tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post510551126245947793..comments2024-03-28T02:13:42.262-07:00Comments on Wendy Paine Miller: When Writing & Driving CollideWendy Paine Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14123871938365782734noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-36027094715574263282009-11-18T13:40:18.193-08:002009-11-18T13:40:18.193-08:00I'm late to the party, but wow, these were gre...I'm late to the party, but wow, these were great!Erica Vetschhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08772984806574666959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-61901201728785019672009-11-17T12:20:24.138-08:002009-11-17T12:20:24.138-08:00Excellent analogy of driving to writing, and life,...Excellent analogy of driving to writing, and life, really.<br /><br />Numbers 1 and 10 are my favorites.<br /><br />This sweetly reminded me of things my dad told me as he taught me to drive:)Christina Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06285953403967286766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-69581294328556265662009-11-17T11:11:39.860-08:002009-11-17T11:11:39.860-08:00I love this list! I need to print this up. What a ...I love this list! I need to print this up. What a blessing; glad I stopped by:)Karen Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-91747976985502879422009-11-17T10:34:05.048-08:002009-11-17T10:34:05.048-08:00I enjoyed reading your driving analogy.
Some days...I enjoyed reading your driving analogy.<br /><br />Some days when the creative spirit is flowing freely I'm reminded of our time in Germany when Gwynly and I traveled on a section of an Autobahn where there are no speed limits. On those productive days I feel like I'm flying as fast as the cars that would zip past us in a blur.<br /><br />Other days, I'm stuck in traffic or encountering road blocks at every turn. And then there are times when I make a wrong turn and need to make a U-turn or stop and ask for directions.Keli Gwynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13236868298400593688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-70039285359159223362009-11-17T03:15:46.640-08:002009-11-17T03:15:46.640-08:00I believe I drank some eggnog and wrote in my WIP....I believe I drank some eggnog and wrote in my WIP. :-) Yum!<br /><br />I gave you an award!Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-15972443495758960372009-11-16T18:07:57.924-08:002009-11-16T18:07:57.924-08:00sometimes the driving is great - the flow of traff...sometimes the driving is great - the flow of traffic allows me to keep a steady pace or the scenery is breathtaking and I keep wanting to venture farther and farther. Othertimes, it's frustrating and annoying when I'm stuck in a traffic jam and can't move. Everything inside me wants to move but can't go anywhere. Sounds like writer's block. <br />I love your no. 5 - all of them great. thanks. SarahNikki (Sarah)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13731200601840020130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-2777871000959376852009-11-16T17:42:05.190-08:002009-11-16T17:42:05.190-08:00Thought-provoking post! Congrats on your win!Thought-provoking post! Congrats on your win!Ellie Kingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14711249217634726986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-53619474130179724102009-11-16T17:06:46.415-08:002009-11-16T17:06:46.415-08:00Sara, Too excited to win that! Nice to wake up to....Sara, Too excited to win that! Nice to wake up to. Can't wait to see what you piece together. Thank you!<br /><br />MeganRebekah, It's weird how the thoughts come. I wish I could take credit for it, but my thoughts have a mind of their own. ;)<br /><br />T.Anne, And you compliment. I knew I liked you, too!<br /><br />Kristen, You are telling me about divided. I'm about to throw out a little somethin' somethin' at the end of this comment that has my mind spinning.<br /><br />Joanne, walks outside and sunlight are big time tank fillers for me. <br /><br />Lauren, Neither did I until my thoughts spilled this post. <br /><br />Ava, And I'd never thought about it while giving a speech. Very cool how we can teach each other stuff.<br /><br />Eileen, You made me think of four years ago when my husband and I were on a bike trip and I had to pump it hard up the hills. Wouldn't quite call the movement I was doing speeding though. Guess this can't be translated to biking. :D<br /><br />Patti, I know and I'm feeling a zinger of an idea I'm about share...down there (arrow pointing to end of comments).<br /><br />Susan, Ah! Enjoying the scenery...nice add. And how cool that Maass commented on your blog. I'm still blown away by that. <br /><br />Rosslyn, With this latest novel I found it to run more smoothly having drawn up a map as well.<br /><br />Donna, Any ole time.<br /><br />Deborah Ann, Wonder what that says about my husband, THE TAILGATOR.<br /><br />Cindy, That was probably my favorite too.<br /><br />Jessica, You left us hanging...what did you do?<br /><br />Jody, Pleasure, YES! I'm a huge windows down type of gal myself. Hooray for wind.<br /><br />Jill, Okay, I liked being called awesome. I shall not lie. But I can say that b/c I know you know who is even more awesome.<br /><br />Beth, I'm a bit of a fast and furious gal myself (I'm liking using the word gal lately too). So? And about completing the draft. Oh, it feels so good. (But I miss the characters already.)<br /><br />Anne, All the more reason I need to wait a month. Nice tie ins. Add ons. Doohickies, whatever you wanna call 'em.<br /><br />Heather, I keep feeling like that's what God's trying to tell me and I'm the spoiled little kid wiht my hands over my ears stomping my foot, "I'm not listening, I'm not listening." Whallop. That was the sound of God (lovingly) knocking me upside the head. <br /><br />Karen, Oh, you are a wHoo hooer. I look forward to the necklace. I'd love to see your face when you do that!<br /><br />People, I have an idea brewing for novel #4. I know. I know. Please do not worry about me. I am going to write down notes. Make an outline. Perhaps research just a wee bit, but otherwise I'm going to breathe and take a load off. But, can I just tell you...it's exciting. It's got the synapses jumpin' around like hot tamales! Now can I get a WOO HOO!<br /><br />Night. Think well.<br /><br />~ WendyWendy Paine Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15136235074351188350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-79321284681938278972009-11-16T16:15:17.764-08:002009-11-16T16:15:17.764-08:00First, congrats on the first draft! That's a b...First, congrats on the first draft! That's a big whoo hoo! Second, congrats on winning the necklace. I love the drive over hills with raised hands. Ummmm.....is that when "Jesus take the wheel?" Great post!