Comments on: 11 Irresistible Reasons to Write Everyday http://christinekane.com/blog/11-irresistible-reasons-to-write-everyday/ Be Creative. Be Conscious. Be Courageous. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:21:36 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8 hourly 1 By: Reasons to Write « On Bright Red Shoelaces http://christinekane.com/blog/11-irresistible-reasons-to-write-everyday/comment-page-1/#comment-313491 Reasons to Write « On Bright Red Shoelaces Tue, 29 Dec 2009 19:42:39 +0000 http://christinekane.com/blog/11-irresistible-reasons-to-write-everyday/#comment-313491 [...] to Write Jump to Comments Wonderful. I wish that I wrote everyday, I think I’ll try… even if its only a couple [...] [...] to Write Jump to Comments Wonderful. I wish that I wrote everyday, I think I’ll try… even if its only a couple [...]

]]> By: WebAlongitude » RSS Finds – Episode 1: Reasons to Write http://christinekane.com/blog/11-irresistible-reasons-to-write-everyday/comment-page-1/#comment-275688 WebAlongitude » RSS Finds – Episode 1: Reasons to Write Wed, 12 Aug 2009 09:03:27 +0000 http://christinekane.com/blog/11-irresistible-reasons-to-write-everyday/#comment-275688 [...] choices include items on writing and music.  This morning, BloggingMuses had an entry called 11 Irresistible Reasons to Write Everyday.  It sounded intriguing.  Now I’m still a fan of hard copy; but not everything gets [...] [...] choices include items on writing and music.  This morning, BloggingMuses had an entry called 11 Irresistible Reasons to Write Everyday.  It sounded intriguing.  Now I’m still a fan of hard copy; but not everything gets [...]

]]> By: Jordan Mercedes http://christinekane.com/blog/11-irresistible-reasons-to-write-everyday/comment-page-1/#comment-248459 Jordan Mercedes Sun, 03 May 2009 15:27:56 +0000 http://christinekane.com/blog/11-irresistible-reasons-to-write-everyday/#comment-248459 These days, it's in the moments when I'm writing that the world seems right. I'm aligned and focused, the ideas easily flow and there's a feeling of abundance and generosity. Funny, how things have changed. I used to wait for the mood to write to show up, now it's always there and I'm waiting for the time. Thanks for the article, as usual it's a gem like the others. These days, it’s in the moments when I’m writing that the world seems right. I’m aligned and focused, the ideas easily flow and there’s a feeling of abundance and generosity. Funny, how things have changed. I used to wait for the mood to write to show up, now it’s always there and I’m waiting for the time.

Thanks for the article, as usual it’s a gem like the others.

]]> By: ruminator http://christinekane.com/blog/11-irresistible-reasons-to-write-everyday/comment-page-1/#comment-153714 ruminator Sun, 24 Aug 2008 21:44:35 +0000 http://christinekane.com/blog/11-irresistible-reasons-to-write-everyday/#comment-153714 Hey Christine! (That's southern-speak, in Texas we'd say "Howdy!") Wife shared this post with me. In fact, she printed it and put it on my desk. I'm working my way through it and I keep coming back to your list and reading, then thinking (and sometimes even writing). I'm reminded of Julia Cameron's book, <em>The Artist's Way</em>. My copy is in my garage in a box somewhere after my last move. I'm motivated to go find it now. There is something about writing that is both cathartic and energizing. I've been thinking about this and wonder if I should have a couple of writing sessions everyday -- one in the morning to script the day (at least my attitude) and another in the evening to chronicle the day just passed. Maybe that's too regimented. In the end, I just wanted to say thanks for the encouragement. Those are some good words. Hey Christine! (That’s southern-speak, in Texas we’d say “Howdy!”)

Wife shared this post with me. In fact, she printed it and put it on my desk. I’m working my way through it and I keep coming back to your list and reading, then thinking (and sometimes even writing).

I’m reminded of Julia Cameron’s book, The Artist’s Way. My copy is in my garage in a box somewhere after my last move. I’m motivated to go find it now. There is something about writing that is both cathartic and energizing.

I’ve been thinking about this and wonder if I should have a couple of writing sessions everyday — one in the morning to script the day (at least my attitude) and another in the evening to chronicle the day just passed. Maybe that’s too regimented.

In the end, I just wanted to say thanks for the encouragement. Those are some good words.

]]> By: Jamie Grove - How Not To Write http://christinekane.com/blog/11-irresistible-reasons-to-write-everyday/comment-page-1/#comment-100862 Jamie Grove - How Not To Write Sat, 10 May 2008 00:48:30 +0000 http://christinekane.com/blog/11-irresistible-reasons-to-write-everyday/#comment-100862 I had a hard time carving time out to write today. Such a busy schedule, but I did it. Like working out, it feels so good once you get to the gym (err, keyboard). The story I'm working on is really flowing and it definitely fits into the "Writing Falls You In Love With Your Life" category. Great post, Christine! Thanks!!! I had a hard time carving time out to write today. Such a busy schedule, but I did it. Like working out, it feels so good once you get to the gym (err, keyboard).

The story I’m working on is really flowing and it definitely fits into the “Writing Falls You In Love With Your Life” category.

Great post, Christine! Thanks!!!

