Comments on: The inspiration in strife

By: Noel

Noel — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 16:35:20 +0000

Definitely easier during tough times…it was an escape of sorts for me as I was looking to end my abusive marriage–during the last two years of it–definitely the worst times–I needed the escape that my writing brought me. Now that life is good and I’m happier than I’ve been in countless years, writing definitely proves more challenging–I find it harder to stay focused.

By: MS

MS — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 18:12:47 +0000

When my equilibrium is disturbed I can’t concentrate. It’s a handicap when you’re a writer, believe me!

By: Clix

Clix — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 18:58:28 +0000

Huxley makes that very point in Brave New World.

By: Tamara

Tamara — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 14:43:22 +0000

Manic. Definitely I’m most productive when I’m manic.

By: Hillsy

Hillsy — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 08:40:50 +0000

I can’t even write in a search engine if I’m bummed out

By: Lynn

Lynn — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:56:08 +0000

I’ve always been at my creative best when I’m sad. It doesn’t matter if I’m composing, painting, or writing, the emotions come pouring out of me without almost any effort at all. Darn! Too bad I’m not sad more often!

By: Yat-Yee Chong

Yat-Yee Chong — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:20:16 +0000

I have to say I write better when I feel angsty and sad and melancholic.

By: Catherine Whitney

Catherine Whitney — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 22:49:07 +0000

Nonfiction isn’t easier if you’re feeling melancholy. I guarantee it. Wide awake, energized and inspired is best.

By: RamseyH

RamseyH — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 21:54:20 +0000

I’ve trained myself to the point where I can write regardless of my mood, but I will admit it’s easier to crank out the words when I’m blue. I’m an introvert, and writing has always been the way that I work through my thoughts and feelings. When I’m happy, I have to use that energy to connect with real people, or else I just don’t!

By: Ciara

Ciara — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 21:35:54 +0000

Definitely find it easier to write if I’m in a good mood. If I’m feeling down the negative voices just get too much, I can’t work like that. That’s not to say I can’t use those emotions, just that I need some distance.