tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post2395456739371302641..comments2024-01-08T00:51:30.080-05:00Comments on Write Now: Open the Door to New IdeasKaren Langehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-10065697041442619172015-10-19T23:24:10.900-04:002015-10-19T23:24:10.900-04:00Susan S.,
A writing slug - yes, I have been known ...Susan S.,<br />A writing slug - yes, I have been known to be one too! LOL :) Cheering you on in getting back into the swing!<br /><br />Susan R.,<br />You are welcome. I agree, I need a refresher of many things often! :) We can use these for any type of writing.<br /><br />Medeia,<br />Thank you so much! There are so many good methods, aren't there? :)<br /><br />Happy writing,<br />Karen<br />Karen Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-19625728834789136912015-10-04T14:22:27.733-04:002015-10-04T14:22:27.733-04:00Wonderful list. I brainstorm, give myself time, an...Wonderful list. I brainstorm, give myself time, and play around with my outline. I'd like to try these. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-17864061184660988592015-10-02T23:47:43.795-04:002015-10-02T23:47:43.795-04:00Thanks for reminding us of these methods. We all n...Thanks for reminding us of these methods. We all need a refresher course now and then. They're great tools for bloggers. :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-4658233142903029172015-10-02T07:56:51.073-04:002015-10-02T07:56:51.073-04:00I become a real writing slug in the summer. But - ...I become a real writing slug in the summer. But - Fall is upon us and as soon as company leaves I'll be back in the saddle again. Thanks for the mind jogging!Susan Sundwallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17747706680849311882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-38255014880159751182015-10-01T22:45:22.696-04:002015-10-01T22:45:22.696-04:00Crystal,
I don't think it's crazy - I thin...Crystal,<br />I don't think it's crazy - I think of stuff then too! :) Gotta go with the creative flow when you can, right? Glad you have an in house sounding board. That's a big help! <br /><br />Ceil,<br />Perhaps it's the burning calories thing that generates ideas? You never know! LOL Well, we need to go with it and take those ideas when we can. :) Yes, I do look back at notes like that and wonder where I was going with it.<br /><br />Tyrean,<br />Thanks so much! :) There are so many great tools to use. Very thankful for that. :) <br /><br />Happy writing,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-91994784501773857322015-10-01T22:41:37.714-04:002015-10-01T22:41:37.714-04:00Excellent tips, Karen! I love using all of these. ...Excellent tips, Karen! I love using all of these. :)Tyrean Martinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356604721537744361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-24051217435431845532015-10-01T18:23:15.220-04:002015-10-01T18:23:15.220-04:00Hi Karen! Much like Crystal, exercise really relea...Hi Karen! Much like Crystal, exercise really releases my thought waves. I tried the thought maps a couple of times. I enjoyed doing it, but when I looked back at it, I had no idea what I was thinking at the time! LOL! Does that ever happen to you?Ceilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06293917798735764739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-84006137375419933292015-09-30T13:00:43.773-04:002015-09-30T13:00:43.773-04:00Exercising. That's what helps me brainstorm. C...Exercising. That's what helps me brainstorm. Crazy, right? Also, my 14 yr old son is the BEST sounding board ever. A five minute conversation will solve any plot issue. <br /><br />Great thoughts on jumping over creative blocks!Crystal Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912469552483168148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-37545402732860049172015-09-29T22:24:36.195-04:002015-09-29T22:24:36.195-04:00Susan,
Sounds like you are super busy! I agree, a ...Susan,<br />Sounds like you are super busy! I agree, a deadline can motivate a brainstorming session. :) Thanks for the link.<br /><br />Jen,<br />Thanks so much! :) Praying helps me too, and you are so right! <br /><br />Kenda,<br />Thank you. :) Word associations are a great tool, and as you said, a writing prompt. Thanks for sharing that!<br /><br />Happy writing,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-5635955137864252092015-09-29T22:10:02.600-04:002015-09-29T22:10:02.600-04:00Great tips, Karen--I often turn to clustering for ...Great tips, Karen--I often turn to clustering for a jump-start. Also, I like to do word associations. I'll start with a word and go from one to another down columns on a page. By the end of 3-5 columns something usually jumps out in a way I hadn't thought of. If nothing else, it's a great writing prompt! Kenda Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12972218446945404475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-36694891436565947882015-09-29T16:55:23.604-04:002015-09-29T16:55:23.604-04:00Excellent list, Karen! Brainstorming helps me most...Excellent list, Karen! Brainstorming helps me most, and praying. Jesus' brain is unlimited...Jeanette Levelliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12898750484193832082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-23300848618075082872015-09-28T22:18:18.690-04:002015-09-28T22:18:18.690-04:00Hi Karen. Good ideas. Thanks.
