tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3869854312562524230.post2799426229266016129..comments2023-10-22T14:04:46.934+01:00Comments on Talli Roland: Not Now - I've Got a HeadacheTalli Rolandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04780882465745107715noreply@blogger.comBlogger58125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3869854312562524230.post-59040032336468438562010-08-24T18:43:55.679+01:002010-08-24T18:43:55.679+01:00I use something simple called guilt!
CDI use something simple called guilt!<br /><br />CDAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12160669603997465454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3869854312562524230.post-12342683027932539922010-08-24T15:25:56.451+01:002010-08-24T15:25:56.451+01:00I find it an impossible task to get me to do somet...I find it an impossible task to get me to do something I don't want to do. I have to bribe and cajole myself to write. This could be why my practice suffers. I do have a period in the mornings where I try to write something no matter what.keishuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15425697524293318047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3869854312562524230.post-6340362408313110702010-08-24T08:53:10.717+01:002010-08-24T08:53:10.717+01:00I'm with you on this, writing is hard work but...I'm with you on this, writing is hard work but worth the effort.DJ Kirkbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08481107164497582398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3869854312562524230.post-34078444468937562312010-08-24T08:51:07.396+01:002010-08-24T08:51:07.396+01:00I just make myself write. It isn't always easy...I just make myself write. It isn't always easy, nor is it always truly productive but I make myself put words on the page and get on with it. It is just what I "do."<br /><br />Hope your headache has gone away!<br /><br />Ciao,<br /><br />Ardee-annAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3869854312562524230.post-14244576940315585672010-08-24T05:28:57.839+01:002010-08-24T05:28:57.839+01:00I'm not a very good example...when I'm not...I'm not a very good example...when I'm not in the mood to write, I blog.Sharon K. Mayhewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07799235347319851345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3869854312562524230.post-74966983201935349482010-08-24T04:59:06.567+01:002010-08-24T04:59:06.567+01:00Half the time when I just plain don't feel lik...Half the time when I just plain don't feel like writing, I don't do anything about it. But then for the other half, I feel guilty so I force myself to write. If after half an hour I still don't feel like I've done anything worthwhile, I'll read a book or something to try to get in the mood and snag at least a little inspiration.<br /><br />Here's hoping your headache will ease up (although I hope it already has)! Maybe if you write long enough, and concentrate hard enough, you'll forget all about it. :]Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3869854312562524230.post-64948212781231256922010-08-24T01:33:24.379+01:002010-08-24T01:33:24.379+01:00I'm also not a big believer in writer's bl...I'm also not a big believer in writer's block - or not for me anyway. I struggle with motivation at times but really, you're right...get your butt in the chair and do it anyway!<br /><br />Feel better soon :)Jaydee Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01069805915071090479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3869854312562524230.post-80360179951360253792010-08-24T01:13:49.624+01:002010-08-24T01:13:49.624+01:00Like you, I push myself, don't like shortcuts ...Like you, I push myself, don't like shortcuts and so on. But I've learned I can create in the morning with reasonable success then edit in the afternoon but not vice versa. Fought it for a bit then decided to go with that flow.<br /><br />Really, really hope your headache is gone. Those things hurt!Kittie Howardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07756250649095903317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3869854312562524230.post-43204750869026021992010-08-24T00:14:51.767+01:002010-08-24T00:14:51.767+01:00I'm an excuse maker too. And I so wish it were...I'm an excuse maker too. And I so wish it were possible to call into work with worker's block. That would be so cool!!<br /><br />Hope you're feeling better!!Kimberly Franklinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13957037411750752950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3869854312562524230.post-38684918795546962932010-08-24T00:06:13.920+01:002010-08-24T00:06:13.920+01:00I force myself in the chair after a long day at wo...I force myself in the chair after a long day at work. I know it always makes me feel better... much less cranky that's for sure. I think it's important to give me the dose of imagination I need. If it's not there at least I gave it a good honest effort!<br /><br />I hope that headache of yours is feeling better!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03667521490706435608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3869854312562524230.post-4314782533371777492010-08-23T23:38:12.337+01:002010-08-23T23:38:12.337+01:00It's true, we tend not to treat writing as a &...It's true, we tend not to treat writing as a "job" and so it's easier to make excuses. I combat this by giving myself a schedule AND a daily word count goal. Although some days it's still impossible eg yesterday I was so tired I decided to have a sleep even though I'd only written 300 words. Before I knew it the afternoon was gone. But geee I felt so much better for it. (And it's not a habit so I told myself it was ok)Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3869854312562524230.post-43274910653190169572010-08-23T22:29:00.079+01:002010-08-23T22:29:00.079+01:00I like that excuse about washing the dishes togeth...I like that excuse about washing the dishes together!<br /><br />Oh, I think the motivation to write might be found by looking at one's bills!notesfromnadirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09904500676081267972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3869854312562524230.post-87485435552480499122010-08-23T22:18:18.239+01:002010-08-23T22:18:18.239+01:00I hope your headache goes away.
