tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post1221292034031103525..comments2024-03-08T20:57:25.380-08:00Comments on Julie Musil, Author: Distractions, distractions ... SQUIRREL!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-58530466172035157562010-09-08T08:49:30.471-07:002010-09-08T08:49:30.471-07:00I'd heard of Write or Die, but I haven't t...I'd heard of Write or Die, but I haven't tried it yet. Today I let the phone be my distraction. *sigh* <br /><br />Back to work!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01534284446634705363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-42289952210721983582010-09-07T01:16:57.469-07:002010-09-07T01:16:57.469-07:00I'm mostly blog writing (does that count?) but...I'm mostly blog writing (does that count?) but I do get easily distracted - sometimes I call it multitasking but it can be non-productive at times. There's just two much going on that I want to do at the same time - I can knit, read and watch TV simultaneously which is why I spend so much time on those activities (well not much TV actually, blogging's taken over there.) Found you on Sandy's blog. <br />Hope you visit/follow my blog. I'll add yours. All the best, CatherineCatherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116884676266268214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-54954690729454498462010-09-06T16:29:54.600-07:002010-09-06T16:29:54.600-07:00How great you found something that worked for you....How great you found something that worked for you.<br /><br />When I have a block of writing time, I negotiate with myself to work for a solid hour before I can spend 5 minutes checking e-mail or reading a blog. Then back to work. I try to do this for four hours. And NO phone.Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-25129310934672275162010-09-06T10:47:20.870-07:002010-09-06T10:47:20.870-07:00Natural born procrastinator here so those dangling...Natural born procrastinator here so those dangling things are deadly, guess I will give the Write or Die thing a go....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-63949252175711710492010-09-06T09:45:27.356-07:002010-09-06T09:45:27.356-07:00Hi! I popped over from Rayna's, she gave us t...Hi! I popped over from Rayna's, she gave us the award today, thought I'd come say hello. I've tried this to use this software, but couldn't get it to work on my mac...I don't know if it would work for me, because even though I try to power through distractions, I can't do that when it's one of my homeschooled boys needing their "teacher."Tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08925730745204736744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-41149793898074188682010-09-06T09:23:07.139-07:002010-09-06T09:23:07.139-07:00Here from the barbeque. Interesting post. FWIW, ...Here from the barbeque. Interesting post. FWIW, you are not the last author in the world to learn about Dr. Wicked's program.(: Thanks for the tip.<br /><br />As for distractions, I recently wrote a post about procrastination on my blog. I presented a possible solution to the problem by hosting an anti-procrastination challenge for other writers. It begins tomorrow, so stop by and see what it's about if you are interested. Hopefully, this will be the swift kick in arse I need to get me writing again.(: I look forward to reading more of your posts.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00501918398545296619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-63765571493281561172010-09-06T08:54:03.080-07:002010-09-06T08:54:03.080-07:00Nope, I would be the last writer in the world to h...Nope, I would be the last writer in the world to hear about this! I definitely struggle with distraction~squirrel! Yep, that's me. Thank you so much for this link I'm off to check it out now. Oh wait, a new e-mail! ;-)Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05130733681254163610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-22028401318932892782010-09-06T08:37:28.905-07:002010-09-06T08:37:28.905-07:00I have never used or heard of Write or Die, but it...I have never used or heard of Write or Die, but it sounds like just what I need.<br /><br />I am delighted to have found you through KarenG's BBQ. Thank you for stopping by my blog leaving a comment, and following.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07524878248746427258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-9143911991797010712010-09-06T05:24:36.446-07:002010-09-06T05:24:36.446-07:00I have heard of that program! And I don't thin...I have heard of that program! And I don't think it would work for me. I write how I write, and if that's too slow for the program, I don't want to rush it. But when I'm writing, I have no idea if I've gotten new emails or if new tweets have popped up. And I have no problem ignoring the phone unless it's my kids' schools!Laura Paulinghttp://www.laurapauling.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-50204502436936356792010-09-06T05:03:32.737-07:002010-09-06T05:03:32.737-07:00I've heard it mentioned before, but I had no i...I've heard it mentioned before, but I had no idea what it actually DID. I think the screen would be strobe-lighting on me. Is there audio? I'm thinking I'd also need a grating "danger danger" kind of alarm to go with the lights.Vicki Rochohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07381089434014961076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-80803948727567995922010-09-06T01:13:09.456-07:002010-09-06T01:13:09.456-07:00Award for you on my blog.Award for you on my blog.Natashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00481081735923606868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-89437968997363760502010-09-05T23:55:07.155-07:002010-09-05T23:55:07.155-07:00Julie...I fall into the easily distracted category...Julie...I fall into the easily distracted category. I am always ready to pick the phones. Emails don't distract me as much as phonecalls.<br />I will click on the Write or Die program and check it out. Thanks for the link!Rachna Chhabriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16900999965919504282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-34804136987639044572010-09-05T22:19:15.434-07:002010-09-05T22:19:15.434-07:00Give me the faintest whiff of a distraction, and I...Give me the faintest whiff of a distraction, and I'll be there. Except when I have deadlines. When I do have deadlines, nothing can distract me. Well, practically nothing.<br /><br />Must check out this new software.Natashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00481081735923606868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-66960719326257669982010-09-05T14:41:30.585-07:002010-09-05T14:41:30.585-07:00I'm very good at ignoring the phone, but other...I'm very good at ignoring the phone, but other distractions always get to me.Claudya Martinezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17034216831504207496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-65178181578774982122010-09-05T13:12:39.661-07:002010-09-05T13:12:39.661-07:00LOL--omg, Julie, I am totally Doug... EMAIL!