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17012982939454873340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-43650010953974485592009-11-16T15:31:23.433-08:002009-11-16T15:31:23.433-08:00I love that! "Remember to pace yourself."...I love that! "Remember to pace yourself." <br />That's my favorite.Heather Sunserihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12552506888985553471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-18474659900521378022009-11-16T15:27:43.678-08:002009-11-16T15:27:43.678-08:00I'm an ex-cop married to a cop assigned to inv...I'm an ex-cop married to a cop assigned to investigate traffic fatalities. I've observed this about speeding:<br /><br />• Speeding reduces the time you have to respond to the mistake of another driver or unanticipated road hazards. Slowing down reduces accidents, regardless of who's at fault.<br /><br />• Speed increases the severity of damage or injury if an accident occurs.<br /><br />• If you're in an accident or pulled over because you were speeding, you won't get there sooner.<br /><br />Life lessons: Slow down. Appreciate what is otherwise missed. Reduce mistakes and misunderstandings. If you really want to hurry God, cooperate with Him.Anne Lang Bundyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02998809463390846323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-57674364982176003182009-11-16T13:55:31.161-08:002009-11-16T13:55:31.161-08:00Uhh, why did finishing your first draftl only get ...Uhh, why did finishing your first draftl only get a post script??? THAT'S AWESOME! <br /><br />Love the driving analogy! I drive the way I write - fast and furious! :PBeth Mannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14279427592537427039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-67875617664595780112009-11-16T12:20:21.969-08:002009-11-16T12:20:21.969-08:00This was such an innovative way to talk about writ...This was such an innovative way to talk about writing. I loved it! And congratulations on finishing your novel--you are awesome!!Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-38209021421591491122009-11-16T10:08:26.366-08:002009-11-16T10:08:26.366-08:00Love this post, Wendy! I especially like the feeli...Love this post, Wendy! I especially like the feeling of rolling down the windows and letting the wind toss my hair and blow upon my face! In other words, writing brings me a great sense of accomplishment and pleasure!Jody Hedlundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424307540530719614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-17400192773261013312009-11-16T09:39:30.928-08:002009-11-16T09:39:30.928-08:00Very cool post! I like the filling up part... I...Very cool post! I like the filling up part... I'm about to do that right now. LOLJessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-15567323260427889252009-11-16T09:35:09.732-08:002009-11-16T09:35:09.732-08:00Fun analogy. I like number 9. There's material...Fun analogy. I like number 9. There's material for our stories everywhere!Cindy R. Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13488732331021750408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-78867483803576966822009-11-16T09:07:05.477-08:002009-11-16T09:07:05.477-08:00If my writing looks anything like my driving, I...If my writing looks anything like my driving, I'm in big trouble! It's sporadic, jolting and fast, lol...Deborah Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14415814125499548149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-65449186159319682012009-11-16T08:01:44.452-08:002009-11-16T08:01:44.452-08:00Great post and reminders! Thanks!Great post and reminders! Thanks!Donna M. Kohlstromhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04268172745025677265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-85896961468467767312009-11-16T07:58:53.920-08:002009-11-16T07:58:53.920-08:00I like your comparisons! I find that I benefit gre...I like your comparisons! I find that I benefit greatly from using a roadmap (outline) before I get too far down the road. :-)Rosslyn Elliotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11304732306399786236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-65510987697895218962009-11-16T07:54:11.215-08:002009-11-16T07:54:11.215-08:00Great list! The only thing I'd add is to enjo...Great list! The only thing I'd add is to enjoy the scenery along the way.Susan R. Millshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09578747592345750650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-24097601957077279112009-11-16T07:50:57.344-08:002009-11-16T07:50:57.344-08:00Great advice for writing and driving. I agree with...Great advice for writing and driving. I agree with the editing and writing. I find if I do both at the same time, I don't do either one well.Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00685341739870191402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-78594721353459164932009-11-16T07:50:27.805-08:002009-11-16T07:50:27.805-08:00Isn't it amazing how much of our experiences c...Isn't it amazing how much of our experiences can relate so well to writing. I love how you said to speed up while going up a hill, and pump the breaks while descending. There's a lot of truth to that!!!Eileen Astels Watsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11098531184044931737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-35241837485998475282009-11-16T07:48:39.526-08:002009-11-16T07:48:39.526-08:00What a great analogy! I especially liked the the t...What a great analogy! I especially liked the the turn signal description. <br />I often tell my students that when they are preparing a speech it is like driving your audience around on a trip and the thesis is explaining where you are going on this trip. However,I had never made a connection to our writing. Thanks.Ava Walker Jenkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12968305681481056689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-72751078550812951572009-11-16T07:37:56.910-08:002009-11-16T07:37:56.910-08:00that's so true!! Wow - I never realized how mu...that's so true!! Wow - I never realized how much writing and driving have in common!! Thanks for the awesome list!:)Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13481930991215306755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-16755702170957159862009-11-16T06:51:49.528-08:002009-11-16T06:51:49.528-08:00I like 2 and 3. Where we've been, all the exp...I like 2 and 3. Where we've been, all the experiences and life history we have definitely show up on the page, in one way or another. I guess it's an abstract way of "write what you know." And I definitely fill up that tank of inspiration from time to time, even if it's just a long walk outside, in the sunlight, feeling inspired.Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03972054718663959694noreply@blogger.com