tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post7851669065589605244..comments2024-03-28T09:03:53.875-04:00Comments on Jungle Red Writers: The Writer's ChallengeJungle Red Writershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16646429819267618412noreply@blogger.comBlogger113125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-58392200881477270642010-09-05T23:43:27.177-04:002010-09-05T23:43:27.177-04:00There were a couple of days it took forever to do ...There were a couple of days it took forever to do the 1 page -- at least one day where I hung on until afternoon to go online. But I've done it. Over 25K done so far.Pat Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08824114343214016153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-7267990224488860642010-08-29T21:52:58.854-04:002010-08-29T21:52:58.854-04:00Well I'm still here. I've doing at least o...Well I'm still here. I've doing at least one page a day, usually more. I'm 20K into a story I had all but abandoned. So it's working for me.Pat Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08824114343214016153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-37962011302373554852010-08-28T12:34:48.294-04:002010-08-28T12:34:48.294-04:00Hi guys,
I just realized now 8/28 that people were...Hi guys,<br />I just realized now 8/28 that people were still posting here. <br /><br />So apologies to Dog Mom and Colleen and PA Brown Mystery 9, Sori, Illonka and Sarah -- so sorry to hear about your computer crash -- for not responding to these comments earlier! <br /><br />Anyway, I know some of you have already moved to Sunday, but for those who haven't, please check in tomorrow (sunday and/or any Sunday) so I don't wind up inadvertently ignoring anyone. <br /><br />~JanJungle Red Writershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16646429819267618412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-11822024306174595282010-08-22T15:49:55.597-04:002010-08-22T15:49:55.597-04:00This challenge has done wonders for my writing. Th...This challenge has done wonders for my writing. There were days I almost slipped, but I stuck to it and have finished my 28K novella, put the finishing touches on a novel I'm co-writing with another author and started research on a new time period.<br /><br />One thing I found, when I had run out of new material to work on, it forced me to go back to a story I had started a few months ago but had dropped. Now I've started it up again. Who knows, maybe I'll finish it this time.Pat Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08824114343214016153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-39289558254275980822010-08-22T14:04:50.387-04:002010-08-22T14:04:50.387-04:00No other August 22 Sunday comments? I'm the f...No other August 22 Sunday comments? I'm the first?<br /><br />I took my Alphie (AlphaSmart) with me on a 2-day surveillance so I could get my writing in...did 20 pages in two days (for those who don't know "Alphie"--it's not a word processor, so I could type away while watching the rear-view mirror...you see, I'm determined to finish this book!).<br /><br />Back at home, I've revised another 15 pages, so this week was 35 pages total.<br /><br />Until next Sunday, ColleenColleen Collinshttp://www.colleencollins.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-49059677718323931672010-08-18T23:29:00.371-04:002010-08-18T23:29:00.371-04:00Just checking in. I have 7 pages of my short stor...Just checking in. I have 7 pages of my short story complete. The thing is, I did have to log onto the web before writing a few times for research purposes. However, I still got more done this week than usual.Dog Momnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-54965532152517110052010-08-16T11:47:27.113-04:002010-08-16T11:47:27.113-04:00( A day late for posting) I started off really we...( A day late for posting) I started off really well... I did my pages. Then I got derailed on Wednesday and the rest of the week was a bust. Still I got 8.5 pages last week, so I'm considering it a win, plus I'm remotivated to get back on the keyboard tomorrow before I get on the Internet. I already got on the net today (as you can see) but I promise to write at least a page by the time my family comes home from school/work and tomorrow I'm back to the challenge. I do believe that sometimes I get in my own way of success.Syarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07176584273505728817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-51520995427107810452010-08-15T16:21:33.719-04:002010-08-15T16:21:33.719-04:00Week 1: Day 7, page 12
Habit is a terrible thing!...Week 1: Day 7, page 12<br /><br />Habit is a terrible thing! One morning this week I automatically opened my email program without even realizing I'd done it. I was horrified to see emails dribbling into my inbox when what I expected to see was the opening page of my novel. I shut it down immediately, but was a little irritated with myself because I’m taking this challenge very seriously. I wrote an extra hundred words that morning just to reinforce the commitment. I’ve since moved the email and browser icons to different locations on my desktop. Now my fingers actually have to consult my brain before opening either program.Ilonkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09726208913401634512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-28301374717867877622010-08-15T13:43:06.155-04:002010-08-15T13:43:06.155-04:00Well, two great things since I started this challe...Well, two great things since I started this challenge. I just got a new Toshiba Satellite laptop - the perfect size at 13.3 inches -- and I finished the first draft of my 28K novella. I finished it because not only did I not go online in the morning until I wrote at least 1 page, but I wouldn't go online anytime I rebooted my laptop. Since I might have had 2 K done when I started this challenge, I guess that means I wrote 25-26 K. Not bad for first draft.