tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post7032843067119263433..comments2023-10-05T05:20:59.743-04:00Comments on Piedmont Writer: My Writing Life in IncrementsAnne Gallagherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05816355522284492131noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-88693013585117903012012-04-26T10:51:39.811-04:002012-04-26T10:51:39.811-04:00Andrea -- Well, like you said, some writing is mor...Andrea -- Well, like you said, some writing is more complex than others. And all writing takes time. The most important this is to not give up. Just keep plugging away.Anne Gallagherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05816355522284492131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-86804267860985295402012-04-26T10:16:41.875-04:002012-04-26T10:16:41.875-04:00Wow, you have a great approach to writing. Treati...Wow, you have a great approach to writing. Treating it like a daily job is probably the best way to stay on track. I may have to try it. <br /><br />I'm impressed that you can churn out two books a year. I've been working on mine for three years and counting. In my defense, I didn't know what I was getting myself into when I first began my novel. It took me a year to figure everything out, then another to fix the previous mess I wrote and now I'm polishing it. <br /><br />My plot is complex and it took me a lot of time to get it to flow. My next book will be more simple. I'm already outlining the plot. <br /><br />Hopefully, I'll get to the point where I can write a book a year. That would be great.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00501918398545296619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-23869086621509867692012-04-26T09:27:09.593-04:002012-04-26T09:27:09.593-04:00Janice -- My writing is a job now. If I worked in ...Janice -- My writing is a job now. If I worked in the real world, I'd put as much dedication into it, so why not apply the same rules with writing. It just depends on what you want from it.Anne Gallagherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05816355522284492131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-76055735082148437532012-04-26T09:10:22.177-04:002012-04-26T09:10:22.177-04:00My goodness, Anne, you are so disciplined. No wond...My goodness, Anne, you are so disciplined. No wonder you've achieved so much. I should take a leaf from your book - several leaves, actually:-)jabbloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12176958811589489979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-47388922327276234192012-04-26T08:01:27.917-04:002012-04-26T08:01:27.917-04:00Donna -- I procrastinate about other areas of my l...Donna -- I procrastinate about other areas of my life. Like Housework, so I can write. As a matter of fact, I spent my birthday doing line edits. Nothing exciting there.<br /><br />Bridget -- I am NOT Superwoman. I'm actually quite lazy. You should see the dust bunnies, they've turned into dust rhinos. But I do like writing, so that's my first priority. Well, after the Monster, of course.<br /><br />DG -- Flexibility is the key I believe, when you have children. And/or parents in my case. My mother thinks I'm a vampire because I don't sleep. I've just got a lot on my mind.Anne Gallagherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05816355522284492131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-44136692413134609312012-04-25T19:02:46.740-04:002012-04-25T19:02:46.740-04:00I grab whatever time I can for writing, as there a...I grab whatever time I can for writing, as there are still family responsibilities to be managed.<br /><br />I'm flexible, but I do make goals for myself as far as revisions, daily writing, etc.<br /><br />Sounds like you have your time very well managed, perhaps shorting yourself on sleep, as I do.D.G. Hudsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06213237734772028645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-82366987313990232802012-04-25T13:08:48.395-04:002012-04-25T13:08:48.395-04:00Oh gosh, I'm tired just from reading everythin...Oh gosh, I'm tired just from reading everything you do!<br />As for my schedule--I don't really have one. I write when I know what I want to write, and when I don't, I force myself...unless I can mess around with paints of graphics or formatting...I can't even imagine writing and raising a kid. You must be SUPERWOMAN!!!!J.B. Chicoinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06894797553204276281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-15075341024994157702012-04-25T12:13:32.373-04:002012-04-25T12:13:32.373-04:00You sound well organized Anne. I'm lucky if I...You sound well organized Anne. I'm lucky if I sit at the computer at the time I'm even thinking about my writing life. I procrastinate too much.<br /><br />I played hookie from the day job today to get started on the research job I accepted, and here I am blogging.<br /><br />Well, I was out of bed by 8a on a day off, so that's progress for me :)<br /><br />I'm a day late, but happy birthday. I hope you did something fun and exciting to celebrate.