tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7202274659436317634.post372756697529075621..comments2023-12-02T05:59:27.143-05:00Comments on YAtopia: Inspiration: Yay or Nay?SM Johnstonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03546994863993080465noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7202274659436317634.post-74821422785669626612012-02-08T10:36:02.575-05:002012-02-08T10:36:02.575-05:00They are mistaken. ALL writing NEEDS inspiration -...They are mistaken. ALL writing NEEDS inspiration - it's the heart of it. Even cookbooks need inspiration!!!Wendy Higginshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01060366096097773416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7202274659436317634.post-44568338502481368032012-02-07T18:14:05.007-05:002012-02-07T18:14:05.007-05:00I totally agree with you. I have to have both insp...I totally agree with you. I have to have both inspiration and discipline. I push through and write but I also seek out inspiration when I need it. It's vital to putting heart in the story.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05130733681254163610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7202274659436317634.post-71287678985066524282012-02-06T03:02:38.803-05:002012-02-06T03:02:38.803-05:00I think the more you write the better your ideas b...I think the more you write the better your ideas become, as well as your writing of course. Big picture inspiration ideas are a dime a dozen. It the little inspired things in books that are hard to find and only come from sweating through it.The Busy Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06436661456524769835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7202274659436317634.post-89567293994764372582012-02-06T02:27:48.050-05:002012-02-06T02:27:48.050-05:00I agree with you. Inspiration has to happen for me...I agree with you. Inspiration has to happen for me to want to write, but I had to learn discipline. Honestly, it took me years to finally discipline myself enough to write a story that I had bumping around in my head. It was stuck on there for five years before I finally wrote more than 500 words. <br /><br />But, because I was inspired, I was able to write it in a week (editing still ongoing). I think discipline will get you to sit down, but inspiration will make it pour out.R.A.Desiletshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08440729149601654745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7202274659436317634.post-65023342258064365842012-02-05T11:49:15.579-05:002012-02-05T11:49:15.579-05:00I feel that inspiration is *everything*. Without b...I feel that inspiration is *everything*. Without being inspired you very well can't be motivated to write! In my opinion, at least. Yes, it takes discipline and will-power to sit there and get the words on paper, but inspiration and imagination is what separates those who weave amazing worlds with those who write text books.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12964473925684317787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7202274659436317634.post-25560356866832929282012-02-04T21:50:55.323-05:002012-02-04T21:50:55.323-05:00I would have to say that without inspiration, I wo...I would have to say that without inspiration, I would not have the motivation to sit down and write. While disciple is important, I think it is equally important to have at least an inkling of what you may write.Sarehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01829472672254117776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7202274659436317634.post-20623239126499999612012-02-04T20:15:17.441-05:002012-02-04T20:15:17.441-05:00I think writers without inspiration is a bit of an...I think writers without inspiration is a bit of an oxymoron. Writing is a creative pursuit, and I think everything creative requires some sort of inspiration. Otherwise, how do we create? Discipline is equally important though.Sari Webbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14157780034728554529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7202274659436317634.post-83665679400942539992012-02-04T18:18:13.438-05:002012-02-04T18:18:13.438-05:00In my case, I would never have the discipline in t...In my case, I would never have the discipline in the first place without the inspiration to motivate it. It's very important. What good with discipline be without it? I would have nothing to write about!Jaylynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03417364062487620685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7202274659436317634.post-17333905936748274442012-02-04T17:03:32.788-05:002012-02-04T17:03:32.788-05:00Inspiration is the beginning. It's the spark ...Inspiration is the beginning. It's the spark that sets the fire. It takes discipline and drive and passion and motivation to keep that fire alive. So they're both important.Kate Larkindalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06202347563426692610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7202274659436317634.post-53818889358829522212012-02-04T10:42:11.210-05:002012-02-04T10:42:11.210-05:00Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine ...Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration. ~ Thomas Edison<br /><br />Have to agree with the others here. We can be inspired all day long, but it gets us nowhere without discipline.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7202274659436317634.post-14502067688034525142012-02-04T09:35:52.054-05:002012-02-04T09:35:52.054-05:00Haha, what type of writing class is that? Inspirat...Haha, what type of writing class is that? Inspiration is the start, and motivation is the finish. IT's like those authors only write to make money or get published, which totally isn't how it's supposed be.Kirthihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10857145616217476440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7202274659436317634.post-34699068265603991182012-02-04T09:20:06.423-05:002012-02-04T09:20:06.423-05:00I see their point, but honestly, without inspirati...I see their point, but honestly, without inspiration, I wouldn't have the desire to keep my butt in the chair and keep writing.Tara Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11208796472061806391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7202274659436317634.post-20512486206694362092012-02-04T07:17:25.258-05:002012-02-04T07:17:25.258-05:00I am sort of with Ramisa. Inspiration is the start...I am sort of with Ramisa. Inspiration is the starting point-- the first step that starts a 1,000 mile journey. BUt you need discipline behind it to keep going.ShaunaKelleyWriteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04654367734305011629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7202274659436317634.post-535681126016825812012-02-04T04:16:21.056-05:002012-02-04T04:16:21.056-05:00Ah, I feel terrible for disagreeing, but...
I beli...Ah, I feel terrible for disagreeing, but...<br />I believe inspiration is something which comes naturally to dreamers. Discipline is far more important; it separates a writer from a dreamer.Ramisa R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04008432082942085584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7202274659436317634.post-71177283637243645172012-02-04T02:53:54.820-05:002012-02-04T02:53:54.820-05:00Nay, what use is inspiration without the disciplin...Nay, what use is inspiration without the discipline to follow it through to the end? In a single day I can be inspired by a dozen plus things, but if I don't force myself to push all that inspiration away and focus on one project I never get anywhere. -AaronThe Blogger Girlzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16915385689799889397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7202274659436317634.post-38997443987436141962012-02-04T00:47:50.020-05:002012-02-04T00:47:50.020-05:00I totally agree with you that inspiration is a nec...I totally agree with you that inspiration is a necessity. Sometimes the project starts with inspiration and you power through the first ten chapters, then the need for discipline kicks in. But with out that initial inspiration, that spark, the magic won't happen.SM Johnstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03546994863993080465noreply@blogger.com