tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post6759177393859426612..comments2023-06-20T06:22:38.967-07:00Comments on Eileen Astels <em>-- Writing Faithful Romances To Grow With</em>: My New Writing Best FriendEileen Astels Watsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11098531184044931737noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-44000323671070949482009-11-15T15:34:27.758-08:002009-11-15T15:34:27.758-08:00I have considered this, Eileen, but never done it....I have considered this, Eileen, but never done it. Now you've inspired me. Timer, here I come!<br /><br />BTW, I accomplished tons last week when I was unplugged from blogging. Now I'm back, and I think the timer will help. <br /><br />Thanks for the encouragement, <br />Jen<br />Audience of ONEJeanette Levelliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12898750484193832082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-49137226623460371682009-11-15T15:33:33.131-08:002009-11-15T15:33:33.131-08:00I have considered this, Eileen, but never done it....I have considered this, Eileen, but never done it. Now you've inspired me. Timer, here I come!<br /><br />BTW, I accomplished tons last week when I was unplugged from blogging. Now I'm back, and I think the timer will help. <br /><br />Thanks for the encouragement, <br />Jen<br />Audience of ONEJeanette Levelliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12898750484193832082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-6812262084413087482009-11-15T15:32:50.025-08:002009-11-15T15:32:50.025-08:00I have considered this, Eileen, but never done it....I have considered this, Eileen, but never done it. Now you've inspired me. Timer, here I come!<br /><br />BTW, I accomplished tons last week when I was unplugged from blogging. Now I'm back, and I think the timer will help. <br /><br />Thanks for the encouragement, <br />Jen<br />Audience of ONEJeanette Levelliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12898750484193832082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-53545282943026908772009-11-14T16:53:00.374-08:002009-11-14T16:53:00.374-08:00Go, Eileen! I think a lot of us are thinking of tr...Go, Eileen! I think a lot of us are thinking of treasuring our writing time - and other time - this week as this subject seems to be turning up again and again. The enemy wants us to be as unproductive as possibly and knowing that makes me even more determined to stay focused. Bless you for your wise words. And happy writing:)Laura Frantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07067252948999879024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-11698960125829106732009-11-13T10:57:16.701-08:002009-11-13T10:57:16.701-08:00I missed this! Cool idea:) I don't have one bu...I missed this! Cool idea:) I don't have one but I could probably set a time from a clock or something. I got a lot of writing done this morning but it took discipline and not peeking at emails. Now I feel free to roam them as I wrote so much!Terri Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07771622379178654235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-58428317077027594692009-11-13T07:46:19.819-08:002009-11-13T07:46:19.819-08:00Chiming in late - life kept me from my computer th...Chiming in late - life kept me from my computer this week. I'm glad you found something to help keep you focused on the writing.<br /><br />I also use my timer to signal when it's time to STOP checking the blogs, etc. and get back to work.Candee Fickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08158819887944287696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-601979489752292252009-11-12T22:00:28.257-08:002009-11-12T22:00:28.257-08:00Excellent idea, Eileen! Some of us have been talk...Excellent idea, Eileen! Some of us have been talking about how to make the most of our time. Congrats on this remarkable discovery!!! :)Carla Gadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01793809172905144101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-31946498024549955802009-11-12T16:19:44.548-08:002009-11-12T16:19:44.548-08:00Hi Eileen! Yes I designed the Titus 2 in Action bl...Hi Eileen! Yes I designed the Titus 2 in Action blog. Thank you for the compliment. :)<br /><br />Best wishes in the give-away!Ediehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11154092288646304188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-82535186507289109952009-11-12T16:00:28.239-08:002009-11-12T16:00:28.239-08:00Lisa, I actually tune out the ticking. It really h...Lisa, I actually tune out the ticking. It really helps me concentrate and enjoy the writing because I know by the time the timer rings I can go have a look-see at posts gone up and email knowing I've accomplished some, if not all of a scene. I also get up between writing hours and hang laundry, eat lunch, feed the cats, pooper scoop, whatever to percolate my next scene so that I'm ready for the next 60 minutes. <br /><br />Yesterday I actually got 6303 words in by doing 1 hr intervals with breaks inbetween. It was awesome!! And I'm finding my word count average is increasing as I do this.<br /><br />Definitely worth trying to see if it works as well for you.Eileen Astels Watsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11098531184044931737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-59304052118087829802009-11-12T15:34:41.340-08:002009-11-12T15:34:41.340-08:00This is a great idea. Does the timer make you feel...This is a great idea. Does the timer make you feel rushed in any way, or annoyed at its ticking? I may have to try this. I am two chapters away from finishing a historical romance novel and I would love to focus more on it. I haven't touched it in some time because my mind is a million miles away (excuse the cliche). Anyway, great tip.