tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29222764.post1127366986414358135..comments2023-11-03T03:07:25.408-07:00Comments on The Lyon's Tale: Top 5 Habits for WritersAnnette Lyonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12493583432919249814noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29222764.post-4810418329507252512010-09-19T15:32:09.594-07:002010-09-19T15:32:09.594-07:00Brilliant post Annette! I just read one on a simi...Brilliant post Annette! I just read one on a similar theme by Sarah Eden and I'm thinking...hmm...am I being sent a message or something?<br /><br />Now excuse me while I play another round of Tetris instead of working on chapter four...Kimberly Vanderhorsthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01653757517652257445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29222764.post-17508841953210853052010-09-18T23:56:52.937-07:002010-09-18T23:56:52.937-07:00I am so happy when I find bloggers who take their ...I am so happy when I find bloggers who take their writing seriously. The more I write, the more I am learning to accept the critics. <br /><br />I figure even in the most stinging critique, there is something to be learned. I am looking forward to reading more of your posts.Kim Bauerhttp://www.confabulicious.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29222764.post-69751428117190908852010-09-18T11:41:15.485-07:002010-09-18T11:41:15.485-07:00Hah! Alison, you crack me up. Yes, your hair color...Hah! Alison, you crack me up. Yes, your hair color is the exception. :)Annette Lyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12493583432919249814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29222764.post-80460034272794519752010-09-18T11:16:48.402-07:002010-09-18T11:16:48.402-07:00When I started writing I read advice from someone ...When I started writing I read advice from someone (I think Janet Evanovich) that you have to treat writing like a part time job. You can't just decide you don't feel like it today, you can't blow it off, you can't hit the beach instead (but you can go to work in your pajamas). I think that's right on.<br /><br />And what do you mean "what if your hair color could change with your mood?" Mine does.Alison Wonderlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15764321314666554990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29222764.post-42648981303791487772010-09-17T21:06:48.391-07:002010-09-17T21:06:48.391-07:00My first experience with #3 was when our editor se...My first experience with #3 was when our editor sent the readers notes to us. One of the comments was something along the lines of: A good story, but a pity that it's a fairy tail. <br />I was pretty darn mad! It is NOT a fairy tale! There isn't magic, or mythical creatures. Yes, it is set in a fictitious country. So what if there is a step father instead of a step mother. Yeah, there's a ball, and someone who brings a magnificent gown. And there is the handsome prince and there might possibly be an unsuspecting Shetland pony turned unicorn. But it isn't a fairy tail.... is it? <br /><br />It wasn't until my sister pointed some of those things out that I realized, yeah, it is somewhat fairytale-ish. Since then I have been more open to suggestions and changes. Jennifer is much better at it than I, but this is just my first book. She is in the process of finishing up book #3.<br /><br />Excellent list! About #5, I just have to say that this is <br />The<br />WILDEST<br />Ride<br />EVER!!!<br />:)Stephoniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09828381941125290624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29222764.post-27444296056064177972010-09-17T17:31:52.538-07:002010-09-17T17:31:52.538-07:00Butt in Chair is a good one for me right now... I ...Butt in Chair is a good one for me right now... I keep wishing that I was one hundred pages in to my next project. Page 101 is so much easier than page 1. Typing those first words... gah! I need to just sit down and do it, but it just feels like the time doesn't exist right now...<br /><br />it will though, soon. very soon.Jenny P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16632739365854048008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29222764.post-70923977963208838012010-09-17T13:51:14.481-07:002010-09-17T13:51:14.481-07:00Okay, I had a great comment but DeNae's just b...Okay, I had a great comment but DeNae's just blew it out of my head because I laughed so hard. =]<br /><br />Someone once told me BIC-HOK is the only way to write. Butt In Chair, Hands On Keyboard. Because I can have my hands on the mouse and end up doing nothing. ;)<br /><br />One of the things on my list is to remember to believe. In myself, in my story, in others.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29222764.post-63266587615700327872010-09-17T12:58:52.261-07:002010-09-17T12:58:52.261-07:00Love the rules. Especially enjoy the ride. Well, I...Love the rules. Especially enjoy the ride. Well, I like curiosity, too. I am intensely curious about things. (I loved Warbreaker, BTW. I think my hair would be totally out of control all the time and I'd never be able to hide what I was feeling from anyone.)Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01445455787485222068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29222764.post-79525647686294251482010-09-17T11:24:56.210-07:002010-09-17T11:24:56.210-07:00You, Lara, and Lesa pretty much covered all of my ...You, Lara, and Lesa pretty much covered all of my list.<br /><br />Except, as the homemaker in this sorely neglected and often UN-made home, I have to learn the art of:<br /><br />1) Butt OUT of chair. The laundry isn't going to move itself.<br /><br />2) Forget curiosity. Assume EVERYONE smeared peanut butter on the computer screen, and discipline accordingly.<br /><br />3) Thicken others' skin. Life isn't fair; might as well learn that at home first.<br /><br />4) Play nice, right up to the moment that every word that pases your lips is considered open for debate. Then play "Because I'm the Mother".<br /><br />5) Yes, definitely, enjoy the ride. My favorite is that ride taking my bored, sassy me-clone back to college every September.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07532225334730948057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29222764.post-69452620312361564432010-09-17T11:09:54.617-07:002010-09-17T11:09:54.617-07:00I think I'd love it if my hair changed with my...I think I'd love it if my hair changed with my mood... but I'd probably end up wearing a lot more neutrals...<br /><br />and apparently my first step is to change BOC (butt on couch) to BIC... it might help my discipline level!TisforTonyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16666161027683872670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29222764.post-76567922182798694162010-09-17T10:48:47.017-07:002010-09-17T10:48:47.017-07:00I have that curiosity thing DOWN, let me tell you....I have that curiosity thing DOWN, let me tell you.<br /><br />What I'm struggling with is the BIC. Should I sacrifice sleep or eating? I'm not sure, but one of them has to go.InkMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05519976062467674531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29222764.post-6601392833044320762010-09-17T10:15:00.679-07:002010-09-17T10:15:00.679-07:00While the BIC applies in a serious way to my life,...While the BIC applies in a serious way to my life, the out of chair experiences have to happen or I can't choreograph or learn new things to teach... in clogging. Not writing. Although, I read while I workout on my EFX. And that's probably the only reason I get on my EFX- so I have a perfect excuse to read for 30 minutes uninterrupted. You can't break that aerobic workout, I mean reading time...Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16390956322434938751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29222764.post-5789512915197142992010-09-17T08:54:46.013-07:002010-09-17T08:54:46.013-07:00Your list transfers well for me too.
Butt on pian...Your list transfers well for me too.<br /><br />Butt on piano bench.<br /><br />Be curious. Learn and play new songs and composers.<br /><br />I'm trying to help others.<br /><br />I always enjoy the ride except for those times I have to adjust my attitude.<br /><br />:)lesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14270836034243104115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29222764.post-18341214382269782682010-09-17T08:33:06.501-07:002010-09-17T08:33:06.501-07:00Great rules! As for enjoying the ride, I always ha...Great rules! As for enjoying the ride, I always have...with the possible exception of the promotional part. I've never been much into that.<br /><br />=)Susan Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16049586085703324088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29222764.post-47618877136397271602010-09-17T08:29:05.794-07:002010-09-17T08:29:05.794-07:00I think these are great rules for blogging in gene...I think these are great rules for blogging in general, even if your goal isn't to be a writer.Kristina P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16144488639100871226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29222764.post-18049722242585860992010-09-17T07:55:56.914-07:002010-09-17T07:55:56.914-07:00Your list translates rather well to my own trade:
...Your list translates rather well to my own trade:<br /><br />Butt in Practice Room (self explanatory)<br /><br />Be curious (learn about technique, why certain things work the way they do, play with your own voice and sound to discover what happens, read the theory, ask questions, etc.)<br /><br />Thicken that skin (also self explanatory...lots of critique is going to happen. Get used to it and learn from it)<br /><br />Play nice and help others (I hadn't ever thought about it before, but it's definitely important. Some of my best friends are people who I originally felt threatened by because they were "better than me" and then they helped me instead. I try to do the same for others.)<br /><br />Enjoy the ride!<br /><br />Great list, Annette! Made me think!Lara Neveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08351324888724799014noreply@blogger.com