]]> By: fivecats http://christinekane.com/blog/11-irresistible-reasons-to-write-everyday/comment-page-1/#comment-97893 fivecats Tue, 22 Apr 2008 19:35:19 +0000 http://christinekane.com/blog/11-irresistible-reasons-to-write-everyday/#comment-97893 thank you for this entry and for casting some much needed light. ... thank you for this entry and for casting some much needed light.

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]]> By: walter hawn http://christinekane.com/blog/11-irresistible-reasons-to-write-everyday/comment-page-1/#comment-97725 walter hawn Mon, 21 Apr 2008 19:51:50 +0000 http://christinekane.com/blog/11-irresistible-reasons-to-write-everyday/#comment-97725 I have a bit of a problem with writing first thing. It scratches my creative itch just enough that I don't feel any urgency to do much towards my real practice. BUT: If I put the writing to some other time of the day, it tends to damp out after a couple or three weeks, until I remember it again. The dilemma has horns. The proper combination of pen and paper makes the act of writing much more a sensual and aesthetic delight. I've moved up, penwise over the years, from Flair to a very nice Waterman fountain pen. I've tried unlined paper and don't like the untidy result. It was difficult to find a lined paper that takes fountain pen ink without blotching, as quality has declined in that area. Once upon a time, all 'legal' pads were made of very good paper. Not so, any more. Tops still makes a good, albeit pricey, legal pad of 20 lb paper, called "Docket Gold," that comes in both yellow and white. I've decided that the extra 9 cents or so a day is a bearable expense. Once I found this combination, I discovered my handwriting improving and becoming much more legible. I have a bit of a problem with writing first thing. It scratches my creative itch just enough that I don’t feel any urgency to do much towards my real practice. BUT: If I put the writing to some other time of the day, it tends to damp out after a couple or three weeks, until I remember it again. The dilemma has horns.

The proper combination of pen and paper makes the act of writing much more a sensual and aesthetic delight. I’ve moved up, penwise over the years, from Flair to a very nice Waterman fountain pen. I’ve tried unlined paper and don’t like the untidy result. It was difficult to find a lined paper that takes fountain pen ink without blotching, as quality has declined in that area. Once upon a time, all ‘legal’ pads were made of very good paper. Not so, any more. Tops still makes a good, albeit pricey, legal pad of 20 lb paper, called “Docket Gold,” that comes in both yellow and white. I’ve decided that the extra 9 cents or so a day is a bearable expense. Once I found this combination, I discovered my handwriting improving and becoming much more legible.

]]> By: tre ~ http://christinekane.com/blog/11-irresistible-reasons-to-write-everyday/comment-page-1/#comment-97702 tre ~ Mon, 21 Apr 2008 17:42:26 +0000 http://christinekane.com/blog/11-irresistible-reasons-to-write-everyday/#comment-97702 hey friend... here you are being.... inviting all to leap into theirs, ours, mine... thank you for the gentle nudge and the adamant push.... claim our lives we must... writing is the how .... thank you for your constant advocating... may we all 'go be' too :) hugs from the tropics of the keys.... tre ;) hey friend…

here you are being….
inviting all to leap into theirs, ours, mine…
thank you for the gentle nudge and the adamant push….
claim our lives we must…
writing is the how ….
thank you for your constant advocating…
may we all ‘go be’ too :)
hugs from the tropics of the keys….
tre ;)

]]> By: m http://christinekane.com/blog/11-irresistible-reasons-to-write-everyday/comment-page-1/#comment-97634 m Mon, 21 Apr 2008 08:55:34 +0000 http://christinekane.com/blog/11-irresistible-reasons-to-write-everyday/#comment-97634 I'd back up that suggestion. When I start sometimes I'm really mundane and just list all the things I can hear or see then it flows into other stuff. Another good writing book is Natalie Goldberg's Writing Down the Bones. Oh and I'd recommend a cheap cartridge pen which flows easily, and unlined paper so you aren't reminded of school. I’d back up that suggestion. When I start sometimes I’m really mundane and just list all the things I can hear or see then it flows into other stuff. Another good writing book is Natalie Goldberg’s Writing Down the Bones. Oh and I’d recommend a cheap cartridge pen which flows easily, and unlined paper so you aren’t reminded of school.

]]> By: Christine Kane http://christinekane.com/blog/11-irresistible-reasons-to-write-everyday/comment-page-1/#comment-97611 Christine Kane Mon, 21 Apr 2008 04:09:43 +0000 http://christinekane.com/blog/11-irresistible-reasons-to-write-everyday/#comment-97611 cate - I'd recommend that you read Julia Cameron's "the Artist's Way.' it's a great book. and she'll help you get a better understanding of how/why/where to begin with writing. There is no real way to start but to start right where you are. when i'm stuck, i simply begin describing everything around me. the way the light is coming in the window, the birds on the feeder, my dog sighing, etc. Nothing is too boring or mundane as long as the pen is moving. cate – I’d recommend that you read Julia Cameron’s “the Artist’s Way.’ it’s a great book. and she’ll help you get a better understanding of how/why/where to begin with writing. There is no real way to start but to start right where you are. when i’m stuck, i simply begin describing everything around me. the way the light is coming in the window, the birds on the feeder, my dog sighing, etc. Nothing is too boring or mundane as long as the pen is moving.

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