tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113459088262891680.post1199132839721125806..comments2023-10-30T09:45:16.159-06:00Comments on Writing on the Wall: Help Me Focus!Precision Editing Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17054725687044240043noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113459088262891680.post-25959428955866769882011-12-30T10:36:59.143-07:002011-12-30T10:36:59.143-07:00I love my iPhone. I love that I can set timers, ma...I love my iPhone. I love that I can set timers, make to do lists, jot down WIP notes when they come to me, listen to audiobooks, read Kindle books, do quick research online, measure my running distance, etc, with one little device. Oh, and take phone calls and check my emails.<br />My hubby calls it my second husband. I think he thinks I love it too much.Small Town Shelly Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13535247595352753415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113459088262891680.post-45152868175211016072011-12-01T10:16:47.659-07:002011-12-01T10:16:47.659-07:00TJ, I use soundtracks too! Definitely need somethi...TJ, I use soundtracks too! Definitely need something soothing and without lyrics. I've been known to be unblocked many a time by popping in my favorite soundtrack, and of late, Pandora's been a great for finding new ones. <br /><br />Donna, If the Simply Noise is annoying, then you're probably not ADD. :) Of course, use whatever works for you. <br /><br />That's the beauty of this whole crazy thing we do--every writer and every method is a bit different!Annette Lyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12493583432919249814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113459088262891680.post-68600188829917968542011-11-30T21:52:03.254-07:002011-11-30T21:52:03.254-07:00*shudders* That simply noise thing just managed to...*shudders* That simply noise thing just managed to seriously put me on edge. I tried all the colors and had to close the link. I like to listen to music while I write, usually music that fits the kind of scene I'm writing.<br /><br />I discovered the benefits of a timer during NaNo. It's awesome. Forces me to stay put even when I might otherwise have let myself become distracted.Donna K. Weaverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15763832177263927311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113459088262891680.post-27908787486014687682011-11-30T15:42:04.472-07:002011-11-30T15:42:04.472-07:00Oh the irony. I pulled up my Google Reader, mental...Oh the irony. I pulled up my Google Reader, mentally berating myself for not focusing as I should be, and yet so addicted, so sad. <br /><br />Looks like I need to pull out that Nano timer to get through this chapter. (It's just reading, self. Work.) And then maybe we'll tackle the mess in the living room.<br /><br />Great timing! Thanks!Jordan McCollumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16523599384793856702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113459088262891680.post-48379336784738819072011-11-30T15:11:36.199-07:002011-11-30T15:11:36.199-07:00Excellent post! And thanks for the mention!
As yo...Excellent post! And thanks for the mention!<br /><br />As you know, I'm all about Write or Die these days. It's the best enforced focuser I've ever found. <br /><br />Oh, and knitting. And yoga. Both soothe my brain and help me return to reality when my anxiety winds me up in knots.Luisa Perkinshttp://kashkawan.squarespace.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113459088262891680.post-1503223365863272022011-11-30T14:54:13.846-07:002011-11-30T14:54:13.846-07:00Awesome post.
And totally understand the ADD com...Awesome post. <br /><br />And totally understand the ADD comment. I was diagnosed with ADHD a little while ago and it really explained why I couldn't-SQUIRREL!<br /><br />Anyway, something that helps me is classical music. I can't have words or overly upbeat (Star Wars theme pulls me from my groove). <br /><br />Another thing is to be home alone and in a place I'm physically comfortable.<br /><br />Those are my focus aids. Thanks for the awesome--Oh look, it's snowing.T.J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09686063961881406987noreply@blogger.com