tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6734108232999147338.post2169891861098534832..comments2023-09-05T08:36:25.033-07:00Comments on Author Lisa Gail Green: Feed Your SensesLisa Gail Greenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03648323153868702165noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6734108232999147338.post-59187698844043836692011-10-05T11:07:04.194-07:002011-10-05T11:07:04.194-07:00Great ideas! I don't do music WHILE I write, b...Great ideas! I don't do music WHILE I write, but it can be inspiring to GET me to write. :) I don't eat while I write either, but then, I'm not a snacker.Carol Riggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14092209912983783974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6734108232999147338.post-75330551727295789832011-10-05T10:59:15.880-07:002011-10-05T10:59:15.880-07:00I actually have the five senses written down on a ...I actually have the five senses written down on a piece of paper in my notebook that I constantly refer to while writing. It helps me remember to use them all and develop the scene better!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05130733681254163610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6734108232999147338.post-43336430977879335912011-10-05T10:07:01.969-07:002011-10-05T10:07:01.969-07:00So cool that you do a power point presentation for...So cool that you do a power point presentation for each of your manuscripts. I may have to try this. <br />When I am writing, I often listen to music, have a scented candle burning, and sip tea. And I frequently switch places to write or go from the laptop to longhand. What a difference that can make.Cynthia Chapman Willishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12408985785062180536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6734108232999147338.post-52779246332076113252011-10-05T09:27:12.012-07:002011-10-05T09:27:12.012-07:00Great post! I do a few of these too, including fin...Great post! I do a few of these too, including finding photos for my characters and settings. I'm usually inspired by music and photos.Ghenet Myrthilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12621168379560585094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6734108232999147338.post-64867698921875121252011-10-05T06:13:41.376-07:002011-10-05T06:13:41.376-07:00I'm with you on this! It's so important fo...I'm with you on this! It's so important for me to have an active playlist. I do like music while I am writing too, but it can't have words. Mostly it's classical or orchestra, something that feeds me emotion yet doesn't add words to the ones in my head. Great post!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6734108232999147338.post-31158515576704859722011-10-04T16:20:19.976-07:002011-10-04T16:20:19.976-07:00I just realized that I do all of that when I write...I just realized that I do all of that when I write as well :) <br /><br />I especially love having pictures of actors - er, my dream characters - on my wall as I'm writing about them. The same goes for the locations (houses, beaches, lakes, etc.). It helps to have it all right there in front of you (and adds a bit of inspiration into your writing). And the music is sooooo important! The song you listen to can either make or break the scene you're writing.Melinda S. Collinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05185708322661542646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6734108232999147338.post-77683935347142354582011-10-04T13:29:38.212-07:002011-10-04T13:29:38.212-07:00'My friend chocolate' hehehehehehe
I'...'My friend chocolate' hehehehehehe<br /><br />I'm having tea right now, because the espresso machine wakes my son up.<br /><br />I have written novels to music, but lately I've found it so distracting I listen to the music and don't write anything!Ebony McKenna.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02724727996270658767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6734108232999147338.post-16854198174285472442011-10-04T11:08:48.291-07:002011-10-04T11:08:48.291-07:00Solid thoughts Lisa. I prefer to rely on past expe...Solid thoughts Lisa. I prefer to rely on past experiences and playlists associated with the scenes to drive me. I'm very visual about things so I'll scrounge the net looking at related images in my non-writing time to help draw inspriation.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01046515540256155412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6734108232999147338.post-12712625209004842502011-10-04T11:08:33.973-07:002011-10-04T11:08:33.973-07:00I always write with a Mountain Dew in hand. I also...I always write with a Mountain Dew in hand. I also like scented candles. And my writing desk is by the window, looking over the front yard. I don't think I could work if I didn't have something nice to look at it when I'm trying to figure things out. I listen to music when I draft (not during revisions), but only wordless music--movie soundtracks, mostly. <br /><br />Thanks for bringing this up. I love seeing how everyone works!<br /><br />Becca @ The Bookshelf MuseBecca Puglisihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08945707666707799601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6734108232999147338.post-19442800756404538922011-10-04T09:05:33.729-07:002011-10-04T09:05:33.729-07:00I do the same as you with finding pictures of char...I do the same as you with finding pictures of characters and settings, and with finding songs for a playlist. I also collect little things that remind me of my characters-- a bouncy ball, a certain piece of jewelry, etc. Its something I can touch and see, and makes the story more real to me.Shalleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09907680428735740943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6734108232999147338.post-7107991189851200012011-10-04T08:04:14.352-07:002011-10-04T08:04:14.352-07:00Interesting idea! I usually fade into my own head ...Interesting idea! I usually fade into my own head when I'm writing and have to pull myself out intermittently and engage the world again. Lately, I've been taking a quick stroll outside - lots of smells, sounds and temperature changes there!Susan Kaye Quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07348197999397141067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6734108232999147338.post-81194868525799436182011-10-04T04:48:52.020-07:002011-10-04T04:48:52.020-07:00I've long used sight and sound when writing, b...I've long used sight and sound when writing, but I had not thought about consciously stimulating my other senses as well. Might have to give that a go and see what comes about. Thank you!Dawn Luellanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07243923769844902077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6734108232999147338.post-29683087793770423552011-10-03T21:21:50.797-07:002011-10-03T21:21:50.797-07:00I am totally into the playlist. It helps me feel c...I am totally into the playlist. It helps me feel character arcs and the mood of each scene. My comfort level (and aching) back have improved since I bought a real desk chair complete with lumbar support. Ahhhh.Leslie S. Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17122865337924270039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6734108232999147338.post-77649441918475891692011-10-03T17:02:31.368-07:002011-10-03T17:02:31.368-07:00Good pointers! I've never done the playlist or...Good pointers! I've never done the playlist or character search - but I keep thinking I should! :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6734108232999147338.post-43876551307532906112011-10-03T11:48:01.617-07:002011-10-03T11:48:01.617-07:00I always have some sound on, mostly space music ge...I always have some sound on, mostly space music genre stuff, background soothing sounds that keep my imagination in a good place. Getting comfy is always a plus, especially if I get tired and can doze off right where I'm at!<br /><br />Chocolate, wine, tea, whatever is required, even when I'm not writing, is a must! (See my blog on my first "retreat" here: http://deankmiller.blogspot.com/2011/07/my-first-writing-sabbatical.html shameless plug)!<br /><br />Thanks. ;-}<br /><br />This is such a good post, especially for new writers (me, included) so they can see it's not about a hard backed chair, wooden desk and facing a corner in a dark basement...unless that works for you. It's about creativity, imagination and discovery. Whatever inspires that in each writer is what's needed.Dean K Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01846624912452227191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6734108232999147338.post-17353338270472691882011-10-03T11:23:30.252-07:002011-10-03T11:23:30.252-07:00Hey! Thanks for the shout out! Taste is definitely...Hey! Thanks for the shout out! Taste is definitely my favorite of the senses. I'm right there with you on the coffee, chocolate and red wine. ;)Meredith McCardle https://www.blogger.com/profile/10927900808744970620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6734108232999147338.post-3974213424566287412011-10-03T11:21:00.231-07:002011-10-03T11:21:00.231-07:00I love the idea of searching strangers' faces ...I love the idea of searching strangers' faces for the appearance of a character! I like watching faces just to imagine their stories, but I've never tried to imprint any upon my brain. (To remember things, I have to pretty actively try. Ahem.)<br /><br />I've read about folks using playlists, but the closest I've come is really strongly correlating one song with one manuscript. I'm supposed to begin editing another book any day now (read: last Saturday morning) and may have to give this a shot!Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06036505968642985025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6734108232999147338.post-66932899094548309722011-10-03T10:51:54.388-07:002011-10-03T10:51:54.388-07:00I also look for images for my characters. That'...I also look for images for my characters. That's a fun part of the journey. I also tend to listen to the same music too. Gotta have my sour candy for taste...Karen Stronghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08697785820907711723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6734108232999147338.post-83140288195539696812011-10-03T10:27:00.651-07:002011-10-03T10:27:00.651-07:00Can't use sound, usually. I actually prefer to...Can't use sound, usually. I actually prefer total quiet to music. But sometimes I love to go where it's noisy, like a restaurant or coffee shop, and let the sound become white noise that makes me feel not lonely, and somehow energizes me. This post and Laura Diamond's post today have inspired me to find some visuals for my characters, though. That does resonate as something that will inspire and ground the writing. Thanks!Linda Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18001433214194860481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6734108232999147338.post-85651090517577513082011-10-03T09:37:16.660-07:002011-10-03T09:37:16.660-07:00Sound is a big one for me. I make playlists for e...Sound is a big one for me. I make playlists for every MS too. Smell also, since smell and memory are linked it can be very useful if you are using a childhood memory of your own for a character. I like the powerpoint idea, but I haven't tried that yet. Taste not so much, but it probably would be helpful. Especially if you can condition yourself that cup of tea means writing time. Great post!Mary Kate Leahyhttp://www.houseoflaoch.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6734108232999147338.post-79914538096555933192011-10-03T09:36:36.801-07:002011-10-03T09:36:36.801-07:00And thank you for the congrats!And thank you for the congrats!Lydia Kanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00484415427764822386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6734108232999147338.post-38672801261391994322011-10-03T09:36:25.442-07:002011-10-03T09:36:25.442-07:00I'm so variable in what environment when I'...I'm so variable in what environment when I'm writing. Sometimes I eat, sometimes I don't; sometimes the music is on, sometimes off. And I change places constantly. Maybe I need to be more stable.Lydia Kanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00484415427764822386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6734108232999147338.post-73985254478976473912011-10-03T09:20:08.794-07:002011-10-03T09:20:08.794-07:00That smell one seems like a great idea... I haven&...That smell one seems like a great idea... I haven't tried it before! But I most definitely need something to munch on/drink while I'm writing, otherwise I feel antsy. :)Bethany Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12829932931010851406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6734108232999147338.post-46148855417187734812011-10-03T09:19:16.008-07:002011-10-03T09:19:16.008-07:00I used to have a candle burning when I wrote, but ...I used to have a candle burning when I wrote, but got out of the habit. Thanks for reminding me!S.P. Sipalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17943968424012034217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6734108232999147338.post-22000039722403003022011-10-03T08:52:02.144-07:002011-10-03T08:52:02.144-07:00Wow! You guys are awesome as usual. I just want yo...Wow! You guys are awesome as usual. I just want you to know that I couldn't help but pick up my coffee mug and drink while reading the comments. And now it feels awfully quiet...Lisa Gail Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03648323153868702165noreply@blogger.com