tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post8331694902494791439..comments2024-02-21T03:32:15.577-05:00Comments on Jill Kemerer: 1 Odd Cure For Writer's BlockJill Kemererhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-13857283405125479082011-07-10T20:32:13.123-04:002011-07-10T20:32:13.123-04:00Hi Jill -
None of those things work for me. I pra...Hi Jill -<br /><br />None of those things work for me. I pray, and then do something else. Worrying about the problem only locks me into it. The answer comes in various forms, but it always comes.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-19894389596846864922011-07-10T18:29:31.126-04:002011-07-10T18:29:31.126-04:00Jessie: Right on! I love my caffeine!
Thanks so m...Jessie: Right on! I love my caffeine!<br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by!Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-40723802622845119062011-07-09T20:04:34.437-04:002011-07-09T20:04:34.437-04:00Diet Coke. Caffiene tends to get my synapsis' ...Diet Coke. Caffiene tends to get my synapsis' firing. Probably not the healthiest choice for writer's block. I like that Wii idea.Jessie Humphrieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11096043821002254348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-60141160744300748502011-07-09T19:35:31.508-04:002011-07-09T19:35:31.508-04:00Carol: Of course I don't hate you! You've ...Carol: Of course I don't hate you! You've found the routine that works for you!<br /><br />Niki: Ha! I know the exact feeling!<br /><br />Lisa: Bubble baths work for me too. I take them as often as I can!<br /><br />Lynn: Nice! You're pampering yourself AND making progress on your book. Win-win!<br /><br />Linda: Did you read my mind?? :)<br /><br />Elana: Great idea! I should get out our Wii games more often!<br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by!Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-66299400291324811622011-07-09T11:47:36.319-04:002011-07-09T11:47:36.319-04:00Excellent advice. When people ask me this question...Excellent advice. When people ask me this question I say, "Do something mindless, like fold laundry or play a video game." Our minds are always working, and we'll come up with something when we give them the freedom to think. No pressure.Elana Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05877856005992028912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-2884018232591347482011-07-09T09:39:47.701-04:002011-07-09T09:39:47.701-04:00Chocolate!!Chocolate!!Linda Glazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04374683352435771715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-65910670807382053612011-07-09T00:05:07.312-04:002011-07-09T00:05:07.312-04:00Your reference to Dick and Jane made me smile. Yup...Your reference to Dick and Jane made me smile. Yup, definitely been there and will be again! Putting a 'soundtrack' to my scene helps me relax into the story again.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-54258146833040043112011-07-08T18:45:50.196-04:002011-07-08T18:45:50.196-04:00When I get blocked, I get bubbles--I soak in the t...When I get blocked, I get bubbles--I soak in the tub. Something about closing out the world while soaking in peace loosens my muse and ideas start flowing. I've gotten some of my best ideas in the tub.Lisa Jordanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16334253815212707025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-74353187819590024052011-07-08T18:08:48.280-04:002011-07-08T18:08:48.280-04:00For me it doesn't seem to matter if it's p...For me it doesn't seem to matter if it's pampering or putting myself to work... I just need to get up and do something. Maybe my brain falls into my butt when I sit still too long.<br />: )Niki Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10419436634375255412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-83974524496006364022011-07-08T17:27:13.954-04:002011-07-08T17:27:13.954-04:00Don't hate me, but I don't think I've ...Don't hate me, but I don't think I've ever had writer's block. I usually start my writing day by reading over and editing (a bit) what I wrote the day/time before, so that gets me into the flow of things. :)Carol Riggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14092209912983783974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-12127620731971759092011-07-08T17:14:36.943-04:002011-07-08T17:14:36.943-04:00Julie: I know! How dorky is that?? And I agree wit...Julie: I know! How dorky is that?? And I agree with you on exercise. When my body moves, my brain has to catch up!<br /><br />Jeanette: We all feel that way! Step away from the e-mail, and do something really nice for you. You'll feel confident again in no time!<br /><br />AKSM: Love your family blog--too cool! And yep, it happens to me all the time. :)<br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by!Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-83334548030204958572011-07-08T16:50:50.297-04:002011-07-08T16:50:50.297-04:00Great post! I can't tell you how many times th...Great post! I can't tell you how many times that has happened to me. Thanks for the tip!Scriptor Familiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13054950815673993662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-5716376950936405172011-07-08T16:22:13.902-04:002011-07-08T16:22:13.902-04:00Oh, thank you so much for this idea, Jill. I am go...Oh, thank you so much for this idea, Jill. I am going to use it while I work on my current wip. I was so frustrated, I was about to email my agent and say, "I can't do this." Thank you so much. OH, I already said that.Jeanette Levelliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12898750484193832082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-49295443648221817862011-07-08T14:59:14.365-04:002011-07-08T14:59:14.365-04:00You crack me up! I totally visualized you organiz...You crack me up! I totally visualized you organizing the carpet samples based on price. <br /><br />When I'm stuck, which happened yesterday, I step away from the laptop. Different solutions help at different times. Sometimes it's a workout (which helped last night), sometimes it's a movie, or sometimes it's music. No matter what, stepping away helps me every time.Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-49176383961491677712011-07-08T14:44:41.507-04:002011-07-08T14:44:41.507-04:00Katie: Grab a blankie, Toots, and freak out no mor...Katie: Grab a blankie, Toots, and freak out no more! :)<br /><br />Jessica: Music soothes me too. I always have a CD or the radio playing in the car. And isn't it funny how a bunny barn can be so awesome? Our fair is only a few weeks away. I can't wait!<br /><br />Wendy: Mmm...now I want to sit on my deck, have you fly out, and share a crisp glass of wine with you!<br /><br />Jennifer: Sugar and chewing--works like a charm!<br /><br />Brett: I have emergency M&M's next to me as we speak. I don't know how I stay thin. :)<br /><br />Karen: *sigh* Coffee AM, wine PM and a book throughout the day. Heaven!<br /><br />Lacie: Oh yes! Driving helps me too. Maybe it's because we're on auto-pilot? <br /><br />Erica: I'm dying to go to the library because the Kaye Dacus book I ordered just came in. I'm so with you on words being comfort! And my carpet-softness talent is a recent discovery, but my hubby can select different samples each time and I always get it right!<br /><br />Loree: Your pampering sounds like my kind of pampering too. I love baths, love sitting outside, and love music! <br /><br />Nancy: Funny, but I flipped through photo albums the other night. My heart pinched at seeing my kids as babies. Where does the time go?? <br /><br />Tiffany: We really need to figure out a writing method in the shower. I'm putting you in charge of that! Pedicures, massages, and hot showers are all amazing!!<br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by!Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-63800596295598518912011-07-08T14:10:06.108-04:002011-07-08T14:10:06.108-04:00I couldn't agree more - pampering always helps...I couldn't agree more - pampering always helps. Sometimes I get a pedicure, sometimes a massage, and sometimes something as simple as a nice, hot shower works. If only I had a waterproof pad to take with me.Tiffany A Whitehttp://tiffanyawhite.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-45186836780716156302011-07-08T13:14:35.555-04:002011-07-08T13:14:35.555-04:00This is a great idea. I am more visual and would p...This is a great idea. I am more visual and would probably sit on the couch and look at old pictures: scenes, family, anything that makes me happy. I love how you said you would write the Dick and Jane bit. That's what I do when I go back. It seems to lead you somewhere much more interesting soon. How great that we can delete the junk!Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15163662759281341381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-88543301435722357312011-07-08T12:23:16.233-04:002011-07-08T12:23:16.233-04:00Great advice.
I take a bubble bath...or lay on ha...Great advice.<br /><br />I take a bubble bath...or lay on hammock and watch the clouds. <br /><br />I actually had this problem the other day. I love music. I had been so busy reading my WIP out loud with nothing but silence in the room, that I forgot that I'm most creative when I listen to music. As soon as I put on the ipod, the words and direction just flowed. I read it over, out loud in silence after just to hear it. It turned out better than I expected.<br /><br />I forget to pamper myself with music.Loree Huebnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09845600356878587780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-26674331780484786092011-07-08T10:31:07.828-04:002011-07-08T10:31:07.828-04:00Helpful advice. Since words are my comfort, I tend...Helpful advice. Since words are my comfort, I tend to pick up a book and read for a few minutes.<br /><br />Or play spider solitaire while I let my mind wander through the story.<br /><br />I love it that you can pick out carpet on a softness scale. :)Erica Vetschhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08772984806574666959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-19262316766012670112011-07-08T10:25:33.865-04:002011-07-08T10:25:33.865-04:00When I'm driving my mind always seems to come ...When I'm driving my mind always seems to come up with new ideas. Although the kids are usually asleep in the back so maybe my muse likes quiet. Hmm... :)Lacie Nezbethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04648510926045130284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-68559641136403795012011-07-08T10:06:08.228-04:002011-07-08T10:06:08.228-04:00I'm with the coffee devotees on this (but a ni...I'm with the coffee devotees on this (but a nice glass of Chardonnay in the evening is also nice!) For me, there's nothing like reading a good book to get me back on track.Karen Harringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13425141684712829990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-68226841319664151172011-07-08T10:05:45.269-04:002011-07-08T10:05:45.269-04:00For me it's food. I don't know why I don&#...For me it's food. I don't know why I don't weigh 400 pounds.Brett Minorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13181569922751252054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-65273368539922914152011-07-08T10:00:39.614-04:002011-07-08T10:00:39.614-04:00I usually grab a Tootsie pop or piece of gum. I do...I usually grab a Tootsie pop or piece of gum. I don't know why but something like that usually perks my brain up. :-)Jennifer Shirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16970585847385511795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-33442458841557710902011-07-08T09:39:50.152-04:002011-07-08T09:39:50.152-04:00You really aren't kidding on this one. A nice ...You really aren't kidding on this one. A nice white wine solves this problem asap. ;)<br /><br />Sending your pages soon and I'll finish it up over my vaca.<br />~ WendyWendy Paine Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15136235074351188350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-14288621457180995332011-07-08T09:31:46.343-04:002011-07-08T09:31:46.343-04:00I like to pamper myself with music. Depending on t...I like to pamper myself with music. Depending on the scene I need to write, depends on the music. Sometimes, I soak in the tub and relax to work out the kinks.<br /><br />I am picturing your kids dragging you out of a bunny farm! :) lolJessica R. Patchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13614501794157211301noreply@blogger.com