tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30987144.comments2014-11-25T21:39:42.183-08:00Just WriteTH Meekshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10686820920035214589noreply@blogger.comBlogger78125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30987144.post-12282401465612360772011-07-02T10:22:32.051-07:002011-07-02T10:22:32.051-07:00Thanks!Thanks!TH Meekshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10686820920035214589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30987144.post-42408372780639509742011-07-01T18:34:22.640-07:002011-07-01T18:34:22.640-07:00Very helpful post. Thanks. ~DeVery helpful post. Thanks. ~DeDehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12383962344835592254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30987144.post-39878731450380603382010-02-05T15:12:03.995-08:002010-02-05T15:12:03.995-08:00Thanks, Anne!Thanks, Anne!TH Meekshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10686820920035214589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30987144.post-62978478159524039242010-02-05T12:37:45.105-08:002010-02-05T12:37:45.105-08:00Darn The vet told Martha, "The good news is t...Darn The vet told Martha, "The good news is that Fluffy is very healthy. The bad news...." makes me want to write and I have to leave in just a few moments... <br /><br />Don't you just love that complaint?<br /><br />Thanks.Anne Waymanhttp://www.aboutfreelancewriting.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30987144.post-13284913570827612612010-02-05T12:36:43.036-08:002010-02-05T12:36:43.036-08:00Great prompts... darn! I have to leave in a few mi...Great prompts... darn! I have to leave in a few minutes and The vet told Martha, "The good news is that Fluffy is very healthy. The bad news...." makes me want to write!<br /><br />Don't you just love that complaint!Anne Waymanhttp://www.aboutfreelancewriting.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30987144.post-80038455318641872772010-01-22T01:47:11.734-08:002010-01-22T01:47:11.734-08:00I agree. We can get so tied up in in what we'v...I agree. We can get so tied up in in what we've done instead of what we're doing that we inadvertantly crush creativity--which is all about being in the moment.TH Meekshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10686820920035214589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30987144.post-13881840438178648092010-01-16T09:35:39.876-08:002010-01-16T09:35:39.876-08:00That's a really interesting thought; I've ...That's a really interesting thought; I've always found that successes, however small or large, can be difficult psychological obstacles in their own right. One of the biggest challenges I find with moving on from a successful project is not letting over-analysis of what made it successful cloud my perspective on the next thing I'm working on; the pressure we tend put on ourselves to replicate the success, maintain a reputation, etc. is an easy way to shoot the creative process in the foot. Lately I'm trying to redefine my concept of success; putting less weight on the success of the product itself, and focusing more on a finding a successful process, i.e. one that keeps me inspired and willing to innovate (though that's certainly easier said than done)Beautiful Unicornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00714279582373975161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30987144.post-35517102444454368012010-01-02T23:28:50.728-08:002010-01-02T23:28:50.728-08:00Thanks, Sarah! I was mortified, really, when the d...Thanks, Sarah! I was mortified, really, when the double meaning hit me later that evening. Oh well, lesson learned! Oh, and for some reason your comment came through twice, so that's why it's showing one was removed--thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment!TH Meekshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10686820920035214589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30987144.post-57368742839589304152010-01-02T18:15:25.747-08:002010-01-02T18:15:25.747-08:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Sarah Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01185278849400551014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30987144.post-72741946812978302392010-01-02T16:18:14.811-08:002010-01-02T16:18:14.811-08:00Fun post! This phrase always reminds me of 'Mu...Fun post! This phrase always reminds me of 'Much Ado About Nothing', when Benedict, after talking to Beatrice, says, 'There's a double meaning in that.' Anyway, great posts and I really appreciate your encouragement and advice! Thanks!<br /><br />Sarah Allen<br />(<a href="http://fromsarahwithjoy.