Camilla Isley's Blog - Posts Tagged "writing"
Guest Post for GO BOOK YOURSELF
Originally posted at http://www.gobookyourself.info/2015/0...
How do I overcome writer’s block? I try to dream about it.
Writer’s block is one of the most daunting and most discussed topics for authors. I’ve read plenty of articles and posts on how to shoo this ever present villain away, and today I’ve decided to share my very own technique.
The type of writing block that affects me the most is lack of good ideas for plot development. Many writers have issues with execution, but that doesn’t apply to me. I find the actual writing easier, especially in my initial drafts as I use a free flowing approach that leaves me free not to worry too much about form. But if I don’t have the right idea to begin with, that’s a huge problem.
When an inspiration deficit strikes, I quit writing for the day and try to solve the problem at night when I go to bed. You know that moment when you lay your head on the pillow and you’re almost ready to sleep but not quite yet. In those precious cozy instants many people think about the day they had, or the one that is ahead of them, but not me. I think about my last chapter. I close my eyes, relax, and try to visualize the story I’m writing, especially when I’m not sure in what direction I should make it go.
I have imaginary conversations with my heroines; I talk to them as if they were my friends, which in a way I feel they are. I ask them what they want, or sometimes who they want. Then of course most of the times I fall asleep in the midst of this process, but guess what…my subconscious carries on. There are mornings when I wake up with the brightest ideas for plot twists and turns, get at my laptop, and type away all day. Unfortunately it doesn’t work every time, there are still days during which I stare dully at the word’s cursor flashing on the blank page before me as uninspired as ever. But when it works, it’s amazing; some of the best chapters of my book were born in a dream.
Originally posted at http://www.gobookyourself.info/2015/0...
How do I overcome writer’s block? I try to dream about it.
Writer’s block is one of the most daunting and most discussed topics for authors. I’ve read plenty of articles and posts on how to shoo this ever present villain away, and today I’ve decided to share my very own technique.
The type of writing block that affects me the most is lack of good ideas for plot development. Many writers have issues with execution, but that doesn’t apply to me. I find the actual writing easier, especially in my initial drafts as I use a free flowing approach that leaves me free not to worry too much about form. But if I don’t have the right idea to begin with, that’s a huge problem.
When an inspiration deficit strikes, I quit writing for the day and try to solve the problem at night when I go to bed. You know that moment when you lay your head on the pillow and you’re almost ready to sleep but not quite yet. In those precious cozy instants many people think about the day they had, or the one that is ahead of them, but not me. I think about my last chapter. I close my eyes, relax, and try to visualize the story I’m writing, especially when I’m not sure in what direction I should make it go.
I have imaginary conversations with my heroines; I talk to them as if they were my friends, which in a way I feel they are. I ask them what they want, or sometimes who they want. Then of course most of the times I fall asleep in the midst of this process, but guess what…my subconscious carries on. There are mornings when I wake up with the brightest ideas for plot twists and turns, get at my laptop, and type away all day. Unfortunately it doesn’t work every time, there are still days during which I stare dully at the word’s cursor flashing on the blank page before me as uninspired as ever. But when it works, it’s amazing; some of the best chapters of my book were born in a dream.
Originally posted at http://www.gobookyourself.info/2015/0...
Guest Post for Sky's Book Corner
Originally posted at http://skysbookcorner.blogspot.com/20...
Inspiration For I Wish For You
The main Idea behind my book was to write a whimsical story filled with possibilities, romance, and fun to read. I wanted to create a romantic world where wishes do come true.
I Wish for You is a Romagic Comedy with a lot of humor that I hope will make my readers dream and laugh on the journey to Happily Ever After.
As a writer, my greatest inspiration comes from within myself. While telling a story it is impossible for me not to bring to the page a part of my being, my strengths and weaknesses, hopes and fears, dreams and expectations. Then of course my creativity thrives and pulls from everything that surrounds me; being it the stories of people I know very well, like my friends and family, or those of people that I’ve never met.
For example, the story of how Ally and James met—plus/minus some details—is actually a true one, and I came across it completely unexpectedly. I was at a beauty salon chatting with the esthetician to distract myself during a painful waxing appointment. I was telling her how I had met my husband, fiancé at the time, and she told me that the previous day she had heard the most incredible story about how one of her other clients had met her husband. I liked it so much that I had to include it in my book...
Read the full post at http://skysbookcorner.blogspot.com/20...
Camilla Isley
Inspiration For I Wish For You
The main Idea behind my book was to write a whimsical story filled with possibilities, romance, and fun to read. I wanted to create a romantic world where wishes do come true.
I Wish for You is a Romagic Comedy with a lot of humor that I hope will make my readers dream and laugh on the journey to Happily Ever After.
As a writer, my greatest inspiration comes from within myself. While telling a story it is impossible for me not to bring to the page a part of my being, my strengths and weaknesses, hopes and fears, dreams and expectations. Then of course my creativity thrives and pulls from everything that surrounds me; being it the stories of people I know very well, like my friends and family, or those of people that I’ve never met.
For example, the story of how Ally and James met—plus/minus some details—is actually a true one, and I came across it completely unexpectedly. I was at a beauty salon chatting with the esthetician to distract myself during a painful waxing appointment. I was telling her how I had met my husband, fiancé at the time, and she told me that the previous day she had heard the most incredible story about how one of her other clients had met her husband. I liked it so much that I had to include it in my book...
Read the full post at http://skysbookcorner.blogspot.com/20...
Camilla Isley
Guest Post for CONNECT with Chicklit Club - 10 THINGS I HATE ABOUT YOU
Originally posted at http://connect.chicklitclub.com/wp/20...
10 THINGS I HATE ABOUT YOU
Camilla Isley discusses her new love.
I hate the way you look at me,
when I don’t know what to say to you.
I hate it when you keep your distance,
and when we fight.
I hate it when you’re wrong,
even more when you’re right.
I hate that you know me so well.
I hate that you’re so strong,
and that with you I have no shell.
I hate the way you boss me around.
I hate it when you wake me up early,
and when I can’t sleep at night.
I hate it when you let me down.
I hate that with you it feels like a free fall.
But mostly I hate the way I don’t hate you,
not even close…
not even a little bit…
not even at all.
This poem is dedicated to the newest love in my life. I’m not talking about my husband, sorry babe, I’m talking about a different kind of love, the love that I’ve discovered for Writing.
Read full post at http://connect.chicklitclub.com/wp/20...
Camilla Isley
10 THINGS I HATE ABOUT YOU
Camilla Isley discusses her new love.
I hate the way you look at me,
when I don’t know what to say to you.
I hate it when you keep your distance,
and when we fight.
I hate it when you’re wrong,
even more when you’re right.
I hate that you know me so well.
I hate that you’re so strong,
and that with you I have no shell.
I hate the way you boss me around.
I hate it when you wake me up early,
and when I can’t sleep at night.
I hate it when you let me down.
I hate that with you it feels like a free fall.
But mostly I hate the way I don’t hate you,
not even close…
not even a little bit…
not even at all.
This poem is dedicated to the newest love in my life. I’m not talking about my husband, sorry babe, I’m talking about a different kind of love, the love that I’ve discovered for Writing.
Read full post at http://connect.chicklitclub.com/wp/20...
Camilla Isley
