tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2137356124184306084.post2884729442764241606..comments2023-11-05T02:39:52.642-08:00Comments on Dr Sock Writes Here: Why I Enjoy Writing FictionDr Sock http://www.blogger.com/profile/13378594360241846301noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2137356124184306084.post-7695373208884810652017-11-17T10:18:14.337-08:002017-11-17T10:18:14.337-08:00Aw, thanks Janis. I hope that someday I will have ...Aw, thanks Janis. I hope that someday I will have a finished project. I don’t think that I will get a great deal of writing done during the rest of this November for reasons that I will reveal in an upcoming post.<br /><br />JudeDr Sock https://www.blogger.com/profile/13378594360241846301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2137356124184306084.post-60646417265292738532017-11-17T10:15:21.332-08:002017-11-17T10:15:21.332-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Dr Sock https://www.blogger.com/profile/13378594360241846301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2137356124184306084.post-70810465874734055692017-11-17T10:12:40.043-08:002017-11-17T10:12:40.043-08:00I meant writing projectsI meant writing projectsDr Sock https://www.blogger.com/profile/13378594360241846301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2137356124184306084.post-12047736144335527612017-11-17T10:09:15.691-08:002017-11-17T10:09:15.691-08:00If November does not work for you, or if you are ...If November does not work for you, or if you are working on some other kind of writing project besides a novel, NaNoWriMo hosts some other writing events in other months as well, like Camp NaNo. I haven’t participated in them though. Also, lots of people use the November event for printing projects other than novels and just adapt it to their purposes. I seldom hit the daily word target!Dr Sock https://www.blogger.com/profile/13378594360241846301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2137356124184306084.post-62704550406909379652017-11-16T12:55:31.505-08:002017-11-16T12:55:31.505-08:00Thanks Anabel. It really is too much to complete i...Thanks Anabel. It really is too much to complete in a month and still hope for quality. The good thing is that I find myself being totally immersed, so the story almost seems to write itself. The bad part is that everything else in my life gets neglected for a month. <br /><br />JudeDr Sock https://www.blogger.com/profile/13378594360241846301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2137356124184306084.post-24099534137527157162017-11-16T12:52:31.417-08:002017-11-16T12:52:31.417-08:00Thank you so much, Karen. Writing fiction is so mu...Thank you so much, Karen. Writing fiction is so much fun. It took me a long time commit to writing a book length story; the size of such a project just seemed intimidating. I don’t know why, though. I have always been a long winded writer, ha ha.<br /><br />You should try it. You are a great writer and I think you’d like it. Also, one thing about fiction that I have discovered is that the story comes together better when I let go of control a bit. The characters really do take over. So I think it is a great way to stretch as a writer. <br /><br />JudeDr Sock https://www.blogger.com/profile/13378594360241846301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2137356124184306084.post-87237607646915681632017-11-16T12:46:29.864-08:002017-11-16T12:46:29.864-08:00Thank-you Donna. I find it interesting that althou...Thank-you Donna. I find it interesting that although I didn’t look at the manuscript for 9 months, once I picked it up again, the story was still there waiting for me. Perhaps I’ll post another excerpt. Super busy next couple of weeks coming up though!<br /><br />JudeDr Sock https://www.blogger.com/profile/13378594360241846301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2137356124184306084.post-82418120210354732362017-11-15T17:47:44.565-08:002017-11-15T17:47:44.565-08:00I am in awe of those who can write fiction. I am i...I am in awe of those who can write fiction. I am in awe of those who can write so consistently each day. I am in awe of you and look forward to - hopefully - read your finished product. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2137356124184306084.post-56017806260349817482017-11-15T17:21:31.982-08:002017-11-15T17:21:31.982-08:00Wow! I'm not sure if I could write that much e...Wow! I'm not sure if I could write that much each day. It would be a great challenge though! I'll have to make a note in my calendar for next August to start giving it some thoughts. I think I'd really struggle writing fiction (but I've never tried either!)Vickihttps://www.makesmarterdecisions.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2137356124184306084.post-72421973804377409332017-11-15T15:00:20.134-08:002017-11-15T15:00:20.134-08:00Good luck! It sounds a big undertaking to write so...Good luck! It sounds a big undertaking to write so much un such a short time.Anabel Marshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15643196773717977697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2137356124184306084.post-74339586594700966042017-11-15T12:28:43.048-08:002017-11-15T12:28:43.048-08:00Your novel sounds fascinating, Jude. I have not at...Your novel sounds fascinating, Jude. I have not attempted any fiction yet, but crave all of the benefits that you've described so well in this post. I especially want that "lost in a fog" feeling when the characters and their challenges are so alive to you, the writer. <br />I hope that someday I'll get the opportunity to read The Age of Grandchildren (interesting title).Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13447366798740422421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2137356124184306084.post-11535541362697091082017-11-15T11:49:59.865-08:002017-11-15T11:49:59.865-08:00HI, Jude - I am happy to hear that you are continu...HI, Jude - I am happy to hear that you are continuing to work on this novel. I was very interested with what you wrote last year and would love to read more.retirementreflectionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03256842249783275416noreply@blogger.com