tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post393889071741177368..comments2024-03-28T22:20:16.362-04:00Comments on Literary Rambles: Tip Tuesday #38Casey McCormickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02787815672519189433noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-31383135647986733032010-05-28T16:59:23.875-04:002010-05-28T16:59:23.875-04:00This would be a terribly awesome idea if I wasn...This would be a terribly awesome idea if I wasn't so darn lazy.Empress Awesomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07712340272157084662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-67551790052223151212010-05-26T14:02:01.994-04:002010-05-26T14:02:01.994-04:00Congrats to Ryan.
I don't keep a log. But I ...Congrats to Ryan. <br /><br />I don't keep a log. But I do keep track in my mind of how many words I've gotten in that day. And I know how long it takes me type out a page. Somedays are fast and somedays are slow. I allow for that.Laura Paulinghttp://www.laurapauling.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-33856925292044064682010-05-26T11:24:58.886-04:002010-05-26T11:24:58.886-04:00Congrats, Ryan!
Funny that so few of you keep tra...Congrats, Ryan!<br /><br />Funny that so few of you keep track of time spent. To me that's just as, if not more, valuable than words written. Because sometimes I really need to work through a chapter and it will take several hours (or days). And other times I can just jot out a chapter. So for me, keeping track of how much time I put in every day, and setting time goals for myself, ensures that I get the work done. I may not be happy with how much I accomplish in that time, but at least I know my butt has been in the chair.Anne M Leonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04547591113801578453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-63744781632983311142010-05-26T06:02:08.392-04:002010-05-26T06:02:08.392-04:00Oh yes, I forgot: congratulations on getting a gre...Oh yes, I forgot: congratulations on getting a great agent, Ryan. Can't wait to see your website/blogKatharina Gerlachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00223722392075669331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-67431544764048343102010-05-26T06:00:51.217-04:002010-05-26T06:00:51.217-04:00To estimate how long I need to finish a manuscript...To estimate how long I need to finish a manuscript, I use a formula containing the words per average day, amount of working days per week, a substantial buffer for unforeseen events (with two disabled kids this is essential!). Then I double (on difficult projects triple) the time for revision.<br /><br />Also, I keep a simple spreadsheet with date planned wordcount and actual wordcount. One field is formated in a big red font, telling me the number of words to go to reach the planned size for the manuscript. It's marvelous to see this number go down every writing day.Katharina Gerlachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00223722392075669331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-73192063528151621572010-05-25T23:03:15.010-04:002010-05-25T23:03:15.010-04:00I totally love this tip. Off to try it! And congra...I totally love this tip. Off to try it! And congrats to Ryan for his success!<br /><br />MartinaMartina Boonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03358736828122139189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-85389622334976237262010-05-25T20:08:28.405-04:002010-05-25T20:08:28.405-04:00Keeping a writing journal helps too. The need to w...Keeping a writing journal helps too. The need to write in it everyday also spurs the need to actually "write."Kate Evangelistahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13329658806888882504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-41402044466854362482010-05-25T19:15:17.064-04:002010-05-25T19:15:17.064-04:00Great tip. It would be interesting to look back at...Great tip. It would be interesting to look back at the log after several months.Rebecca Gomezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06842712720778708758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-9898310918802760422010-05-25T17:51:36.196-04:002010-05-25T17:51:36.196-04:00Ryan, what a great idea! I keep a fitness journal ...Ryan, what a great idea! I keep a fitness journal with my daily workouts and it is an invaluable tool. I look back at previous personal records and it challenges me to set new personal goals. The same could easily apply in writing. Thank you Casey for having Ryan be a part of your wonderful blog!<br /><br />MarissaMartina Boonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03358736828122139189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-74297198137738621612010-05-25T16:12:39.388-04:002010-05-25T16:12:39.388-04:00I keep a writing log, and like Ryan, it helps push...I keep a writing log, and like Ryan, it helps push me to keep going, but I haven't included time spent. That's an interesting idea.Lisa Nowakhttp://lisanowak.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-28853444133730936292010-05-25T14:12:08.693-04:002010-05-25T14:12:08.693-04:00Thanks everyone! I know if I didn't keep a log...Thanks everyone! I know if I didn't keep a log, there are so many days I won't write, but now I never want a gap.Ryan Sullivanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02078840817267144146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-17642903295065812632010-05-25T14:09:26.582-04:002010-05-25T14:09:26.582-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Ryan Sullivanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02078840817267144146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-36320896152479793122010-05-25T12:19:12.023-04:002010-05-25T12:19:12.023-04:00Thanks for the great tip. And congrats Ryan for ge...Thanks for the great tip. And congrats Ryan for getting an agent. That's awesome.Natalie Aguirrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756087804171246660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-46413802771403890852010-05-25T11:59:05.712-04:002010-05-25T11:59:05.712-04:00Ryan - congrats! That's a great tip for when I...Ryan - congrats! That's a great tip for when I get back to my current wip.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05255908019822363456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-80714792978711896222010-05-25T11:29:16.904-04:002010-05-25T11:29:16.904-04:00Normally I write whenever I get a chance. But for...Normally I write whenever I get a chance. But for my newest work in progress I'm blogging about it. <br /><br />Why? <br />Ryan, great tip. Thanks!<br /><br />Because I feel like if I say it allowed I have a responsibility to finish it. It's also been fun seeing the word count increase. Writing about the problems I'm encountering is pretty interesting too. <br /><br />Normally writing is such a lonely process, it's nice to share it with someone.Erinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936046127305211439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-89791927567879580172010-05-25T11:21:30.028-04:002010-05-25T11:21:30.028-04:00No, I've never even thought of that! That'...No, I've never even thought of that! That's a great idea. You could also see times/days that work best for you that way, and of course keep you motivated to do more!Kelly Polarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10968381456100611120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-1815374687271807112010-05-25T11:09:36.036-04:002010-05-25T11:09:36.036-04:00Congrats, Ryan! I like this tip. I can see how it ...Congrats, Ryan! I like this tip. I can see how it would be really motivating to keep a writing log - I might just have to give it a try.Anna Staniszewskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09316883819771607655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-43785705557272372112010-05-25T11:03:42.808-04:002010-05-25T11:03:42.808-04:00I don't keep a writing log but this is a good ...I don't keep a writing log but this is a good tip, and congratulations Ryan.Terra https://www.blogger.com/profile/04396481049075747940noreply@blogger.com