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">my creative writing blog</a>)Sarah Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01185278849400551014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30987144.post-83303110761585366572009-10-22T13:23:29.033-07:002009-10-22T13:23:29.033-07:00Thanks, Tom! I think rejection slips are a way to ...Thanks, Tom! I think rejection slips are a way to show that you're not afraid to hear that awful word, "no," and, like the old saying goes, "You can't get accepted if you don't get rejected."TH Meekshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10686820920035214589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30987144.post-88685347435824330692009-10-22T07:18:56.758-07:002009-10-22T07:18:56.758-07:00I love your last paragraph on this subject. It rem...I love your last paragraph on this subject. It reminds me of what I heard at the LA Press club when I was there for a Toys For Tots party. "When all else fails, you can paper your walls with rejection slips."<br /><br />I think that means even rejection slips have a purpose.Tomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05653312954078845711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30987144.post-25544337022721985982009-10-21T13:53:30.621-07:002009-10-21T13:53:30.621-07:00Hi Tom! Glad you found the prompts helpful.
If y...Hi Tom! Glad you found the prompts helpful. <br /><br />If you sit down to write but don't have a specific topic in mind (and aren't in the mood for a prompt), then I suggest: <br /><br />1) Look around the room/area you are in. Whatever catches your attention, write about that. If it's an object, where did it come from? Who gave it to you? What's its history? Describe it, discuss it, and see where your recollections lead you. (You can also do a bit of eavesdropping if you're out in public and get great tidbits to start a story.)<br /><br />2) Think about what I call incidents of "the most": "I was the most embarassed when...." or "I was the most honored when...." or any other "most": frightened, startled, happy, angry, sad, etc. The story you come up with may be personal experience, or it may suddenly take a turn into fiction. Just roll with it. <br /><br />3) Cruise the news for inspiration, either online or in its paper form. I like the little articles buried in the back sections of the paper because they are often the most intriquing. I often find short little two-paragraph stories that leave so much to the imagination! Current events can also inspire (or inflame) opinions and lead to very interesting essays and op-ed pieces. <br /><br />4) Family history. If you have a family history it can be straight non-fiction, or you can use it as a base for fiction. For instance, I found out about a possible link between my mother's family and Quannah Parker, the Comanche Chief. My research and the stories I heard from my mom and aunts would make one story, but a fictional take on it could go another way totally.<br /><br />5) What's rising to the top? In other words, what's on your mind? This is how journal writers often approach writing. Have you been thinking about holidays, an old friend, your dog, whatever? Whatever it is that is presenting itself as a frequent visitor to your thoughts may be a good topic for an essay or story.<br /><br />Hope that helps! I think you are an original thinker; sometimes our thoughts just need a little jump start. :)TH Meekshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10686820920035214589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30987144.post-82936681649264990322009-10-21T07:31:05.187-07:002009-10-21T07:31:05.187-07:00Have gone thru your prompts. Most I feel I could ...Have gone thru your prompts. Most I feel I could write a short story with.<br /><br />If I just sit, and try to think of my own "prompts" I draw a blank.<br /><br />I was told once I am a "suggestive writer, not an orginal thinker".<br /><br />I enjoy writing, and do seem to turn "prompts" in different directions. I cannot just sit down and say "I am going to write about"... any suggestions?Tomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05653312954078845711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30987144.post-13334574755042026622009-09-24T13:42:23.996-07:002009-09-24T13:42:23.996-07:00Good point--technology is just another tool writer...Good point--technology is just another tool writers have. Like a dictionary--which also, by the way, has a history of being criticized for ruining the English language!TH Meekshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10686820920035214589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30987144.post-60664637213307363762009-09-18T00:27:01.600-07:002009-09-18T00:27:01.600-07:00Thank you for your thoughts. You have made very go...Thank you for your thoughts. You have made very good points. I think technology exists for us to acquire convenience, but it doesn't mean that we forget the basics. Just like in writing. We must keep in mind that technology is not there to do the job for us, that's why acquire educational degrees. Technology is an advantage. It is just up to the users to discipline themselves and to apply technology at its best.