tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6496460488742488789.post1815122295053977074..comments2024-03-18T10:29:46.055+00:00Comments on Ken Armstrong Writing Stuff: Writing in the BubbleKen Armstronghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07775956557261111127noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6496460488742488789.post-81722983761214841052011-01-09T15:24:47.198+00:002011-01-09T15:24:47.198+00:00I often find that if I talk about what I am writin...I often find that if I talk about what I am writing, or what I am wanting to write, then I lose the urge to actually DO the writing itself. It's as if making the words come out of my mouth is somehow enough for me, and it dilutes the 'need' to express myself through the written word.Laura Cousinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18156390166547567951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6496460488742488789.post-55118098123207958712008-04-10T23:12:00.000+01:002008-04-10T23:12:00.000+01:00I used to love talking about whatever I was writin...I used to love talking about whatever I was writing, especially to my sister. We'd make up long spin-off scenes of the characters doing funny things. <BR/><BR/>Now the things I write don't have storylines, and I tend not to talk about them because they're awkward and difficult to "explain". (Well, there's this guy... in a room... and he's sort of thinking... Yeah, great).<BR/><BR/>But I love talking about stuff when it's finished. Obviously.<BR/><BR/>Lovely post.Fiendishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06427088675092430747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6496460488742488789.post-1916084131572863432008-04-08T18:17:00.000+01:002008-04-08T18:17:00.000+01:00I understand what you mean about not being able to...I understand what you mean about not being able to talk about what you are writing. It feels like doing so will ruin it somehow.<BR/><BR/>Very nice blog.<BR/><BR/>NathanKP - <A HREF="http://inkweaver-review.blogspot.com" REL="nofollow">Inkweaver Review - Book Reviews and Cover Art </A>NathanKPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11778888923964317040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6496460488742488789.post-39634984986836411422008-04-07T22:33:00.000+01:002008-04-07T22:33:00.000+01:00Jim is great to read, isn’t he, Ken? Strangely, gi...Jim is great to read, isn’t he, Ken? Strangely, given the way I write about writing, I am identical, I can’t talk about what I’m writing about to my friends or family or anyone. What I’m working on is a bloom closely guarded lest talking about it sap off some of its vital life energy. Every time I’ve talked about the first draft of anything to anyone it’s always died horribly, and left me to scrap it completely. First drafts I keep locked away, when it’s time for the fourth or fifth to roll out, then I start showing the kin folk.<BR/>Cheers,<BR/><BR/>TomAkemi Itohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07343730872343956629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6496460488742488789.post-23601414202978151382008-04-07T20:41:00.000+01:002008-04-07T20:41:00.000+01:00It's comforting to know such accomplished people s...It's comforting to know such accomplished people share my foible - 'wouldn't want to share my foible with just anyone!<BR/><BR/>And Catherine (that's Catherine) I think I'm a very social writer too - I love an audience for my stuff and love to hear honest feedback about it. It's just the 'current thing' that's eternally up-me-jumper :)Ken Armstronghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07775956557261111127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6496460488742488789.post-11238306274124552342008-04-07T15:53:00.000+01:002008-04-07T15:53:00.000+01:00I'm not the complete opposite, but I am a very soc...I'm not the complete opposite, but I am a very social writer. Every November when I'm being the Irish Municipal Liaison for NaNoWriMo, I have to keep reminding myself that not everyone wants to be social and meet up or join in the forum chat - some people just want to Write. And good for them, definitely! <BR/>But I do possibly better when I have other people to talk to. Even though I don't tend to discuss the specifics of what I'm writing (not until I'm in the editing stage, anyway), I do like to talk about writing with other people who are writing too. It makes me feel part of something rather than plodding on alone and disheartened (particularly when we're all trying to churn out 50,000 words in 30 days).Catherine @ Sharp Wordshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12988193118089559894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6496460488742488789.post-65737852339201019442008-04-07T14:54:00.000+01:002008-04-07T14:54:00.000+01:00Hi,You are right about Murdoch.rajanHi,<BR/>You are right about Murdoch.<BR/>rajanC M RAJANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02829528196572695673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6496460488742488789.post-34395819695372738732008-04-07T14:26:00.000+01:002008-04-07T14:26:00.000+01:00I can relate completely to your take on this. I fi...I can relate completely to your take on this. I find it very disrupting to let anyone in on the work I have in progress, whether it's a piece of writing or an art work. I found art school a great trial at times, having to work (and plan work) in the presence of others. It is only partly the fact of needing reassurance, I think more to do with not wanting to be deflected: "I don't think that bit works, why don't you try..." I certainly enjoyed reading your post, though.Dave Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08430484174826768488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6496460488742488789.post-80445034039969372332008-04-06T23:31:00.000+01:002008-04-06T23:31:00.000+01:00I've read all my guff. Thought I#d read some of yo...I've read all my guff. Thought I#d read some of yours. I think what's bothering me about my current book (which I am seriously thinking of scrapping and starting over for the second time) is the fact that I've mentioned - felt <I>obliged</I> to mention the gist of what I'm working on. I have done that before in vague terms just to bounce a few ideas off someone but now that there are people out there who know I'm working on a book I feel duty bound to produce the damn thing. I don't like that.Jim Murdochhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12786388638146471193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6496460488742488789.post-47638764664290101262008-04-06T21:01:00.000+01:002008-04-06T21:01:00.000+01:00There's a bit of this in me too. I won't even let ...There's a bit of this in me too. I won't even let my husband read a blog post until I've determined I'm finished and it's ready to be posted. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com