tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post4307605911288911767..comments2024-02-19T15:25:57.626+11:00Comments on Breathless In the Bush: Habits and Rituals of the Resident WriterHelzKathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01921987291520604201noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-67044918226043052712016-10-29T10:14:15.877+11:002016-10-29T10:14:15.877+11:00I think teaming up with April is a great idea. Col...I think teaming up with April is a great idea. Collaborations can work really well.You can work independantly and then meet to put it all together. I'm pretty sure PC Cast are a mother daughter duo. In any case it would be fun to try it.Cassandra Samuelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13818025453828445251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-25769620134997037932016-10-29T10:13:55.643+11:002016-10-29T10:13:55.643+11:00I think teaming up with April is a great idea. Col...I think teaming up with April is a great idea. Collaborations can work really well.You can work independantly and then meet to put it all together. I'm pretty sure PC Cast are a mother daughter duo. In any case it would be fun to try it.Cassandra Samuelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13818025453828445251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-39144554951524752252016-10-28T15:44:33.667+11:002016-10-28T15:44:33.667+11:00I'm thinking of teaming up with April. April i...I'm thinking of teaming up with April. April is keen on adding more words to the two sisters story I started years ago. It's very hard making a time to get together, though. Yes, I've been told RWAustralia is great and very helpful, trying to persuade April to join as she has started writing again.<br /><br />Lol, Cassie on the Aussie Outback/small town comment, not quite sure about writing a country town book but I've always had thoughts about setting one on Gooseberry Island. We'll see! Sue Gerhardt Griffithsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-56150242009324640912016-10-23T18:05:00.631+11:002016-10-23T18:05:00.631+11:00Ah John Williamson a gentleman, poet, songwriter a...Ah John Williamson a gentleman, poet, songwriter and true blue Aussie. I think he has inspired a lot of people. Are you thinking of writing again Sue? With all your travel experience I can see you doing something Aussie outback/small town. I do recommend joining RWAustralia as you can get a lot of support and workshops that can really help.Cassandra Samuelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13818025453828445251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-59802815881320764752016-10-22T14:56:46.484+11:002016-10-22T14:56:46.484+11:00Hi Cassie, that was such an interesting blog post....Hi Cassie, that was such an interesting blog post. It's fascinating reading about the authors writing habits. Might have to adopt some of them when I start writing again. When I was writing yrs ago I found the flow helped when listening to John Williamson or any other Aussie country artist. Sue Gerhardt Griffithsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-51591341987476620412016-10-18T14:20:19.022+11:002016-10-18T14:20:19.022+11:00Hi Karen. I have a ringing ear so earplugs would a...Hi Karen. I have a ringing ear so earplugs would annoy me but I can see how it would work. I think experimenting with other creative stimulants like candles and music is a great idea.Cassandra Samuelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13818025453828445251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-31213569089699779982016-10-18T06:34:23.311+11:002016-10-18T06:34:23.311+11:00Hi Cassandra, very interesting post. I always love...Hi Cassandra, very interesting post. I always love to hear how other writers do things. I lock myself in my study and put earplugs in so I'm not distracted by kids, TV's, dogs barking etc, and read over my last few pages and then get into it. I like Enisa's idea of the scented candle and romantic music. I might have to try that.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17772971731747379071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-27058918113503795492016-10-17T19:32:58.240+11:002016-10-17T19:32:58.240+11:00I think its great that you are trying new things o...I think its great that you are trying new things out and if they improve your creativity then how great is that?Cassandra Samuelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13818025453828445251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-53070753950925070102016-10-17T19:29:28.940+11:002016-10-17T19:29:28.940+11:00Visualising is so important and a cuppa certainly ...Visualising is so important and a cuppa certainly settles the mind, doesn't it?Cassandra Samuelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13818025453828445251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-87859697171983719762016-10-17T19:18:55.994+11:002016-10-17T19:18:55.994+11:00What a great idea. A theme candle!What a great idea. A theme candle!Cassandra Samuelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13818025453828445251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-69480888656596878532016-10-17T18:30:17.248+11:002016-10-17T18:30:17.248+11:00Hi Cassandra. I've always found music and song...Hi Cassandra. I've always found music and songs distracting but recently discovered if the room is dimmed with blinds parly drawn (day) or softly candlelit with no harsh bright light (night) and a scent drifts from a scented candle, then music and songs played softly do take me into my story. Love that it brings out the emotions too.