tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260356366721241015.post470377653493234590..comments2024-03-04T12:32:12.434-08:00Comments on Gwen Gardner, Author: #IWSG: Working Writer and Plodder: Nap RequiredGwen Gardnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13132836346305559246noreply@blogger.comBlogger79125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260356366721241015.post-79381595274928072022020-10-14T20:10:16.954-07:002020-10-14T20:10:16.954-07:00Thanks for co-hosting this month! I'm a turtle...Thanks for co-hosting this month! I'm a turtle writer myself. I'm currently working from home, with the kids doing virtual learning. And the other day was the first time I've written so much in a long while. But it was mostly research and organizing my notes for NaNoWriMo on Evernote. But like you said the turtle did beat the hare, so although my writing is slow going, it's still going.Lidyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04185947128989933152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260356366721241015.post-55297969415965315962020-10-12T19:56:37.056-07:002020-10-12T19:56:37.056-07:00It’s so hard to write when you have another full t...It’s so hard to write when you have another full time job. But where there’s a will there’s a way. Gwen Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13196279462957166715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260356366721241015.post-20200980768053176242020-10-12T19:20:12.570-07:002020-10-12T19:20:12.570-07:00I think it's a bit harder to write when we'...I think it's a bit harder to write when we're still working. But we all have to use our time the best we can. Retirement sounds fun!Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260356366721241015.post-36693027113904663712020-10-11T07:35:24.363-07:002020-10-11T07:35:24.363-07:00Nothing wrong with turtling! We get there in the e...Nothing wrong with turtling! We get there in the end ;)Gwen Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13196279462957166715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260356366721241015.post-80725895769795567632020-10-10T21:01:16.100-07:002020-10-10T21:01:16.100-07:00Hi, Gwen! Definitely Team Turtle over here. With c...Hi, Gwen! Definitely Team Turtle over here. With chronic pain, it pays to take breaks AND naps, but I still manage to work at a decent pace, I think. Thanks for co-hosting this month's IWSG! :)Denise D. Younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12659544684651549894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260356366721241015.post-21961248185273288622020-10-10T09:03:43.914-07:002020-10-10T09:03:43.914-07:00You do a lot for writers, Natalie. I really apprec...You do a lot for writers, Natalie. I really appreciate you!Gwen Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13132836346305559246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260356366721241015.post-72190213724914579762020-10-10T08:59:55.524-07:002020-10-10T08:59:55.524-07:00Turtles unite! LOL. But it doesn't matter whet...Turtles unite! LOL. But it doesn't matter whether it's morning or night. We can get er done. Gwen Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13132836346305559246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260356366721241015.post-46545183140707912582020-10-10T08:58:16.861-07:002020-10-10T08:58:16.861-07:00Yes! Naps are when I recharge my batteries ;)Yes! Naps are when I recharge my batteries ;)Gwen Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13132836346305559246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260356366721241015.post-52098556441911362792020-10-10T08:54:03.985-07:002020-10-10T08:54:03.985-07:00Spurts are good. Switching it up is a good thing!Spurts are good. Switching it up is a good thing!Gwen Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13132836346305559246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260356366721241015.post-24032438582484306982020-10-10T08:50:51.508-07:002020-10-10T08:50:51.508-07:00Maybe in about six months I'll put a countdown...Maybe in about six months I'll put a countdown meter in my sidebar. That's a great idea!Gwen Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13132836346305559246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260356366721241015.post-59279121962515470092020-10-10T08:45:08.242-07:002020-10-10T08:45:08.242-07:00Midday is great, whatever works!Midday is great, whatever works!Gwen Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13132836346305559246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260356366721241015.post-2373021272838145562020-10-10T08:40:09.243-07:002020-10-10T08:40:09.243-07:00I'm terrible at sticking to self-imposed deadl...I'm terrible at sticking to self-imposed deadlines. I don't set them unless I can see the finish line. LOL. Gwen Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13132836346305559246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260356366721241015.post-18040329118975684132020-10-10T08:35:22.655-07:002020-10-10T08:35:22.655-07:00Accumulatively it all seems overwhelming. I find b...Accumulatively it all seems overwhelming. I find breaking things down into smaller parts is less stressful. Sometimes I don't take my own advice ;)Gwen Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13132836346305559246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260356366721241015.post-17582969423837870002020-10-10T08:30:27.817-07:002020-10-10T08:30:27.817-07:00I could use more exercise, but a half hour is abou...I could use more exercise, but a half hour is about all I can manage with my schedule. Better than nothing though. Gwen Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13132836346305559246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260356366721241015.post-29466986309229594172020-10-10T08:20:21.015-07:002020-10-10T08:20:21.015-07:00I've heard this advice before and I've def...I've heard this advice before and I've definitely taken it to heart! Thanks Rebecca!Gwen Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13132836346305559246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260356366721241015.post-78115132390306012682020-10-10T08:13:17.667-07:002020-10-10T08:13:17.667-07:00My day job could be the foundation for the Road Ru...My day job could be the foundation for the Road Runner and Wile E. Coyote. LOL. Gwen Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13132836346305559246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260356366721241015.post-1186554863940041862020-10-10T08:09:35.940-07:002020-10-10T08:09:35.940-07:00A new novel by Christmas is quite the accomplishme...A new novel by Christmas is quite the accomplishment. Go you!Gwen Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13132836346305559246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260356366721241015.post-76264838970378517252020-10-10T08:03:25.106-07:002020-10-10T08:03:25.106-07:00Haha! That rabbit was arrogant, wasn't he?!Haha! That rabbit was arrogant, wasn't he?!Gwen Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13132836346305559246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260356366721241015.post-14473228085175176552020-10-10T08:02:00.302-07:002020-10-10T08:02:00.302-07:00I admire people who can race away! I admire people who can race away! Gwen Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13132836346305559246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260356366721241015.post-85016114644413046572020-10-10T08:00:33.930-07:002020-10-10T08:00:33.930-07:00You're right, everything I write does feel lik...You're right, everything I write does feel like an accomplishment. And a lot of juggling involved too, but never enough time. I always have to prioritize. And sometimes throw caution to the winds and do what I want ;)Gwen Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13132836346305559246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260356366721241015.post-63577710959305855292020-10-10T07:57:02.586-07:002020-10-10T07:57:02.586-07:00I don't generally bring up my writing life to ...I don't generally bring up my writing life to people unless it comes up naturally. There always seems to be explanations involved. Gwen Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13132836346305559246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260356366721241015.post-68470255133479804122020-10-10T07:50:24.230-07:002020-10-10T07:50:24.230-07:00Who knows, I might switch to night writing when I ...Who knows, I might switch to night writing when I retire. Then I won't have a 7:00 day job to influence me ;)Gwen Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13132836346305559246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260356366721241015.post-46072085775490940412020-10-10T07:46:56.138-07:002020-10-10T07:46:56.138-07:00Thank you, Olga, I just keep plodding along. Thank you, Olga, I just keep plodding along. Gwen Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13132836346305559246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260356366721241015.post-74819933560874389432020-10-10T07:40:31.648-07:002020-10-10T07:40:31.648-07:00What is finally working for me is the routine. If ...What is finally working for me is the routine. If I don't do it, I feel guilty ;)Gwen Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13132836346305559246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260356366721241015.post-14259418829840506642020-10-10T07:36:15.716-07:002020-10-10T07:36:15.716-07:00Ah, I love that! "life is better when time is...Ah, I love that! "life is better when time is less encumbered by others' demands"Gwen Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13132836346305559246noreply@blogger.com