tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1061937348591302555.post4084536838755389734..comments2024-03-29T09:30:44.859+00:00Comments on MOODY WRITING: An Awesome Ideamooderinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01523337588830695638noreply@blogger.comBlogger62125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1061937348591302555.post-41805333326764563902013-04-03T19:26:47.103+01:002013-04-03T19:26:47.103+01:00Great theme for the Challenge! I will be keeping ...Great theme for the Challenge! I will be keeping tabs on your posts. Yemallahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07409971024629343788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1061937348591302555.post-85112489665702125602013-04-03T15:58:46.117+01:002013-04-03T15:58:46.117+01:00Yes! Images can be oh so inspiring!Yes! Images can be oh so inspiring!Tammy Theriaulthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13128574900510175415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1061937348591302555.post-40037366047996004352013-04-03T01:59:38.660+01:002013-04-03T01:59:38.660+01:00I've done the "sit down and write" t...I've done the "sit down and write" thing - with my first NaNoWriMo actually. Usually, though, I at least have a spark of an idea to start with.Trishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16927558937796802496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1061937348591302555.post-43857607866964859252013-04-02T18:16:28.339+01:002013-04-02T18:16:28.339+01:00@Heather: I ask myself that question a lot.
@Tamm...@Heather: I ask myself that question a lot.<br /><br />@Tammy: worth a thousand words, apparently.<br /><br />@Kern: More tips on the way! <br />mooderinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01523337588830695638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1061937348591302555.post-27976790879601345912013-04-02T17:19:26.304+01:002013-04-02T17:19:26.304+01:00What a good idea. There was a post a while ago on ...What a good idea. There was a post a while ago on Writers Unboxed that talked about finding the "third rail" of a story--the essence of the story--and making sure that everything else stays connected to and sparks off that rail. Having an image or line of dialogue or object that encapsulates that essence would be a terrific way of keeping the inspiration alive for the duration.<br /><br />Great theme, by the way. I'll definitely be back for more tips.Kern Windwraithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16771591425163484238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1061937348591302555.post-71694875383689570182013-04-02T17:17:04.235+01:002013-04-02T17:17:04.235+01:00Yes! Images can be oh so inspiring!Yes! Images can be oh so inspiring!Tammy Theriaulthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13128574900510175415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1061937348591302555.post-74751948403206088272013-04-02T16:26:50.607+01:002013-04-02T16:26:50.607+01:00A great tip for when you find yourself questioning...A great tip for when you find yourself questioning why you started the story in the first place. I'm looking forward to the rest of your Challenge posts.Heather Muskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06401981352369837021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1061937348591302555.post-37894899437638932992013-04-02T16:14:39.262+01:002013-04-02T16:14:39.262+01:00@Dawn - my only trouble with that would be going b...@Dawn - my only trouble with that would be going back to my drawing and trying to figure out what it was supposed to be.#<br /><br />@Franny - passionate tips is what I'm all about.mooderinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01523337588830695638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1061937348591302555.post-81790955649317194002013-04-02T15:30:01.243+01:002013-04-02T15:30:01.243+01:00This is a nice idea! It’s always great receiving t...This is a nice idea! It’s always great receiving tips from people sharing your passion!Franny Stevensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12428942126501817824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1061937348591302555.post-87666685300831421142013-04-02T13:45:25.785+01:002013-04-02T13:45:25.785+01:00Mood, I liked that tip. I, personally, like a visu...Mood, I liked that tip. I, personally, like a visual and sometimes draw what sparked me. Then I have it in color to spur me on.<br /><br /><a href="http://thewritesoil.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">The Write Soil</a><br /> Dawn M. Hamsherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17782257750640888264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1061937348591302555.post-16842757401958260742013-04-02T13:28:53.556+01:002013-04-02T13:28:53.556+01:00@Misha - cheers.@Misha - cheers.mooderinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01523337588830695638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1061937348591302555.post-78162615369669946552013-04-02T12:16:57.521+01:002013-04-02T12:16:57.521+01:00That's some great advice! I never thought abou...That's some great advice! I never thought about it like that, but I can definitely see the value in keeping the original idea separate. :-)Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1061937348591302555.post-87621992713032540902013-04-02T10:12:09.470+01:002013-04-02T10:12:09.470+01:00@Denise - certainly not before it's ready.@Denise - certainly not before it's ready.mooderinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01523337588830695638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1061937348591302555.post-14371115425115820992013-04-02T10:03:38.308+01:002013-04-02T10:03:38.308+01:00I've also heard that you shouldn't share y...I've also heard that you shouldn't share your idea with anyone or it can lose its magic.Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1061937348591302555.post-78451866403707020342013-04-02T07:47:48.003+01:002013-04-02T07:47:48.003+01:00@Nicole - I have far too little inspiration to was...@Nicole - I have far too little inspiration to waste so best to make the most of it.<br /><br />@Sujataravi - hope it doesn't disappoint.<br /><br />@Lynda - for some people I guess inspiration remains bright like a beacon, but I always find it disappears when I most need it. Good to have a snippet tucked away for then.mooderinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01523337588830695638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1061937348591302555.post-22923376547555925172013-04-02T07:42:37.737+01:002013-04-02T07:42:37.737+01:00@Empty - I tend to have two moments of serious dou...@Empty - I tend to have two moments of serious doubt in every project. Helps to have a reminder.<br /><br />@Yolanda - Nice to meet you too.<br /><br />@Fairview - Thanks.<br /><br />@LuAnn - Yes, lag sparking.<br /><br />@Nicole - I wish...<br /><br />@Ashley - Worth trying, I think.mooderinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01523337588830695638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1061937348591302555.post-9294141529291969442013-04-02T07:37:37.190+01:002013-04-02T07:37:37.190+01:00@C. Lee - Not always necessary, but useful.