If I really feel...I hope your headache goes away. <br /><br />If I really feel lousy and not up to writing, I read... and justify it as working on my craft. ;)<br /><br />BICFOK-butt in chair, fingers on keyboard. <br /><br />Feel better, Talli.Lola Sharphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14394765053485642935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3869854312562524230.post-53853757650245044082010-08-23T22:12:52.738+01:002010-08-23T22:12:52.738+01:00I hear you Talli,
There are some days when I make ...I hear you Talli,<br />There are some days when I make up an excuse not to write. However, I do not come up with any excuses at work ;) Unfortunately, I have a boss :(<br />Whenever I don't feel like writing, my support group is there to kick me in the derriere (not literally). We help each other with our writing.Writerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16217417326857522438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3869854312562524230.post-48188726036864889172010-08-23T21:56:30.907+01:002010-08-23T21:56:30.907+01:00You do make a good point. However, I do like the i...You do make a good point. However, I do like the idea of worker's block. I am going to try that on my boss right now.Missed Periodshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10343265071637032284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3869854312562524230.post-2997643380703423942010-08-23T21:18:11.533+01:002010-08-23T21:18:11.533+01:00Sorry to hear about the headache. I get them a lo...Sorry to hear about the headache. I get them a lot so I know how you feel. I'm the world's worst about procrastinating, especially when my head hurts. But I know my book will never get done if I don't make time to work on it every day, so that's a priority now. After I read Mockingjay, of course:)Melissa Hursthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530652829980250261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3869854312562524230.post-23628163457875336892010-08-23T20:31:00.597+01:002010-08-23T20:31:00.597+01:00I am my own boss. A short while ago the staff play...I am my own boss. A short while ago the staff played up and ignored the work in hand. I pulled the plug on her and she realised the benefits of putting in regular hours.<br />The result? A completed novel. LOL ;0<br /><br />I do hope your headache clears, there is nothing worse when you try and write.<br />I no longer allow myself writer's block, life is too short.Glynis Peters https://www.blogger.com/profile/01175378917872403609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3869854312562524230.post-5819952094265467152010-08-23T19:44:17.329+01:002010-08-23T19:44:17.329+01:00These days, I'm trying to figure that out...These days, I'm trying to figure that out...L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3869854312562524230.post-4637287764067937312010-08-23T19:42:00.146+01:002010-08-23T19:42:00.146+01:00I hope you feel better!! I cannot work when I'...I hope you feel better!! I cannot work when I'm really sick. If I have a cold or a slight pain, I'm fine. But a nasty stomach virus or a migraine? All I can do is lie in bed, not out of laziness, but because I'm a weakling. ;)Shelley Slyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07981620646634240160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3869854312562524230.post-14677655956105966232010-08-23T19:41:46.497+01:002010-08-23T19:41:46.497+01:00Lovely post and doing it with a splitting headache...Lovely post and doing it with a splitting headache is even tougher darling get well soon. I love making excuses and wouldn't have pulled that off :) xoWild Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05260455210731142858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3869854312562524230.post-61460971990166380822010-08-23T19:04:01.808+01:002010-08-23T19:04:01.808+01:00You even blogged with a headache!
You make exce...You even blogged with a headache! <br /><br />You make excellent points here. It's easy to say our inner-muse goes on vacation because of reasons x, y, and z, so we can't possibly write. But in most professions there are no excuses. (I confess that I don't make my bed because it's going to get all rumpled again soon.)<br /><br />Which travel guide are you working on now?Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3869854312562524230.post-31977203200113241372010-08-23T18:45:26.724+01:002010-08-23T18:45:26.724+01:00So true! The butt-in-chair thing is absolutely ess...So true! The butt-in-chair thing is absolutely essential. I try to force myself to do it every day. Treat writing like a career, not just a hobby, yanno? :)<br /><br />And I really hope the headache goes away soon!Shannon Messengerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08003607156860716462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3869854312562524230.post-20449428231682502642010-08-23T18:40:02.266+01:002010-08-23T18:40:02.266+01:00A very catchy title!
I enjoyed reading the comme...A very catchy title! <br /><br />I enjoyed reading the comments. They took me back to a time when I was the age that you all are now. Then, and even now, if I'm blocked I don't write; but I'm always THINKING, which I consider writing too. If that makes sense....<br /><br />Hope the headache's gone soon. Headache or not, it sounds like you're determined, and that's what matters.<br /><a href="http://ann-jen.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow"><i>Ann</i></a>Ann Besthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14628616245339887301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3869854312562524230.post-84231079170546185632010-08-23T18:37:19.034+01:002010-08-23T18:37:19.034+01:00I've been so bad about excusing myself from wr...I've been so bad about excusing myself from writing lately! I keep thinking, "life will be easier in a few weeks, I'll write then." But really it's always a little hard. I always feel so much better about myself on days that I write.Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00861022355718378425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3869854312562524230.post-62927275800063910602010-08-23T18:23:00.790+01:002010-08-23T18:23:00.790+01:00On those kinds of days I tend to reward myself wit...On those kinds of days I tend to reward myself with mini-treats if I get so much done. 10 minutes of my Serenity DVD, a smoothie, pretzels... It helps :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.com