Comments on: Writing Resolutions That Stick http://thesocietypages.org/girlwpen/2008/12/16/writing-resolutions-that-stick/ Girl w/ Pen, founded by Deborah Siegel, publicly and passionately dispels modern myths concerning gender, encouraging other feminist scholars, writers, and thinkers to do the same. Thu, 02 Apr 2015 18:32:47 +0000 hourly 1 By: Girl with Pen » Blog Archive » YOUR INK: Writing Resolutions That Stick http://thesocietypages.org/girlwpen/2008/12/16/writing-resolutions-that-stick/#comment-615 Thu, 18 Dec 2008 15:53:32 +0000 http://girlwpen.com/?p=1398#comment-615 […] you to those who responded to my question about what helps you stay on track with long writing projects the other day! The collective wisdom out there always humbles me. Writing can be so isolating, but […]

]]> By: admin http://thesocietypages.org/girlwpen/2008/12/16/writing-resolutions-that-stick/#comment-614 Wed, 17 Dec 2008 15:27:16 +0000 http://girlwpen.com/?p=1398#comment-614 Oooh – I can’t wait to check out Baxter, A!!!! I will post a link :)

]]> By: Alison http://thesocietypages.org/girlwpen/2008/12/16/writing-resolutions-that-stick/#comment-613 Wed, 17 Dec 2008 02:36:42 +0000 http://girlwpen.com/?p=1398#comment-613 Excellent question! I responded over at Baxter Sez.

]]> By: admin http://thesocietypages.org/girlwpen/2008/12/16/writing-resolutions-that-stick/#comment-612 Tue, 16 Dec 2008 21:00:33 +0000 http://girlwpen.com/?p=1398#comment-612 SUCH wisdom, you two. Thank you for sharing this!

]]> By: anniegirl1138 http://thesocietypages.org/girlwpen/2008/12/16/writing-resolutions-that-stick/#comment-611 Tue, 16 Dec 2008 19:47:37 +0000 http://girlwpen.com/?p=1398#comment-611 Setting word counts and periodic deadlines for myself is helpful but sometimes taking a day or two away from the project lets me recharge or think or mentally reboot myself when I am wondering who the hell will I ever sell this to.

I recall a writer who recommended physical activity as a way to literally run or walk yourself past the low spots or over the humps. I find I do my best writing while thinking during a workout. All I need is about 4 miles under my feet to get back on track.

]]> By: dawn http://thesocietypages.org/girlwpen/2008/12/16/writing-resolutions-that-stick/#comment-610 Tue, 16 Dec 2008 15:59:28 +0000 http://girlwpen.com/?p=1398#comment-610 Sanity comes from accepting that my life doesn’t have a neat, predictable schedule and not fighting that too hard. Writing around kids and clients (and currently without childcare) means missed opportunities and making myself crazy about that just makes me crazy — it doesn’t help. So acceptance. (sigh) Which is hard.

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