<br /><br />........dholedolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-28939895982921759082012-04-25T11:59:09.431-04:002012-04-25T11:59:09.431-04:00Sarah -- Not every day goes according to plan. Mon...Sarah -- Not every day goes according to plan. Monkey wrenches abound with my parents, but for the most part this is my life.<br /><br />Jill -- Believe me, it's not that I WANT to get up at 5. It's just that I do, because I can't sleep any more. Thanks for stopping by.<br /><br />Johanna -- You should see the nasty looks I get from the teachers/PTO at school when they ask me to do something and I say I can't, I'm working. Like what I do doesn't count because I'm at home. Drives me nuts.Anne Gallagherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12299643638346680038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-45475319494750304002012-04-25T11:39:48.558-04:002012-04-25T11:39:48.558-04:00I love this post because it's so true. I'm...I love this post because it's so true. I'm a writer who also works from home (and starbucks) but so often people make repeated attempts to derail my schedule becaues I'm at home, and hence, to their way of thinking, available.Johanna Garthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15515478890074610814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-70057179298269531012012-04-25T10:46:26.000-04:002012-04-25T10:46:26.000-04:005 am?? You're my hero! I have a routine, too, ...5 am?? You're my hero! I have a routine, too, but mine starts a bit later. :) Congrats on your fabulous goals!Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-19375006186304880542012-04-25T09:45:10.414-04:002012-04-25T09:45:10.414-04:00ooh i really love your structured schedule.
For me...ooh i really love your structured schedule.<br />For me, i try to get writing in M-Th. But because i write during my day job, it really depends on how much work i have there. Usually it's not a lot, but i do have months where the writing is minimal. It's not ideal, but it works well enough for me.<br />I take weekends off. Sometimes i'll fit some writing in on Sundays, but i don't force myself if i don't want to.<br /><br />Also, i LOVE the cover to Remembering you, and i really love the font, especially for your name.Sarah Ahiershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02795455714801965956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-51566997228401015062012-04-25T08:33:32.697-04:002012-04-25T08:33:32.697-04:00Stina -- I think when we finally realize our child...Stina -- I think when we finally realize our children are off in the world, we need to find who we are, adjust our attitudes, and not just be their mothers anymore. We have to claim our own individuality again. Don't get me wrong, I loved being home with the Monster. Some days I wish I could go back to it. I wasn't so crazed.<br /><br />As women, I think we guilt ourselves into thinking we have to be Mommy first, instead of what we are -- writers. Who we were before we had them. <br /><br />And yes, there is more to a writing life than just writing. Especially being published. And you're right, it is all part of the job.Anne Gallagherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05816355522284492131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-62471064859025866422012-04-25T08:21:50.310-04:002012-04-25T08:21:50.310-04:00I used to consider myself a SAHM, but now that you...I used to consider myself a SAHM, but now that you mention it, I'm not anymore. Writing has become a full time job for me. This isn't just about writing the books, though. It's also the social networking, beta reading, critting, my program chair responsibilities with my local chapter of the RWA. It's all part of the job. It's just one I don't get paid for--yet.Stinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11415189347501942340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-45025582884781361832012-04-25T06:37:50.607-04:002012-04-25T06:37:50.607-04:00Elliot -- Don't envy my routine, El. I current...Elliot -- Don't envy my routine, El. I currently weigh 4000 pounds from having BICHOK for the last two years. And I know you wouldn't give up those kids for anything. If anything, I'm envious of you and the love that surrounds you. And don't snarf at 500 words. Believe me, there are days I can't even get to 100. And then I get nuts and have to make it up and so spend 14 hours in the chair instead of a reasonable 5.Anne Gallagherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12299643638346680038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-62785790814886294752012-04-25T06:14:49.956-04:002012-04-25T06:14:49.956-04:00...I envy your routine, Anne. Currently housing se......I envy your routine, Anne. Currently housing seven kids, (my 3, plus 4 from foster care,) whenever I can hammer out five hundred words at one sitting, the celebratory firework display can be seen for miles ;)<br /><br />Welcome back, Anne!<br /><br />ElElliot Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06319271528871804399noreply@blogger.com