tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646134662936278718.post993307100614171671..comments2024-03-28T18:09:43.267-06:00Comments on The Warrior Muse: In a Rut? Change it UpShannon Lawrencehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00934641808195675935noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646134662936278718.post-8773496101589546982018-01-23T21:08:00.212-07:002018-01-23T21:08:00.212-07:00I'm not a morning person, but I find that if I...I'm not a morning person, but I find that if I can get the writing started on Saturday morning that it flows better than starting later in the day. Glad your muse kicked in, warrior!Jennifer Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13300124780126853962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646134662936278718.post-5299474696579314642017-08-02T18:07:00.916-06:002017-08-02T18:07:00.916-06:00I just went through a change up myself. I hoping i...I just went through a change up myself. I hoping it works out as well as yours did.H. R. Sinclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06715450637785127208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646134662936278718.post-35799928181564126472017-08-01T21:46:32.359-06:002017-08-01T21:46:32.359-06:00This is a great topic. I'm glad you were able ...This is a great topic. I'm glad you were able to pull through the rut, that was such a smart way to tackle it. For me, like you mentioned, changing up my medium helps a lot. I bounce between writing and art a lot. And sometimes I just need to step away from it all for a little while then come back with a clear mind. =-) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10656368340547599511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646134662936278718.post-63468177654934020282017-07-28T18:10:57.432-06:002017-07-28T18:10:57.432-06:00Hi Shannon,
I can imagine you've been anxious...Hi Shannon,<br /><br />I can imagine you've been anxiously waiting for me to comment. Or something like that.<br /><br />Good idea to change things up a bit. I know that when I'm in a rut, mostly caused by my ongoing depression, I attempt to write a bit of satire laced with irony.<br /><br />Take care, Shannon.<br /><br />Gary klahaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613505424843475639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646134662936278718.post-48130530999227525752017-07-24T17:04:11.885-06:002017-07-24T17:04:11.885-06:00When I'm in a rut I like to do something total...When I'm in a rut I like to do something totally for fun, i.e. fan fiction or something that I intentionally don't take too serious. Plus reading a great new book often helps too:)Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01793077012143289985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646134662936278718.post-44407384375124097572017-07-24T16:45:31.588-06:002017-07-24T16:45:31.588-06:00I always have more trouble sitting down to write w...I always have more trouble sitting down to write when it's nice outside. I try to mix in the occasional visit to a cafe where I can write without distractions for a few hours. Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646134662936278718.post-25290720862465005592017-07-24T12:46:50.669-06:002017-07-24T12:46:50.669-06:00Cheers to getting your mojo back! I often 'rec...Cheers to getting your mojo back! I often 'recharge' my words by taking a nice hike. Being alone, reflecting, getting re-centered, that kind of hippie crap (hey, it works, though).A Beer for the Showerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17029139745335325356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646134662936278718.post-4747802349715444632017-07-24T11:42:47.744-06:002017-07-24T11:42:47.744-06:00Changing things up is a great way to get back to w...Changing things up is a great way to get back to writing. Good for you!cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646134662936278718.post-21090344909275974212017-07-22T02:30:14.489-06:002017-07-22T02:30:14.489-06:00Hi Shannon - always trying to catch my tail .. if ...Hi Shannon - always trying to catch my tail .. if I could perhaps a tale would occur. But sometimes we do just need a change - though am glad to see you've got things back on track and good luck with the submissions - cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646134662936278718.post-2849791984784474172017-07-21T08:40:23.204-06:002017-07-21T08:40:23.204-06:00I'm definitely in a rut, but things are going ...I'm definitely in a rut, but things are going to change for the worse (August, 2 needy kids, no structured activities) before they get better (September means school!) in terms of writing. At least we have some trips to keep us entertained.Tamara Narayanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03725262301091012950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646134662936278718.post-7621006969022646332017-07-20T18:50:27.857-06:002017-07-20T18:50:27.857-06:00Thanks for the links. I may submit one of my short...Thanks for the links. I may submit one of my short stories to one.mshatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06308916014310536449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646134662936278718.post-34468639146977098372017-07-20T13:49:12.233-06:002017-07-20T13:49:12.233-06:00I need to try your solution. I'm in a writing ...I need to try your solution. I'm in a writing rut too. Maybe I should take up quilting.Olga Godimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00358026814685611301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646134662936278718.post-14550149664865102852017-07-20T03:12:56.989-06:002017-07-20T03:12:56.989-06:00Thanks for all these tips-- haven't been subbi...Thanks for all these tips-- haven't been subbing as many stories as I'd like to.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.damyantiwrites.com" rel="nofollow">Damyanti</a><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04283371140346602856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646134662936278718.post-43898892292533195892017-07-19T21:42:22.426-06:002017-07-19T21:42:22.426-06:00I went through a rut that lasted a few years, rece...I went through a rut that lasted a few years, recently ;) But I'm out of it now... I hope I'm not speaking too soon.Trishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16927558937796802496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646134662936278718.post-88126073647935374952017-07-19T14:59:40.798-06:002017-07-19T14:59:40.798-06:00I'm in a semi-rut right now. I have ideas but ...I'm in a semi-rut right now. I have ideas but the words just aren't flowing all the freely. When I get like this I try to just let it go. I know writers say you need to keep writing no matter what, but honestly that just doesn't work for me. Instead I paint or craft or exercise another creative muscle until the writing drain is unclogged. Otherwise my writing gets even more stilted. Also, I follow my intuition!soniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09699796086402523726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646134662936278718.post-57060745161404800932017-07-19T13:47:11.538-06:002017-07-19T13:47:11.538-06:00While I wait for some betas to get back to me, I&#...While I wait for some betas to get back to me, I've committed to writing and submitting to some contests too. I found the contests, now I have to write. Tomorrow... I'll start tomorrow :-)Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646134662936278718.post-45948066707815589382017-07-19T11:23:07.526-06:002017-07-19T11:23:07.526-06:00Sitting back and let my mind wander works for me. ...Sitting back and let my mind wander works for me. Here, it is hot, dry, and windy. Susan Kanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09834094675218254410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646134662936278718.post-37619022018649893372017-07-19T11:16:42.451-06:002017-07-19T11:16:42.451-06:00That's awesome you are back in the groove. Tha...That's awesome you are back in the groove. That was a good trick to try.<br />It's so hot and humid here, going outside is the last thing I want to do. Just means I need to sweat my butt off mowing the grass.<br />Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646134662936278718.post-507845582335686122017-07-19T07:42:59.582-06:002017-07-19T07:42:59.582-06:00Taking a break works for me, too. The first week o...Taking a break works for me, too. The first week or so is hard. I get edgy...<br /><br />But I know, in my heart, I cycle through things, and if I don't write for a little while, I'm going to come back to it again. <br /><br />That doesn't mean I'm entirely comfortable with NOT writing even at the best of times. But I'm not as bad as I used to be.Harry Hamidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13176265571549991218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646134662936278718.post-54621091110117875952017-07-19T07:42:38.279-06:002017-07-19T07:42:38.279-06:00Congrats on getting your mojo back and good luck w...Congrats on getting your mojo back and good luck with the submission(s)! I agree with Madeline, deadlines do tend to focus the mind. Taking the dogs for a long walk usually allows me to think things through if things aren't going so well.Nick Wilfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03841776353790635132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646134662936278718.post-13963111993634678292017-07-19T07:27:52.734-06:002017-07-19T07:27:52.734-06:00Good ideas, Shannon! I find aiming to write and su...Good ideas, Shannon! I find aiming to write and sub for upcoming deadlines often shakes the rut dust from my creative mojo. :)Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.com