tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post5575338933210291210..comments2024-03-28T10:24:45.790-04:00Comments on The Write Conversation: How the Batching Method Inspires Writing CreativityEdie Melsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-69545387534877074962018-08-06T09:11:46.339-04:002018-08-06T09:11:46.339-04:00Thank you for encouraging the multitudes, I’ve acr...Thank you for encouraging the multitudes, I’ve acrually printed your post out. <br />:)Dalynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09553803562170918993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-49617791102479284582018-08-04T22:31:36.371-04:002018-08-04T22:31:36.371-04:00What a challenge, Cathy! As someone who has been c...What a challenge, Cathy! As someone who has been conditioned to multi-tasking for years in my teaching career and family situation, I didn't know there was any other way to get it all done. But, after reading your post, I can definitely see the merits of batching. Going to try! Thanks for sharing.Katherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06252084490880411240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-14381423372646234132018-08-04T05:46:22.735-04:002018-08-04T05:46:22.735-04:00Thank you, Charla! Those were some of my go-to sit...Thank you, Charla! Those were some of my go-to sites for learning the method. Have a great weekend. :) Cathy Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09387472095598640704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-7777081480851145252018-08-04T05:44:35.139-04:002018-08-04T05:44:35.139-04:00Procrastination sneaks up on me as well, Jackie. I...Procrastination sneaks up on me as well, Jackie. I'll try to think of a verse for both of us. :) Blessings!Cathy Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09387472095598640704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-21995643534923998912018-08-03T22:56:14.279-04:002018-08-03T22:56:14.279-04:00Too (oops)Too (oops)Charlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01937131948250846289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-74040258907656350552018-08-03T22:55:41.697-04:002018-08-03T22:55:41.697-04:00Batching is quite appealing, Cathy. Thank you for ...Batching is quite appealing, Cathy. Thank you for sharing. I look forward to reading the resources you provided, to!Charlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01937131948250846289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-13515583244985821582018-08-03T17:10:44.224-04:002018-08-03T17:10:44.224-04:00I've not heard the term before, but the idea i...I've not heard the term before, but the idea is an old one. (And a good one.) I love your verse for "Confusion." Can you think of one for "Procrastination?" It's my time waster.<br />Jackie Houchinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01753758587434594531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-60848432640656361772018-08-03T12:18:13.404-04:002018-08-03T12:18:13.404-04:00A homeschool mom, a rancher, and a writer? I'm...A homeschool mom, a rancher, and a writer? I'm totally impressed. :) And it seems we have some similar habits (especially your top four!) I agree, Dalyn, trying to outlaw multi-tasking isn't easy, but I'm seeing results in both my writing and home life. Thank you for taking time to share. :) Have a great weekend! Cathy Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09387472095598640704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-33313694110695069002018-08-03T12:14:38.595-04:002018-08-03T12:14:38.595-04:00And maybe that's enough, at least for now. The...And maybe that's enough, at least for now. The trick is allowing ourselves to learn from new ideas and then implementing those that work for us. Write on, Ane! Thanks for taking the time to share. Cathy Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09387472095598640704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-82813493413330812492018-08-03T11:25:13.173-04:002018-08-03T11:25:13.173-04:00The verses your references are some of my favorite...The verses your references are some of my favorites and I have studied a bit how the mind works and multitasking is actually brain damaging. But as a homeschool mother and rancher it’s a hard habit to break- managing and keeping so many alive and fed.<br />I work best by habits...<br />First cappuccino, Bible, and prayer<br />Then I write. <br />Then barn chores, laundry, and breakfast for the guys.<br />And on and on... somewhere in there is supposed to be a 3 mile walk and some yoga but that doesn’t often happen.<br />Evenings and afternoons are supposed to be reading and maybe a horseback ride, but again, there seems to be one thing or another calling for attention. I do guard my mornings at least.<br />I think the rest would happen consistently too if I was adamant about asking them happen. It falls again to habits...<br />But definitely trying to outlaw multitasking as a way of life as I get older. That means saying no to many things. A cluttered agenda book scrambles my brains.<br />Thank you for taking the time to write this post. It was a good little shake up this morning to remind me to manage my whole day, not just mornings.<br />Dalynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09553803562170918993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-82431101006320551892018-08-03T09:57:12.191-04:002018-08-03T09:57:12.191-04:00From years working in an office where I was taught... From years working in an office where I was taught to handle each item as it came in, it's hard for me to ignore certain things. It's quicker to dispatch of the task at the time. However, as a writer that doesn't always work. The interruptions take me out of my story world. I KNOW I need to learn to do this. but at my age, I'm not sure I'll ever change. I try, but then that urgent text or email comes in. I understand turning off email and leaving my phone in the other room can help, but there are some thing I have to be available for. But I am trying to batch as much as I can. Thanks for the post. It has me organizing my mind, at least. :)Southern-fried Fictionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17274634359952391833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-44981683869064275412018-08-03T09:51:12.434-04:002018-08-03T09:51:12.434-04:00Thanks, Jim. Regardless of what we call it, if we ...Thanks, Jim. Regardless of what we call it, if we find a method that works, that's what matters most. I can't imagine a better way to start a time of writing. Blessings on your work! Cathy Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09387472095598640704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-75053187981377350142018-08-03T09:49:23.657-04:002018-08-03T09:49:23.657-04:00Congratulations on your book release, Betty! It...Congratulations on your book release, Betty! It's an exciting - and stressful - time. Soak it in, don't be too hard on yourself, and enjoy. It's a huge accomplishment. Cathy Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09387472095598640704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-50993031163820600562018-08-03T07:50:12.827-04:002018-08-03T07:50:12.827-04:00Great concept and ideas Ms. Cathy. Thanks so much ...Great concept and ideas Ms. Cathy. Thanks so much for sharing ma'am. Not sure that it's "batching", but I always like to start my writing time with prayer and quiet time. It clears my mind and helps me organize my thoughts. God's blessings for your willingness to share and inspire others.Jimhttp://www.winningthroughwords.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-43929328374982547642018-08-03T07:48:53.709-04:002018-08-03T07:48:53.709-04:00Thank you for this reminder on the batching proces...Thank you for this reminder on the batching process. I've let things spiral out of control in the last few weeks as I prepare for a book release. And more pointedly, thanks for this reminder: "Be careful how you think; your life is shaped by your thoughts." I tend to wallow in self-pity! Thanks for jump-starting my day.Betty Thomason Owenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15086143814398663190noreply@blogger.com