<br />Great post discovering how others write.Enisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14618040099949009436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-74394179635556598052016-10-17T18:10:33.089+11:002016-10-17T18:10:33.089+11:00Hi Cassandra, I like to have a cup of tea or coffe...Hi Cassandra, I like to have a cup of tea or coffee beside me when I write. I usually begin by visualising the characters and setting for the scene I'm working on.Sharon Bryanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01662544181464130756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-70173677668148860102016-10-17T17:10:59.760+11:002016-10-17T17:10:59.760+11:00Its a great post Cassie. I might have to try the ...Its a great post Cassie. I might have to try the scented candle thing...or even an oil burner, with a new blend for each book. It might work like a theme song. If I listen to music, it needs to have no lyrics or I sing along instead of write! Maggie Nashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14854209185219050066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-57183882772525545312016-10-17T14:38:52.529+11:002016-10-17T14:38:52.529+11:00Hi Marilyn. I'll have to check that out. Makin...Hi Marilyn. I'll have to check that out. Making a peaceful serene environment can only help with the creative process and candles and music do that so well, don't they?Cassandra Samuelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13818025453828445251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-75657441683563973912016-10-17T14:37:37.035+11:002016-10-17T14:37:37.035+11:00Hi Helen. Reading is one of those things where you...Hi Helen. Reading is one of those things where you can do it anywhere and escape the real world for a while. Cassandra Samuelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13818025453828445251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-20406583182186383592016-10-17T12:51:30.432+11:002016-10-17T12:51:30.432+11:00Hi Cassandra! I love reading about what other auth...Hi Cassandra! I love reading about what other authors do to get themselves into the writing zone. I light a scented candle to signal the beginning of my writing time. I've always preferred to write with no noise but recently I experimented with listening to 'focus music' with brain.fm and found it surprisingly helpful with concentration.<br />Marilyn Forsythhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17264683453138649702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-19279489757539821682016-10-17T12:44:30.241+11:002016-10-17T12:44:30.241+11:00I love that theme song idea too, Cathryn! Must giv...I love that theme song idea too, Cathryn! Must give it a try.Marilyn Forsythhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17264683453138649702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-30649663205212633442016-10-17T10:42:19.503+11:002016-10-17T10:42:19.503+11:00This is great I love learning more about authors a...This is great I love learning more about authors as for reading anywhere for me :)<br /><br />Have Fun<br />HelenHelenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03984438742736003285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-91426180295304673112016-10-17T08:34:57.099+11:002016-10-17T08:34:57.099+11:00Yes Malvina one must be comfortable to write. Tota...Yes Malvina one must be comfortable to write. Totally agree.Cassandra Samuelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13818025453828445251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-17129137995793239192016-10-17T08:26:40.834+11:002016-10-17T08:26:40.834+11:00Hi Cathryn. Thank you for dropping by and for shar...Hi Cathryn. Thank you for dropping by and for sharing your writing habits. I love the idea of a theme song for your WIP. What a great way to trigger the mind and get into the story.Cassandra Samuelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13818025453828445251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-79459163399909000312016-10-17T07:22:06.318+11:002016-10-17T07:22:06.318+11:00This is fascinating, thanks Cassandra! I guess wha...This is fascinating, thanks Cassandra! I guess whatever helps a writer get in the groove is good. I think for me it would be coffee and music. And being warm. Nothing like shivering to put your thought processes off. Malvinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01643063300200396369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-39338652251830482562016-10-17T06:45:58.523+11:002016-10-17T06:45:58.523+11:00That should be theme song, rather than them song. ...That should be theme song, rather than them song. Am not typing well this morning!Cathryn Heinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17638629707594115419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-24295800790903283012016-10-17T06:45:03.536+11:002016-10-17T06:45:03.536+11:00Ooh, I so adore reading about other people's w...Ooh, I so adore reading about other people's writing rituals and systems, so thanks for this. What fun!<br /><br />I like to write at my workstation which is set up exactly the way I want with everything close at hand. I also try to have a them song for my stories that I play on a loop until it fades into the background. Once I've heard and written to it enough, it becomes a trigger for the story - the moment it comes on, I sink straight into that story zone, so a bit Pavlov's dog! Other than that it's cups of tea and/or coffee, the online thesaurus open in the browser, and Angela Ackerman and Becca Puglisi's The Emotion Thesaurus by my side and I'm ready to go.Cathryn Heinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17638629707594115419noreply@blogger.com