tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450424838277339646.post5421595231786334158..comments2023-09-27T11:05:00.870-04:00Comments on Savvy Verse & Wit: Writing and Writing Spaces, Part 1Serenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04745809545249574387noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450424838277339646.post-53457736092607780462008-09-21T14:34:00.000-04:002008-09-21T14:34:00.000-04:00Well there is the possibility of winning writer's ...Well there is the possibility of winning writer's digest. LOL But we won't enter you if you don't want to be entered.Serenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04745809545249574387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450424838277339646.post-86407946627180587722008-09-21T14:22:00.000-04:002008-09-21T14:22:00.000-04:00I posted about your Q&A HERE.No need to enter ...I posted about your Q&A <A HREF="http://blog.literarily.com/2008/09/21/sunday-salon.aspx" REL="nofollow">HERE</A>.<BR/><BR/>No need to enter me in the contest. My TBR pile is so out of control. I just loved the questions and wanted to participate!<BR/><BR/>P.S. Love those socks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450424838277339646.post-58755637631643586472008-09-20T18:05:00.000-04:002008-09-20T18:05:00.000-04:00Suey: Thanks for entering the contest. I have a ...Suey: Thanks for entering the contest. I have a hard time with the husband home, that's why I said he needs to be out of the house. He asks too many questions and peers over my shoulder. I don't mind it so much when blogging, but creative writing takes more concentration and less interruption.Serenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04745809545249574387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450424838277339646.post-69392945003689535632008-09-20T15:59:00.000-04:002008-09-20T15:59:00.000-04:00I'm finding that I like the computer writing bette...I'm finding that I like the computer writing better than the notebook writing. Though sometimes, the notebook writing is great too.<BR/><BR/>I need music or noise. If it's music, it's better if it's instrumental, or else I end up singing along, which means my brain forgets about writing.<BR/><BR/>Also, my biggest problem is I can't seem to write if there's people around me... or the possibility Sueyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02926501219758538615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450424838277339646.post-80146781002915722982008-09-20T14:23:00.000-04:002008-09-20T14:23:00.000-04:00J. Kaye, does that mean you would like to be enter...J. Kaye, does that mean you would like to be entered into the contest? If so, you'll have to answer the questions. :) If not, that's ok too.Serenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04745809545249574387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450424838277339646.post-7079928646256288652008-09-20T14:19:00.000-04:002008-09-20T14:19:00.000-04:00Great interview! I love Diary of an Eccentric!Great interview! I love Diary of an Eccentric!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450424838277339646.post-58810899427780722412008-09-20T12:20:00.000-04:002008-09-20T12:20:00.000-04:00Shana we look forward to your post! Have fun at t...Shana we look forward to your post! Have fun at the game!Serenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04745809545249574387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450424838277339646.post-78799277422862466422008-09-20T12:16:00.000-04:002008-09-20T12:16:00.000-04:00I loved reading about how and when you both write!...I loved reading about how and when you both write! Very interesting.<BR/><BR/>I really admire your long-standing friendship. Totally awesome!<BR/><BR/>I'd love to answer some of these questions on my blog. It may be later today or tomorrow before I get around to it. We're heading off to my nephew's YMCA football game.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450424838277339646.post-35835894482066419492008-09-20T10:12:00.000-04:002008-09-20T10:12:00.000-04:00Naida: did you have a particular process for writ...Naida: did you have a particular process for writing blog posts or an ideal writing space?Serenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04745809545249574387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450424838277339646.post-49849867432879029462008-09-20T10:10:00.000-04:002008-09-20T10:10:00.000-04:00Sandy:You'd be surprised what writing down those t...Sandy:<BR/><BR/>You'd be surprised what writing down those thought can turn into. Carol DIne on of the professors at my alma mater faced cancer in much the same way you are and she ended up surviving and publishing Places in the Bone, a memoir of that time. <BR/><BR/>Anything is possible, and I wish you the best of luck. Check out Dine's book if you are interested.Serenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04745809545249574387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450424838277339646.post-24452875643870098902008-09-20T09:51:00.000-04:002008-09-20T09:51:00.000-04:00My ideal writing space would be at a large, clean ...My ideal writing space would be at a large, clean desk in a brightly lit room (because my eyes need all the help they can get). I could write on a computer or a notepad, but I prefer to be somewhere with good lighting and lots of windows.Alycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10919057159829023714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450424838277339646.post-55503743503975097272008-09-20T09:48:00.000-04:002008-09-20T09:48:00.000-04:00I can write blog posts with the tv on or my kids p...I can write blog posts with the tv on or my kids playing loudly, although sometimes it's hard to do when they are constantly asking me for something. For creative writing though I have to have time to myself - which is why I have pretty much given up on creative writing for the time being. I have several short stories written (rough drafts) and the plot to a novel in my head, but I don't plan Alycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10919057159829023714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450424838277339646.post-84898722023059910292008-09-20T07:35:00.000-04:002008-09-20T07:35:00.000-04:00Thanks for the great giveaway!My ideal writing pla...Thanks for the great giveaway!