Comments on: How to Become a Better Writer in Quarantine https://writersinthestormblog.com/2020/04/how-to-become-a-better-writer-in-quarantine/ A Blog On Writing Sun, 22 Dec 2024 04:10:10 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 By: Tiffany Yates Martin https://writersinthestormblog.com/2020/04/how-to-become-a-better-writer-in-quarantine/#comment-144950 Tue, 05 May 2020 19:41:10 +0000 https://writersinthestormblog.com/?p=39875#comment-144950 In reply to Maggie Smith.

Thanks for the comment, Maggie. Yeah, this is something no one has ever navigated in our lifetimes, stresses we never could have imagined. Taking the pressure off is essential--and writers tend to be extra sensitive to this kind of unrest. But there's much good we can do our craft just from reading and watching. I do the analyzing thing over and over with favorites like that too, like Princess Bride (and don't even get me started on "I Love You, Man.") I can't believe your hubs never saw Groundhog Day! Now that he's living it. 🙂 Take care of yourselves!

]]> By: Maggie Smith https://writersinthestormblog.com/2020/04/how-to-become-a-better-writer-in-quarantine/#comment-144949 Tue, 05 May 2020 17:52:03 +0000 https://writersinthestormblog.com/?p=39875#comment-144949 Thanks for your insights and for giving us all permission to give ourselves a break for a bit - this is a life-changing event we're living through. That said, yes, I've found myself wanting to revisit old favorites, not just to binge-watch but this time through to analyze the story elements. I always say "Chinatown" is my all-time favorite 'perfect" movie - time to rewatch and find out why it's stuck with me all these years. (PS My husband watched Groundhog Day for the first time last night - now he knows what I've been talking about these last few weeks)

]]> By: dholcomb1 https://writersinthestormblog.com/2020/04/how-to-become-a-better-writer-in-quarantine/#comment-144914 Fri, 01 May 2020 05:09:09 +0000 https://writersinthestormblog.com/?p=39875#comment-144914 In reply to Tiffany Yates Martin.

Thank you!

]]> By: Tiffany Yates Martin https://writersinthestormblog.com/2020/04/how-to-become-a-better-writer-in-quarantine/#comment-144913 Fri, 01 May 2020 02:54:49 +0000 https://writersinthestormblog.com/?p=39875#comment-144913 In reply to Jenny Hansen.

I have thought about parents at home with small kids--a LOT. That has to make logistics even more challenging as a writer.

]]> By: Jenny Hansen https://writersinthestormblog.com/2020/04/how-to-become-a-better-writer-in-quarantine/#comment-144912 Fri, 01 May 2020 01:39:22 +0000 https://writersinthestormblog.com/?p=39875#comment-144912 In reply to Tiffany Yates Martin.

Awwwwwww. I will let you know how it works out. More than anything, I want to get away from 24/7 child presence so I can focus on writing again!

]]> By: Tiffany Yates Martin https://writersinthestormblog.com/2020/04/how-to-become-a-better-writer-in-quarantine/#comment-144910 Thu, 30 Apr 2020 17:09:15 +0000 https://writersinthestormblog.com/?p=39875#comment-144910 In reply to Ellen Buikema.

Ooh, I have one of those who lives in a dark cave in my subconscious too. I can usually palliate him by letting him know I'm not just lounging about watching/reading, I'm TRAINING, for God's sake. 😉 Thank you--stay well!

]]> By: Ellen Buikema https://writersinthestormblog.com/2020/04/how-to-become-a-better-writer-in-quarantine/#comment-144909 Thu, 30 Apr 2020 16:56:47 +0000 https://writersinthestormblog.com/?p=39875#comment-144909 Wonderful post. I love your suggestion to re-watch and then analyze programs. Maybe that will help tame the Type A monster who's not so successfully prodding my writer-self.

]]> By: Tiffany Yates Martin https://writersinthestormblog.com/2020/04/how-to-become-a-better-writer-in-quarantine/#comment-144908 Thu, 30 Apr 2020 12:38:37 +0000 https://writersinthestormblog.com/?p=39875#comment-144908 In reply to dholcomb1.

That's a good strategy too--writing something else--if you have any creative juice, that is. 🙂 It also lets your subconscious percolate the other project and gives you objectivity. Good luck!

]]> By: Tiffany Yates Martin https://writersinthestormblog.com/2020/04/how-to-become-a-better-writer-in-quarantine/#comment-144907 Thu, 30 Apr 2020 12:24:59 +0000 https://writersinthestormblog.com/?p=39875#comment-144907 In reply to Jenny Hansen.

Jenny, if it does, that will seriously be one of the most gratifying effects--that's what I hoped for. I adore editing and I think it's the most fun part--creative, rewarding, exciting, exhilarating. If ANY of that is osmosed into you and your feelings about the editing/revision process, MY WORK HERE IS DONE. 🙂 I would honestly love to hear what you think.

]]> By: dholcomb1 https://writersinthestormblog.com/2020/04/how-to-become-a-better-writer-in-quarantine/#comment-144906 Thu, 30 Apr 2020 05:39:36 +0000 https://writersinthestormblog.com/?p=39875#comment-144906 I'm writing a side project totally different than the one I need to be working on. Just trying to get the groove back so I can tackle the bigger project.

denise

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