tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6419252667281484963.post4798658412271252108..comments2024-01-06T01:22:08.724-06:00Comments on Wicked Thorn and Roses: Timed WritingSierra Wolfehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09815380178844582560noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6419252667281484963.post-62230753700088874782009-05-06T00:27:00.000-05:002009-05-06T00:27:00.000-05:00I did timed writing in classes. It kind of sucked...I did timed writing in classes. It kind of sucked because I had to use pen and paper - talk about hand pain! My arthritis makes me a slow pen and paper writer, so when I actually can accomplish any lengthy amount of writing that way, I'm always impressed that even though my handwriting is so bad from trying to write fast that I can actually read it and know what I was trying to say!<br /><br />Yes, I got some really great nuggets out of them. I like word count restrictions too, such as those you'd find with Flash Fiction and so on. You have a set number of words (must be that number or little less) or a particular range. <br /><br />It's nice because for something that short, you focus on one moment in time or one thing and try to describe it as best you can in the required number of words. <br /><br />If you have them themed to a particular story you're working on, that may be a way of getting a certain scene just right. <br /><br />Restricted words also force you to make the best word choices you can. You'll use one word instead of five because those other four words may be needed elsewhere. <br /><br />I hate time limits for test because I am slower thinker, but I don't mind it for writing because, with practice, it can help you learn how to work through moments many of us call writer's block. <br /><br />Hope this helps!<br /><br />CarrieCarriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13328970869069471833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6419252667281484963.post-33918780474904150192009-05-04T17:27:00.000-05:002009-05-04T17:27:00.000-05:00I suck at timed writing. Maybe because I am a slow...I suck at timed writing. Maybe because I am a slow thinker. LOL I don't do writing challenge with friends anymore because of the kids and husband. However, I sometimes time myself. Works fine with me.<br /><br />TierneyTierney O'Malleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12053559586348434430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6419252667281484963.post-77935758386223835442009-05-04T14:27:00.000-05:002009-05-04T14:27:00.000-05:00Debra, 10 minutes is good. Whatever amount of time...Debra, 10 minutes is good. Whatever amount of time works for you. :D I understand completely about the interruptions. No matter what I do, I always tend to get them. <br /><br />Margay, yeah you have to be able to forget about the clock. I personally do better in a chatroom, where I'm not the one having to worry about watching the clock. Someone else can tell me when time's up. Also, if you don't set a goal for the time, you just wait to see what you come up with may help. Then you're not really racing against anything, just using that time for writing only. I dont' know if it will help you or not, but it's a thought.Sierra Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09815380178844582560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6419252667281484963.post-17430834608432437682009-05-04T14:04:00.000-05:002009-05-04T14:04:00.000-05:00I don't usually respond well to timed writing - I ...I don't usually respond well to timed writing - I spend too much time worried about how much time I have left. It doesn't usually boost my creativity.<br />MargayMargay Leah Justicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15490126898758440254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6419252667281484963.post-82391357985193793802009-05-04T12:57:00.000-05:002009-05-04T12:57:00.000-05:00It works for me if I time myself for 10 minutes, a...It works for me if I time myself for 10 minutes, any more than that real life (named hubs and kids)invades, lol. I do find that it helps when forums, blogs, and emails are distracting me. It will keep me focused.Debra Kaynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15362647937524679472noreply@blogger.com