tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8947278787261120574.post8844613861047573120..comments2023-06-16T04:43:53.801-07:00Comments on Perched in a Tree: I Ponder... Wednesdays: Would you write better without social media?Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16663343706378271998noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8947278787261120574.post-10686314385724691042012-03-09T18:27:20.123-08:002012-03-09T18:27:20.123-08:00Social media has it pros and cons- I confess sadly...Social media has it pros and cons- I confess sadly enough it probably takes up more time than it should. But I wouldn't trade the support system it allows all of us to have. What other you place can you go to that you get a collaboration of great writers and illustrators- none holds a candle to the 12x12ers:)Cheryl Velasquezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665617073360379743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8947278787261120574.post-22952392707774263682012-03-08T20:26:13.829-08:002012-03-08T20:26:13.829-08:00Social media: so helpful, so distracting. If I was...Social media: so helpful, so distracting. If I was better at managing my time, it might be only helpful. It's just too much fun chatting it up online (when I should be writing).Hannah Holthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12965609589495360444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8947278787261120574.post-60883534929371798822012-03-08T13:15:39.458-08:002012-03-08T13:15:39.458-08:00I can't imagine how good it feels to have writ...I can't imagine how good it feels to have written that much, though! WooHoo! A break for you, indeed!<br /><br />It's good to know that so many writers/creative-types are setting time for social media, as well as time to write. I think I need to work on that, now!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16663343706378271998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8947278787261120574.post-91597622385297048752012-03-08T13:13:01.531-08:002012-03-08T13:13:01.531-08:00Exactly! We all have to find a balance. Thanks, He...Exactly! We all have to find a balance. Thanks, Heather!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16663343706378271998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8947278787261120574.post-75054260928262554672012-03-08T06:22:14.533-08:002012-03-08T06:22:14.533-08:00I wouldn't know you if I didn't have socia...I wouldn't know you if I didn't have social media! In the beginning of my SM days, I read all the agent blogs, etc. Then, I realized I spent too much time reading about how I should write instead of writing. If I spend time on social media, it's typically to interact with other writes and check in with them. After I finished a larger manuscript 70k words this year, I'm taking a break before juming into revisions. I've found myself scattered without that specific writing time. The break will help me, but I've missed that schedule.Stacy S. Jensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09646270238659432058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8947278787261120574.post-12849210715455123392012-03-07T17:04:22.615-08:002012-03-07T17:04:22.615-08:00It is a double-edged sword. Having access to blogs...It is a double-edged sword. Having access to blogs written by authors, illustrators, agents and editors helps to inform and inspire me, groups like 12X12 keep me working when I might otherwise find excuses. However, I do find myself sucked into the vortex that is facebook when I should be creating.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06924728397668988192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8947278787261120574.post-88057642913976512772012-03-07T12:37:31.405-08:002012-03-07T12:37:31.405-08:00How DO you choose? Very true. Connections are so v...How DO you choose? Very true. Connections are so very important; I have felt more like a "real" writer, having made so many!<br /><br />Thank you, Jarm!! Every day that passes without issue, is a GREAT day!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16663343706378271998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8947278787261120574.post-33069599323928618452012-03-07T12:35:17.944-08:002012-03-07T12:35:17.944-08:00Less, not worse. AGREED!
Thanks, Joanna!Less, not worse. AGREED! <br /><br />Thanks, Joanna!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16663343706378271998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8947278787261120574.post-18757493564292588292012-03-07T12:34:35.661-08:002012-03-07T12:34:35.661-08:00I think I'm going to have an I Ponder post JUS...I think I'm going to have an I Ponder post JUST on procrastination, one of these weeks! It's hard, isn't it? There's so much to get involved in!<br />But, again, it definitely CAN help! <br /><br />Thanks for stopping by!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16663343706378271998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8947278787261120574.post-75397108990279884552012-03-07T12:32:12.039-08:002012-03-07T12:32:12.039-08:00It's good to hear that you've found wonder...It's good to hear that you've found wonderful benefits! And I think you have a triple-edged sword, with all the kiddos running around! Haha (Meeee tooo!)<br />Thanks, friend!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16663343706378271998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8947278787261120574.post-83654793740148953552012-03-07T12:30:04.857-08:002012-03-07T12:30:04.857-08:00Thanks for sharing, Donna!Thanks for sharing, Donna!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16663343706378271998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8947278787261120574.post-85945164077268406392012-03-07T11:54:23.768-08:002012-03-07T11:54:23.768-08:00I'm sure I would write more, but, I wouldn'...I'm sure I would write more, but, I wouldn't have the connections and support...so, how do you choose?! So glad Renn is stable at this point. Keep us informed, Bethany...Jarm Del Bocciohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16734893974122730211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8947278787261120574.post-22121776569612017612012-03-07T10:02:55.517-08:002012-03-07T10:02:55.517-08:00I think social media probably helps me stay encour...I think social media probably helps me stay encouraged and inspired, but I probably write less than if I didn't have it, though not worse!Joannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00633484787634197878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8947278787261120574.post-41558255167597109922012-03-07T09:58:20.753-08:002012-03-07T09:58:20.753-08:00I agree about it being a double-edged sword. There...I agree about it being a double-edged sword. There are so many benefits to having social media, but I allow it to distract me from my writing. It becomes a form of procrastination for me, and procrastination has always been my writing nemesis.Becky Fyfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01595020500346331076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8947278787261120574.post-49544331141869546852012-03-07T09:55:04.610-08:002012-03-07T09:55:04.610-08:00I have definitely written more since I've been...I have definitely written more since I've been using social media. It helps me come up with ideas and help me keep up with the trends like you said. I probably could write even more if only I could get up earlier in the morning before all the kiddies get up, but I love to stay up late - so there's my double edged sword.<br /><br />Thanks for the great question today Bethany!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10581876204776919003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8947278787261120574.post-82210089275638008032012-03-07T09:29:27.713-08:002012-03-07T09:29:27.713-08:00Ha! Well, exactly... It's distracting!!
