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Questions to ponder part 12
RokofAges75:
--- Quote from: julilly on December 05, 2014, 11:13:25 PM ---Some people think if you aren't updating once every couple days then that stretch between updates is a "hiatus" but I don't think it is. That's just the time that I would consider to be the working time. Especially since I've started finishing my stories before I post them. So I may be writing but you guys wouldn't know it... maybe I am right now even... OOOH lol
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That's a good point, that everyone writes at their own pace. I used to be one of those people who literally updated every day with at least one chapter (though, granted, most of my "chapters" were under 1000 words) and averaged a story a month, but I have obviously slowed down considerably. I typically take years to finish something... but, in most cases, I do finish eventually. I think I need to start doing what you're doing and not posting until I'm done. I just worry I would have to disappear for years to do that LOL. I guess I need a secret side project... like you have, right?! :)
RokofAges75:
--- Quote from: DelphinaCarter on December 06, 2014, 10:53:36 PM ---Have any of you also experienced a lull in your reading as well while you're not writing? I know some of you aren't big readers but I am curious on this as well. If not, what stories have you been reading lately? (I'm looking for new stories to read myself)
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I also have not read any fanfic since summer. I think the last story I read was Dodging the Daylight, which was fantastic. I haven't even had time to browse AC much lately to see what's new, so if anyone's found a new favorite, do share! If something really sparked my interest, I would make time to read it. Reading requires much less mental effort than writing (although TV requires almost none, which is why I spend most of my free time lying on the couch in front of it, half-asleep).
julilly:
--- Quote from: RokofAges75 on December 16, 2014, 07:46:04 PM ---That's a good point, that everyone writes at their own pace. I used to be one of those people who literally updated every day with at least one chapter (though, granted, most of my "chapters" were under 1000 words) and averaged a story a month, but I have obviously slowed down considerably. I typically take years to finish something... but, in most cases, I do finish eventually. I think I need to start doing what you're doing and not posting until I'm done. I just worry I would have to disappear for years to do that LOL. I guess I need a secret side project... like you have, right?! :)
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I just find it helps because I want to know I'm going to finish it and not leave it hanging but also there are so many times when I'll go to pick a story back up and think, damn I wish I hadn't written that scene or done something else because I want to change something and can't because it's posted. Now I get the chance to do real/significant editing, which is nice.
KeepThisSecret:
--- Quote from: RokofAges75 on December 16, 2014, 07:41:36 PM ---You are going to love the documentary!! There was not a dry eye in the house just during the 20 minute clip they showed us on the cruise. Of course, it was Kevin, and he was crying, so, you know... but still, it was really good!! I think it will be good for inspiration, especially for writers who love the bromance.
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Ahhhhhh this post just got me soooo excited for the documentary!! :P
In relation to the discussion about taking a hiatus from writing, I took a break after I finished Dodging The Daylight simply because life got in the way. I recently started working on another story a few weeks ago, but I am hesitant to post the first couple of chapters because I don't want to commit to posting updates and then have to stop if I become too busy. Although, I feel as though getting some feedback might help me get back in the writing mindset. So, I'm kind of torn about whether or not to post what I have written. It's funny - I thought that I would have more downtime now that I'm on maternity leave, but the opposite is true. Apparently, taking care of a baby is WAY more work then my paid full-time job. ??? LOL
emilo:
--- Quote from: KeepThisSecret on December 17, 2014, 02:30:22 PM ---Ahhhhhh this post just got me soooo excited for the documentary!! :P
In relation to the discussion about taking a hiatus from writing, I took a break after I finished Dodging The Daylight simply because life got in the way. I recently started working on another story a few weeks ago, but I am hesitant to post the first couple of chapters because I don't want to commit to posting updates and then have to stop if I become too busy. Although, I feel as though getting some feedback might help me get back in the writing mindset. So, I'm kind of torn about whether or not to post what I have written. It's funny - I thought that I would have more downtime now that I'm on maternity leave, but the opposite is true. Apparently, taking care of a baby is WAY more work then my paid full-time job. ??? LOL
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How old is your baby? I had a baby in August, and I have a four year old at home. I also work part-time, but my big job is the one at home! So, I feel you! I had more time when my oldest (and actually writing and posting here) was about one and had a consistent naptime routine down. Sometimes, I would write when he napped. Other times, I would try to get some housework done. But of course, I only work part-time, so not everyone has that luxury.
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