<br /><br />Sincerely,<br /><br />BookWhirl.com<br />You have the book...We have the Marketing Resources.BookWhirl.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30987144.post-57624405843798449772009-09-11T19:22:51.935-07:002009-09-11T19:22:51.935-07:00That first prompt grabs me. Writing about the smel...That first prompt grabs me. Writing about the smell of new school stuff, and thinking about new clothes and new opportunities ... almost as pungent as the real thing. I'm right back there, Big Chief tablet and all.Sharon Lippincotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16269757107845288737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30987144.post-58088468964676840412009-09-10T19:02:16.866-07:002009-09-10T19:02:16.866-07:00You are most welcome Terrisa, and thanks for intro...You are most welcome Terrisa, and thanks for introducing me to some great new blogs. I admire your persistence. I certainly do understand the feeling of standing on a stage, not knowing if you are talking to a full house or an empty room, because you are blinded by the spots. Blogging is often like that. We write for the sheer joy of the writing. At least your writing sounds like you do.Sharon Lippincotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16269757107845288737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30987144.post-86827577635467575232009-07-01T17:36:19.742-07:002009-07-01T17:36:19.742-07:00Reading out loud is fabulous. It really works. Rea...Reading out loud is fabulous. It really works. Reading slow is another way to do proof--not quite as reliable, but better than nothing. Great advice!Catherine L. Tullyhttp://www.freelance-zone.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30987144.post-12259609282832014282009-07-01T17:19:23.244-07:002009-07-01T17:19:23.244-07:00Thanks! Social networking sites are so much the bu...Thanks! Social networking sites are so much the buzz these days. Thanks for stopping by & I'll certainly be back on Freelance-Zone.com--lots of great posts and info!TH Meekshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10686820920035214589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30987144.post-54380911741935633532009-07-01T16:50:29.388-07:002009-07-01T16:50:29.388-07:00I found you via Twitter on the writer Twibe, and f...I found you via Twitter on the writer Twibe, and from the tweets I read, you and I have a lot in common! Glad you were liking my blog, Freelance-Zone.com. Hope you'll be around on there!<br /><br />I like social media and try to limit my time with it. I have found that Twitter is a bit hard for me to navigate, but use FB and LinkedIn w/ no issues. Great post...Catherine L. Tullyhttp://www.freelance-zone.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30987144.post-10855820209290656472009-04-30T12:27:00.000-07:002009-04-30T12:27:00.000-07:00You betcha, go ahead and link away! Glad you enjoy...You betcha, go ahead and link away! Glad you enjoyed the post.TH Meekshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10686820920035214589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30987144.post-24309849268726698762009-04-30T09:56:00.000-07:002009-04-30T09:56:00.000-07:00Awww- I didn't know you guys did that! I commend y...Awww- I didn't know you guys did that! I commend you for "taking the plunge" again, cause goodness knows if Bill and I embarked on a trip later to be known as "The Trail of Tears", I wouldn't have been able to drag him to that mountain again! I wanted to ask if I could put a link to this story in my next blog entry, it really goes along with what I am writing, research has taken me this far, but now I need to actually implement some of the things I have learned. Rather than reading and reading and reading more. Becoming quite tedious- and well, BORING!!!! <br />Anyway- enjoyed the post very much! Talk to you later! <br /><br />PS. Like I said, I remain anonymous because I cannot remember my user name and password for the life of me!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30987144.post-88175327914698879372009-04-24T08:32:00.000-07:002009-04-24T08:32:00.000-07:00Absolutely fabulous! :)Absolutely fabulous! :)Samantha Diashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00606211956047498293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30987144.post-28445383327939948682009-04-23T15:50:00.000-07:002009-04-23T15:50:00.000-07:00Bravo, what a great little story that makes a whol...Bravo, what a great little story that makes a whole lot of sense.Merinanoreply@blogger.com