go to Starbucks and write from 10-2. Then Tuesday and Friday you do mornings in the home office and afternoons at Starbucks. Wednesday would be your fun day. <br /><br />This looks like a routine, but you wouldn't be doing the same "unimaginative" thing day in and day out. And really, when it's writing, there's nothing unimaginative about it, no matter when it happens.<br /><br />The goal is just to make sure it does happen.Terri Osburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17176989488447450585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-82649345651772625722012-08-10T10:46:42.107-04:002012-08-10T10:46:42.107-04:00No, you were not the only one laughing at that poi...No, you were not the only one laughing at that point. *LOL* <br /><br />So I think the point is not to try to change your nature, Mo, and just try to quell the voices. You're never going to be for routine or absolute structure with no spontaneity. Just be clean enough to keep the voices at bay; keep going to the therapist to find the truth (a big thing for Sags); and write until your fingers bleed.Hellie Sinclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03933713255844695337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-15783542199711525242012-08-10T10:43:56.926-04:002012-08-10T10:43:56.926-04:00Aha! Well, I am a solid Sagitarian! A disdain for ...Aha! Well, I am a solid Sagitarian! A disdain for routine. I could put this on a button or a t-shirt...Maureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01517092592545660754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-2297821041054849392012-08-10T10:43:21.643-04:002012-08-10T10:43:21.643-04:00Mo, you missed a bank robbery?!? That's freaki...Mo, you missed a bank robbery?!? That's freaking hilarious. I love it. We're such writers . . . my hubs is always wondering how I can miss everything going on around me - it's because what's going on in my head is just so much more interesting!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-11377203214772632802012-08-10T10:43:00.604-04:002012-08-10T10:43:00.604-04:00"They have a love of freedom, and a disdain f...<i>"They have a love of freedom, and a disdain for routine."</i><br /><br />Am I the only one who laughed at this point?Terri Osburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17176989488447450585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-87438986578490480992012-08-10T10:42:55.285-04:002012-08-10T10:42:55.285-04:00http://www.cafeastrology.com/zodiacsagittarius.htm...http://www.cafeastrology.com/zodiacsagittarius.html<br /><br /><br />They point out that Jane Austen was a Sag. So if she could write the most memorable books in romance, I'm sure you could write something just as memorable for your genre, whatever you choose that to be. Though I'm SURE she wasn't writing romance. She was writing a comedy of manners. Writing for herself first and her friends.Hellie Sinclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03933713255844695337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-45552319298896572912012-08-10T10:41:35.382-04:002012-08-10T10:41:35.382-04:00We really need to do a pirate writing retreat... a...We really need to do a pirate writing retreat... a three day weekend without kids, dogs, cats... Let's see, we could meet east coast, since the majority of you live that way... And I can make the trip easily...Maureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01517092592545660754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-55770221440056832842012-08-10T10:41:20.039-04:002012-08-10T10:41:20.039-04:00Marn - She's small but fast. She could maybe o...Marn - She's small but fast. She could maybe outrun them. <br /><br />Mo - I'm taking inspiration from you and working on my filing this weekend. Partly to thwart my new black hole (that sounds dirtier than intended) and partly because I'm realizing there are papers I'm going to want to find at tax time and spreading them throughout the house is going to make that difficult.Terri Osburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17176989488447450585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-17355203592877594272012-08-10T10:41:14.871-04:002012-08-10T10:41:14.871-04:00My kid LOVES puppies. Much more than they love him...My kid LOVES puppies. Much more than they love him. He chases our dog all over the house. So yes, I vote send the puppy here and we'll both go to Barnes and Noble and write!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-35045553190504256302012-08-10T10:40:52.989-04:002012-08-10T10:40:52.989-04:00I literally copied and pasted this from cafeastrol...I literally copied and pasted this from cafeastrology.com--see if any of this looks familiar.<br /><br /><br />(The Sun is in Sagittarius from November 23 to December 21, depending on the year). <br /><br />Restless, cheerful, and friendly, Sun in Sagittarius people are generally on the go. They have a love of freedom, and a disdain for routine. Generally quite easygoing, Sagittarians make friends with people from all walks of life. They love to laugh and tease, and get along well with both sexes. <br /><br />Sagittarians have an often blind faith in people, and in the world. Their optimism is infectious, although it can get them into trouble from time to time. These are curious people who love to learn. Their idealistic nature is hard to miss.<br /><br />Although generally easygoing, Sagittarius is a fire sign. This gives natives a generally quick temper. Fortunately, they're usually as quick to forget what got them angry in the first place.<br /><br />The need for escape is generally strong, and some Solar Sagittarians come across as a little irresponsible. They're generally easy to forgive, however. After all, their direct, honest approach in life is admirable.Hellie Sinclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03933713255844695337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-46648587576342831992012-08-10T10:39:10.002-04:002012-08-10T10:39:10.002-04:00I do tend to like the chaos. Or I used to. I'm...I do tend to like the chaos. Or I used to. I'm not sure what is going on...I figure get the office set up and do some writing with a routine, perhaps with the TV on, or music...<br /><br />Seldom did the stuff around me at Starbucks disrupt my writing. Hell, the bank next door was robbed, a getaway car fired at the bank as they drove away, the survivors all gathered on tha patio right at the window I was sitting at... And I missed it all. Head down, writing. ;-)<br /><br />I don't think I'm fighting the house clutter. I had a discussion with my therapist about it all and she asked what the clutter voice would sound like...and I said it just wants to be set free and not be ignored... Yup, I'm setting a lot of stuff free...Maureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01517092592545660754noreply@blogger.com