tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post481042721387711780..comments2024-03-28T02:15:06.910-07:00Comments on Tossing It Out: Survival Tactics for NaBloPoMo from Writers in the MoviesArlee Birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-29237972153973294502011-12-04T06:58:28.993-08:002011-12-04T06:58:28.993-08:00I think I'm a "Secret Window" person...I think I'm a "Secret Window" person, I've been known to plagiarize my old articles both online and from newspapers. It sometimes gets me over the hump when I'm busy and focusing on other things.Paula Sladehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02923061193682673368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-48362966334830730182011-12-03T23:29:44.021-08:002011-12-03T23:29:44.021-08:00Terrific examples. Haven't seen Finding Fores...Terrific examples. Haven't seen Finding Forester, but did catch Secret Window. I really enjoyed changing tones and trying different personalities on for size. My other personalities are dying to come out!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-50764247139645350812011-12-02T01:16:56.847-08:002011-12-02T01:16:56.847-08:00Hey there! I just signed up for this new challenge...Hey there! I just signed up for this new challenge. I'm not sure if I'll do a post every day, but it'll be fun to try! BTW, I love Secret Window! <br />And I love to rant at times! This is all looking good so far...see you in the funny papers!E. M. Prokophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12395951217528199963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-79237123566641677282011-12-01T22:24:22.019-08:002011-12-01T22:24:22.019-08:00This post made me laugh right out loud. And I neve...This post made me laugh right out loud. And I never do that. Especially the part about Kim Kardashian (however it's spelled) and the "angry blogger." Thanks for brightening my day and for all the great tips!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-78148686465361509512011-12-01T22:07:54.498-08:002011-12-01T22:07:54.498-08:00I want to thank Nicole for another excellent post....I want to thank Nicole for another excellent post. Nicole, you're welcome here at Tossing It Out any time. You always have a creative approach to things.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-4437942005791838302011-12-01T15:23:33.904-08:002011-12-01T15:23:33.904-08:00Stephen Tremp,
I have a relative who loves Secret...Stephen Tremp,<br /><br />I have a relative who loves Secret Window as well. I'm all for thrillers and mysteries and such but creepy, psychological movies like that one rarely sits among my top faves, lol. Watching a movie for mere entertainment keeps the thinking and guessing at bay but I was trying to look for clues during "The Sixth Sense" and "Shutter Island" and I still don't get one of those movies, to this day. I bet you'd probably pick both of them apart though. Maybe you could help me further understand the Leonardo DiCaprio one, because it just makes no sense to the point where it pisses me off.<br /><br /><br />Empty Nest Insider (Julie),<br /><br />Thank you, thank you, thank you. I'm glad to know you found this post to be entertaining and useful. If you're writing while you're ranting at your computer, then yes, of course! :)<br /><br />Carol Kilgore,<br /><br />You know how the saying goes...variety is the spice of life! Also, we learn new things that we could try to apply to our writing everyday. Just this week, tfwalsh and I learned something new; now you've learned some new options for your writing, if you ever find yourself needing inspiration, you can get them from the movies. A little mini-rant every now and then doesn't hurt anybody. I like your "Oasis in the storm" approach, though. Thanks for commenting!<br /><br /><a href="http://madlabonline.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">The Madlab Post</a>Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08965945636486620938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-86187742840778027302011-12-01T06:48:56.960-08:002011-12-01T06:48:56.960-08:00Interesting. I don't think I've ever done ...Interesting. I don't think I've ever done any of these things. Except maybe a mini-rant every so often. But I try to keep my blog an oasis in the storm.Carol Kilgorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15168273312704732896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-26109234784928307382011-12-01T01:42:20.607-08:002011-12-01T01:42:20.607-08:00Thanks for the great tips, and the entertaining mo...Thanks for the great tips, and the entertaining movies. I usually rant at my computer when something goes wrong. Does that count? JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-19525616329418218962011-11-30T21:54:39.651-08:002011-11-30T21:54:39.651-08:00We love The Secret Window. I guessed the ending ab...We love The Secret Window. I guessed the ending about half way through (no spoiler alert here). But there were clues of you were looking for them. Great show. Now I want to rent it through Netflix.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-9755221493066089912011-11-30T19:21:22.329-08:002011-11-30T19:21:22.329-08:00Susan Kane,
