tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101126112369382176.post6540724203568524673..comments2024-01-17T00:09:34.642-08:00Comments on Jenni Enzor: ISWG: I’d be a Better Writer without the InternetJennihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13139361928785566916noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101126112369382176.post-84013514502826406192016-06-15T11:35:00.867-07:002016-06-15T11:35:00.867-07:00You know, I'm awesome at ignoring my kids. Oth...You know, I'm awesome at ignoring my kids. Otherwise I'd never get anything done, but truthfully, I research/fact check as I go so the internet is a staple of writing. When I'm drafting I set a word count goal for each day, and that does tend to keep me on track, but there is the odd day I get sucked into the fine art of construction in the 13th century or the history of firearms. Do I feel bad about it? No. I'm that much smarter because I took time to research and I hope my kids will be just as unabashed about pursuing their interests. Crystal Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912469552483168148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101126112369382176.post-75164729597116139292016-06-11T03:36:14.082-07:002016-06-11T03:36:14.082-07:00I think Natalie hit the nail on the head. It is ou...I think Natalie hit the nail on the head. It is our addiction to the internet, rather than the internet itself, that is the problem :)Optimistic Existentialisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11507986337866049924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101126112369382176.post-21323804958654788822016-06-07T19:23:08.190-07:002016-06-07T19:23:08.190-07:00I also get distracted, but I push myself to work o...I also get distracted, but I push myself to work on a certain amount--3-10 pages depending on whether I'm drafting or revising and editing--and then break. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101126112369382176.post-55323060341983422492016-06-03T00:50:32.356-07:002016-06-03T00:50:32.356-07:00I don't know if I would want to avoid the Inte...I don't know if I would want to avoid the Internet 100% while I'm writing just because sometimes I use it to quickly research stuff. But I can see how certain sites can be distracting and I try to avoid those while I'm working.Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00912167351889969855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101126112369382176.post-1394472091531354812016-06-02T04:28:19.467-07:002016-06-02T04:28:19.467-07:00I guess I get the story idea, outline and start wr...I guess I get the story idea, outline and start writing. I wait to look up/research ideas etc. until later. Not to say I don't get distracted with Twitter when I'm writing. When I get stuck on a scene, I switch my brain to Twitter. It actually helps. I'm only on it for a few minutes then back to writing. Jennifer Haweshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06303079974406921717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101126112369382176.post-27169098913858460192016-06-01T15:57:22.920-07:002016-06-01T15:57:22.920-07:00Thanks for your feedback, Pat! I know it's a g...Thanks for your feedback, Pat! I know it's a good thing most of the time, especially when my research helps me writer better. It's just those days when I don't feel like writing that it's a problem.Jennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13139361928785566916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101126112369382176.post-15703995918731017232016-06-01T15:55:48.042-07:002016-06-01T15:55:48.042-07:00The timer is a good idea. I need to try that. It&#...The timer is a good idea. I need to try that. It's always sticking to it that's my problem. :)Jennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13139361928785566916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101126112369382176.post-58912890418006541842016-06-01T15:55:07.269-07:002016-06-01T15:55:07.269-07:00Yes, I know what you mean! :)Yes, I know what you mean! :)Jennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13139361928785566916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101126112369382176.post-27417832289270149952016-06-01T15:54:46.052-07:002016-06-01T15:54:46.052-07:00Ooh, I love that idea! I'll have to try that.Ooh, I love that idea! I'll have to try that.Jennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13139361928785566916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101126112369382176.post-82321375523962514842016-06-01T15:54:20.224-07:002016-06-01T15:54:20.224-07:00That's a great reminder, Vijaya. I was doing t...That's a great reminder, Vijaya. I was doing that last week, but somehow forgot about that. I probably can't write a whole novel in a notebook, but I can brainstorm better that way.Jennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13139361928785566916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101126112369382176.post-32610578950205075832016-06-01T15:53:38.245-07:002016-06-01T15:53:38.245-07:00I like your treat idea. I've done that before ...I like your treat idea. I've done that before as well--I just need to get disciplined to do it again. And I know what you mean about not being able to research something--sometimes the Internet is totally