Comments on: Momentum http://www.dystel.com/blog/2012/02/momentum/ Mon, 26 Jun 2017 15:15:14 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=4.2.15 By: Joelle http://www.dystel.com/blog/2012/02/momentum/comment-page-1/#comment-27932 Sat, 18 Feb 2012 02:12:13 +0000 http://www.dystel.com/?p=7233#comment-27932 Usually, I can’t get back to it if something big like that happens. Like, last week, I was writing away and then I took a break and checked my email and there was super exciting news and it was all over for the day as far as writing goes. When that happens, I usually just give in and do a bunch of the crap-stuff on my to-do list that I’ve been avoiding, like cleaning the house, laundry, bills, email. Then I feel like I got something done so the day isn’t a total loss. And the next day, I start all over, and I’m usually fine.

]]> By: Sarah Henson http://www.dystel.com/blog/2012/02/momentum/comment-page-1/#comment-27930 Fri, 17 Feb 2012 18:29:43 +0000 http://www.dystel.com/?p=7233#comment-27930 I force myself to write something, anything, even if it sucks, just to get words on the page. This helps because when I go back and re-read it later, I realize it stinks and I can do better, which gives me the inspiration to write. If I’m totally thrown out of the magic moment, I’ll critique other writers’ stuff, or write flash fiction, just something to keep writing. If all else fails, I stroll around outside and let myself feel creative.

]]> By: Silver James http://www.dystel.com/blog/2012/02/momentum/comment-page-1/#comment-27894 Thu, 16 Feb 2012 21:30:29 +0000 http://www.dystel.com/?p=7233#comment-27894 My Muse runs with scissors. Getting discombobulated in the middle of creative magic is almost a given. That said, I react like any mother. I take away the scissors, order her to her room (or lock her in the nearest closet), and resume normal operational levels. And if you believe that, I have some beach-front property in Nevada to sell you. My problem is more getting Iffy (said Muse) to appear on demand than trying to get back on track after being interrupted.

My advice is the same writers everywhere get: BICHOK [Butt In Chair, Hands On Keyboard] which basically translates to just sit down, start at the top of your to-do list and work your way down. Sorry I don’t have a magic wand to wave.

]]> By: Dale Basye http://www.dystel.com/blog/2012/02/momentum/comment-page-1/#comment-27893 Thu, 16 Feb 2012 21:26:00 +0000 http://www.dystel.com/?p=7233#comment-27893 What usually helps me to rediscover my mojo is to mess with my agent’s circuit breaker and cut his power.

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