I...LOL--omg, Julie, I am totally Doug... EMAIL!<br /><br />I've never heard of that Write or Die program--I am so going to check that out... And this week, when it's back to WiP, I fully intend to turn the email notifier OFF!!! :DLTMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05239077455322030275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-37061498581051055502010-09-05T12:19:21.729-07:002010-09-05T12:19:21.729-07:00I'm here from the BBQ to say hello and follow ...I'm here from the BBQ to say hello and follow - what a lovely blog!<br /><br />I sometimes let things distract me, however, once I'm really into the story, I stick with it and go because I'm "there" and being "there" means everything else goes away. Of course, having deadlines gets me off my "here there and yondering" too! :DKathryn Magendiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12863595228298349863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-64163468419762941342010-09-05T10:00:29.100-07:002010-09-05T10:00:29.100-07:00Ha, I'm a highly distracted person. Thanks for...Ha, I'm a highly distracted person. Thanks for the Write or Die link. I've never heard of it either. Looks like something I could use!Karen Stronghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08697785820907711723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-20038841992524424162010-09-05T09:40:17.341-07:002010-09-05T09:40:17.341-07:00I'm with Terri...I hates revisions! Which lead...I'm with Terri...I hates revisions! Which leads me to pulling out all my Advanced Procrastination Techniques.<br /><br />Yes, I know many writers who use and love Write or Die...I'm still procrastinating trying it. ;)<br /><br />And, last but not least, UP made me SOB. Like snot-bubbles and air sucking sob. Within the first 7 minutes. Love that movie, but that whole part where the couple loses the baby and gets old and then he's alone...OMG. It slays me.<br /><br />Have a wonderful rest of your holiday weekend. :)<br />Love,<br />LolaLola Sharphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14394765053485642935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-68496248835290762962010-09-05T09:23:47.633-07:002010-09-05T09:23:47.633-07:00terrific post, julie - thanks for sharing this won...terrific post, julie - thanks for sharing this wonderful resource. i chase way too many squirrels and can really use this!Amanda Summerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00942636545948440422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-51816881738667134592010-09-05T08:03:52.220-07:002010-09-05T08:03:52.220-07:00Never heard of Write or Die! Can't wait to try...Never heard of Write or Die! Can't wait to try it out.<br /><br />Not only am I like Doug, that IS my dog. Looks just like Bailey (aka Schmoo). Ever since we saw the movie, Mr. Lemmony and I walk around saying things like, "I do not like the collar of shame." to the dog.Jessica Lemmonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16388504462239939840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-54575297309952540872010-09-05T06:00:16.353-07:002010-09-05T06:00:16.353-07:00Hi,
Thanks for dropping by my blog (BBQ drop-in)....Hi,<br /><br />Thanks for dropping by my blog (BBQ drop-in).<br /><br />Re distractions: I'm one of those given to ignoring every thing and everyone when writing, and that includes the phone. The only one of the household to get a response is the dog - he's genius at thinking up ways to lure me away from the laptop! <br /><br />best<br />FFrancine Howarthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02326542867876257042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-56428851238401887662010-09-05T05:26:52.139-07:002010-09-05T05:26:52.139-07:00I came for the BBQ! And oh yeah! I'm just like...I came for the BBQ! And oh yeah! I'm just like Doug up there, though not as bad as my husband who would've stopped typing this to do something else...Candylandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08956196611348299424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-82694330348225231162010-09-05T04:59:03.824-07:002010-09-05T04:59:03.824-07:00I get frustrated by distractions too. When I'v...I get frustrated by distractions too. When I've had it, I usually pack up my stuff and go work at the library for a few hours.Jennifer Shirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16970585847385511795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-2055519885080780052010-09-05T00:07:15.255-07:002010-09-05T00:07:15.255-07:00I'm having to schedule time for everything the...I'm having to schedule time for everything these days. I'm not good at keeping to a schedule, too many exciting things happening, and it's a bit like being told what to do. Ouch! <br /><br />I see that you're getting lots of writing done. You go girlfriend! Happy writing. (can dudes say go girlfriend?)Simon Hayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09384384882217609761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-26544555162555995542010-09-04T21:17:01.103-07:002010-09-04T21:17:01.103-07:00I've heard about Write or Die. Haven't use...I've heard about Write or Die. Haven't used it yet. I'm currently in high revision mode. Thanks for stopping by the Tiki Hut.Carol Kilgorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15168273312704732896noreply@blogger.com