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Working Through Writing Challenges One Closet at a Time

Hello All,
Sorry I haven't updated my blog in a while, but I've been busy reviewing and re-outlining my novel. The rest of my free time has been devoted to getting my house spic and span.  Not your everyday dusting and mopping mind you, but deep cleaning. I re-organized cabinets and closets, threw old junk out and made room for the new.

So far I've donated six bags of old clothes to Good Will. Two trash bags filled with old magazines will never see the light of day again. Expired canned goods that sat accusingly in the back of my pantry are now food for the rats at the dump. I even alphabetized the books on my shelves. Talk about type "A"....

Perhaps I'm unconsciously working through the problems in my book as I clean. Then when I return to my outline the issues are resolved and the ideas flow. Whatever is going on it's working, so I won't analyze it too much.   I'd be interested to know if anyone else had a similar experience? How do you meet challenges with your works-in-progress?

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  1. Ann BestSeptember 3, 2010 at 11:11 AM

    Like you, I take a break, doing anything: sleeping, walking, housework, taking care of my daughter. The next day, or maybe in the middle of the night, the problem I've struggled with in the story is resolved!

    I found you at KarenG's BBQ. Glad I did. I'm now a follower. Good luck with your novel. Life and your writing take precedence over blogging! At least that's what I think.
    Ann

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  2. UnknownSeptember 3, 2010 at 5:37 PM

    I'm glad you're getting through your book. It's always tough when you get stuck.
    Great blog. I'm a follower now from Karen's blog BBQ.

    Clarissa Draper from Listen To The Voices

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  3. Karen Jones GowenSeptember 3, 2010 at 6:48 PM

    Mindless housekeeping tasks are a great way to clear the mind. I'll do a lot of cooking too, but napping works best for me.

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  4. UnknownSeptember 4, 2010 at 9:14 AM

    Many thanks to KarenG for hosting such a fun barbeque. For those of you who are new, welcome and thanks for joining my blog. I look forward to geting to know you over the years.

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  5. Dayana StockdaleSeptember 12, 2010 at 10:15 PM

    When I come to a tough spot, no matter what the stage, I take a step back (like character should react differently to this scene). If I don't see the solution, I take another step back (this part of the scene should change.) If that doesn't work, another step back. (like, I hate this scene. its a gonner.)

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