tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7894299613938319589.post8328415228663157983..comments2023-06-03T06:21:09.910-07:00Comments on Out of Coffee, Out of Mind: Intentionality and SacrificesLiz Brookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15823595869843889438noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7894299613938319589.post-77260976694359767482017-05-05T13:08:12.914-07:002017-05-05T13:08:12.914-07:00YES TO THIS! I'm actually planning on doing so...YES TO THIS! I'm actually planning on doing something similar this summer, treating writing like a literal full-time job and making sure to clock 8 hours per weekday of writing/writing-related activities. Because I am serious about this becoming my career, and I want to take this time to build it.<br /><br />Thanks for the awesome post!<br /><br /><br />Alexa<br />thessalexa.blogspot.com<br />verbosityreviews.comAlexa Mintahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13865586987033390255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7894299613938319589.post-21625816288637376372017-05-04T20:07:57.057-07:002017-05-04T20:07:57.057-07:00So true! A lot of people don't understand that...So true! A lot of people don't understand that writing a book is a solitary thing (publishing is way different though. . .), so if they want to read what they keep begging to read, they have to leave us alone. XD I remember some writing advice that said to be "selfish" with your time, that it was ok to take time out of socializing for writing. Honestly, I need to get back to that too. Great post!a.n.g.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03667996517318905980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7894299613938319589.post-46895853633498465802017-05-02T10:50:37.430-07:002017-05-02T10:50:37.430-07:00I haven't sacrificed much time for writing mys...I haven't sacrificed much time for writing myself. However, hopefully I'll attend a writing course after the summer holidays.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13540365342855306287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7894299613938319589.post-84241850214214504342017-04-24T09:02:06.567-07:002017-04-24T09:02:06.567-07:00Great post, Liz! I too have had the full-time comm...Great post, Liz! I too have had the full-time commitment attitude then had people dissuade me into dwindling my writing into hobby status. That's something I've been really struggling with since last year with my novels. Also you're not alone with the rewriting every word helps with editing. I'm doing that right now. ^ ^ Thanks for the encouragement!<br /><br />storitorigrace.blogspot.comVictoria Grace Howellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01849013182543674707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7894299613938319589.post-70356090639257695162017-04-23T14:08:09.357-07:002017-04-23T14:08:09.357-07:00This is a wonderful post. I think finding that bal...This is a wonderful post. I think finding that balance between writing and "real-life" is one of the most difficult things to achieve, especially if you aren't sure about pursuing it as a career. I'm glad that you're working on finding something that works for you and your goals.R.M. Lutzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07225038858127086583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7894299613938319589.post-69407778498121645752017-04-22T21:28:08.294-07:002017-04-22T21:28:08.294-07:00Really, really interesting post. I've always s...Really, really interesting post. I've always struggled with a writing-life balance. For the past few months, I haven't been blogging to focus on my rewrites. I'm still struggling with the balance. I think you were really insightful when you talked about not feeling guilty for taking time for your writing. Something to think about for sure...Sunny Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10185336977090257875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7894299613938319589.post-82276021434012271912017-04-20T17:57:30.498-07:002017-04-20T17:57:30.498-07:00Yes, I do find it hard. Sometimes I wonder if I...Yes, I do find it hard. Sometimes I wonder if I've made things to hard for myself. But I'm trying to find the right balance, and I hope I find it soon. :PKaryssa Nortonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13469027415320711509noreply@blogger.com