tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676691386361883927.post9058657820923510737..comments2024-02-28T12:45:42.761-05:00Comments on Hoosier Ink: Every Minute CountsThe ACFW INDIANA Chapter Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07282742986179364847noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676691386361883927.post-85800024917486588992013-07-23T09:45:43.835-04:002013-07-23T09:45:43.835-04:00What a great piece, Meghan, and what a convicting ...What a great piece, Meghan, and what a convicting one! Thank you. I love your catalogue of redeemed moments. Much pre-writing takes place under the guise of washing dishes, vacuuming, sweeping the patio, and folding the laundry. Key is keeping pen and paper within reach. Oh, and I love, love, love the photo!<br /><br />Write on!<br />Because of Christ,<br />SharonSharon Kirk Cliftonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10218763567211993842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676691386361883927.post-40284347627344220592013-07-20T06:43:09.284-04:002013-07-20T06:43:09.284-04:00As a homeschooling mother, you have to know more a...As a homeschooling mother, you have to know more about time management than the CEO's of most major corporations! Thanks for sharing these true-life insights, Meghan!Joe Allisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05678378293620593593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676691386361883927.post-31907265374621083562013-07-19T13:40:06.722-04:002013-07-19T13:40:06.722-04:00Yes Ma'am, it is!Yes Ma'am, it is!Andrea Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13205589098502831236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676691386361883927.post-81274648232339105212013-07-19T11:03:16.605-04:002013-07-19T11:03:16.605-04:00Reading/listening to audio books is an important p...Reading/listening to audio books is an important part of writing and an excellent use of those minutes, Mary. Thanks for participating in the discussion.Meghan Carverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12171644527417702921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676691386361883927.post-12788694009135785802013-07-19T11:01:31.348-04:002013-07-19T11:01:31.348-04:00It's amazing what you can accomplish with just...It's amazing what you can accomplish with just a few minutes here and there, isn't it, Andrea? Thanks for reading!Meghan Carverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12171644527417702921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676691386361883927.post-33940660347954307452013-07-19T09:48:32.521-04:002013-07-19T09:48:32.521-04:00I can "brain-write" that is create scene...I can "brain-write" that is create scenes, but when I try to multi-task while doing other things such as cooking or driving I don't do either thing well. I do grab those moments to read using audio books, otherwise I seem to fall asleep before I get more than a couple of paragraphs read. Good topic for discussion.Mary Marie Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07140800346217363866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676691386361883927.post-70658622831961412272013-07-18T16:35:55.063-04:002013-07-18T16:35:55.063-04:00Really fun post, Meghan! I'm new to this blog,...Really fun post, Meghan! I'm new to this blog, but your article definitely has me wanting more. I love your spunk and creativity.<br /><br />Making my minutes count, for me, means working on my WIP during commercials of my favorite TV shows. I only have shows one day a week right now (the NBA is in the off-season), so I have lots more time to write with little distraction. But I still manage to squeeze in more time during commercial breaks sometimes.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />AndreaAndrea Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13205589098502831236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676691386361883927.post-26153520366430973262013-07-18T16:20:57.947-04:002013-07-18T16:20:57.947-04:00Maybe folding laundry would be a good time to brai...Maybe folding laundry would be a good time to brainstorm your character's appearance or their clothing preferences and what those selections say about them? More great ways to make the minutes count, Beth.Meghan Carverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12171644527417702921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676691386361883927.post-25627558042579517342013-07-18T16:17:51.394-04:002013-07-18T16:17:51.394-04:00I wouldn't call it a kick in the rear, Jeff, b...I wouldn't call it a kick in the rear, Jeff, but I'm glad it was helpful. :)Meghan Carverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12171644527417702921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676691386361883927.post-22476727346414749292013-07-18T16:17:05.776-04:002013-07-18T16:17:05.776-04:00All of those Nancy Drew's were acquired in pre...All of those Nancy Drew's were acquired in previous year's Half Price Books summer reading clubs, and now they are being used to contribute minutes this year. It's a wonderful cycle. <br /><br />Too often I find myself musing over my next blog post when it should be time spend on a novel. More self-discipline needed, so I like your idea of leaving blogging to the weekends. Thanks!Meghan Carverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12171644527417702921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676691386361883927.post-76365284300801135672013-07-18T14:05:14.978-04:002013-07-18T14:05:14.978-04:00Great picture! And AMEN to those awesome examples...Great picture! And AMEN to those awesome examples you shared! :) I've always used semi down time like washing dishes, peeling potatoes, stirring a pot of something--all those times when your mind is only semi needed or engaged in the task at hand--to ponder what's next, how to amp up the tension, or to get a little one-on-one time with my characters. Those stolen moments waiting in line or between tasks can add up to a lot of good, productive writing time. Oh--folding laundry and matching socks are great thinking times too!<br />Beth Steuryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15160111662827760540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676691386361883927.post-9524881041660015052013-07-18T13:59:38.816-04:002013-07-18T13:59:38.816-04:00Thanks very much, Meghan. I spend too much time pl...Thanks very much, Meghan. I spend too much time playing Spider Solitaire and Mah Jong Titans and Hearts on the computer or else commenting and sharing everything on Facebook. I needed that kick in the rear. Thanks for the encouragement.<br /><br />JeffJeffrey C. Reynoldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03260244563274650475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676691386361883927.post-75670459236872373392013-07-18T08:31:53.352-04:002013-07-18T08:31:53.352-04:00Hi Meghan! Thanks for a great post. Loved the phot...Hi Meghan! Thanks for a great post. Loved the photo with all the Nancy Drew mysteries! I've always been a devotee and that titian-haired sleuth jumpstarted my love of reading one summer (I even paid homage to her in my debut novel). As far as making my minutes count in terms of writing, I transfer my WIP to my Kindle and I'm constantly stealing minutes here and there throughout the day to read and make notes. I can't tell you how many times during the day I mull over characters and their stories. I love those moments of inspiration when you stop and write something down to incorporate into the manuscript. I try to get in at least an hour (at the bare minimum) for writing or editing each night and try to work on blog interviews on the weekends. I don't like bumper stickers, but if I had one on my car, it'd say, "I'd rather be writing!" JoAnn Durginhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17712026123374929939noreply@blogger.com