tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post6744541422845321547..comments2024-03-08T20:57:25.380-08:00Comments on Julie Musil, Author: Muse At PlayUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-20429378323131334262012-08-06T20:32:00.955-07:002012-08-06T20:32:00.955-07:00I'm just like Vicki, above -- my muse is very ...I'm just like Vicki, above -- my muse is very active when I'm driving. Well, unless I have a lot of screaming kids in the back. That seems to, um, stifle the muse for some reason. :DA.L. Sonnichsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11358456786727534289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-57166570395452301352012-08-06T12:14:07.296-07:002012-08-06T12:14:07.296-07:00My muse likes to surprise me while I'm driving...My muse likes to surprise me while I'm driving, but also in various downtimes when I'm not thinking about anything else.Vicki Tremperhttp://www.vbtremper.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-39818197676993686792012-08-06T07:48:57.993-07:002012-08-06T07:48:57.993-07:00Sometimes my most productive times are when I'...Sometimes my most productive times are when I'm not at my computer, clacking on the keys! So much happens out on those hikes or staring off into the distance. <br /><br />Lovely post.cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-45011949330369677342012-08-06T06:56:25.200-07:002012-08-06T06:56:25.200-07:00As you know, very little writing for me this summe...As you know, very little writing for me this summer either. But that insane voice in my head, aka as muse, hasn't shut up in weeks. All it took was the challenge to finish my wip and 2 new short story challenges, and the wheels started turning. One more week, and I actually get to write it all down! Wonder if my fingers will still be able to keep up?Michele Shawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16768815750264631798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-59123867157311147092012-08-06T01:47:59.502-07:002012-08-06T01:47:59.502-07:00Yep, my muse is often triggered by anything and ev...Yep, my muse is often triggered by anything and everything. The trick is to always write down the ideas. Whenever I think, "wow, that's such a great idea I'll remember that" I'm always wrong. The moment I get any kind of distraction, the idea is lost again. Must... write... it... down!Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-45374045555770163552012-08-05T22:39:48.434-07:002012-08-05T22:39:48.434-07:00My muse enjoys the car too. Driving to and from wo...My muse enjoys the car too. Driving to and from work is some of the best brainstorming time I have.KM Nallehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06714392426676743868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-66862111793354683762012-08-05T17:39:18.391-07:002012-08-05T17:39:18.391-07:00Most often she comes out at 4AM when I am half asl...Most often she comes out at 4AM when I am half asleep and half awake. There's something about being kind of sleepy, yet not enough to drift off that inspires me.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01899031495802835361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-73291138933111284062012-08-05T16:32:33.193-07:002012-08-05T16:32:33.193-07:00What an excellent idea! I wonder if your gas could...What an excellent idea! I wonder if your gas could be considered a writing expense :)Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-55472341286371055882012-08-05T15:24:59.812-07:002012-08-05T15:24:59.812-07:00My muse NEVER comes out to play when it's time...My muse NEVER comes out to play when it's time to write. Usually she appears during my commutes to the job. I had to invest in a tape recorder. No writing while driving!Karen Stronghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08697785820907711723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-42425890549413672712012-08-05T09:52:22.052-07:002012-08-05T09:52:22.052-07:00Exactly! When I try too hard, I draw a blank. When...Exactly! When I try too hard, I draw a blank. When I'm not trying, that's when inspiration hits.Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-72521009137548534042012-08-05T09:51:26.813-07:002012-08-05T09:51:26.813-07:00Post-its...great idea!
About the buttons, thanks ...Post-its...great idea!<br /><br />About the buttons, thanks so much for letting me know! I just experimented with them and they worked for me, but I'll have to keep my eye on that.Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-76167847966628471592012-08-05T09:48:15.295-07:002012-08-05T09:48:15.295-07:00Oh, I totally forgot about showering. That's a...Oh, I totally forgot about showering. That's another place where the muse intrudes!Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-47504310741962362392012-08-05T09:44:54.853-07:002012-08-05T09:44:54.853-07:00Maybe because it's totally mindless and we'...Maybe because it's totally mindless and we'd rather daydream than vacuum!Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-22401529803909650092012-08-05T09:44:05.948-07:002012-08-05T09:44:05.948-07:00Yay for movies and reading! I love how that's ...Yay for movies and reading! I love how that's "work" for us ;)Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-25890587085546639712012-08-05T09:43:33.015-07:002012-08-05T09:43:33.015-07:00Summer camp for the Muse. I love that! Good luck w...Summer camp for the Muse. I love that! Good luck with her up and coming fierce workout.Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-57784915896744148342012-08-05T09:42:39.863-07:002012-08-05T09:42:39.863-07:00A hot guy vacuuming...thanks for the visuals this ...A hot guy vacuuming...thanks for the visuals this morning :)Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-9633394002245650652012-08-05T09:41:46.095-07:002012-08-05T09:41:46.095-07:00Oooh, dreamy ideas. I've heard those are the b...Oooh, dreamy ideas. I've heard those are the best!Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-59391345487629016142012-08-05T09:41:13.159-07:002012-08-05T09:41:13.159-07:00I know, right? What's up with that? Do you kee...I know, right? What's up with that? Do you keep a pad of paper by your bed?Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-25206797144413960142012-08-05T09:40:31.033-07:002012-08-05T09:40:31.033-07:00Heather, it's a sickness, really. But hey, if ...Heather, it's a sickness, really. But hey, if an idea strikes, we might as well jot it down!Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-567711339728166412012-08-05T09:39:40.607-07:002012-08-05T09:39:40.607-07:00Lol...if only the bosses knew ;)Lol...if only the bosses knew ;)Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-21710055991421710662012-08-05T09:38:44.104-07:002012-08-05T09:38:44.104-07:00Isn't it great how when we're reading, we&...Isn't it great how when we're reading, we're also becoming better writers? Totally win/winJulie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-8795720094552865822012-08-05T09:37:55.107-07:002012-08-05T09:37:55.107-07:00Oooh, playing guitar... I can see how that would b...Oooh, playing guitar... I can see how that would bring on the great ideas.Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-34050241537620706102012-08-05T09:37:04.767-07:002012-08-05T09:37:04.767-07:00So true, Livia. I must keep paper with me, because...So true, Livia. I must keep paper with me, because I have the attention span of a four year old. If I didn't write stuff down, it would be gone. Forever.Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-14001175323910102012-08-05T00:00:23.441-07:002012-08-05T00:00:23.441-07:00My mind is always working on my book, and stories....My mind is always working on my book, and stories. While playing with the kids, painting, working in the yard... or movies too. I need to remember my paper to write notes. But, even when I'm not writing... that is the best time for me to be working. Thinking means plotting.Karlene Petitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17910702587514001827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-89761558465668075212012-08-04T23:16:26.426-07:002012-08-04T23:16:26.426-07:00I get my ideas everywhere too, so I like to be pre...I get my ideas everywhere too, so I like to be prepared. I love to have post-its ready to scribble on. I've been having problems with your link buttons for some reason, they won't let me tweet this or facebook that. Anyone else mention it happening to them? Just thought you should know.Traci Kenworthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07336373871521363649noreply@blogger.com