tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post4243679729403595439..comments2024-02-21T03:32:15.577-05:00Comments on Jill Kemerer: How I Multi-Task My WritingJill Kemererhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-12486784369815608632013-02-07T22:23:21.186-05:002013-02-07T22:23:21.186-05:00Jill, I'm late to the party (you know why!), b...Jill, I'm late to the party (you know why!), but I wanted to stop by and read. :) I like your idea for tackling more than one project at a time. So far, I've been a single project girl, but i've been challenged to start multi-tasking my writing. We'll see. :) Your schedule sounds super!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-76741014277550273632013-02-07T21:08:12.833-05:002013-02-07T21:08:12.833-05:00You are not multi-tasking.
That would mean that yo...You are not multi-tasking.<br />That would mean that you are multi brains.<br />Another concept from the mainframe computer Dark Age is time sharing:<br />Using all your resources to one project at the time but for a limited time before switching to the next.<br />That nerdy remark aside, I always have two or more writing projects running. When I got stuck or bored with one, the next one will free my mind until the next time.<br />scryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07467142488791451639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-61900047695330197102013-02-06T22:33:55.103-05:002013-02-06T22:33:55.103-05:00In the past, I've focused on one project at a ...In the past, I've focused on one project at a time. I wanted to try something new this year. I'm loving it!Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-82666820014349511562013-02-06T22:32:58.233-05:002013-02-06T22:32:58.233-05:00Good for you! Knowing what works is half the battl...Good for you! Knowing what works is half the battle! :)Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-47641182908974757322013-02-06T20:26:36.228-05:002013-02-06T20:26:36.228-05:00Great plan of attack. I like this strategy. I tend...Great plan of attack. I like this strategy. I tend to focus on one task at a time, but the benefits of learning to multitask are great. Thanks!Mary Vee Storytellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15235494928887348835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-48146316637601901712013-02-06T17:22:28.880-05:002013-02-06T17:22:28.880-05:00I focus on one thing at a time. Sometimes I dive i...I focus on one thing at a time. Sometimes I dive in to something new, to freshen the cranial matter, but usually I focus.<br />on.<br />one.<br />thing.Jennifer Majorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12696261499182486196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-33415820822793036132013-02-06T16:57:45.733-05:002013-02-06T16:57:45.733-05:00Nice!! It's so great to be finishing a project...Nice!! It's so great to be finishing a project and anticipating a new one! Yay!Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-14478113310287312442013-02-06T16:30:45.569-05:002013-02-06T16:30:45.569-05:00I work on more than one writing project at a time....I work on more than one writing project at a time. Whether I do it successfully is a different story, lol. Right now I'm working on an edit while drafting an outline for a new book. Brandi Boddiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08017741568841209088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-30831307380951999612013-02-06T15:03:27.939-05:002013-02-06T15:03:27.939-05:00I am too, Susan. We all have different ideas about...I am too, Susan. We all have different ideas about what a "win" looks like. Having something to look forward to later in the day is a win for you--go with it!!Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-49894380947585569902013-02-06T15:02:27.780-05:002013-02-06T15:02:27.780-05:00A juggling act--exactly! I don't know about yo...A juggling act--exactly! I don't know about you, but it's kind of fun making it all work!Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-35175668583617389282013-02-06T15:01:53.859-05:002013-02-06T15:01:53.859-05:00It IS the same thing as working. Jotting down idea...It IS the same thing as working. Jotting down ideas is a necessary part of the writer's life. Poetry counts too! Why wouldn't it? Projects that are just for us are still important. Don't be afraid to block time out for them!Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-34173390843213460452013-02-06T15:00:28.097-05:002013-02-06T15:00:28.097-05:00You're welcome! I'm finding my creativity ...You're welcome! I'm finding my creativity gets sparked and stays lit when I'm adding to multiple projects. We'll see how I feel at the end of two months! Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-38229578266058024672013-02-06T14:59:32.510-05:002013-02-06T14:59:32.510-05:00So are you--I think it's really smart to split...So are you--I think it's really smart to split the projects up like that. :)Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-67621631710998997852013-02-06T14:59:01.121-05:002013-02-06T14:59:01.121-05:00Good attitude! It is fun!