Don't know if...Hi Karen. Good ideas. Thanks. <br />Don't know if you've seen these questions but thought you'd be interested, if you had not. http://beautylove7694.blogspot.com/2015/09/meet-blogger-1.html<br /><br />Knowing I have a deadline helps me brainstorm. <br /><br />This week I just finished a feature story on a new exhibit at a local museum and a personal profile, both for a weekly newspaper. Still have to do birthday thank you cards, too. (Do they count? hee hee) Take care, Karen. SusanSusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12358462881287190635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-90944192083793616732015-09-28T17:20:27.858-04:002015-09-28T17:20:27.858-04:00Terri,
What a blessing that you have such a handy ...Terri,<br />What a blessing that you have such a handy brainstorming partner! :) It really can help, can't it? <br /><br />Lisa,<br />Thank you! I am often like that too - just having to press through. I like your friend's method! lol :) <br /><br />Marja,<br />Those six word stories offer a wonderful opportunity to stretch. I think you are right, we can often benefit from that! :) <br /><br />Lee,<br />That's a good idea! I think there are many things that help us sort things out, you know? :) <br /><br />Happy writing,<br />Karen<br />Karen Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-23778147388179270032015-09-28T17:03:57.346-04:002015-09-28T17:03:57.346-04:00When I'm stuck, I often doodle. I used to do t...When I'm stuck, I often doodle. I used to do that in college when I needed to focus on a lecture, and now I find it helps me focus on a story that won't move in a direction I want.cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05614478740889477584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-67942032261102833352015-09-28T14:01:21.516-04:002015-09-28T14:01:21.516-04:00Creative writing prompts always help, I like '...Creative writing prompts always help, I like 'm. This is one of the reasons I sometimes joins sixwordstory challenges and poetry writing and other things I am not so good at. It streches me :)Marja Verschoor-Meijershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06475263793581289701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-88062416553494535162015-09-28T13:29:24.970-04:002015-09-28T13:29:24.970-04:00Great suggestions, Karen. I'm such a procrasti...Great suggestions, Karen. I'm such a procrastinator, the only thing that usually works for me is to just---as you said in the beginning of your post---buckle down and do it. A friend of mine takes a shower or bath when she gets stuck---she says all her best ideas come to her when she's in water. lolLisa Ricard Clarohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15014582949326182166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-79918294325060320332015-09-28T12:45:44.831-04:002015-09-28T12:45:44.831-04:00Thanks for the suggestions. I think we all get stu...Thanks for the suggestions. I think we all get stuck often. I try to get my husband who knows my general plot to brainstorm with me in a pinch. It helps!Terri Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07771622379178654235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-3746367802881564102015-09-28T12:28:52.362-04:002015-09-28T12:28:52.362-04:00Hilary,
Your blog is a wonderful collection of ama...Hilary,<br />Your blog is a wonderful collection of amazing thoughts and observations! Glad to hear you don't get stuck. :) Maybe you should teach us your methods in a class. :)<br /><br />Alex,<br />Happy to share the info! Maybe one or two will be of some help. :)<br /><br />Robyn,<br />Ah well, I think you are the most famous one! :) Thanks for checking it out! xo<br /><br />Happy writing,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-4113989809903438292015-09-28T12:04:27.558-04:002015-09-28T12:04:27.558-04:00Great tips from the most fabulous amigo in the WOR...Great tips from the most fabulous amigo in the WORLD! I will pop in. <3 you.Robyn Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17356555082768185840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-90753270629271464532015-09-28T09:56:27.904-04:002015-09-28T09:56:27.904-04:00I've never thought about a couple of those. Th...I've never thought about a couple of those. Thanks!Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-89273845213862680122015-09-28T08:38:55.156-04:002015-09-28T08:38:55.156-04:00Hi Karen - I'm lucky .. I don't seem to ha...Hi Karen - I'm lucky .. I don't seem to have those problems - but I'm only writing blog posts. My problem is getting all my ideas out there ... the list will help many - cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-75615619444236590402015-09-28T08:21:46.965-04:002015-09-28T08:21:46.965-04:00Natalie,
Thanks so much! Glad you like them. Maybe...Natalie,<br />Thanks so much! Glad you like them. Maybe they will lend a hand for you someday. :)<br /><br />Diane,<br />Now there's a great point, doing them with someone else. Thanks for sharing! :) <br /><br />Happy writing,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-47139220208840984072015-09-28T08:11:11.706-04:002015-09-28T08:11:11.706-04:00The Five W's are always helpful. Doing any of ...The Five W's are always helpful. Doing any of those exercises with someone else gives you double the opportunities, too.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-18909875732227920132015-09-28T07:02:50.285-04:002015-09-28T07:02:50.285-04:00Those are great tips I never thought of. Thanks.Those are great tips I never thought of. Thanks.Natalie Aguirrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756087804171246660noreply@blogger.com