Comments on: Standing the Test of Time https://writersinthestormblog.com/2013/06/standing-the-test-of-time/ A Blog On Writing Tue, 04 Feb 2025 03:30:31 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1 By: Katie https://writersinthestormblog.com/2013/06/standing-the-test-of-time/#comment-33786 Wed, 26 Jun 2013 22:50:54 +0000 http://writersinthestorm.wordpress.com/?p=8385#comment-33786 Thank you for this amazing post! I've found it especially important to take care of myself, especially when I notice I am ignoring needs like sleep and food because I'm too into what I'm writing or revising. I try to make sure to pile supplies around myself and set strict bedtimes even if I don't want to sleep.

Surrounding myself with like-minded people is the one I consider most important. It's easy to be motivated knowing my friends are doing the same and we're all going to get to share with and help each other. The variety of interests friends have is also a perfect resource!

The other points are all ones I will keep in mind or continue to keep in mind, and I thank you again for the advice and reminders. Writing is hard work, but it's the best work.

~Katie

]]> By: Katie https://writersinthestormblog.com/2013/06/standing-the-test-of-time/#comment-33783 Wed, 26 Jun 2013 22:44:09 +0000 http://writersinthestorm.wordpress.com/?p=8385#comment-33783 Reblogged this on Considerable and commented:
Important points, all, and lessons every writer should learn!

]]> By: Jenny Hansen https://writersinthestormblog.com/2013/06/standing-the-test-of-time/#comment-33780 Wed, 26 Jun 2013 20:47:14 +0000 http://writersinthestorm.wordpress.com/?p=8385#comment-33780 Mary, part of why we started Writers In The Storm was for posts like this. This is wonderful, and these are six lessons that definitely will help writers step from "good to great." 🙂

]]> By: Sharla Rae https://writersinthestormblog.com/2013/06/standing-the-test-of-time/#comment-33777 Wed, 26 Jun 2013 20:17:25 +0000 http://writersinthestorm.wordpress.com/?p=8385#comment-33777 Hear-hear on setting a writing routine. I think it's the only thing that keeps us writing like we mean it.

]]> By: Joel D Canfield https://writersinthestormblog.com/2013/06/standing-the-test-of-time/#comment-33774 Wed, 26 Jun 2013 18:53:22 +0000 http://writersinthestorm.wordpress.com/?p=8385#comment-33774 I've discovered that if I can sabotage my routine, I can prevent myself from writing altogether.

I've also discovered that that's a BAD thing, not a GOOD thing.

Routine. Vital to stay sharp. Hearing it again from an experienced voice is the noggin-wallop I needed today.

]]> By: maryburton4 https://writersinthestormblog.com/2013/06/standing-the-test-of-time/#comment-33771 Wed, 26 Jun 2013 18:12:17 +0000 http://writersinthestorm.wordpress.com/?p=8385#comment-33771 In reply to Orly Konig-Lopez.

Orly, I struggle with the same thing. In fact, there is a pile of laundry waiting for me right now but I'm ignoring it until five. 🙂

]]> By: maryburton4 https://writersinthestormblog.com/2013/06/standing-the-test-of-time/#comment-33768 Wed, 26 Jun 2013 18:09:57 +0000 http://writersinthestorm.wordpress.com/?p=8385#comment-33768 In reply to Temple Couch.

Temple, remember the 9-5 works for me but you have to find the schedule that works best in your life. It doesn't matter when you write as long as you write.

]]> By: maryburton4 https://writersinthestormblog.com/2013/06/standing-the-test-of-time/#comment-33765 Wed, 26 Jun 2013 18:06:43 +0000 http://writersinthestorm.wordpress.com/?p=8385#comment-33765 In reply to Maureen Abood.

Maureen, good luck! Getting published might be hard but it's not impossible.

]]> By: maryburton4 https://writersinthestormblog.com/2013/06/standing-the-test-of-time/#comment-33762 Wed, 26 Jun 2013 18:05:22 +0000 http://writersinthestorm.wordpress.com/?p=8385#comment-33762 In reply to Orly Konig-Lopez.

Love the quote! Writing require a lot of perseverance.

]]> By: Orly Konig-Lopez https://writersinthestormblog.com/2013/06/standing-the-test-of-time/#comment-33759 Wed, 26 Jun 2013 17:34:44 +0000 http://writersinthestorm.wordpress.com/?p=8385#comment-33759 In reply to Jill Anderson.

Determination! YES!!!!!

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