Thanks, Cynthia. I get ...Good attitude! It is fun!<br /><br />Thanks, Cynthia. I get more done when I stay focused! Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-1130569145271011252013-02-06T14:58:23.156-05:002013-02-06T14:58:23.156-05:00Surprise, surprise! I would never guess you're...Surprise, surprise! I would never guess you're intense that way--ha, ha!! Love it!Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-29148859507813278872013-02-06T14:57:51.078-05:002013-02-06T14:57:51.078-05:00So true, Lindsay. Building that platform takes a l...So true, Lindsay. Building that platform takes a lot of work! I schedule it in!Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-24209543351457293722013-02-06T14:11:48.782-05:002013-02-06T14:11:48.782-05:00I love that idea of writing down what would feel l...I love that idea of writing down what would feel like a win each day. I'm gonna do that! And I'm much better when organizing my time, or at least attempting to. I like to look ahead at my day and figure out what I need to do when, that way when I'm tackling a task I don't like, I can remind myself I have a slot for the task I do like coming up.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02147043566621884496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-75172571616198355102013-02-06T11:40:27.819-05:002013-02-06T11:40:27.819-05:00I tend to only work on one book at at a time, but ...I tend to only work on one book at at a time, but I usually have other writing projects going on--blogs and MBT stuff. So, it's definitely a juggling act! Loved hearing how you get it all done. :) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17620457068731162013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-30451766664907779142013-02-06T11:34:46.314-05:002013-02-06T11:34:46.314-05:00Mostly I work on one project at a time, but I do a...Mostly I work on one project at a time, but I do allow myself to jot down ideas for the next project, which isn't the same thing as working on it at all, is it?! ;-)<br /><br />And of course poetry doesn't count as a project, so for a change of gear, poetry and editing thereof is excellent. That's my story and I'm sticking to it...NikkiFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05129637796027446032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-60552958483198332002013-02-06T10:44:31.888-05:002013-02-06T10:44:31.888-05:00I usually only work on one thing at once, but some...I usually only work on one thing at once, but sometimes that just isn't possible. Thanks for sharing how you go about it! :)<br /><br />AngelaAngela Ackermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01808259088625142389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-27134866132825476652013-02-06T10:23:18.101-05:002013-02-06T10:23:18.101-05:00When I was writing the Bible study, I worked on it...When I was writing the Bible study, I worked on it in the mornings and in the evening I worked on editing my ms. I can work on more than one project. Usually, it's editing one, writing another. :) You are so organized with your time. I love it!Jessica R. Patchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13614501794157211301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-15894445046168783152013-02-06T09:56:51.121-05:002013-02-06T09:56:51.121-05:00Jill, multiple projects can be a bit challenging, ...Jill, multiple projects can be a bit challenging, but fun! I find that keeps the creative juices flowing.<br /><br />I liked your schedule and the way you block off time. Way to stay focused! Go, Jill! :)Cynthia Herronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16388770492240305255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-17808978572197035292013-02-06T09:12:29.662-05:002013-02-06T09:12:29.662-05:00Works better one at a time. With everything I tend...Works better one at a time. With everything I tend to dive in and immerse myself...I'm all intense that way. ;-)<br />~ WendyWendy Paine Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15136235074351188350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-4561847840946824422013-02-06T08:59:34.873-05:002013-02-06T08:59:34.873-05:00I only really work on one book at a time, but I li...I only really work on one book at a time, but I like hearing how others schedule their time so I can be smart about mine...because even with doing just one book, there is a ton to do with blogging, social media, etc.Lindsay Harrelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09379628592162011068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-18461000630134285342013-02-06T08:05:47.555-05:002013-02-06T08:05:47.555-05:00It's good to know what works best for you. Som...It's good to know what works best for you. Sometimes it's draining to fight our natural tendencies. :)Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.com