tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post9036411357235638534..comments2024-03-29T07:25:11.925-04:00Comments on Writers Who Kill: Forcing InspirationJim Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15090252530437277145noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-19425964970629916172012-06-13T17:06:06.223-04:002012-06-13T17:06:06.223-04:00You might be right, Maddy, that it's something...You might be right, Maddy, that it's something genetic, but I also believe you can change your spots, if you really want to. <br /><br />Now, I like getting things done on time, but I also like being able to tap into the panic mode, when the situation necessitates it.<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by, Maddy.Alyx Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01815592165482269572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-66127056228772378232012-06-13T16:25:02.263-04:002012-06-13T16:25:02.263-04:00I didn't realize, Linda. Yes, you are doing do...I didn't realize, Linda. Yes, you are doing double duty. So far Warren and I have handle it okay.E. B. Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16746747050278597888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-34605772242841509782012-06-13T16:11:54.234-04:002012-06-13T16:11:54.234-04:00EB, in my case, I do two series on my own blog whe...EB, in my case, I do two series on my own blog where I review books or interview authors--"Books of Interest by Writers of Color" and "Literary Mystery Novelists." That's why I don't do the Welcome Wednesday posts. I'm already behind in my own reviews and interviews.Linda Rodriguezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11913741596693442469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-78434700301713958592012-06-13T14:05:37.339-04:002012-06-13T14:05:37.339-04:00Long ago I realized this was a manifestation of ge...Long ago I realized this was a manifestation of genetics at work. My brother - left everything until the last minute and then soared through the adrenalin rush. Me - always well in advance or I'd be in such a panic my brain would completely fail to function.<br /><br />So it's a case of whatever works for you and probably best not to fight it.Maddyhttp://whittereronautism.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-47391647134878229492012-06-13T13:53:18.309-04:002012-06-13T13:53:18.309-04:00I was like Warren. I got it done so I didn't h...I was like Warren. I got it done so I didn't have to worry about it. But I also discovered that there were times that I needed more time once I started on a project. The night before exams--like Warren, I went to bed if not early, then on time.<br /><br />Blogging is a lot of work. I've already had my blog written, submitted for edits and then realized that I forgot to post it! Oh well--it becomes routine after a while.<br /><br />What takes time? Reading books that maybe you wouldn't normally read so that you can do an interview for Welcome Wednesday. I invite and implore all of you to try it. Maybe Warren and I do most of the interviews because we are early starters. Never realized that aspect could be a factor.E. B. Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16746747050278597888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-45078191122850044462012-06-13T12:04:08.483-04:002012-06-13T12:04:08.483-04:00LOL Yes, Gloria, you will get better. Like I sai...LOL Yes, Gloria, you will get better. Like I said, there are still times when I'm scrambling to get something done last-minute, but it's SO much nicer when I don't have to do it that way.<br /><br />You just have to take the time to reprogram your brain & habits.Alyx Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01815592165482269572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-79280841975655660572012-06-13T12:01:29.053-04:002012-06-13T12:01:29.053-04:00Nice, Warren. Yes, it's much nicer when thing...Nice, Warren. Yes, it's much nicer when things get done early & you have time to relax.Alyx Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01815592165482269572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-78823671507174891622012-06-13T11:23:04.653-04:002012-06-13T11:23:04.653-04:00I'm a prograstinator. I wasn't so bad duri...I'm a prograstinator. I wasn't so bad during school when I had tests to study for or papers due, but I still cut it close. I'm worse when I'm expecting guests for dinner. Then I'm either running around sweeping the floor or making a salad as guests drive in. Someday I'm going to have everything ready and waiting so I can greet my guests calm and collected and sit down to have a glass of wine or coffee with them.<br /><br />It's the same way with my blog. I have lots of ideas perking in my brain, but inevitably a new one pops in several days before it's to be posted so it's a bit of a rush to get it written and sent for review and then posted and scheduled. But I am going to get better. Yes, I am.Gloria Aldenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13581719606924364447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-30797511101046256782012-06-13T10:44:36.514-04:002012-06-13T10:44:36.514-04:00I admit that I was an over-caffeinated college stu...I admit that I was an over-caffeinated college student who stayed up all night studying before finals. When I was young I worked better under deadlines in a fast paced atmosphere but now I prefer to plan ahead and have a somewhat predictable, calm life.Kara Cerisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16484336785514235707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-11998460060937593612012-06-13T10:39:12.080-04:002012-06-13T10:39:12.080-04:00Warren, I was more like Alyx in school. I was alwa...Warren, I was more like Alyx in school. I was always daydreaming in class and playing catch-up at the last minute, but it was easy for me to do it that way. I also had a lot of responsibilities at home.<br /><br />When I went back to school as an adult with teenagers and a toddler, I did everything I could ahead of time. I couldn't take my little one to the library to research, so I went in early in the semester with a topic for each paper and checked out books to use. (No internet in those days.) I might write the paper at the last minute (I worked two jobs and wrote freelance to support us as well as going to school full-time)but I had all the research done early.Linda Rodriguezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11913741596693442469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-47208788977040507202012-06-13T09:59:45.555-04:002012-06-13T09:59:45.555-04:00i admit I was one of those students who had his ho...i admit I was one of those students who had his homework done early. In college during finals when other were mainlining coffee taking pills to stay awake. I went to be early the night before the final exam to get plenty of sleep. I have worked with final grains of sand running out of the hourglass. I just prefer things calm.Warren Bullhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07789270258599769915noreply@blogger.com