Going over ones rage to form a clear ...Susan Kane,<br /><br />Going over ones rage to form a clear and concise perspective on the issue is probably one of the best ways to get people to not only learn but also understand your point or where you are coming from regarding a particular subject, a little better than a rant, so that works well. The thing I've learned about rants are that they tend to drive a lot of traffic though, so that's another thing to think about. If you talk to Kim Kardashian, please ask her to consider being my personal shoe shopping stylist for a weekend, or at least offer some recommendations on where to find the cutest pumps! I'm a sucker for cute heels...sometimes.<br /><br />tfwalsh,<br /><br />You're in good company. I didn't know about a site that shows people what famous writers their own work resembles until reading Lee's recent post, so we all learn something everyday. I hope your NaNoWriMo experience was a blast. I considered doing one of the Screenplay challenges but always find out about them after the deadline, so I guess it's not meant to be. I tend to work at my own pace anyway, unless I want to take on a huge challenge at random, so it all works out at the end of the day.<br /><br />NaBloPoMo happens every month, so when you're done with NaNoWriMo and you're feeling victorious, it may be fun to tackle the blogging version just for the experience or merely for kicks...whatever tickles your pickle!<br /><br />Thanks for commenting. <br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://madlabonline.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">The Madlab Post</a>Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08965945636486620938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-69913234646804209672011-11-30T19:02:43.158-08:002011-11-30T19:02:43.158-08:00Just learnt something new... didn't know about...Just learnt something new... didn't know about NaBloPoMo... but then again this year was my first on NaNoWriMo... so need to get out more:)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-24147053473890243882011-11-30T18:55:13.762-08:002011-11-30T18:55:13.762-08:00I am not a ranter. I fume. I introspect. I rumi...I am not a ranter. I fume. I introspect. I ruminate over the issue. Then I write with a perspective. <br /><br />Anytime I have ranted and then actually let someone receive my rage, well, it never went well.<br /><br />I would love to talk with Kim Kardashian.Susan Kanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09834094675218254410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-39639243634423632772011-11-30T18:25:17.433-08:002011-11-30T18:25:17.433-08:00L. Diane Wolf,
What ignorance in the publishing i...L. Diane Wolf,<br /><br />What ignorance in the publishing industry do you speak of? It could probably be used as motivation to create an entire blog series covering that particular area :)<br /><br />Tracy Jo,<br /><br />Thanks so much. I'm happy to know you liked the tips in this post. I agree with you on using photos for posts and the "less is more" effect. Blogging for 77 days straight is a killer feat! You should be oh so proud :) I can see how one sentence posts could be used for an entire series or maybe used as a post format for one particular topic...I'll have to try it out one day. I wish I could complete an 11 week challenge for some short films, or any weekly/monthly challenge for that matter. That would be grand!<br /><br /><a href="http://madlabonline.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">The Madlab Post</a>Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08965945636486620938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-52919775515979559622011-11-30T17:41:31.574-08:002011-11-30T17:41:31.574-08:00Great tips. I recently did an 11 week challenge wh...Great tips. I recently did an 11 week challenge where I blogged for 77 days. On the days that I felt stuck...I used pictures in my post and I also try to remember - sometimes less is more. Sometimes a one sentence post says it all.Tracy Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14578915029993861396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-81436032156197182011-11-30T15:09:00.687-08:002011-11-30T15:09:00.687-08:00I have been known to get annoyed enough by somethi...I have been known to get annoyed enough by something to tackle it on my own blog. Usually it's ignorance when it comes to the publishing industry that causes me to respond.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-71947345476267374182011-11-30T14:31:02.978-08:002011-11-30T14:31:02.978-08:00Suze,
Me too. I recently watched the whole movie ...Suze,<br /><br />Me too. I recently watched the whole movie when it came on TV, which was a treat, since I only saw portions of it over the years. It was nice to finally see it play out from beginning to end, on television.<br /><br />Yvonne,<br /><br />Determination is usually the source of and key to great undertakings :) In my personal experience, the more determined I become sometimes though, the crazier I drive myself, so I tend to either take a step back or pause and regroup for a future undertaking. I now try to deal with each project on a case by case basis, depending on what my priorities are and what I'm getting out of the deal. The November NaBloPoMo month was less than fun for me with regards to the "community" aspect among participants, so I won't miss it one bit....the marathon does help with increased productivity though, which is always great!<br /><br />kristenlopresti,<br /><br />Thanks for your comment. I'm glad you found the writing tips to be useful. Since you liked "Secret Window," you may want to watch "The Ninth Gate," (if you haven't already) which also stars Johnny Depp. It appears to be more focused on books than writing, but I do plan on trying to check that one out during my weekly movie rental activities. Thanks to Dale at <a href="http://smurfdok.wordpress.com/2011/11/28/monday-movie-meme-281111/#comments" rel="nofollow">Smurfin' the Web</a> who listed "The Ninth Gate" in our movie meme this week, I now have another source of movie characters or plot lines for which I can find inspiration for my writing, whether that be in blog posts, poems or short video projects. Thanks again for reading and leaving feedback on this post.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://madlabonline.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">The Madlab Post</a>Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08965945636486620938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-67407738341058318082011-11-30T12:58:18.430-08:002011-11-30T12:58:18.430-08:00Loved both those movies. Great tips!Loved both those movies. Great tips!