@Geof...@C. Lee - Not always necessary, but useful.<br /><br />@Geoff - Thank you, and I hope you do.<br /><br />@Daisy - Cheers. I'll be here.<br /><br />@Claire - A crazy life is its own reward, I guess.<br /><br />@Rhondi - My index finger is a little worn out too.<br /><br />mooderinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01523337588830695638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1061937348591302555.post-63790797401867357452013-04-02T07:32:58.488+01:002013-04-02T07:32:58.488+01:00@Leanee - That was lucky. It would have been a nig...@Leanee - That was lucky. It would have been a nightmare if your inspiration was a song you didn't like.<br /><br />@Maria - Not so much about the plan as the spark.<br /><br />@mshatch - thanks.<br /><br />@LD - Not sure they'll all be good, but they'll certainly be alphabetical.<br /><br />@Christine - it's usually the second or third draft where I need a little help staying focused.<br /><br />mooderinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01523337588830695638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1061937348591302555.post-19235939668848720982013-04-02T06:56:02.353+01:002013-04-02T06:56:02.353+01:00That's a great idea. Gotta hate it when inspir...That's a great idea. Gotta hate it when inspiration slips away... Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1061937348591302555.post-52670429916234557502013-04-02T06:42:12.307+01:002013-04-02T06:42:12.307+01:00Well said! Looking forward to reading the rest of ...Well said! Looking forward to reading the rest of your chellenge! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1061937348591302555.post-89114678982225644692013-04-02T06:19:29.961+01:002013-04-02T06:19:29.961+01:00That is a very good idea....to not let yourself be...That is a very good idea....to not let yourself become so accustomed to your inspiration that it becomes ho-hum and loses its ability to inspire. I often get lost when I'm writing something and start meandering on interesting sidetopics. When I was done with a draft, I could refer back to the item and focus on it to edit my copy in places where I drifted. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06297077143530932382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1061937348591302555.post-78031163073486355322013-04-02T04:30:14.379+01:002013-04-02T04:30:14.379+01:00Yeah, there is value in storing something away and...Yeah, there is value in storing something away and not taking it out until we need it most when a little inspiration goes a long way.<br /><br />-Nicole<br />2013 A to Z Challenge Co-Host<br />www.madlabpost.comNicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08965945636486620938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1061937348591302555.post-25062631002421140282013-04-02T04:26:04.237+01:002013-04-02T04:26:04.237+01:00Hey...can you bottle up inspiration and sell it on...Hey...can you bottle up inspiration and sell it on Amazon? I'd pay millions. :) Great idea for an A to Z theme!Nicole Pyleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06920135146911951755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1061937348591302555.post-12954588909790888072013-04-02T03:35:20.703+01:002013-04-02T03:35:20.703+01:00Storing the spark for when motivation lags? Excel...Storing the spark for when motivation lags? Excellent idea! Following from the A to Z Challenge.LuAnn @ BackPorchervationshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01775630749079885915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1061937348591302555.post-29469677408715999822013-04-02T03:17:05.348+01:002013-04-02T03:17:05.348+01:00Love the tips. Love the tips. Fairviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06130996970916886241noreply@blogger.com