tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049654549567033617.post6672698005477858887..comments2024-03-01T14:08:44.282-07:00Comments on Cowboys and Dragons at the Cafe: How Do You Get Your Mojo Back?Marne Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05981717156518711702noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049654549567033617.post-3116954352842237622011-08-29T21:06:38.270-06:002011-08-29T21:06:38.270-06:00For me, it's taking an afternoon, away from ho...For me, it's taking an afternoon, away from home and family to write with my crit partners and best friends. Works every time.Vicki Sue Lawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17676389715593005050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049654549567033617.post-51654573252270542052011-08-24T15:54:53.598-06:002011-08-24T15:54:53.598-06:00I'm starting to learn the value of a long hot ...I'm starting to learn the value of a long hot shower, a quiet room, and my ipod.<br /><br />If I'm trying to get into a creative space, I either re-read some old favorites (just the best parts), get out my pencils and draw something related to my project, or BS with the fantasy-writers.org crowd. Usually, I end up doing all three at once ;)RM Haskellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08750375581530668536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049654549567033617.post-34697287369635177732011-08-23T20:56:36.338-06:002011-08-23T20:56:36.338-06:00Kate, Chris, and Sharla Rae, fantastic suggestions...Kate, Chris, and Sharla Rae, fantastic suggestions! Thank you. I hope others find some help in these ideas as well. Now I'm off to work on a story bible for awhile and then maybe write into the wee hours...Marne Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05981717156518711702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049654549567033617.post-50227997696376805562011-08-23T16:32:31.224-06:002011-08-23T16:32:31.224-06:00I like most all of the above especially meeting wr...I like most all of the above especially meeting writer friends like my critique group. But when NOTHING works I do girly stuff, shopping for purses, (I give the term bag lady new meaning), underwear, makeup etc. Im no fashion plate but maybe it's the total departure from the norm that clears out the cobwebs so I can sit fanny in chair & write.Sharla Raehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06480943469788156458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049654549567033617.post-64066957727438441752011-08-23T06:30:50.146-06:002011-08-23T06:30:50.146-06:00I wish I had an answer for that burning question. ...I wish I had an answer for that burning question. I swear I've pulled out of slumps, but since I'm in one in a big way right now, I can't see above the sides of it. ;-)<br />Reading can help, so I remember what I'm supposed to be doing. And reading up on the publishing business, like checking out Writer's Digest or a good blog, can get my mind pointed in the direction of Chris Devlinhttp://www.chrisdevlinwrites.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049654549567033617.post-33410925911734499562011-08-22T18:46:17.421-06:002011-08-22T18:46:17.421-06:00For me, thinking about what excited me about the b...For me, thinking about what excited me about the book or focusing on what the character really cares about (or what's making them nuts) is a good option. Writing a page about what gets that character angry is another good way to sink back into the protagonist's head (and might give you something you could use in your book...)Katenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049654549567033617.post-66313678994947076222011-08-22T16:44:53.669-06:002011-08-22T16:44:53.669-06:00Great suggestions, ladies. Thanks. I'm already...Great suggestions, ladies. Thanks. I'm already thinking about movies I can snuggle up with tonight. I'm crazy about using music when I write. It depends on where I'm at in the writing process, what kind of music I listen to. Can someone explain the fast draft?Marne Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05981717156518711702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049654549567033617.post-5194168501626291342011-08-22T14:22:47.650-06:002011-08-22T14:22:47.650-06:00Hey along with all the other great suggestions, I ...Hey along with all the other great suggestions, I put on music. I like dance techno, something with a strong beat. It blocks out the internal editor and lets me just write. Music seems to be a signal for my brain that it is time to write. Now must go and take my own advice. <br /><br />Hugs!KChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08220838329764004807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049654549567033617.post-16656286866149094162011-08-22T13:40:39.932-06:002011-08-22T13:40:39.932-06:00I'm often looking for the answer to this quest...I'm often looking for the answer to this question myself. I think getting in the groove with other writers is what does it best for me. I started the fast draft today with some fellow writers and got more done so far today than I have in the past two weeks.<br /><br />Hope those veggies taste fantastic and that your mojo is back in action!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049654549567033617.post-5304028331363395572011-08-22T13:29:51.913-06:002011-08-22T13:29:51.913-06:00Hi Marne,
Great post. Sometimes the best thing to...Hi Marne,<br /><br />Great post. Sometimes the best thing to get back my mojo is to overdose on period-piece movies. Since I write paranormal and romantic suspense, it's totally separate from my genre.<br /><br />After exhausting every movie in my collection (about a week's worth), I'm ready to start writing again.<br /><br />I've also discovered a way to really get the juices Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01630466713157685941noreply@blogger.com