Comments for Inkhaven

Comment on SF Signal’s Mind Meld by Wendy Wagner

Wendy Wagner — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:04:28 +0000

My fingers are crossed for some awards for these awesome guys!

Comment on SF Signal’s Mind Meld by John D.

John D. — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 19:09:57 +0000

Thanks for the kind words, Christie! :)

Comment on SF Signal’s Mind Meld by Paul Weimer

Paul Weimer — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 17:34:40 +0000

Thanks, Christie.

Your first Mind Meld. You’re on our spreadsheet now, so it won’t be your last invite…

Comment on Week 1 by Puss in Boots

Puss in Boots — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 03:53:35 +0000

Congrats on the sale!

For me, the real value in writing a story per week comes from the experience rather than the output. You’re really lucky if you can write a coherent story per week, let alone a coherent, good story. ;)

Comment on Banishing laziness (suggestions welcome) by John Burridge

John Burridge — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 01:19:44 +0000

I think it’s helpful to know your own work rythems and structure your day around those if possible. If you’re a night owl, write at night; if you’re a morning person, write then. This can be difficult if say your Day Job or Family Duties are jostling for prime writing time.

I’ve heard some people say that having a writing nook helps them and other folks say that Real Writers should be able to write anywhere. My stance is that physical objects and rooms can be a stimulus to write, and if you have a place where you write and only write (no e-mail, no “research”) then you’ll be more inclined to write. Or maybe your stimulus could be a special “I’m writing” pen or notebook. (I wish I had a writing nook… I have a cramped writing closet… hmmm (eyes drafting tools and…))

One writing discipline I’ve used (especially when writing with others) is to divide the hour into 45 minutes of silent writing and 15 to 10 minutes of making tea, stretching, going to the bathroom, etc. We use a bell to signal the change in activity focus.

In terms of cognative behavior tricks, when ever there’s a public record involved, people tend to ease up on the bad things (cigarettes) and improve on the good things (word count). I’m not sure how long this measurement effect lasts, but maybe posting a daily word count would help improve the word count.

Someone wrote about individual rewards and accountability. At one point The Wordos had informal cookie groups: usually three or five folks would choose a weekly goal (usually word count, but also stories in the mail). If _everyone_ in the group made their goal, then they got to split a cookie. If someone missed their goal, then no one got the cookie.

In order to write, you need time. If you need time, it’s important to see what you can ease out of your life that’s taking your time. I think this one is hard because I don’t want to turn into a hermit with no hobbies… but (looks at Twitter and Flipboard and the floor plans for the Super Writer’s Writing Nook of Writerly Solitude) there are some things I could cut down on.

Comment on Regarding Fireside by Christie

Christie — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:54:11 +0000

Awesome, Jeff? Or…LEGENDARY?

Thanks, guys–this is going to be fun! :D

Comment on Regarding Fireside by Jeff Petersen

Jeff Petersen — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 20:12:10 +0000

Sometimes a deadline is just what you need to turn out your best work. At least it is for me. I did some of the best writing on the boom just before Taos.

You have no choice but to make it awesome.

Comment on Regarding Fireside by Brian

Brian — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 20:02:48 +0000

Wait, you just died? This may present problems.

Comment on Regarding Fireside by John Joseph Adams

John Joseph Adams — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 20:01:48 +0000

You can do it!

Comment on Regarding Fireside by Rene Sears

Rene Sears — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 20:01:13 +0000

I’m excited about this project. When I saw that you and Chuck Wendig were both in, I knew I wanted to contribute. I’m delighted it got fully funded. Look forward to reading!