tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post6866423033526197434..comments2024-03-10T10:34:02.181+02:00Comments on The Alliterative Allomorph: A skunk has stuck a stink to my WIPJessica Bellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10889900730906728317noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-35313476881343792862010-09-18T13:03:26.378+03:002010-09-18T13:03:26.378+03:00Put a sentence up in a post and get folk to write ...Put a sentence up in a post and get folk to write five words after it. That might inspire something. Or do as Alex suggests.<br /><br />Good luck.Glynis Peters https://www.blogger.com/profile/01175378917872403609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-89345930337922699782010-09-17T15:43:50.835+03:002010-09-17T15:43:50.835+03:00I'm so sorry! This stinks! *shifty* I think...I'm so sorry! This stinks! *shifty* I think you should highlight it with a note it needs fixing and press on. You will know better how to fix it when you know what comes next. Skip ahead in the story if you need to, just leaving a note as to the gist of what needs to fill the gap when you get back to it.Hart Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17599570189253229318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-82078390496269804492010-09-17T11:51:48.571+03:002010-09-17T11:51:48.571+03:00Those naughty skunks! Try skipping forward and sta...Those naughty skunks! Try skipping forward and starting another chapter/scene and then return to the problem piece when the smell has gone.Ellie Garratthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03731071128348213067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-68686450368915810362010-09-17T11:50:28.870+03:002010-09-17T11:50:28.870+03:00Those naughty skunks! Try skipping forward and sta...Those naughty skunks! Try skipping forward and starting another chapter/scene and then return to the problem piece when the smell has gone.Ellie Garratthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03731071128348213067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-56065212512246537602010-09-17T10:01:47.604+03:002010-09-17T10:01:47.604+03:00Too funny. And very depressing at the same time. /...Too funny. And very depressing at the same time. /:<br /><br />A bad smell came into my room last night when I was writing. Needless to say, I didn't get much accomplished... The only cure is trying again the next day.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-44742683311035782682010-09-17T02:01:37.564+03:002010-09-17T02:01:37.564+03:00An aggravating feeling :-( I wish I had the cure. ...An aggravating feeling :-( I wish I had the cure. I DO KNOW your writing doesn't stink, so maybe you just need a bit of a break from that particular WIP.Dawn Iushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01546425873531022196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-46480093826364216772010-09-17T00:02:14.830+03:002010-09-17T00:02:14.830+03:00This never seems to bother me, but then again, I d...This never seems to bother me, but then again, I don't have a sense of smell either. :)<br /><br />I feel for you and your struggles. Maybe another set of eyes?DL Hammonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02007260062331783715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-33245997302797811462010-09-16T23:13:12.378+03:002010-09-16T23:13:12.378+03:00I like the advice to hide it for a few days then g...I like the advice to hide it for a few days then go back to it, it will look alot better.<br /><br />Yvonne.RHYTHM AND RHYMEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11386975261804630799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-40773811250731890922010-09-16T22:33:35.862+03:002010-09-16T22:33:35.862+03:00It's a creative way to say "writer's ...It's a creative way to say "writer's block." So just make yourself write something. Keep going, even if you're sure it sucks until you get past it. Save it under another file name if you want. Just keep going. I usually find that once I go back, it isn't as bad as I thought it would be and I'm over that sticky spot.Lisa Gail Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03648323153868702165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-71196786294817076222010-09-16T22:31:18.026+03:002010-09-16T22:31:18.026+03:00I'd suggest hide it somewhere and don't lo...I'd suggest hide it somewhere and don't look at it for a few days, maybe longer. Then when you go back to it you may be able to see it with a fresh outlook and can spot the problem :)Jamie Gibbshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15168603412367448706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-3160029185811519102010-09-16T22:30:58.837+03:002010-09-16T22:30:58.837+03:00I highlight the portion in red or yellow on my man...I highlight the portion in red or yellow on my manuscript and keep going. I'll leave it for edits. HOpefully by then, something will come to you.<br /><br />CDAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12160669603997465454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-59806340128301209162010-09-16T22:19:58.231+03:002010-09-16T22:19:58.231+03:00I say spray some febreeze and keep going.I say spray some febreeze and keep going.Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00685341739870191402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-28961281770674922322010-09-16T20:46:16.052+03:002010-09-16T20:46:16.052+03:00I like Alex’s advice. Then get some tomato juice f...I like Alex’s advice. Then get some tomato juice for the rest of it.Southpawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16539290964546504171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-32175354065968910312010-09-16T20:44:36.889+03:002010-09-16T20:44:36.889+03:00Do you want a round peg and square hole or vice ve...Do you want a round peg and square hole or vice versa?<br />Hate it when that happens...L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-79252779177646748502010-09-16T20:17:24.314+03:002010-09-16T20:17:24.314+03:00can you close your eyes/hold your nose and forget ...can you close your eyes/hold your nose and forget about it while you push through writing, then come back and fix it after getting your groove back?<br /><br />I do that sometimes.<br /><br />Then sometimes I waste LOADS of time running around bloofing off. (blog goofing off... ;)LTMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05239077455322030275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-70425054006092427082010-09-16T20:08:57.872+03:002010-09-16T20:08:57.872+03:00That's when I have my crit buddy take a look a...That's when I have my crit buddy take a look at it. She can always find the stink for me. =)Carolyn V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15456210036213016603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-15210937042485160762010-09-16T19:23:27.640+03:002010-09-16T19:23:27.640+03:00It just takes time. Like when my dog gets himself ...It just takes time. Like when my dog gets himself sprayed by a skunk (the silly brat is trying to make friends with it), I put some distance between him and me for a while. Take a break from the manuscript and things will sort out for you down later down the road.Cinettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11453731550912619157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-30338421033253221522010-09-16T19:19:06.469+03:002010-09-16T19:19:06.469+03:00I have the same problem, but I think something in ...I have the same problem, but I think something in the subplot has gone over its expiration date. I need to find it, toss it in the trash, and shop for a fresh ingredient to take its place.<br /><br />I've got an appt. today, but I'll email you about tomorrow in a bit. Can't wait for the swap. Stank and all :DAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01899768909313326172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-83224053730834859042010-09-16T18:08:15.145+03:002010-09-16T18:08:15.145+03:00I've been going through this lately too. I pre...I've been going through this lately too. I pretty much hate everything I have though.Candylandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08956196611348299424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-32059529333315578222010-09-16T18:02:16.425+03:002010-09-16T18:02:16.425+03:00Maybe you're forcing things in one direction a...Maybe you're forcing things in one direction and the wip is going somewhere else. Use the Alex method and go back to where you and wip agreed.<br />Not a fun place! Best of luck.Mary@GigglesandGunshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07350818228268801008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-12556635270391541012010-09-16T17:34:06.004+03:002010-09-16T17:34:06.004+03:00Ugh, this is where I am right now. If you figure o...Ugh, this is where I am right now. If you figure out how to fix it...let me know? :) Please? :)Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08846251713093236356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-41538778666755610952010-09-16T17:27:58.127+03:002010-09-16T17:27:58.127+03:00When that happens to my WIP, the funk follows me a...When that happens to my WIP, the funk follows me around until I fix it. I use the Alex method.Carolyn Abiadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10567399129586443513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-62739105437073067412010-09-16T17:16:26.725+03:002010-09-16T17:16:26.725+03:00Yep, I say put on a nose plug and keep on going. I...Yep, I say put on a nose plug and keep on going. I know it's hard because I've been there but it's the best course of action until the draft is finishedJaydee Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01069805915071090479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-3599937210490603012010-09-16T17:01:33.459+03:002010-09-16T17:01:33.459+03:00Stop editing until you're done! The first few ...Stop editing until you're done! The first few drafts always stink, and if you go back to fix them you'll never finish because you'll just get discouraged. So finish the entire thing, then edit the entire thing (it will still stink) then edit it again (will still stink) and about the 4th time through it may stink less. Can you tell I like large scale edits?Karen Jones Gowenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01153821980625034810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-33324048199946241622010-09-16T16:28:35.405+03:002010-09-16T16:28:35.405+03:00I like Alex's idea. Wish I could be more help....I like Alex's idea. Wish I could be more help...but I think at some point all of us writers can't quite put a finger on whats wrong until we've mulled it over a while, and left it alone to come back to...Summer Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08122694893668693244noreply@blogger.com