tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897178701274249737.post9054509597429733164..comments2023-08-02T21:10:21.457-04:00Comments on Strands of Pattern: Chasing Inspiration (July IWSG)Jeff Hargetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14198367021884647821noreply@blogger.comBlogger64125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897178701274249737.post-71422561167997417882013-07-15T23:40:15.692-04:002013-07-15T23:40:15.692-04:00There is something about a deadline that excites t...There is something about a deadline that excites the muse. Well, maybe is panics the muse-beseecher. <br /><br />Welcome to IWSG. I try to mix up insecure posts with encouraging posts. I'm uncomfortable whining unceasingly, but there's also little point in joining Insecure Writers Support Group if I never mention an insecurity. ;-)Jeff Hargetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14198367021884647821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897178701274249737.post-69878081297584425872013-07-15T22:24:51.316-04:002013-07-15T22:24:51.316-04:00My best sense of inspiration comes when it is the ...My best sense of inspiration comes when it is the last possible moment to do something. Sure, I'll start a school project early on, but it's the last three days that 75% typically gets done. The inspiration comes when I need it most, even if it isn't convenient. Of course, if I sit down at my desk long enough and force myself to start typing, I tend to find inspiration, whether it's fifty or five hundred words worth of inspiration. The last few days I've given myself a tiny goal: 200 words per day, and right before I get to bed I write them, if I haven't by that time.<br /><br />Oh, and I've finally decided to jump onto the IWSG bandwagon come August.Patrick Stahlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09690555802232025818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897178701274249737.post-15615330113720435852013-07-07T19:21:42.632-04:002013-07-07T19:21:42.632-04:00It really does make a difference. Sitting at the d...It really does make a difference. Sitting at the desk waiting is not the same as sitting at the desk writing aimlessly. It really does kick-start the creative process--at least for me.<br /><br />Maybe Shell can launch a little business on the side selling them. It would be tough for anyone to prove they don't work. :)Jeff Hargetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14198367021884647821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897178701274249737.post-33872758518812408472013-07-07T18:17:45.970-04:002013-07-07T18:17:45.970-04:00I agree. Sometimes I have to sit and write a page ...I agree. Sometimes I have to sit and write a page of absolute nonsense before something comes, but eventually the muse shows up . . . well, sometimes not the same day, but eventually. I sat and wrote four pages the other day with nothing, and then bam . . . I had an idea and ran with it for two pages. <br />I wonder if Shell Flower will make me a cool cap for blocking alien brain waves. :) Tyrean Martinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356604721537744361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897178701274249737.post-73534528625835563082013-07-06T18:12:25.749-04:002013-07-06T18:12:25.749-04:00No, no, no, don't throw away the cap! It's...No, no, no, don't throw away the cap! It's still good for blocking alien brain waves. :) It sounds as though Tom Robbins knows what he's talking about. Take care!Jeff Hargetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14198367021884647821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897178701274249737.post-8643310285874206672013-07-06T18:11:05.055-04:002013-07-06T18:11:05.055-04:00You're most welcome, Mike. :) It's good s...You're most welcome, Mike. :) It's good seeing you around again. Hope all is well.Jeff Hargetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14198367021884647821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897178701274249737.post-3395846097343615282013-07-06T18:10:09.058-04:002013-07-06T18:10:09.058-04:00Well, if you find anything I've said that'...Well, if you find anything I've said that's insightful, please let me know! I've always wondered if lightning could strike twice. :)Jeff Hargetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14198367021884647821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897178701274249737.post-30367072781535455432013-07-06T14:55:24.866-04:002013-07-06T14:55:24.866-04:00*tosses tin foil cap in garbage* Guess I should do...*tosses tin foil cap in garbage* Guess I should do some writing then :) This post reminds me of something Tom Robbins said at a writers conference. He was talking about how he writes in his study every day at the same time and added, "that way my Muse knows where to find me." I'm pretty sure he was saying just what you are. Just keep writing!Shell Flowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08127004188099765270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897178701274249737.post-30424402119277568392013-07-06T02:48:42.272-04:002013-07-06T02:48:42.272-04:00Great post, Jeff. First, thank you so much for the...Great post, Jeff. First, thank you so much for the correct usage of "were" as opposed to "was" (as though it were radio waves). Second, loved the "act of writing invites the muse." Wonderful insight!<br /><br /><a title="Follow My Writer's Blog" href="http://mlswift.me/blog" rel="nofollow">M.L. Swift, Writer</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17064990883097071040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897178701274249737.post-59156062232734289612013-07-06T02:23:17.599-04:002013-07-06T02:23:17.599-04:00I do agree with you because you definitely are &qu...I do agree with you because you definitely are "all smart!" Now I'm gonna have to search through the insightful comments you've left on my blog to turn them into thought-provoking posts!<br /><br />JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897178701274249737.post-44000542120947672152013-07-05T20:27:03.452-04:002013-07-05T20:27:03.452-04:00Out of the blue inspiration hits me about 50% of t...Out of the blue inspiration hits me about 50% of the time or so. I love the unexpected inspiration when it hits though.Jeff Hargetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14198367021884647821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897178701274249737.post-88426589019614792482013-07-05T20:24:08.572-04:002013-07-05T20:24:08.572-04:00Yeah, I figured it had been too long since I submi...Yeah, I figured it had been too long since I submitted a link over there. Thanks!Jeff Hargetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14198367021884647821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897178701274249737.post-977910109699099462013-07-05T20:23:06.791-04:002013-07-05T20:23:06.791-04:00Does the inspiration tend to strike during or imme...Does the inspiration tend to strike during or immediately afterwards? I get too engrossed. Reflecting afterwards sometimes sparks a though or two though.Jeff Hargetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14198367021884647821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897178701274249737.post-44622597970370475932013-07-05T20:21:04.241-04:002013-07-05T20:21:04.241-04:00I just love it when folks agree with me. Makes me ...I just love it when folks agree with me. Makes me feel all smart. ;-) Thanks!Jeff Hargetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14198367021884647821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897178701274249737.post-42082445202476424172013-07-05T20:20:26.577-04:002013-07-05T20:20:26.577-04:00Sounds like a great way to create the mood and set...Sounds like a great way to create the mood and set the stage.Jeff Hargetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14198367021884647821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897178701274249737.post-45924565949227648672013-07-05T20:19:12.793-04:002013-07-05T20:19:12.793-04:00Proactive is an excellent word choice for it!Proactive is an excellent word choice for it!Jeff Hargetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14198367021884647821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897178701274249737.post-78268473604608328982013-07-05T19:30:02.122-04:002013-07-05T19:30:02.122-04:00Better get creating, then!
