Comments on: Vanessa Davis Griggs on Writing Rituals

By: Angela

Angela — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 06:46:30 +0000

A big thanks from me to you for participating, Vanessa! I’ll have to have you over again since you’re such a great guest.

Now don’t be sad if I tell all my other guests the same thing!

By: Veronica Johnson

Veronica Johnson — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 03:58:03 +0000

Greetings Vanessa,

Thank you so much for sharing your writing process. I’ve reduced my TV watching as well, although I do watch the morning newscasts. When I’m in the house, I prefer writing when it’s quiet (but with a musician husband and two active little girls, quiet is either late at night, early in the morning or when my husband takes the girls out.)

By: Charlotte Hyatt

Charlotte Hyatt — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:26:13 +0000

Another great post! Thanks Vanessa:).

I have been thinking about not watching tv because I agree it is a big time-waster, as is the Internet, at least for me. I am one of those who can start clicking links in my email and ‘come to’ 3 hours later.

Angela, I too find that I can ‘drown out’ the tv but I sing along and get very wrapped up in my records. I don’t have TBN or many christian stations but when Yolanda Adams, Luther Barnes, Dottie Peoples, etc, start singing I HAVE to listen and respond.

By: LaShaunda

LaShaunda — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:16:25 +0000

Excellent post Vanessa. I’m slowly giving up the t.v. This summer I found it a lot easier. Now I’m working on the internet. I find if I do my writing, then I treat myself to a movie or internet.

By: Vanessa Davis Griggs

Vanessa Davis Griggs — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:16:48 +0000

The television thing has been a bit hard for me this year because I’m really into politics these days. I find myself writing but wanting to turn the TV on to see what’s going on. Television can be a stronghold as the Internet and social networking if you’re not careful. You’ll find yourself going here and there, looking at this and that, then when the day ends you may see you haven’t accomplished as much as you could have had you not been everywhere. That being said, some of this is part of what we need to do to accomplish our goals (I need to check the social networking places to respond which has helped people know more about me and my books). It is about balance and goals. We have to make decisions and continue thinkinb about what’s best for you to accomplish your dreams.

By: Angela

Angela — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 13:51:38 +0000

This TV thing is interesting, and I agree with the idea. I live by myself so I tend to have more than one TV on at a time–for the noise, I think. I even have one right next to my desk. Unlike radio, where I find myself singing along, I can block out the tv. It’s like white noise to me, I guess.

That said, there are times when I have to have silence, but I think those times are few

By: Gabrielle in MD

Gabrielle in MD — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 13:23:51 +0000

Interesting. I enjoy reading how different authors approach the process. I have to turn the TV off when I write as well. I currently work full time, go to school part time and have to take care of my lovely daughter, but I write whenever and however many seconds, minutes or hours that I can. I think it’s important to write everyday, even if it’s just a few lines. I don’t want to loose the connection of what I’m working on.

Writing is so important to me and I appreciate you sharing!

By: Angela

Angela — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 02:43:44 +0000

Thanks to Vanessa for blogging with us today. Don’t forget that she’ll be sending one lucky commenter a copy of her book, Strongholds.

To be considered, all you have to do is comment on her post today, or Marilynn’s post tomorrow, or Kristin’s post on Thursday. Of course, you can also comment on all three.

The more you comment, the more opportunities you have to win a book from one of our three guest bloggers. This post will remain open for comments until the winners are announced on Friday.

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By: Rhonda McKnight

Rhonda McKnight — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 22:47:28 +0000

Hi Vanessa,

I too have cut out alot of television. I watched an interview with millionaires on some television special and they all said they didn’t watch television, because it took time to make money. I realized at the moment that I need to use my time more wisely as well. Thanks for reminding us that we need balance. I struggle with this as well.