tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-991416410311733321.post7645978129505128865..comments2024-02-24T00:56:47.853-08:00Comments on Trisha Leaver, YA Author: My Mental White BoardAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10736441732672508192noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-991416410311733321.post-12032897433595328232014-04-01T06:38:03.757-07:002014-04-01T06:38:03.757-07:00Great post ! I tend to read across multiple genres...Great post ! I tend to read across multiple genres and age groups at the same time and my writing interests tend toward that pattern. It's hard to rein myself in to focus solely on the current WIP, but my concern was that I'd end up with a lot of great starts and nothing more. So.. its really refreshing to hear you do this successfully! You don't see any disadvantage to publishing a debut novel in one genre if you don't plan to stay there? I like that. very freeing !Carolyn Menkehttp://www.carolynmenke.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-991416410311733321.post-6467581553488119622011-01-13T15:33:48.540-08:002011-01-13T15:33:48.540-08:00I'm more one track minded than you are. I need...I'm more one track minded than you are. I need to keep my mind occupied by one project and let it consume me. Then when I'm done I can work on another! <br /><br />If I get an idea that I like I'll write it down and get back to my WIP.Devin Bondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02778910287345364738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-991416410311733321.post-32061575745538049942011-01-13T15:27:15.353-08:002011-01-13T15:27:15.353-08:00SOmetimes I can do that. Sometimes I can't but...SOmetimes I can do that. Sometimes I can't but BRAVO!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-991416410311733321.post-70802408518117543012011-01-13T14:57:35.562-08:002011-01-13T14:57:35.562-08:00I can juggle more than one WIP at a time, but don&...I can juggle more than one WIP at a time, but don't have your whiteboard capabilities (kinda jealous here!) <br /><br />I like being able to jump from one thing to another to keep my writing fresh and give my muse time to work out the kinks.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09179338199224761532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-991416410311733321.post-47628651437532177572011-01-13T10:08:36.441-08:002011-01-13T10:08:36.441-08:00NiaRaie- I'll let you borrow my mental white ...NiaRaie- I'll let you borrow my mental white board anytime. Although, considering I write dark stuff, it may just keep you up at night.<br /><br />Lindsay- my process is easy given I have a very demanding writing partner :)<br /><br />Joanne-- I also began writing multiple projects during the query phase. It gave me something to focus on besides all those rejections.<br /><br />Becky -- Ask and you shall receive! <br /><br />J.L. Jackson -- How goes it stranger? Hope you are still working on that amazing YA historical fiction.<br /><br />Alex -- college? Yeah that's fast approaching for my kids too.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10736441732672508192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-991416410311733321.post-26727900828118443392011-01-13T09:29:13.233-08:002011-01-13T09:29:13.233-08:00I can write 2 projects at a time, but it's the...I can write 2 projects at a time, but it's the same genre so it's nothing spectacular.<br /> And really? No post-its or planner? I'm green over here. I want a mental whiteboard like YOURS.NiaRaiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13245742876021926812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-991416410311733321.post-90802000424932312362011-01-13T06:36:10.792-08:002011-01-13T06:36:10.792-08:00I do keep multiple projects going on at once. Som...I do keep multiple projects going on at once. Some of them might be smaller, task-oriented writing goals, but there's always something to turn to if I'm waiting on queries, or letting a manuscript sit and simmer awhile. I keep a to-do list to keep it all organized.Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03972054718663959694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-991416410311733321.post-14289736490304407302011-01-13T06:01:52.308-08:002011-01-13T06:01:52.308-08:00Ummm...yeah, I'm working on multiple projects....Ummm...yeah, I'm working on multiple projects. But when I can't seem to get something working in one, it somehow makes it impossible to get anything done! <br /><br />Which is why I spent yesterday editing my brother's MBA application. Totally functional use of my time. <br /><br />P.S. Thanks for the post! ;)Becky Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00401748069394025303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-991416410311733321.post-19762682879480046882011-01-13T05:55:04.201-08:002011-01-13T05:55:04.201-08:00Um, yeah multiple projects. I like your process -...Um, yeah multiple projects. I like your process - move to one when the other isn't working for you. Mine do reflect two completely different mindsets so I really have to separate LOL!Lindsay N. Curriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16347055390748782853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-991416410311733321.post-69607558249051694102011-01-13T05:25:35.966-08:002011-01-13T05:25:35.966-08:00Wow! You have a lot going on. I have a hard time w...Wow! You have a lot going on. I have a hard time working on multiple projects, but I have stopped one to take up another. I just can't work on both each day.Miranda Hardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17880449368013410349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-991416410311733321.post-26054647790337451592011-01-13T05:09:21.420-08:002011-01-13T05:09:21.420-08:00I totally understand what you are talking about. ...I totally understand what you are talking about. I don't think of it as a giant white board, but I do compartmentalize things in my head so I can go from to the other project.<br />Stress - I thought it would lessen when my daughter graduated from college in May, but no, it doesn't. <br />Good luck with the books you are writing, your kids and husband and schedule.Alexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15988251415347075888noreply@blogger.com