tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625093777073151860.post3563320459655873542..comments2024-03-26T16:52:31.007-05:00Comments on Smart Girls Read Romance: Battling Writer's Block by Bea TiftonJoan Reeveshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17622809465767116747noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625093777073151860.post-3651885052373178982019-05-16T20:53:21.962-05:002019-05-16T20:53:21.962-05:00It does make one wonder about Danielle Steele, Joa...It does make one wonder about Danielle Steele, Joan Reeves. And I bet being on contract would be a great incentive to overcome writer's block very quickly. Thanks for commenting. Bea Tiftonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17230017252251974256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625093777073151860.post-65346309933776743722019-05-15T23:10:28.944-05:002019-05-15T23:10:28.944-05:00I believe Nora Roberts has written 225+ books. Int...I believe Nora Roberts has written 225+ books. Interesting point about Danielle Steele is she's on her fifth and present marriage. I do know she's known for writing in long stretches, and one of her other bios say 20 to 30 hours. She's known to juggle five or more book projects at one time. LOL--I know I don't have that kind of stamina.<br />Judy Ann Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11933875283816712058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625093777073151860.post-43894614593200144282019-05-15T20:30:20.765-05:002019-05-15T20:30:20.765-05:00I'm highly doubtful about Danielle Steele (rea...I'm highly doubtful about Danielle Steele (read her unauthorized biography) wrote for 22 hours a day. I don't believe Nora Roberts even writes that long every day and she's written more than 500? books.<br /><br />As to writer's block, I've always been too busy writing and meeting deadlines for one or more things to even think about not writing. Deadlines and contracts have a way of making you write whether you feel like it or not. *LOL* Joan Reeveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17622809465767116747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625093777073151860.post-63789958764546292232019-05-14T20:42:05.966-05:002019-05-14T20:42:05.966-05:00Yes, the middle is often the hardest part. Filling...Yes, the middle is often the hardest part. Filling in when you thought you were done is painful. Thanks for commenting, Laurean Brooks.Bea Tiftonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17230017252251974256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625093777073151860.post-39449529974602380172019-05-14T11:59:47.081-05:002019-05-14T11:59:47.081-05:00I was a fan of Danielle Steele, but had no idea sh...I was a fan of Danielle Steele, but had no idea she was that dedicated to writing. 22 hours a day? And the 9 children? Wow!!! I've only heard of a couple. I think one son committed suicide. <br /><br />I agree, Judy Ann. Sometimes you have to take a break and walk away. Speaking of which, I just realized my blog here is due on Monday, meaning Sundays out, so I need it finished before Saturday. Laurean Brookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06242693739806417138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625093777073151860.post-14599935712028743422019-05-14T11:55:41.384-05:002019-05-14T11:55:41.384-05:00I'm still laughing, Bea. This was funny and in...I'm still laughing, Bea. This was funny and interesting. Thank you for sharing.<br /><br />Regarding writers' block, what I get isn't exactly that. I'm going along fine, get 3/4 the way through a manuscript, then realize I need to fill in a few more scenes before I catapult the the story to the end, so I can reach my pre-planned word count. Or...maybe I should consider writing shorter stories? Laurean Brookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06242693739806417138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625093777073151860.post-56567040951736115902019-05-14T08:37:16.183-05:002019-05-14T08:37:16.183-05:00I did see that article and the same thing struck m...I did see that article and the same thing struck me when I read it. You offer a great perspective, Judy. Thanks for the comment. Bea Tiftonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17230017252251974256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625093777073151860.post-25967592098880376662019-05-14T08:05:34.144-05:002019-05-14T08:05:34.144-05:00I've worked as a writer all my life and deadli...I've worked as a writer all my life and deadlines always negated writer's block. But now, writing creative fiction, I tend to think we need to just take a break if we're stuck, walk away, and enjoy life. Did anyone see the article about Danielle Steele who wrote 179 books, had nine children, but sometimes wrote for 22 hours a day? Of course, I'm assuming she had lots of paid help, but...that's not "living" and enjoying precious moments on earth. Just my opinion. So...enjoy writer's block!Judy Ann Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11933875283816712058noreply@blogger.com