tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1996127547673665644.post384256928387732148..comments2024-02-22T04:01:38.373-08:00Comments on ☆~☆~ Martha Ramirez ~☆~☆ Writer Unleashed: Ready. Set. Go! Ways to prepare for Writing SprintsMart Ramirezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09492840883926331053noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1996127547673665644.post-81309337070061721872012-08-14T10:00:48.575-07:002012-08-14T10:00:48.575-07:00Hi, Martha! I hadn't heard of a writing sprin...Hi, Martha! I hadn't heard of a writing sprint until I read your blog post. What a neat idea to do it with a group of people, if possible. I think I'll have to consider giving this a try.<br /><br />Thanks, also, for the links to online timers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1996127547673665644.post-15870298412631437612012-08-13T07:45:07.447-07:002012-08-13T07:45:07.447-07:00I always think writing sprints sound so interestin...I always think writing sprints sound so interesting, but I can't do them. I'm ADHD and have to just write. If I stop and start, I lose my concentration and have a hard time getting back on task.<br /><br />You all have fun, I'll be cheering you on.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1996127547673665644.post-42688809792468018322012-08-12T20:27:37.303-07:002012-08-12T20:27:37.303-07:00Kinda late - but I made it here. The sprinting id...Kinda late - but I made it here. The sprinting idea has helped me too - glad we could get this organized.Daryl Devoréhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00941826725131248565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1996127547673665644.post-55035589858730111812012-08-12T14:21:05.843-07:002012-08-12T14:21:05.843-07:00Awesome post. I definitely need to try this. Blogs...Awesome post. I definitely need to try this. Blogs can be distracting but sometimes you get great info off them. Still, if I manage my time better, I know I'd be more productive.Toni Kellynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1996127547673665644.post-19136789892111186412012-08-11T08:11:53.301-07:002012-08-11T08:11:53.301-07:00@Kessie. I remember this post! So glad you shared ...@Kessie. I remember this post! So glad you shared it with all of us. I don't know where I put the link but yes. One of my fave posts. Thank you for sharing.Mart Ramirezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09492840883926331053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1996127547673665644.post-13289268731992151832012-08-10T20:03:15.178-07:002012-08-10T20:03:15.178-07:00Ever since I read this article about how to write ...Ever since I read this article about how to write 10000 words in a day--here it is if you're interested--<br />http://thisblogisaploy.blogspot.ie/2011/06/how-i-went-from-writing-2000-words-day.html<br /><br />Anyway, her technique about writing a short, detailed outline about the scene I'm writing right now, plus thinking it over until I'm excited about it, has worked wonders for me. I feel like the stuff I'm cranking out is something somebody else might actually want to read! I'm doing the summer Nanowrimo right now, so I'm basically doing a sprint every evening after the kids are in bed.Kessiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15019626781634777336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1996127547673665644.post-28804719091061672202012-08-10T18:04:33.347-07:002012-08-10T18:04:33.347-07:00You guys are great! Awesome comments!
@Tory, wow...You guys are great! Awesome comments! <br /><br />@Tory, wow, that's some heavy stuff!! It gives me the shivers even thinking about my words being deleted after ten seconds. I'd def have to be locked in a room and seriously not lift my hand off the keys. Wow--I'm speechless with that one lol Great idea whoever came up with it! Do you get a lot done with it?<br /><br />@Casea-yes, scary is a good word lol<br /><br />@Anya, yes, when kiddos go back to school, much easier.<br /><br />@Brenda, love sprinting with you!! Yes, big thanks to our D <br />for setting it up!<br /><br />@Melissa Def for first draft. HIGHLY agree.<br /><br />@Yay Karen for giving in<br /><br />@Sheri-yes, I can't wait till you do!!XMart Ramirezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09492840883926331053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1996127547673665644.post-84789173619818113262012-08-10T17:46:47.502-07:002012-08-10T17:46:47.502-07:00I really want to try this and am looking forward t...I really want to try this and am looking forward to doing so. It didn't happen for me today, nor will it happen over the weekend. But come Monday, it's a whole new story! Great post!<br />Love ya, SS!!Sheri Fredrickshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03994182452859135844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1996127547673665644.post-54186608565835731612012-08-10T16:54:25.430-07:002012-08-10T16:54:25.430-07:00Sprinting is definitely something new to me. After...Sprinting is definitely something new to me. After trying it once, I love it. It's completely ideal for that first draft in my opinion. And the short block of time keeps me focus from wandering, which is something it always does. I think it's a great idea.Melissa Limogeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01257229789310036562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1996127547673665644.post-64380007230792409122012-08-10T14:54:06.022-07:002012-08-10T14:54:06.022-07:00Love this idea! Great post! I shall give it a try ...Love this idea! Great post! I shall give it a try tomorrow morning! *goes offline...the hardest part* lol Thanks for sharing! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08920349957061612653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1996127547673665644.post-26480718731073511582012-08-10T13:11:14.884-07:002012-08-10T13:11:14.884-07:00Thank you Mart and Daryl for introducing me to wri...Thank you Mart and Daryl for introducing me to writing sprints. Now I sprint with you two once a week--for 2hrs--and I sprint for 2 20 min blocks on Casea Major's sprint fb group.Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03721556815192785649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1996127547673665644.post-74595452113358507212012-08-10T12:56:38.871-07:002012-08-10T12:56:38.871-07:00Great tips, Martha. I like the timer idea but spri...Great tips, Martha. I like the timer idea but sprinting would be hard for during the day (until school starts at least) thanks to noisy children that think it's Summer Break, lol.<br /><br />I usually TRY for no more that 50 blocks of writing as more than that and I'm too sore from sitting bent over the keyboard. <br /><br />Best of luck to you! And happy writing :)Anya Millarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01194982800130061746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1996127547673665644.post-36561617066445524182012-08-10T12:51:13.584-07:002012-08-10T12:51:13.584-07:00OMG, Tory. That sounds scary. Lol I do my sprints ...OMG, Tory. That sounds scary. Lol I do my sprints in 30 min blocks-20 minutes sprinting and 10 minute breaks the goal is 500 words. That's 1000 words an hour. <br /><br />Great post, Mart.Casea Majorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10414217239247695227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1996127547673665644.post-27743464765224306702012-08-10T12:36:02.528-07:002012-08-10T12:36:02.528-07:00My best tip for doing sprints is to use Write or D...My best tip for doing sprints is to use Write or Die. It's fabulous for forcing you to focus, especially if you put it on kamikaze mode (if you stop typing for more than a few seconds, it starts eating your words). There's both a free online version and a downloadable version ($10, but far more features available and you don't need the internet on to use it).Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17703102405965656616noreply@blogger.com