<BR/><BR/>My ideal writing place is quiet and de-cluttered. It helps if my mood is good but a bit melancholy...makes for good dramatization.<BR/>stonefox@pobox.comStonefoxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01315274338937631860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450424838277339646.post-23814279733709629012008-09-19T20:33:00.000-04:002008-09-19T20:33:00.000-04:00Do you have any writing routines? No, but do carry...Do you have any writing routines? No, but do carry a pen and paper everywhere and have notepads everywhere for thoughts and ideas.<BR/>Do you prefer pen and paper, or would you rather sit in front of the computer? Pen and paper get the writing out there more, the juices flowing, besides I can do swirls or hangman if I get bored or draw pretty flowers and hearts.<BR/>Have you written in odd MOMFOREVERANDEVERhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00238159946247403494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450424838277339646.post-15306320432440122282008-09-19T19:41:00.000-04:002008-09-19T19:41:00.000-04:00great post! it is interesting hearing about your w...great post! it is interesting hearing about your writing processes.<BR/><A HREF="http://thebookworm07.blogspot.com/" REL="nofollow">http://thebookworm07.blogspot.com/</A>The Bookwormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10217390642323530030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450424838277339646.post-53320292040191492292008-09-19T15:47:00.000-04:002008-09-19T15:47:00.000-04:00Thanks Susan!Thanks Susan!Serenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04745809545249574387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450424838277339646.post-49041048794729725222008-09-19T15:03:00.000-04:002008-09-19T15:03:00.000-04:00No need to enter me, Serena. I'm just letting you ...No need to enter me, Serena. I'm just letting you know I posted about this over at Win a Book!Susan Helene Gottfriedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12778191943289129869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450424838277339646.post-52709954757063241662008-09-19T13:04:00.000-04:002008-09-19T13:04:00.000-04:00Serena - I'm a librarian, so I'm used to being dis...Serena - I'm a librarian, so I'm used to being distracted by shelves and shelves of books!<BR/><BR/>(which is not to say that a small -ahem- pile doesn't make its way to my cafe table )teabirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01789062795176641187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450424838277339646.post-80921425491104870532008-09-19T11:58:00.000-04:002008-09-19T11:58:00.000-04:00Teabird thanks for taking the time to comment. You...Teabird thanks for taking the time to comment. Your husband asks you questions too? mine does that as well. I don't like writing in bookstores because there are too many shelves with too many books to distract me.<BR/><BR/>Yes, there is a part two...later today! Same contest though.Serenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04745809545249574387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450424838277339646.post-70712575581109093752008-09-19T11:52:00.000-04:002008-09-19T11:52:00.000-04:00prepare myself to write by writing - in my journal...prepare myself to write by writing - in my journal, or a letter to a friend - always by hand with a fountain pen. Then I write. The journal or letter-writing is like stretching and warming up before exercise!<BR/>My favorite place to write is the cafe at Barnes & Noble - the music is perfect and ambient, I love the cinnamon scones, the large tea lasts me for a couple of hours (or I get teabirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01789062795176641187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450424838277339646.post-86389841722521168062008-09-19T10:06:00.000-04:002008-09-19T10:06:00.000-04:00I can have the TV on, as long as the volume is rea...I can have the TV on, as long as the volume is really low and its not a movie I love or am interested in.Serenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04745809545249574387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450424838277339646.post-735278993093702872008-09-19T10:04:00.000-04:002008-09-19T10:04:00.000-04:00Wow, great interview. I love hearing about writing...Wow, great interview. I love hearing about writing processes. Anna, I can't believe you can ever write with the TV on. I'm impressed. it would drive me crazy, though I do sometimes listen to music, but it has be very specific.Carolyn Cranehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17195853833116263029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450424838277339646.post-26906704420724934872008-09-19T09:07:00.000-04:002008-09-19T09:07:00.000-04:00What a great spot, I would love to have my own den...What a great spot, I would love to have my own den with photographs (my other creative passion) all over the walls.Serenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04745809545249574387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450424838277339646.post-59511364591899123952008-09-19T08:56:00.000-04:002008-09-19T08:56:00.000-04:00I'm a children's book illustrator by trade, but I'...I'm a children's book illustrator by trade, but I've been trying my hand at writing picture books. Since I would also illustrate the book, I try to write and visually see the illustrations together in my head. I prefer to type on my computer with my sketchbook nearby. I've tried writing in coffee shops and other places, but I think my ideal writing space is truly my studio/office. I painted the Kristi Valianthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05997984098630895653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450424838277339646.post-9607925409586349172008-09-19T08:29:00.000-04:002008-09-19T08:29:00.000-04:00It was fun stay tuned for part 2 later today!It was fun stay tuned for part 2 later today!Serenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04745809545249574387noreply@blogger.com