necessary.Jennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13139361928785566916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101126112369382176.post-70831810056389820212016-06-01T15:52:33.798-07:002016-06-01T15:52:33.798-07:00That's a good idea. I was doing writing before...That's a good idea. I was doing writing before social media. I just need to get back in the habit--and maybe set that timer. :) Jennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13139361928785566916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101126112369382176.post-31559432807551652592016-06-01T15:51:45.399-07:002016-06-01T15:51:45.399-07:00You're probably right. I have certain days tha...You're probably right. I have certain days that I'm not on much either. Thanks for the encouragement! :)Jennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13139361928785566916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101126112369382176.post-79946184766347956182016-06-01T11:43:01.853-07:002016-06-01T11:43:01.853-07:00I do better if I don't check social media befo...I do better if I don't check social media before I write. If I do, then the writing gets pushed back later and later. I still don't think I could go completely without internet, even if it is to google a word. I'd rather know and then get back to my writing. I've found setting a timer does help quite a bit with distractions.Cherie Reichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16663147386014122939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101126112369382176.post-29119463045196580542016-06-01T10:13:25.364-07:002016-06-01T10:13:25.364-07:00Some days I'm able to stay off social media be...Some days I'm able to stay off social media better than others. I used to beat myself up over it, now I just kind of go with the flow and keep an eye on how much time I'm spending on it, ask myself what am I avoiding, etc. I find it all shakes out in the end. :) Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101126112369382176.post-33170368169610638932016-06-01T09:47:30.264-07:002016-06-01T09:47:30.264-07:00When I'm in writing mode, I use internet surfi...When I'm in writing mode, I use internet surfing for breaks and bribes. I've had one writer's retreat where I didn't have internet access without making a trip over to another building to get it, and that was just frustrating when I wanted to quickly research something small. <br /><br />I've heard about apps that will temporarily block your access on your own machine or limit which apps will function. I haven't tried them myself yet. <br /><br /><br />@mirymom1 from<br /><a href="http://samanthabryant.com" rel="nofollow">Balancing Act</a><br />Samantha Bryanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17684962313482409801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101126112369382176.post-42873355414044903582016-06-01T08:27:34.761-07:002016-06-01T08:27:34.761-07:00There must be something in the air. I've been ...There must be something in the air. I've been highly distracted as well. My solution -- write in a notebook. <br />VijayaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101126112369382176.post-40184968275711145462016-06-01T06:48:22.320-07:002016-06-01T06:48:22.320-07:00I need access to the Internet - no way I could cut...I need access to the Internet - no way I could cut it out.<br />Maybe you and your laptop need to go sit outside for at least one hour a day. Just fresh air and writing.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101126112369382176.post-22989475498995738572016-06-01T06:18:14.681-07:002016-06-01T06:18:14.681-07:00Heh, I love that title. I'm bad about writing ...Heh, I love that title. I'm bad about writing for like five minutes, going cruising for 10-15 mins, then back for five...Vicious cycle!Leandra Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00381034024025750992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101126112369382176.post-13628423164300475292016-06-01T03:48:04.086-07:002016-06-01T03:48:04.086-07:00There's no way I could deal with no Internet. ...There's no way I could deal with no Internet. I don't really think it's the problem. It's our addiction to it. Perhaps set a timer for 15 or 30 minutes where you just write like when you have the quiet time once a week. I've heard from others a timer can really work. Natalie Aguirrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756087804171246660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101126112369382176.post-39093534045507781902016-06-01T01:50:08.741-07:002016-06-01T01:50:08.741-07:00Jenni,
I have to admit that I don't fight agai...Jenni,<br />I have to admit that I don't fight against the internet because I use my computer for almost everything connected with my writing and my music. I research and record my searches in evernote, wunderlist, and capture notes. I keep my links in Day one and I write in Scrivener and Word. So, I've never seen the internet as a problem. However, I can understand it being a problem for others. So I hope you get some great feedback about not being interrupted by the internet from others in our group of writers.<br /><br />Shalom aleichem,<br />Pat Garcia<br /><br /><br />http://www.patgarciaandeverythingmustchange.com/2016/06/iwsg-june-2016-recovery-is-not-matter.htmlPat Garciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04204650731843984192noreply@blogger.com