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17837049529611598475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-83011999520879641372009-11-12T03:28:03.735-08:002009-11-12T03:28:03.735-08:00Alright!!! Sounds like the perfect tool to keep yo...Alright!!! Sounds like the perfect tool to keep you going.Stephanie Farishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10461865229341760836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-55537884815202039002009-11-11T19:42:16.633-08:002009-11-11T19:42:16.633-08:00I am all about efficiency and productivity. Great ...I am all about efficiency and productivity. Great idea and so glad it paid of for you too.<br /><br />Thanks for your comments on my Titus 2 in Action post today. I have prayed that you will get to be a godly influence on your grandchildren when the time comes.<br /><br />Rich blessings to you!Ediehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11154092288646304188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-63394064028102571352009-11-11T19:23:18.382-08:002009-11-11T19:23:18.382-08:00What a great idea! That is amazing how it helped y...What a great idea! That is amazing how it helped your word count!Sherrinda Ketchersidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07581676437345249386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-13946233090966575582009-11-11T19:02:01.133-08:002009-11-11T19:02:01.133-08:00I am going to try that, bring the kitchen timer ou...I am going to try that, bring the kitchen timer out of that kitchen and to my computer. Great idea.T. Powell Coltrinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02160774009926623671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-27898210889549903872009-11-11T15:53:58.629-08:002009-11-11T15:53:58.629-08:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-1675953613141174382009-11-11T13:57:28.805-08:002009-11-11T13:57:28.805-08:00That is a brilliant idea. Nothing like a ticking c...That is a brilliant idea. Nothing like a ticking clock to put the pressure on you to write! Congrats on how much more you've been able to write, that is fantastic news!Julie Daohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13814052162359300933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-48011807969995305832009-11-11T12:50:19.726-08:002009-11-11T12:50:19.726-08:00Eileen:
I have one of those. I use it sometim...Eileen:<br /> I have one of those. I use it sometimes. I have an Alpha Smart that helps me with my writing. This morning I wrote a section of my WIP. I transferred it to my computer and added 516 words to my total. I also wrote on a piece for my blog-a devotional essay. I'll try to work on it tomorrow morning and transfer and save it to my thumb drive for later.quietspirithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06086016141181470311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-80317659926643639082009-11-11T11:57:25.053-08:002009-11-11T11:57:25.053-08:00Good for you! That's a great idea!!Good for you! That's a great idea!!Kristen Torres-Torohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15903038121623389560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-68386781731125113292009-11-11T11:38:46.103-08:002009-11-11T11:38:46.103-08:00very cool, eileen. seriously. i've never consi...very cool, eileen. seriously. i've never considered doing this...but i'm not at a place where this would be an option, not with the move and packing and all! probably won't be able to try it out for some time (read: months). but good for you!<br /><br />jeannie<br /><a href="http://charactertherapist.hotmail.com" rel="nofollow">The Character Therapist</a>Jeannie Campbell, LMFThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958943404601029395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-16639025187790319962009-11-11T09:47:28.832-08:002009-11-11T09:47:28.832-08:00OH my gosh! *snort* Katie's lip comment cracke...OH my gosh! *snort* Katie's lip comment cracked me up!!! <br /><br />A timer is a good idea. I don't open the internet when I write, but I still need to work on putting my booty in the chair.<br />Congrats on the word count!Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-90233455455113527802009-11-11T09:29:56.448-08:002009-11-11T09:29:56.448-08:00I believe you! Uninterupted time is worth its weig...I believe you! Uninterupted time is worth its weight in gold. Wish I had more of it. So rare with kids in the house! I'm thrilled to hear your writing time is so much better used now. I'm going to have to find that time to write when everyone is fast asleep, be it early or late.Tanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10518718614911804428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-49779901047792922642009-11-11T08:53:38.541-08:002009-11-11T08:53:38.541-08:00I had never thought of using a timer. What a great...I had never thought of using a timer. What a great tool to keep us on track. So happy for your progress.Ava Walker Jenkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12968305681481056689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-14047661016471188112009-11-11T08:44:18.423-08:002009-11-11T08:44:18.423-08:00Eileen, I'm glad the timer is working for you....Eileen, I'm glad the timer is working for you. Congrats on your word counts.<br /><br />I've set my email program so it only checks email every hour instead of every minute as it was before. I use the <i>boink</i> of incoming messages as my reward for an hour of writing. After a quick check to see if there's anything pressing, I'm back at the writing. I'm far more productive this way than I was when I processed email as it came in.Keli Gwynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13236868298400593688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-63284756379650634252009-11-11T07:56:38.262-08:002009-11-11T07:56:38.262-08:00Using a timer is such a good way to keep focusedUsing a timer is such a good way to keep focusedCJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12169125000754580257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-79588431016968606822009-11-11T07:46:50.085-08:002009-11-11T07:46:50.085-08:00This is such a great idea. Time can get away from ...This is such a great idea. Time can get away from us so quickly!Erica Vetschhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08772984806574666959noreply@blogger.com