Obstacles to Writing

blog32 Sometimes we just run into some problems or conflicts when we need to write. Just like there are internal and external conflicts, there are also internal and external factors that seem bound and determined to trip us up.

So what can a writer do?

Please visit me at A Good Blog is Hard to Find today for some ideas on working through those obstacles.

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I’m at three different blogs today. Actually…I guess this is the 4th blog. Yes, when I overextend myself, I go whole hog! :)

I’m also at Mystery Lovers’ Kitchen with some broccoli cornbread for your dinner table.

And I’m on a 3rd blog, too—but I’m going to promote it on Saturday since I don’t want to send everyone to too many places!

Also, I hope everyone will join me here tomorrow when I have Margot Kinberg guest posting for me on using story frames to organize and plot your novel.

Elizabeth Spann Craig

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Elizabeth writes the Memphis Barbeque series (as Riley Adams) and the Southern Quilting mysteries for Penguin and writes the Myrtle Clover series for Midnight Ink and independently. She also has a blog, which was named by Writer’s Digest as one of the 101 Best Websites for Writers. There she posts on the writing craft, finding inspiration in everyday life, and fitting writing into a busy schedule.

12 Comments

  1. Mason CanyonJune 10, 2010

    You totally amaze me. Four blogs, one day, Wow, and I have trouble with one.

    Mason
    Thoughts in Progress

  2. Lorel ClaytonJune 10, 2010

    I love cornbread, and that recipe was so easy! …if I had cornbread mix that is. One more thing lacking in Australia (cornmeal too), so I make my cornbread from polenta, flour, baking powder, margerine and milk. It’s almost as good as the real thing. Won’t be too much extra work to add cheese and broccoli.

  3. Christine HammarJune 10, 2010

    I can’t wait for Margot Kinberg’s guest post on using story frames to organize and plot one’s novel. I see a picture in my mind of titled rectangles inside each other :).

  4. Clarissa DraperJune 10, 2010

    SOunds great. I will check out those links.

    CD

  5. Karen WalkerJune 10, 2010

    Elizabeth, I’d love 1/4 of your energy. Blessings,
    karen

  6. Jane Kennedy SuttonJune 10, 2010

    Internal and external factors determined to trip us up – sounds like just the blog I need to read. I’m on my way…

  7. Rayna M. IyerJune 10, 2010

    Lulu and I already met at Killer Characters. She’s someone I would love spending a couple of afternoons with!

    And will trot across to the post on removing obstacles.

  8. Elizabeth Spann Craig/Riley AdamsJune 10, 2010

    Y’all are so nice. Thanks so much for popping around the internet to visit me. I’m not sure how I managed to get everything scheduled on the same day!

  9. The Old SillyJune 10, 2010

    My goodness … you ARE all over the place today! LOL, will check them out – also looking forward to Margot’s appearance here tomorrow.

    Marvin D Wilson

  10. Elizabeth Spann Craig/Riley AdamsJune 11, 2010

    Marvin–That’s me! All crazy. :)

  11. carolynyalinJune 14, 2010

    Checking out the links, thanks.

  12. Elizabeth Spann Craig/Riley AdamsJune 15, 2010

    Thanks Carolyn!

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