tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post2261994146805774098..comments2023-10-31T10:59:03.023-04:00Comments on INKSPOT Crime Fiction Blog | A Place for Mystery, Mayhem, Writing and Life: InspirationLinda O. Johnstonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01512430135042480450noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-59071126738611466812009-01-08T18:02:00.000-05:002009-01-08T18:02:00.000-05:00What an honest entry, Susan ... I definitely feel ...What an honest entry, Susan ... I definitely feel your pain about finding a million things to do BUT write. On the other hand, comments like you got from the receptionist are SO motivating to me. How many people have told you they'd love to be able to write, but don't have the skill. You do, and that is SUCH a gift. And gifts are meant to be appreciated ... and enjoyed, right?Deborah Sharphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01575491644343480392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-79785287930335261742009-01-07T17:26:00.000-05:002009-01-07T17:26:00.000-05:00Haha!It's all in how you define money, Keith.There...Haha!<BR/>It's all in how you define money, Keith.<BR/>There's money and there's MOOONNNNNEYY!<BR/>I think I'd better stowe those positive comments away in the larder as well as the writing room. And I need to follow my sage fellow writers' advice and write long enough in one sitting to remember how good it feels.<BR/> It's always great to stop by the ol' blog. Thanks guys, you're worth a million.Susan Goodwillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15113679812768298989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-36014132026744705232009-01-07T16:42:00.000-05:002009-01-07T16:42:00.000-05:00Dr. Johnson said, "No man but a blockhead ever wro...Dr. Johnson said, "No man but a blockhead ever wrote except for money."Keith Raffelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02926077627965529183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-24692030229469608802009-01-07T13:49:00.000-05:002009-01-07T13:49:00.000-05:00I can find any number of ways to avoid writing. Bu...I can find any number of ways to avoid writing. But like G.M.,once I, as Richard Rhodes advises "apply ass to chair," I almost always end up enjoying the process. So, for me at least, it's less about inspiration and more about just showing up on a regular basis. I always have to redevelop the habit when I start a new book, and I also keep whatever kudos come my way -- they push me forward those times when it feels like I'm writing through molasses.Cricket McRaehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12786996969148417569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-51909003242138890972009-01-07T13:06:00.000-05:002009-01-07T13:06:00.000-05:00When people ask me what motivates me I say: "Breac...When people ask me what motivates me I say: "Breach of contract." I find it much easier to keep my butt in the chair when I have looming deadlines. Before these hardset dates were in place, my mindset meandered shamefully.<BR/><BR/>Susan, do whatever it takes to keep your fingers moving across the keys. I also store away comments from readers for those little boosts. It's almost like a jolt of caffeine.Sue Ann Jaffarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09984054116933714621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-25687999517498308592009-01-07T12:19:00.000-05:002009-01-07T12:19:00.000-05:00Good point. I forgot abput the zone. That deserves...Good point. I forgot abput the zone. <BR/>That deserves its own bottle.<BR/>Thanks!Susan Goodwillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15113679812768298989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-80140834567215058062009-01-07T11:11:00.000-05:002009-01-07T11:11:00.000-05:00Truth is, I have no idea what keeps me at this. Re...Truth is, I have no idea what keeps me at this. Really, I don't. I enjoy writing, once I get down to it and quit fiddling about. Hours pass and I'm not even aware they've gone. I'm sure you've had that sensation, too. So maybe put that in the bottle, too?G.M. Malliethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13805971625496094303noreply@blogger.com