tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5278356786329973174.post8327732197164508372..comments2024-03-27T09:58:35.443-07:00Comments on Reading and Writing: The Write FocusUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5278356786329973174.post-2505980705297482032014-08-27T08:44:54.104-07:002014-08-27T08:44:54.104-07:00Many thanks, Carol!
I think lots of us have found...Many thanks, Carol!<br /><br />I think lots of us have found summer less productive this year, Maria - I'm sure we'll get back into the swing of things soon!Rosemary Gemmellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09311840205603508422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5278356786329973174.post-79584269161119252912014-08-26T06:56:23.173-07:002014-08-26T06:56:23.173-07:00I've written very little over the summer, its ...I've written very little over the summer, its been a very unproductive time for me this year. I'm putting it down to wanting to get outside as much as possible.<br /><br />Now its time for me to get my act together, thanks for the link, I'll check it out, and try and put some of the advice to work as I've got many half finished projects on the go! Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05322234219197041788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5278356786329973174.post-55108672927376773192014-08-17T04:47:18.525-07:002014-08-17T04:47:18.525-07:00I agree writing in the summer can be difficult, as...I agree writing in the summer can be difficult, as we all want to get outside and enjoy the long days and sunshine.<br /><br />Winter and early Spring are always more productive times for writing.<br /><br />Hope all your projects are a success, Rosemary. :0Carolbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05578076528292643928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5278356786329973174.post-6302102198184312942014-08-15T09:00:51.070-07:002014-08-15T09:00:51.070-07:00Thanks, Frances - glad you enjoy autumn too!
I kn...Thanks, Frances - glad you enjoy autumn too!<br /><br />I know what you mean about that lovely idea, Joan - I think we'll all get on much better when we've no incentive to go out!Rosemary Gemmellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09311840205603508422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5278356786329973174.post-70187952676877726592014-08-15T09:00:50.449-07:002014-08-15T09:00:50.449-07:00Thanks, Frances - glad you enjoy autumn too!
I kn...Thanks, Frances - glad you enjoy autumn too!<br /><br />I know what you mean about that lovely idea, Joan - I think we'll all get on much better when we've no incentive to go out!Rosemary Gemmellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09311840205603508422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5278356786329973174.post-14959618987834315572014-08-14T04:07:32.250-07:002014-08-14T04:07:32.250-07:00I find I write less in the the summer too. For a w...I find I write less in the the summer too. For a while I carried a picture in my mind of sitting in the garden under an umbrella creating my magnum opus. It remained a picture in my mind. I also relate to the pressure summer brings - we SHOULD be out enjoying/taking advantage of the sunshine. Although I don't have the number of projects you have on the go, Rosemary, I'm still looking forward to autumn.Joan Fleminghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09629276914643471249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5278356786329973174.post-61155183848150982782014-08-13T03:31:09.083-07:002014-08-13T03:31:09.083-07:00I'm pleased to find I'm not alone in findi...I'm pleased to find I'm not alone in finding it hard to write so much in summer. I love the sun, but Roll on September!<br />I hope you get good news about your novel soon, Rosemary.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11007766251364466722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5278356786329973174.post-42087211277839892082014-08-13T01:35:55.884-07:002014-08-13T01:35:55.884-07:00Exactly, Wendy!
I remember that you prefer summer...Exactly, Wendy!<br /><br />I remember that you prefer summer, Teresa - sorry! <br /><br />I think you must have the same attitude/feelings towards seasons as I do, Joanna! And thanks for your understanding about waiting to hear about a work.Rosemary Gemmellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09311840205603508422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5278356786329973174.post-47088028613440845732014-08-12T23:37:29.880-07:002014-08-12T23:37:29.880-07:00I completely sympathise, Rosemary. I find the summ...I completely sympathise, Rosemary. I find the summer a strange time for writing. Despite the long, bright days, or perhaps because of them, I can't focus in the same way as I do in autumn and winter. I love the cold weather, the rain and the dark afternoons and always have, even as a child. <br /><br />You've hit the nail on the head with what you say about the expectation that you ought to be outside more. I feel the pressure of that, like a sort of guilt, especially when other people say what a lovely day it is and make great plans. I feel a bit of a kill-joy, wanting to stay close to home and write instead!<br /><br />I'm sure you will tackle all your writing projects with gusto when September begins. This morning, it already feels quite autumnal here.<br /><br />I'll be thinking of you while you wait for news of your novel. It's not easy to concentrate on new writing while you're expecting to hear about completed work as well. xxxJoannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10346863303904973315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5278356786329973174.post-35193621346273169652014-08-12T22:48:17.312-07:002014-08-12T22:48:17.312-07:00I can't plot to save my life, Rosemary. I'...I can't plot to save my life, Rosemary. I'm not looking forward to autumn - my family all love it, but I'm clinging on to summer (not that I like it when it's very hot though!) xTeresa Ashbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350697922935549188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5278356786329973174.post-55960980840810725002014-08-12T08:53:56.208-07:002014-08-12T08:53:56.208-07:00I know exactly what you mean, Rosemary. Holidays, ...I know exactly what you mean, Rosemary. Holidays, looking after grandchildren, sunshine, gardening... not the best time to work!Wendy's Writinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06960941625432714363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5278356786329973174.post-56087457791239037142014-08-12T06:06:59.365-07:002014-08-12T06:06:59.365-07:00That's a good idea, Jean - think I need someth...That's a good idea, Jean - think I need something in front of me all the time!Rosemary Gemmellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09311840205603508422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5278356786329973174.post-24289681614856795122014-08-12T00:42:32.694-07:002014-08-12T00:42:32.694-07:00I think the summer is a great time to relax and ca...I think the summer is a great time to relax and catch up on reading. Autumn and winter, when it's wet and cold are much better for hunkering down and writing with a blanket over my knees!<br />As regards planning my work, I jot down a list of pieces of work and tuck it under my keyboard at the top so I can see it and get the pleasure of ticking off each piece of work.Jean Bullhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04805479454940218153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5278356786329973174.post-69910148334166464022014-08-11T05:05:27.456-07:002014-08-11T05:05:27.456-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Rosemary Gemmellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09311840205603508422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5278356786329973174.post-23312662667306296892014-08-11T05:05:27.268-07:002014-08-11T05:05:27.268-07:00I guess many of us do the same, Patsy! I'll de...I guess many of us do the same, Patsy! I'll delete a couple of your repeats, if you don't mind!Rosemary Gemmellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09311840205603508422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5278356786329973174.post-37752200114464202662014-08-11T02:03:09.886-07:002014-08-11T02:03:09.886-07:00I also repeat myself ...I also repeat myself ...Patsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12263765378083045973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5278356786329973174.post-81596846536309036532014-08-11T02:02:52.999-07:002014-08-11T02:02:52.999-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Patsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12263765378083045973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5278356786329973174.post-77880482962593600022014-08-11T02:02:52.150-07:002014-08-11T02:02:52.150-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Patsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12263765378083045973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5278356786329973174.post-19521980649743963082014-08-11T02:02:44.648-07:002014-08-11T02:02:44.648-07:00I tend to write much less in spring and summer and...I tend to write much less in spring and summer and more when it's dark and wet too, though not for the same reasons. I also flit between projects quite a bit even though I plan and plot.Patsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12263765378083045973noreply@blogger.com