tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6632249142954767681.post4377830765065432207..comments2023-08-04T06:26:40.308-04:00Comments on Avalon Authors: Book-in-a-Month or BIAMSandy Codyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02824301408180614516noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6632249142954767681.post-1852156566256490752009-11-18T15:12:23.657-05:002009-11-18T15:12:23.657-05:00I've found that after having been away from my...I've found that after having been away from my story for some time, it's helpful to have a "writing marathon" day. I invite one or a few fellow writers to join with me in an intense day of writing. It pushes me back into the story and jumpstarts my creative process. Also, with witness's in the home, I can't sneak in breaks to cook or clean. After one of my marathon sessions, I'm generally sunk suffiently back into the plot.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02250509390159256945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6632249142954767681.post-43201378656785522512009-11-16T06:48:10.647-05:002009-11-16T06:48:10.647-05:00Thanks for your good wishes. My second Saturday of...Thanks for your good wishes. My second Saturday of writing was terrific. What I'm finding now is that my subconscious is fully engaged. During the week, even if I can't get any manuscript words on paper, ideas keep swimming up to the top. I'm writing my notes in the BIAM workbook, so I suspect on Saturday, I'll just launch out of the gate. What a good feeling!LaVerne St. Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07943062495313537655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6632249142954767681.post-56525787862627722312009-11-15T15:01:28.052-05:002009-11-15T15:01:28.052-05:00Good luck, LaVerne. Even if you don't finish y...Good luck, LaVerne. Even if you don't finish your first draft in 30 days, I'm guessing that by the end of that period, the words will flow more easily. I know when I write every day, it is so much easier than when I let it slide for a time - just as it's hard to exercise if you haven't done so for a while. Brains and muscles are meant to be used on a regular basis.<br /><br />Again, good luck! Maybe next time you'll be telling us about your newly finished first draft.Sandy Codyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02824301408180614516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6632249142954767681.post-27849349833453760602009-11-15T09:44:21.973-05:002009-11-15T09:44:21.973-05:00LaVerne, I DO understand! I taught high school Sp...LaVerne, I DO understand! I taught high school Spanish for MANY years. After a day of disciplining, the 3-4 preparations and the paper grading, I couldn't find either the time or energy to write everyday. I wrote Saturdays, summers and vacations so I learned to write fast.<br /><br />We all have to develop a schedule that fits our lives. Very good luck with this effort to bring some structure to your writing life. Please let us know how it works.<br /><br />JaneJane Myers Perrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06576216943496701867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6632249142954767681.post-58596418198977079162009-11-12T12:32:27.092-05:002009-11-12T12:32:27.092-05:00I understand, Heather, and I've talked with ot...I understand, Heather, and I've talked with other writers about keeping up the "flow". Having the BIAM structure helps that because you have a way to craft a bookmark for your process. I did find it jolting to spend several hours last Saturday, then realize I would have to set the project to simmer. I'm eager to how how this Saturday feels.LaVerne St. Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07943062495313537655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6632249142954767681.post-60243408068102665042009-11-12T10:27:01.569-05:002009-11-12T10:27:01.569-05:00I think anything that makes you sit down and get t...I think anything that makes you sit down and get the stuff out onto paper is a good thing, whether it is so many hours a week you dedicate or so many words a day. The hardest part is the sitting down, turning off all distrctions and writing.<br /><br />Personally I find I need to write a little every day, I aim for 3000words, otherwise I lose my drive, knowing where the plot is going etc and start to flounder and question.Not From Laplandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17165208811776097332noreply@blogger.com