Groun...Ha! Well, exactly... It's distracting!!<br /><br />Ground rules, I think, are a MUST. However, you also MUST stick to them!<br /><br />Thanks, Elizabeth!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16663343706378271998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8947278787261120574.post-46504385222831347172012-03-07T09:27:29.232-08:002012-03-07T09:27:29.232-08:00I have precious little time to write and yes I thi...I have precious little time to write and yes I think social media is a necessary evil and I'm grateful for the ability to connect with other writers.Think Positive, Be Positivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03981805086599633473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8947278787261120574.post-68833500577356165922012-03-07T09:26:30.601-08:002012-03-07T09:26:30.601-08:00I write in longhand! It's the only way to feel...I write in longhand! It's the only way to feel truly *unplugged*! And, you're right. There are the severe addictive qualities to the social media sites. It's hard NOT to see what other people are doing,how they're celebrating life, or researching their newest manuscript. Maybe you should try one day a week to just NOT turn on that computer? Hmmm...<br /><br />Thanks, Diane!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16663343706378271998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8947278787261120574.post-80292012282469490562012-03-07T09:22:35.187-08:002012-03-07T09:22:35.187-08:00I agree! I am so thankful for the 12x12 group, and...I agree! I am so thankful for the 12x12 group, and for other groups like PiBoIdMo. I think if we can honestly learn to balance it all, we'll hold the keys to the writing city!<br /><br />Thanks for your insight!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16663343706378271998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8947278787261120574.post-41527043660135790332012-03-07T09:20:34.146-08:002012-03-07T09:20:34.146-08:00I feel just like you, Eric! I wouldn't be wher...I feel just like you, Eric! I wouldn't be where I am if I didn't have all these things. I feel like I've learned a lot from those I've followed. I agree it is a necessary evil...<br /><br />Thank you for stopping by!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16663343706378271998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8947278787261120574.post-35869504084753704822012-03-07T08:29:53.530-08:002012-03-07T08:29:53.530-08:00This morning, I got up at 5 AM to start writing. W...This morning, I got up at 5 AM to start writing. Well, after some emails and Facebook posts later, I actually started to write at 5:50 AM! I think the key is to set some ground rules for yourself as to how much time you devote to each, I know I need to reevaluate the way I do things around these parts!Elizabeth Stevens Omlorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11938121002800729273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8947278787261120574.post-72345790858293510152012-03-07T08:20:47.630-08:002012-03-07T08:20:47.630-08:00Having started my career long before the internet ...Having started my career long before the internet was around, I have to say that, though I do enjoy the social media, I don't think I am getting as much done creatively as I did before the internet came along. I tend towards procrastination, and the wonders of Facebook, Twitter, various blogs, not to mention all the goodies on Google have proven to be a terrible distraction to me. I know I should unplug, but it is really hard....I'm addicted! I don't blame the social media...but it sure makes it easy to have just one more thing to get me away from the drawing board or writing tablet (yes, I still write in longhand...that's one thing that hasn't changed).Diane Dawson Hearnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02230481088873517242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8947278787261120574.post-63835957589010562052012-03-07T07:35:41.905-08:002012-03-07T07:35:41.905-08:00I think about this a lot. I wonder if, ultimately,...I think about this a lot. I wonder if, ultimately, my writing would be worse (or: worse right now) because I wouldn't have as much motivation to write regularly and practice. I wouldn't be writing as much if it weren't for 12x12 and my (online) critique group. But it IS totally distracting, and I'm still trying to figure out a way to unplug when I need to.Julie Falatkohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08976000893125010608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8947278787261120574.post-34384274638389525422012-03-07T07:33:48.437-08:002012-03-07T07:33:48.437-08:00We have had this discussion numerous times in my w...We have had this discussion numerous times in my writing critique group. I had someone tell me I should stop writing my blog and focus completely on writing.<br /><br />However, I wouldn't be where I am today without my blog, facebook, twitter, etc. Which all can distract from my writing, but have also opened quite a few doors for me. <br /><br />I think social media can play an important role in the writing process. Thanks for making me PONDER.Eric VanRaepenbuschhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13066260352744488155noreply@blogger.com