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-3246813809057882482011-11-30T11:49:40.109-08:002011-11-30T11:49:40.109-08:00If I set out to do something all the hiccups along...If I set out to do something all the hiccups along the way don't stop me. In fact it makes me more determined.<br /><br />Yvonne.RHYTHM AND RHYMEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11386975261804630799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-74899585507266763992011-11-30T11:37:04.216-08:002011-11-30T11:37:04.216-08:00I've been known to rant, yessiree Bob. But - w...I've been known to rant, yessiree Bob. But - well written and comprehensive post. Thanks for sharing!<br /><br /><a href="http://theoldsilly.wordpress.com" rel="nofollow"><b>Marvin D Wilson</b></a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-44403705676138233132011-11-30T10:33:30.105-08:002011-11-30T10:33:30.105-08:00I *really* enjoyed the film, 'Finding Forreste...I *really* enjoyed the film, 'Finding Forrester.'Suzehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07908805179119217608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-3572269623493205882011-11-30T08:28:07.658-08:002011-11-30T08:28:07.658-08:00Alex J. Cavanaugh,
It will be nice to see how you...Alex J. Cavanaugh,<br /><br />It will be nice to see how you respond to another blogger's post with your own post. Sometimes, that's the best way to respond if leaving a comment doesn't capture all of what you want to say. <br /><br />Ranting isn't for everyone. I've ranted a few times but never planned on making it a staple of my blog. Still, for some bloggers who do not rant, it may be worth trying out as another part of themselves. It doesn't hurt to try that voice on for size next year, as a Halloween post. Bloggers who do not rant could play "The Angry Blogger" and see how that goes.<br /><br />Yeamie Waffles<br /><br />Cool name you have there! Since inspiration for blogging comes from all sorts of places, writing a rant post when you're angry can help you do two things....blow off some steam and also flesh out all of your thoughts on what is making you so angry. When it's all said and done, sometimes it is better to get it all out than not have anything to write about at all. Thanks for your comment and I'm glad you enjoyed reading this post!<br /><br />Li<br /><br />Thanks :) If the good ideas in this post can help you with writing blog posts, I've done my job. The more good ideas, I better for all of us in the blogging world. <br /><br />You know, I briefly considered to just keep going after missing that one NaBloPoMo day but I felt like it would be nagging at me for the rest of the month and I didn't want that on my shoulders. Even if I got to the end of November, I would feel like I still made an error because of that day that I missed. I'd rather start all over and try to make it to the finish line with 100% completion the second time around. At times, I'm an All or Nothing kind of gal....which isn't always good and causes me lots of stress and depression.<br /><br />Journaling Woman,<br /><br />Thanks for your feedback. That's what blogging is all about sometimes...trying something new that one would not normally do. Writing in a certain style or with a certain tone that is different from our regular work can not only be a good way to see how readers receive the post but also a way to figure out how to handle a particular topic in the eyes of another character or personality, to get different results in your writing.<br /><br />Ciara,<br /><br />Doing what works for you keeps the blog posts flowing, which is all readers can ask in a way :) We have many options for how to approach our blog posts with regard to tone and style. It all comes down to whether or not we choose to utilize those options for variety or flavor. I've come across some great blogs thanks to bloggers who sent me to interesting posts from their blog.<br /><br />Kelly Robinson,<br /><br />Four chapters into a book is a great accomplishment. A tragedy can understandably cause a writing hiccup. I've had my share of that a few days ago. It looks like you're coming along well with the book and finishing it is what it's all about after all, not necessarily having to adhere to a strict NaNoWriMo schedule :) Cheers to you!<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://madlabonline.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">The Madlab Post</a>Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08965945636486620938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-67771895739285521762011-11-30T07:34:15.518-08:002011-11-30T07:34:15.518-08:00I didn't finish NaNoWriMo this year, due to th...I didn't finish NaNoWriMo this year, due to the tragedy I told you about earlier. <br /><br />I don't consider it a loss, though. I'm four chapters into a book I have outlined in detail, and I plan to finish it --just not this month!Kelly Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01752857506190488860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-1174557964537950082011-11-30T07:10:08.227-08:002011-11-30T07:10:08.227-08:00I'm not really one that rants. I don't wri...I'm not really one that rants. I don't write from other people's blog post, but I do send people to interesting posts.Ciarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15628488753277495111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-86916386720276532092011-11-30T04:22:56.200-08:002011-11-30T04:22:56.200-08:00I can rant and complain with the best of them, but...I can rant and complain with the best of them, but these are not normal reactions for me. <br /><br />Great tips, Lee.<br /><br />TT. Powell Coltrinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02160774009926623671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-49686370556621467912011-11-30T04:10:09.871-08:002011-11-30T04:10:09.871-08:00Some good ideas here :-)
I don't generally a...Some good ideas here :-)<br /><br />I don't generally abandon a goal because of a hiccup - I'm stubborn as a mule, so I just keep on going anyway.Lihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08831231531918915804noreply@blogger.com