tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post3257034115610509473..comments2024-03-28T09:50:13.187-04:00Comments on Group Blog: Blasting Through Writer's Block ~ by Christy MihalySue Heavenrichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00550259613381458435noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-3006929529867218242017-04-17T11:42:08.186-04:002017-04-17T11:42:08.186-04:00Lol!
Lol!<br />Christy Mihalyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07944814793031197203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-2731374491821097662017-04-13T14:19:49.806-04:002017-04-13T14:19:49.806-04:00Hi Chris,
These are great suggestions. I just look...Hi Chris,<br />These are great suggestions. I just looked down - I'm still in my pajamas! Time to head for the shower.Claire Annettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17922748881956462802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-21841440352176985092017-04-12T23:22:52.442-04:002017-04-12T23:22:52.442-04:00Love your comment to "write a blog post"...Love your comment to "write a blog post"! Maybe that will shake things loose for me, too. Thanks, Chris!Patricia Tohthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06878871084215411303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-80128992254381241062017-04-10T22:13:32.063-04:002017-04-10T22:13:32.063-04:00This is a wonderful post. Thanks for all these goo...This is a wonderful post. Thanks for all these good ideas.Rosihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01294774973863802821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-85564534969019839012017-04-10T21:26:47.121-04:002017-04-10T21:26:47.121-04:00Thank you, Chris, for a thorough list of tips and ...Thank you, Chris, for a thorough list of tips and reminders for writers who want to get out of the funk and persevere. There are times when I find myself low on writer's energy and realize I worked right through lunch. Time to take a lunch break and pour myself a tall glass of iced tea. I find listening to musical lyrics or watching a documentary can encourage my writerly thoughts and ideas.Garden Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14381204646734686433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-1741075548324296802017-04-10T21:18:43.603-04:002017-04-10T21:18:43.603-04:00Lots of great block-busters here, Chris. I am read...Lots of great block-busters here, Chris. I am reading a middle grade right now, and it is terrific. Great use of dialogue. Decided to mix things up a bit. Sherri Jones Rivershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13905027216129696355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-69447710904423706192017-04-10T20:53:14.519-04:002017-04-10T20:53:14.519-04:00Great suggestions, Chris. I find dog walking most ...Great suggestions, Chris. I find dog walking most helpful, although it's a little difficult to jot down ideas when my pup decides it's time to tug on the leash.ptnozellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17041703845679744827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-47164177811661359362017-04-10T14:10:16.843-04:002017-04-10T14:10:16.843-04:00Luckily, I don't usually have writer's blo...Luckily, I don't usually have writer's block, Chris. but for me, it is good to take a break from the writing and I LOVE your productive procrastination tips...these will definitely help me so much!Vivian Kirkfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08745749939523672713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-25052846746846797972017-04-10T14:01:06.915-04:002017-04-10T14:01:06.915-04:00The LifeBook is a wonderful suggestion -- thank yo...The LifeBook is a wonderful suggestion -- thank you Kathy!Christy Mihalyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07944814793031197203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-37374103504540931592017-04-10T14:00:22.508-04:002017-04-10T14:00:22.508-04:00Great words of wisdom, Jan, thank you! (The only i...Great words of wisdom, Jan, thank you! (The only issue about visiting my Facebook posses is that I have to watch the clock!) Cartoons are a fun idea, I'll try that too.Christy Mihalyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07944814793031197203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-85807850052712207672017-04-10T13:58:54.618-04:002017-04-10T13:58:54.618-04:00Great idea on the PB, Kim -- thanks!Great idea on the PB, Kim -- thanks!Christy Mihalyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07944814793031197203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-38419258880096506562017-04-10T13:58:31.098-04:002017-04-10T13:58:31.098-04:00Exactly! And yes on the well-filling, Sue! I'm...Exactly! And yes on the well-filling, Sue! I'm thinking of a poetry slam next.Christy Mihalyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07944814793031197203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-89566439785105316712017-04-10T13:57:32.539-04:002017-04-10T13:57:32.539-04:00Thank YOU, Anne, for the cheery comment. I'm h...Thank YOU, Anne, for the cheery comment. I'm happy to share some of these tricks -- and I'm always on the lookout for new ones!Christy Mihalyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07944814793031197203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-35920155687964209512017-04-10T13:56:14.700-04:002017-04-10T13:56:14.700-04:00Hey Kathy -- I've got a little experience with...Hey Kathy -- I've got a little experience with these techniques myself . . . just keep on keeping on, right?Christy Mihalyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07944814793031197203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-45883434113450676512017-04-10T12:39:41.940-04:002017-04-10T12:39:41.940-04:00I think I usually use the first three :) I have n...I think I usually use the first three :) I have never heard of --walking the story! It's one I will definitely give a go! I have a LifeBook. It's a collection of little bits and pieces of my life. Lots of times, I will sit and look through my LifeBook. It's fun to reminisce, but, many times ideas pop into my head :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12723746747301864867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-24422005488559727012017-04-10T10:31:34.167-04:002017-04-10T10:31:34.167-04:00These are mine, too.
Plus visit your posse. Your ...These are mine, too. <br />Plus visit your posse. Your local writers, your online writers or readers of books in your book club or wherever. Being with live people who are as into reading & writing as much as you can be a big boost.<br /><br />Another thing to do is lighten up & read some of those Larson/Garfield/ Trudeau/Cathy/ other cartoon paperbacks around the house or at your favorite used bookstore. Amazing what laughter can do for a blocked keyboardist. <br /><br />Finally, know that this too, shall pass. Truly, it does.<br /><br /><br /><br />jan godown anninohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00091996699597066230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-10686012104605232652017-04-10T09:35:40.620-04:002017-04-10T09:35:40.620-04:00Fun blog on writer's block. I am a huge propon...Fun blog on writer's block. I am a huge proponent to get outside for awhile and then also on typing up a pb I like and then outlining it and matching it up to my story. I always get ideas on what isn't working or what could even be stronger doing this. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04785921269369301156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-68334506399894826002017-04-10T09:25:52.105-04:002017-04-10T09:25:52.105-04:00great post! "Filling the well" is import...great post! "Filling the well" is important - I need to get back to my weekly "artist dates" (go to a gallery, walk, museum, play with paint....). And as many of us can attest - writing a blog post is a great block-breaker because once you get writing you keep on going.Sue Heavenrichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00550259613381458435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-37619179706939532182017-04-10T08:13:57.811-04:002017-04-10T08:13:57.811-04:00WOW, Christy! What a way to begin a Monday. =] ...WOW, Christy! What a way to begin a Monday. =] You've offered lots of great ways to overcome those dreaded times that tend to creep up on writers. Thank you for all your suggestions on how NOT to be a (writer) block-head!Anne Iversonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00838768601729795411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-29762574019764027942017-04-10T07:31:46.551-04:002017-04-10T07:31:46.551-04:00Wow, Christy, I think you've covered all the b...Wow, Christy, I think you've covered all the block breakers I can think of. All of these can be helpful and believe me, I've tired quite a few of them. TY.Kathy Halseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11600954824509054774noreply@blogger.com