tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post8634683741548858256..comments2024-03-27T01:07:03.944-04:00Comments on The Roses of Prose: Essentials from The Writing Room by Amber Leigh WilliamsAlison Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12725250883303287946noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-69882346306480849702015-11-07T06:34:04.396-05:002015-11-07T06:34:04.396-05:00So interesting how each person's preferences a...So interesting how each person's preferences are different--except for comfort and caffeine! I'm the same. Must be comfortable, and my caffeine of choice at my fingertips (strong black tea, like the queen drinks...thank you very much). Music? If any, it has to be classical. Something I'm not tempted to sing or dance to. If I put on Motown, I'll be dancing in my seat...then around the room, story forgotten. :-) Fun post, Amber!Leah St. Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11004006100786260893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-10027690204380031712015-11-06T11:46:38.331-05:002015-11-06T11:46:38.331-05:00Ilona, for years I couldn't write to music wit...Ilona, for years I couldn't write to music with lyrics either. I think my mind's been trained to cut out background noise anyway for those days the hub is home and taking care of the kiddies. I can now listen to music with words. Motown and big band is especially comforting. Amber Leigh Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16583347236334318332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-80253697599691849792015-11-06T11:44:03.030-05:002015-11-06T11:44:03.030-05:00Jannine, I work better with deadlines, too. I find...Jannine, I work better with deadlines, too. I find that disable WiFi button very useful. True, it's easy to tap it and connect within seconds. But I like testing my own discipline every so often.Amber Leigh Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16583347236334318332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-52153344214294135462015-11-06T11:42:18.989-05:002015-11-06T11:42:18.989-05:00Vonnie, silence is a wonderful sound, too, I think...Vonnie, silence is a wonderful sound, too, I think. Mostly because it's so hard to come by with little ones running (and crawling) around. I want a little heater for my teacup when it's cold out. I've also used fingerless gloves in my office, which is cooler than other rooms in the house.... Amber Leigh Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16583347236334318332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-32815796888396073962015-11-06T11:40:33.414-05:002015-11-06T11:40:33.414-05:00Diane, I struggle to read some of my notes as well...Diane, I struggle to read some of my notes as well, especially those I make in a hurry! Sometimes it takes a few minutes squinting but with context clues I can usually riddle it out....Amber Leigh Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16583347236334318332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-9806401116264127742015-11-06T11:38:58.669-05:002015-11-06T11:38:58.669-05:00Margo, I agree with you on the unkempt surrounding...Margo, I agree with you on the unkempt surroundings. Nothing like a big pile of clean laundry to bury my feet under :-) Amber Leigh Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16583347236334318332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-11632193229771940562015-11-06T10:31:43.538-05:002015-11-06T10:31:43.538-05:00I usually write to music because it cuts the exter...I usually write to music because it cuts the external noises out and I can focus on my WIP. No lyrics though. Ilona Fridlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17787393265146808973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-17517183508182090402015-11-06T10:20:49.015-05:002015-11-06T10:20:49.015-05:00I try to write down characters with a few comments...I try to write down characters with a few comments in a notebook. It's easier to refer to than sifting through the entire manuscript to figure out what the heck some minor character's last name was--or forgetting you gave him one the first mention and changing it up later! I like it quiet when I write. Easier to concentrate. My main nemesis to word count production is the Internet. So easy to tap that little button and scroll through cute animal posts on Facebook... I've actually found writing to a deadline helps me stay focused. Sounds like your routine is working for you!Jannine Gallanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01047728297429025804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-20231169763179142312015-11-06T10:11:23.475-05:002015-11-06T10:11:23.475-05:00Comfy clothes, like a caftan. Classical music. No ...Comfy clothes, like a caftan. Classical music. No words. Calvin's newspaper pages flipping. Coffee cup on a little heater to keep it hot. No writing longhand. I keep separate files for characters and their looks and traits. Another for research I've done on each book.<br />I write in my recliner with my laptop on my thighs. A basket of thesauruses and synonym finders on the floor to my right. We all have our own system. Whatever works is the right way. Great post.Vonnie Davis ~ Romance Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07360480832587538895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-27774197210909667942015-11-06T09:52:23.528-05:002015-11-06T09:52:23.528-05:00I don't write in long-hand because I can't...I don't write in long-hand because I can't read my own writing. LOL My brain is faster than my pen. Typing works for me. PJs or nightie & robe. Coffee is essential. Silence. Music with lyrics is too distracting. For all our differences, the goal is the same. Write. Best wishes.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-56137858568677327212015-11-06T05:48:45.403-05:002015-11-06T05:48:45.403-05:00Working in long hand while in shall we say unkempt...Working in long hand while in shall we say unkempt surroundings wearing comfy clothes. Ah yes. Kind of sums my writing days too. and caffeine. Oh my gosh, yes! Best of luck as your career unfolds, Amber.Margo Hoornstrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00036077481652050799noreply@blogger.com