tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-804362225532927635.post3495342326829332815..comments2023-10-28T03:56:55.493-07:00Comments on Ghost Girl: DIY MFA #4 Misha Gericke on Dealing With InsecuritiesBeth Fredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13494316048252190314noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-804362225532927635.post-11657091911299061772016-01-12T00:18:14.666-08:002016-01-12T00:18:14.666-08:00Doing something else can definitely help. I've...Doing something else can definitely help. I've always found, though, that returning after doing something else can make things harder.Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-804362225532927635.post-72548401063454438782016-01-12T00:17:32.160-08:002016-01-12T00:17:32.160-08:00Hehehe writing nonsense can be fun if I let myself...Hehehe writing nonsense can be fun if I let myself enjoy it.Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-804362225532927635.post-10467182534624840052016-01-12T00:16:56.443-08:002016-01-12T00:16:56.443-08:00Agreed.Agreed.Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-804362225532927635.post-61099610449580860872016-01-12T00:09:31.104-08:002016-01-12T00:09:31.104-08:00It does indeed.It does indeed.Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-804362225532927635.post-50561856242916217552016-01-12T00:08:48.046-08:002016-01-12T00:08:48.046-08:00That's true.That's true. Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-804362225532927635.post-74076495794465783492016-01-12T00:05:57.046-08:002016-01-12T00:05:57.046-08:00Yeah I think everyone gets struck by those moments...Yeah I think everyone gets struck by those moments.Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-804362225532927635.post-26986065029949512892016-01-12T00:05:04.374-08:002016-01-12T00:05:04.374-08:00Here's my secret:
Step 1: Get a notebook and...Here's my secret: <br /><br />Step 1: Get a notebook and nice pen. <br />Step 2: Write in bed. <br /><br />;-)Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-804362225532927635.post-16957729332430293952016-01-11T19:22:19.597-08:002016-01-11T19:22:19.597-08:00Writing can get tough sometimes you need to do som...Writing can get tough sometimes you need to do something else like take a walk, watch a movie, find a pool. But always return.Sheena-kay Grahamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17712661419116636671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-804362225532927635.post-88265272999990901792016-01-11T15:22:17.089-08:002016-01-11T15:22:17.089-08:00Writing nonsense sure works for the cat. He is fin...Writing nonsense sure works for the cat. He is fine with that.Pat Hatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07745293224202430152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-804362225532927635.post-66095593524259825002016-01-11T13:34:38.908-08:002016-01-11T13:34:38.908-08:00Pressing forward, even if what is written may not ...Pressing forward, even if what is written may not be of great value very much is worthwhile.Terry W. Ervin IIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13561009802388207515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-804362225532927635.post-59442154901070258322016-01-11T12:29:53.917-08:002016-01-11T12:29:53.917-08:00I often write absolute nonsense. It clears the bra...I often write absolute nonsense. It clears the brain. cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-804362225532927635.post-49436799360809494182016-01-11T12:23:18.270-08:002016-01-11T12:23:18.270-08:00Yes, we all do feel insecure at times. We just ove...Yes, we all do feel insecure at times. We just overcome it somehow. Kelly Steelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09030019966183220952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-804362225532927635.post-44443247246352670672016-01-11T10:53:15.838-08:002016-01-11T10:53:15.838-08:00From what I've read it's very common for w...From what I've read it's very common for writers, even very succesful ones, to have periods when they feel their writing just isn't good enough.Patsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12263765378083045973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-804362225532927635.post-54358222963461884632016-01-11T08:36:00.267-08:002016-01-11T08:36:00.267-08:00Rest nurtures weeds of doubt. I should know; every...Rest nurtures weeds of doubt. I should know; every manuscript I've first drafted is followed by the 'I'm too lazy to edit, but I promise I'll start tomorrow'. Meanwhile, tomorrow has yet to arrive.<br /><br />Your 3 steps are brill in capturing the B.I.C. process: I just used it to write the blurb of a novella I need to finish by the end of the month. I'm happy to report it DOES work. Magic. Now to actually finish the WIP. ;)<br /><br />On another note, I would KILL for the heat right now. Winter = inspiration-hibernation for me. I rarely want to leave the bed cuz it's so cold. Brrr.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10682452054900402503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-804362225532927635.post-8182804946998538382016-01-11T08:17:39.280-08:002016-01-11T08:17:39.280-08:00Lol that would indeed have been helpful. Except, y...Lol that would indeed have been helpful. Except, you know, for the bit where I'd forget my plot every ten second too. ;-)Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-804362225532927635.post-58006741038874460202016-01-11T08:16:50.411-08:002016-01-11T08:16:50.411-08:00I also find that insecurities are worse in the mom...I also find that insecurities are worse in the moments right after I've written. So it's a good idea for me to wait before reading. :-)Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-804362225532927635.post-73984638880333033222016-01-11T08:03:04.386-08:002016-01-11T08:03:04.386-08:00Being a goldfish would be good. They have really s...Being a goldfish would be good. They have really short memories and you'd forget those insecurities.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-804362225532927635.post-991797740839693282016-01-11T07:21:42.382-08:002016-01-11T07:21:42.382-08:00Ooooo, I like the little starry twinkles that fall...Ooooo, I like the little starry twinkles that fall from the pointer! What do I do to keep the insecurities at bay? I remind myself that I've been writing most of my life, that I've had A LOT of things published, that I've actually managed to self-publish two books (I'm working on my third) and get some nice reviews. Just yesterday I opened a file for a little historical novel I wrote some time ago. I haven't read it in years. I was/am blown away by the writing. It's good! It helps to put a good bit of distance between yourself and your words so that you can read it like it's the first time.Bish Denhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13359927719391990534noreply@blogger.com