If the deadline is self-imposed just change it. Give yourself a break for accomplishing so much already.
Oh, the deadline is definitely self-imposed. I get really obsessed when the end of a story is in sight, which is why I had toyed with the idea of finishing the whole story this weekend. However, I know from experience that it's not good to force these things. If your brain is rebelling then it probably means you need to give yourself a break.
I make notes longhand before writing, but I can't write longhand.
Notes are good. I often make notes myself -- usually if there are particular lines or ideas I'm trying to remember. I also find it helps if I'm stuck as it seems to be a way to jump-start the brain again.
I find it takes too long and my thoughts are way ahead of my pen. That said, I used to write longhand all the time when I was taking the bus. Now that I drive to and from work, I don't get that opportunity. As for writing in front of the TV, that's usually when I make my notes.
I think a lot of people feel that longhand takes too long. However, I find I need that slowness most of the time. Okay, it can be a bit of a problem when the muse pays a visit and dumps all of these ideas inside my head, but I seem to manage with pen and paper all the same. I also like using a notebook and pen for the same reason you used to use them: I sometimes write on the bus. I also write in various other places as well (such as bus stops and subways), which is why I like having something as portable as a notebook.
As for writing in front of the TV, that's usually when I make my notes.
Oh, I'll do that too. Or if my notes are very detailed, I'll write from them. However, as I confessed in my entry, I'll sometimes write in front of the TV. I don't usually get a lot done. While watching Morse last night, I only managed a few paragraphs and most of that was dialogue! *g*
To recap: To heck with the deadline. Celebrate what you accomplished.
Excellent advice as usual, njc2007! Thank you! :-)
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Date: 2010-07-05 07:31 pm (UTC)Oh, the deadline is definitely self-imposed. I get really obsessed when the end of a story is in sight, which is why I had toyed with the idea of finishing the whole story this weekend. However, I know from experience that it's not good to force these things. If your brain is rebelling then it probably means you need to give yourself a break.
I make notes longhand before writing, but I can't write longhand.
Notes are good. I often make notes myself -- usually if there are particular lines or ideas I'm trying to remember. I also find it helps if I'm stuck as it seems to be a way to jump-start the brain again.
I find it takes too long and my thoughts are way ahead of my pen. That said, I used to write longhand all the time when I was taking the bus. Now that I drive to and from work, I don't get that opportunity. As for writing in front of the TV, that's usually when I make my notes.
I think a lot of people feel that longhand takes too long. However, I find I need that slowness most of the time. Okay, it can be a bit of a problem when the muse pays a visit and dumps all of these ideas inside my head, but I seem to manage with pen and paper all the same. I also like using a notebook and pen for the same reason you used to use them: I sometimes write on the bus. I also write in various other places as well (such as bus stops and subways), which is why I like having something as portable as a notebook.
As for writing in front of the TV, that's usually when I make my notes.
Oh, I'll do that too. Or if my notes are very detailed, I'll write from them. However, as I confessed in my entry, I'll sometimes write in front of the TV. I don't usually get a lot done. While watching Morse last night, I only managed a few paragraphs and most of that was dialogue! *g*
To recap: To heck with the deadline. Celebrate what you accomplished.
Excellent advice as usual,