Great point. I think i...Better get creating, then!<br /><br />Great point. I think in some cases one can be hit by inspiration relatively out of the blue, but that person still has to have creative inclination at the least. Golden Eaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08721520451194318436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897178701274249737.post-60654432958602151142013-07-05T17:42:03.681-04:002013-07-05T17:42:03.681-04:00Hey! Guess where I saw a link to this post? Inkpag...Hey! Guess where I saw a link to this post? Inkpageant. I feel so involved. Well done. This was a fantastic reminder. Thank you.Melanie Crousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10353025724182677932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897178701274249737.post-42591480246858769292013-07-05T16:52:37.635-04:002013-07-05T16:52:37.635-04:00Great point, Jeff. I've found my Muse has to b...Great point, Jeff. I've found my Muse has to be romanced and seduced sometimes by taking long nature walks, or visiting new places. Breaking out of my routing always inspires me. Coincidentally, tho, I find inspiration from movies all the time. I don't watch a lot of TV, but movies often barely graze the surface of an idea that I prefer to go deeper into, which then spawns a shiny new idea. :)PK HREZOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11650153097981426833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897178701274249737.post-63645829574648258792013-07-05T13:54:28.439-04:002013-07-05T13:54:28.439-04:00Ohhhh... thanks for this, Jeff. I haven't been...Ohhhh... thanks for this, Jeff. I haven't been up to my usual pace, so this is really inspiring. And I think you're spot on. Great post. :DMorganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15747144518868320969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897178701274249737.post-19819885505872589162013-07-05T13:51:56.650-04:002013-07-05T13:51:56.650-04:00I agree! I find reading vaguely-research-related b...I agree! I find reading vaguely-research-related books help - such as reading fiction and non-fiction set before or after the time frame I hope to write a story in...Deniz Bevanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17134553551048836979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897178701274249737.post-49774217568522181052013-07-05T10:15:39.356-04:002013-07-05T10:15:39.356-04:00Excellent post. I'm coming to learn that every...Excellent post. I'm coming to learn that every aspect of writing needs some level of proactivity, from writing the first draft to querying, to marketing, even producing a cover. We can't simple write something and sit on our hands once it's done. The process never ends, nor should it ... but that's me. :)David P. Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17259276981865439853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897178701274249737.post-90802821518732118512013-07-05T08:02:29.234-04:002013-07-05T08:02:29.234-04:00Thanks for stopping by. IWSG (I Was Seeking Gary) ...Thanks for stopping by. IWSG (I Was Seeking Gary) would not have been nearly as much fun if Gary hadn't shown up! :-)<br /><br />Hope you're having a wonderful birthday!Jeff Hargetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14198367021884647821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897178701274249737.post-28928543776926500522013-07-04T21:39:10.695-04:002013-07-04T21:39:10.695-04:00Hey Jeff,
Yes I know. Sorry it has taken so long ...Hey Jeff,<br /><br />Yes I know. Sorry it has taken so long for me to finally arrive with one of my eagerly anticipated comments. Just wanted to thank you for doing the "IWSG" aka "I Was Seeking Gary". All of you doing this are way too kind. Thank you, Jeff.<br /><br />Sometimes inspiration is right in front of you. Heck, I get inspiration from staring at the ceiling. Makes for some writing that demonstrates that things are looking up.<br /><br />Y'all have a good Fourth of July.<br /><br />Sadly, I must go now.<br /><br />Gary :)klahaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613505424843475639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897178701274249737.post-59773404124078775992013-07-04T14:36:44.120-04:002013-07-04T14:36:44.120-04:00Thanks, Ken. It is true. Even words we toss aren&#...Thanks, Ken. It is true. Even words we toss aren't really wasted.Jeff Hargetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14198367021884647821noreply@blogger.com