tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1439710678680377391.post8496035950324894107..comments2023-10-31T07:49:59.631-04:00Comments on Edited to Within an Inch of my Life: To ROW or not to ROW (80)Heather Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06699360166269376285noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1439710678680377391.post-35030416303374864772012-01-03T12:20:53.762-05:002012-01-03T12:20:53.762-05:00Hey, Tom! Pip would prefer to be as close to my he...Hey, Tom! Pip would prefer to be as close to my head as possible. She settles for my lap. I don't know what kind of muse that makes her. :)Heather Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06699360166269376285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1439710678680377391.post-16623301180283827212012-01-03T10:52:01.607-05:002012-01-03T10:52:01.607-05:00My Maggie prefers the title "Lap Muse."
...My Maggie prefers the title "Lap Muse."<br /><br />-- TomTom M Franklinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05168232678401202091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1439710678680377391.post-22433958993549905302012-01-02T09:30:35.268-05:002012-01-02T09:30:35.268-05:00Tracy--I think I'll take your advice on the go...Tracy--I think I'll take your advice on the goals--one thing I like about the trends of ROW 80 goals is that they aren't all about writing. It really is the competition which knows you have a life!!<br /><br />Anita--every time I sit down (which is mostly to write), I find a cat on my lap!!Heather Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06699360166269376285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1439710678680377391.post-37126017386428912702011-12-31T17:59:58.656-05:002011-12-31T17:59:58.656-05:00The only time my cat even THINKS about sitting on ...The only time my cat even THINKS about sitting on my lap is when I'm writing. Little booger.<br /><br />Good luck with your goals. Sounds like a fun group!Anitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06333494452915600562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1439710678680377391.post-63225466406443300992011-12-31T15:52:53.572-05:002011-12-31T15:52:53.572-05:00Welcome to the ROW80! Although there are no coxswa...Welcome to the ROW80! Although there are no coxswains in ROW, there will be enough nautical/crew metaphors to last you the year! <br /><br />The one piece of advice that I can pass on from completing the fourth round of ROW is that it's super-good to set more than one goal. And to quantify it. My "do something creative every day" goal became a sad little exercise in shoehorning my daily activities into the "something creative" box. <br /><br />Other than that, it was a blast.<br /><br />I look forward to cheering you along in Round One!Tracy McCuskerhttp://dustyjournal.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1439710678680377391.post-69432441193800179822011-12-31T09:27:20.606-05:002011-12-31T09:27:20.606-05:00Brian--My kitten likes to get as close to me as po...Brian--My kitten likes to get as close to me as possible--plunking herself on my arms is unfortunately an everyday occurrence... I'm psyched to add ROW 80 to my rhythm of writing!<br /><br />Ryan--Good advice on the goals. Although, I don't see it as a pass/fail situation--if I am just writing most days, then it will be a success for me. I find it hard to be productive in the middle of the NE winter. <br /><br />Sadie--Hi! Thanks for stopping by! Already, I can tell that it is a wonderful community! :)<br /><br />Susan--I am torn between a word goal and time goal. Maybe I'll do both. I'm writing and revising as I go, so I'm not letting myself fast draft to get the wordcount in. Good luck picking your goals!<br /><br />Bridgette--I love accountability--it's the best way I have found to get myself to write consistently. I love the built in support of ROW80!Heather Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06699360166269376285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1439710678680377391.post-34919160791513885902011-12-30T22:19:16.007-05:002011-12-30T22:19:16.007-05:00Welcome Heather! I think ROW80 is fantastic becaus...Welcome Heather! I think ROW80 is fantastic because we are part of a supportive group AND we have to make ourselves publicly accountable. :)<br /><br />Thinking it's a great way to start off the new year as well.<br /><br />See you next week on the blog hop!Bridgette Boothhttp://www.bridgettebooth.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1439710678680377391.post-38282789566230789852011-12-30T21:08:09.646-05:002011-12-30T21:08:09.646-05:00Thanks for the nice welcome to ROW. I'm still...Thanks for the nice welcome to ROW. I'm still determining my weekly writing goals. I'm thinking I'm going to go with a timed writing goal instead of a word count. I'm afraid I'd just type a bunch of nonsense just to meet my projected number of words.<br /><br />Happy New Year! Ring it in big.Susan Harrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02627651421393613035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1439710678680377391.post-86971665098012585502011-12-30T17:40:59.816-05:002011-12-30T17:40:59.816-05:00Welcome to ROW80. It's a great community and o...Welcome to ROW80. It's a great community and one thing I love about it, is just how flexible it is. Your goals can change. I'm thinking of rejoining the group with the next round. :) But they're a great group.Sadie Harthttp://sadiehart.com/blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1439710678680377391.post-49511258671477854692011-12-30T17:15:28.493-05:002011-12-30T17:15:28.493-05:00Welcome to the ROW :) I think you're going to ...Welcome to the ROW :) I think you're going to really enjoy the atmosphere and support. Just make sure your goals are measurable and not too far out of reach. Looking forward to getting to know you and seeing your progress.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1439710678680377391.post-8718228351915668982011-12-30T16:28:47.454-05:002011-12-30T16:28:47.454-05:00Cat on Arms. I haven't had that one yet, altho...Cat on Arms. I haven't had that one yet, although mine has gotten close!<br /><br />Yay for another first timer! This should be a fun event, and probably a busy one for me.Brian Ronkhttp://heros-tale.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1439710678680377391.post-70970598662083293892011-12-30T14:50:54.875-05:002011-12-30T14:50:54.875-05:00Alicia--You'll need all the cheerleading you c...Alicia--You'll need all the cheerleading you can get for hardcore revision. :) I'm sure you could do so with ROW 80 if you wished! Either way, I'll cheer you on!<br /><br />Colleen--I use any excuse I can to write in a social setting. As you can see by the links on my blog! :) We're going to have such fun, I know it!<br /><br />Dianne, and Marcy--That's it. We're off to Paris. :)Heather Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06699360166269376285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1439710678680377391.post-17273671884215701002011-12-30T13:19:51.331-05:002011-12-30T13:19:51.331-05:00I'm sure i could write more if I was sitting a...I'm sure i could write more if I was sitting at a cafe in Paris...just sayin....mshatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06308916014310536449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1439710678680377391.post-6982880604969143582011-12-30T13:07:27.694-05:002011-12-30T13:07:27.694-05:00I've heard about ROW80, but I never knew what ...I've heard about ROW80, but I never knew what it was before! It sounds great!<br /><br />Honestly, with all this support available for writers online, I wonder how writers managed at all in the old days? <br /><br />Besides becoming expatriates and hanging out in cafes in Paris ...Dianne K. Salernihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16459839567235304842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1439710678680377391.post-20038459548426535612011-12-30T12:49:19.566-05:002011-12-30T12:49:19.566-05:00I've never done "supportive writing"...I've never done "supportive writing" and am looking forward to ROW80. <br /><br />I love the kitty on lap picture. I think a cat would make a great writing cheerleader--at least good to keep you in the seat. Sometimes my toddler comes to sit on my lap when I'm writing, but he gets mad when I try to work, so he's not a very good cheerleader.Colleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03971798802079783209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1439710678680377391.post-19840448011412359682011-12-30T12:42:49.041-05:002011-12-30T12:42:49.041-05:00Good luck with that. The first half of the year is...Good luck with that. The first half of the year is all about revising current projects. Ugh.<br /><br />And I've dealt with the cat on wrist thing too.Alicia Gregoirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06660125614529633284noreply@blogger.com