tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2111208659086834464.post2923560396645750612..comments2023-11-05T00:46:01.232-06:00Comments on Ilima Todd, YA author: Butt. In. Chair.ilimahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17899071063752311737noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2111208659086834464.post-43649756997978248692014-08-11T23:13:09.701-06:002014-08-11T23:13:09.701-06:00my advice is to make it exciting again. brainstorm...my advice is to make it exciting again. brainstorm it with someone even if you have all the plot and characters down. when they show excitement, it reminds you of your initial excitement. and also talking about it positively and updating us. that will make it more obligatory as you beat out writing goals if you choose that route too! I'm always here for ya to bounce around with!! butt bouncing in chair - what a vision!Tammy Theriaulthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13128574900510175415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2111208659086834464.post-19784198870325968412014-08-11T16:22:15.691-06:002014-08-11T16:22:15.691-06:00Now THAT'S the question… sigh…
I think for m...Now THAT'S the question… sigh… <br /><br />I think for me, I *try* to remember my ultimate goals and how passionate about them I am… and I usually can feel a hint of that spark that can keep me going. But there are definitely periods of time where I can't do it at all… <br /><br />Keep pushing, Ilima. So sorry for the tight deadline!!! But I believe in you!!!!! Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15747144518868320969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2111208659086834464.post-60782752149842802582014-08-06T15:51:09.619-06:002014-08-06T15:51:09.619-06:00I use lots of coffee and chocolate. It tends to he...I use lots of coffee and chocolate. It tends to help me get through the day, and on emotionally hard days it's the chocolate that helps. My wife tells me I should have been born a girl.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06208969934278199592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2111208659086834464.post-66235991781339004932014-08-06T13:08:12.818-06:002014-08-06T13:08:12.818-06:00Butt in chair. Butt in chair. Butt in chair. That&...Butt in chair. Butt in chair. Butt in chair. That's a pretty good mantra for me to chant to right now lol<br /><br />Good luck getting it done, you can do it!!! SK Anthonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04601373778228160390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2111208659086834464.post-66185556840722096582014-08-06T10:59:18.513-06:002014-08-06T10:59:18.513-06:00I know the feeling! Although fortunately I never h...I know the feeling! Although fortunately I never had one I HAD to work on. Just none that called to me. Just keep powering through.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2111208659086834464.post-57295333799664622242014-08-06T09:53:57.986-06:002014-08-06T09:53:57.986-06:00Taking it one day at a time is the thing to do. Yo...Taking it one day at a time is the thing to do. You can do it, Ilima!! :DChrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2111208659086834464.post-87968126124542953022014-08-06T09:18:09.972-06:002014-08-06T09:18:09.972-06:00I never want to write what I have to write, I alwa...I never want to write what I have to write, I always go off in my own direction. I feel your pain of having to just slam your butt down in a chair and do it!! *Big hugs to you*jaybirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10708353376256621965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2111208659086834464.post-22749330729108832432014-08-06T09:07:56.708-06:002014-08-06T09:07:56.708-06:00Deadlines, daily goals and rewards can all work! :...Deadlines, daily goals and rewards can all work! :) Good luck!ELAdamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11390894357209056149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2111208659086834464.post-12450103363656851722014-08-06T06:51:57.882-06:002014-08-06T06:51:57.882-06:00Maybe try giving yourself a small treat or reward ...Maybe try giving yourself a small treat or reward when you achieve a daily or weekly goal? Whether that's getting to work on the story you're excited about or a good piece of chocolate or watching favorite TV show. :)<br /><br />Madeline @ <a href="http://MadelineMora-Summonte.com/" rel="nofollow">The Shellshank Redemption</a>Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2111208659086834464.post-86806618794269006342014-08-06T06:04:40.686-06:002014-08-06T06:04:40.686-06:00Sometimes I think those deadlines kill creativity....Sometimes I think those deadlines kill creativity. Good luck finding it!Donna K. Weaverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15763832177263927311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2111208659086834464.post-27693913664899694722014-08-06T05:33:24.463-06:002014-08-06T05:33:24.463-06:00I guess if you have a deadline it's important ...I guess if you have a deadline it's important to get it done, but maybe give yourself just a little time each day to work on the new story that you're excited about. Maybe it will help keep you motivated and inspired to keep going. <br /><br />Sarah Foster<br />August IWSG Co-host<br />Sarah Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09481750127533816819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2111208659086834464.post-50276996769854620372014-08-06T03:42:04.604-06:002014-08-06T03:42:04.604-06:00Butt in chair is the best solution. I even put on ...Butt in chair is the best solution. I even put on music to motivate me. I hope you make tons of progress. All the best. Murees Dupèhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11781339206465690961noreply@blogger.com