<br /><br />I'm recommending this to all my writer friends.Pat Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08824114343214016153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-33601014991579006652010-08-15T13:33:18.931-04:002010-08-15T13:33:18.931-04:00My laptop crashed. That was SO not how I envision...My laptop crashed. That was SO not how I envisioned meeting the requirements of this challenge! I've got a loaner w/o net access, though, so this is one habit I'm pretty sure I can work on this week, LOL!Sarah Ballancehttp://www.sarahballance.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-60252213603780681452010-08-15T12:44:24.397-04:002010-08-15T12:44:24.397-04:00I did it! I admit that I had a couple of (momentar...I did it! I admit that I had a couple of (momentary) slips, but then what felt like the beginning of a new habit clicked in. And I was off to the races and feeling very productive.mstery9noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-56532034791076807582010-08-14T21:28:18.259-04:002010-08-14T21:28:18.259-04:00Hi, I caught up with the page a day. Yippee. I am ...Hi, I caught up with the page a day. Yippee. I am looking forward to progress as I continue this challenge. Thank you for offering it. I will be back tomorrow to report in the number of pages I got done.<br /><br />Peace and love,<br />Paula R.Paula Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16683607612944753253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-79156924044896212092010-08-13T12:28:14.447-04:002010-08-13T12:28:14.447-04:00I am gonna try this. One page is doable, but I can...I am gonna try this. One page is doable, but I can't today since I already messed up. I will start counting tomorrow so I can join in the fun.<br /><br />Thank you Roberta for telling more about this.<br /><br />Peace and love,<br />Paula R.Paula Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16683607612944753253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-43921379021733093682010-08-11T18:23:03.979-04:002010-08-11T18:23:03.979-04:00Welcome Dona!! Never too late-- glad you're in...Welcome Dona!! Never too late-- glad you're in.<br /><br />~janJan Broganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11323983086318138814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-2140908268680373902010-08-11T14:35:48.635-04:002010-08-11T14:35:48.635-04:00i know i am WAY late in starting, but i am IN. i L...i know i am WAY late in starting, but i am IN. i LOVE this challenge, and think it is just the spur i needed...we'll see.Dona Matthewsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-11307616320736656032010-08-09T23:41:30.479-04:002010-08-09T23:41:30.479-04:00Yay, Donna! And love to see you, Nikki!
Don't...Yay, Donna! And love to see you, Nikki!<br /><br />Don't you think this is absolutely empowering? It's a way to say--I have permission to do what's important first.<br /><br />WRITE FIRST.Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-78697512543544317652010-08-09T23:40:38.175-04:002010-08-09T23:40:38.175-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-28229421530961120752010-08-09T23:09:13.691-04:002010-08-09T23:09:13.691-04:00Donna,
Not too late, from one procrastinator to an...Donna,<br />Not too late, from one procrastinator to another.<br /><br />Nikki, I"m glad its helping you. I know its pulling me through August....Jan Broganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11323983086318138814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-73942902564376857652010-08-09T23:02:24.235-04:002010-08-09T23:02:24.235-04:00You said it was ok for the procrastinators to join...You said it was ok for the procrastinators to join on Monday. Well I'm the worst kind -- a disorganized procrastinator with a broken clock. :)<br /> If it's not too late I'd like to participate. Thanks ~ DonnaDonna Coe-Vellemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03531285547959108447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-73278366086148924022010-08-09T22:00:45.832-04:002010-08-09T22:00:45.832-04:00Yep -- it worked! I had to do emails for work but ...Yep -- it worked! I had to do emails for work but they were short & sweet....and without this challenge I am sure I would have given in to being pooped!Nikki Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05219387408705311781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-29277075080416948602010-08-09T14:40:26.442-04:002010-08-09T14:40:26.442-04:00Thanks for offering this. I've already sent w...Thanks for offering this. I've already sent word on to others to join in. Good writing, everyone!SocialRegisterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05873867868948793619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-35744911149728377982010-08-09T14:32:23.305-04:002010-08-09T14:32:23.305-04:00I'd love to participate, but I won't be ne...I'd love to participate, but I won't be near a computer on Sunday - we are leaving on a short trip. Not to mention this is the craziest week for me with camping and work. However, I'll still rise to the challenge.Gail Chianesehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12828219122487207734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-13990761494066329042010-08-09T14:20:55.951-04:002010-08-09T14:20:55.951-04:00Writing first - Day 2, page 2.
Thanks for the pus...Writing first - Day 2, page 2.<br /><br />Thanks for the push!Ilonkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09726208913401634512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-67646248785911897712010-08-09T14:04:36.960-04:002010-08-09T14:04:36.960-04:00Sorry was out of town and NOT checking the interne...Sorry was out of town and NOT checking the internet. I am in. I am re-writing but still doing a page a day is good for that as well so I should have some solid text by the end. Thanks!Allison A. Davisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-76481996586043895652010-08-09T12:57:46.678-04:002010-08-09T12:57:46.678-04:00Welcome Mystery 9!!! Never too late to discipline...Welcome Mystery 9!!! Never too late to discipline your internet use and WRITE FIRST!!! <br /><br /><br />Will be posting updates on Sunday here, and via Twitter #WRITEFIRST <br /><br />I'm at janbrogan if you want to follow. But not until AFTER you write!!Jan Broganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11323983086318138814noreply@blogger.com