tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302980868146183599.post2038175640285487487..comments2024-03-27T05:15:13.440-04:00Comments on * Author Karen Amanda Hooper*: I've Started Spiralingkahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10789825860272178765noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302980868146183599.post-19305833510107121352009-11-24T14:31:46.121-05:002009-11-24T14:31:46.121-05:00It's funny, when I think of "spiraling in...It's funny, when I think of "spiraling into darkness" re writing, I think of moving AWAY from the writing ... but it seems as if you're channeling your angst or whatever it is you're feeling INTO your writing! That's fantastic! I think it's healthy to allow your mind to go to those "dark places" and then to put them on paper. Hey, some of the best works are based on less than savory characters and subject matters!Cammiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03861378825187133888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302980868146183599.post-2181649582601256542009-11-23T03:10:56.647-05:002009-11-23T03:10:56.647-05:00Yes, unrestricted thought, it's a wild train r...Yes, unrestricted thought, it's a wild train ride, and the stops are totally random. Food for the imagination. I don't try to think, just let it run.<br /><br />Thanks for visiting Secret Story Time, too!<br /><br />SecretiaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302980868146183599.post-2653854594896470032009-11-21T23:49:53.146-05:002009-11-21T23:49:53.146-05:00With one word... Definitely! It gets pretty crazy ...With one word... Definitely! It gets pretty crazy sometimes! Perfect art for this post!Ellie Kingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14711249217634726986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302980868146183599.post-56002406184355206202009-11-20T19:33:13.867-05:002009-11-20T19:33:13.867-05:00Actually, I don't really let my writing spiral...Actually, I don't really let my writing spiral at the moment- I feel a real need to control it. I certainly remember loving those moments when it happened- although like you say, when its something that you'd never do in real life, you can't quite believe where your imagination is taking you. Keep going, it sounds like you're in the full realm of creativity!deletedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10450412187773242714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302980868146183599.post-86061315764806088912009-11-20T19:16:38.680-05:002009-11-20T19:16:38.680-05:00If I can let myself stay with it, knowing that it ...If I can let myself stay with it, knowing that it won't last forever, dark moments can be some of my most creative. But if I am too busy trying to talk myself out of a melancholy mood, the creativity is lost. For me, if I am totally present in the moment and what I am feeling, I be quite sharp and tuned-in, in either darkness or in light. - GAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302980868146183599.post-45784565035772203102009-11-20T16:38:55.729-05:002009-11-20T16:38:55.729-05:00there has to be some spiraling to keep up the inte...there has to be some spiraling to keep up the intensity of the story. The dark is just as important as the light in a story. It gives the story definition like shadows in a picture.lotusgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06663641163048764869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302980868146183599.post-72536686588509819292009-11-20T08:41:50.184-05:002009-11-20T08:41:50.184-05:00A little... LOL I love what you called the seesaw ...A little... LOL I love what you called the seesaw between light and dark! That's what I'd like to do with mine.Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302980868146183599.post-55923064315608419262009-11-20T06:22:51.715-05:002009-11-20T06:22:51.715-05:00I've been spiraling, trying to get my new blog...I've been spiraling, trying to get my new blog site up and going, whew! I'm moving my blog, so I hope you will join me (Dreamdancer) at my new blog:<br />http://virtualwomanofessence.blogspot.com/<br /><br />Have a great day!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302980868146183599.post-1535240296208955522009-11-19T23:39:16.867-05:002009-11-19T23:39:16.867-05:00my writing often spirals. Wildness is hard to cont...my writing often spirals. Wildness is hard to contain and my writing grows like a wild thing. I pull out of spirals in the editing. at least that is the plan :)Tabitha Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08196816108272065974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302980868146183599.post-38601682855753422822009-11-19T15:28:02.338-05:002009-11-19T15:28:02.338-05:00I've been prone to do the odd spiral myself. I...I've been prone to do the odd spiral myself. I always like a bit of darkness. I have a story idea that goes to some hard places but I'm not sure if I'm ready to write it yet.<br /><br />Sounds like things are going well though.Jadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02444920778218867295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302980868146183599.post-30488504929576027962009-11-19T14:45:21.291-05:002009-11-19T14:45:21.291-05:00I've spiraled before, but then I've second...I've spiraled before, but then I've second guessed myself and taken it out. I really shouldn't do that I suppose. Sounds like a fun spiral.Susan R. Millshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09578747592345750650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302980868146183599.post-28479645503419268072009-11-19T13:46:07.657-05:002009-11-19T13:46:07.657-05:00I know what you mean. My WIP has a lot of dark el...I know what you mean. My WIP has a lot of dark elements so far, and they're only going to get worse! I am actually looking forward to writing those scenes, but I know I'll need to write something positive with it. It's all about balance:)Melissa Hursthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530652829980250261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302980868146183599.post-30692356669861423952009-11-19T12:16:27.506-05:002009-11-19T12:16:27.506-05:00I really can't wait to read it Karen! You kee...I really can't wait to read it Karen! You keep teasing me with all these little tidbits! I've decided I can't write stuff that's too dark or sad, writing needs to be a stress free fun experience for me. That doesn't mean I don't like reading it though. :)Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00861022355718378425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302980868146183599.post-15594927379152884372009-11-19T12:14:43.732-05:002009-11-19T12:14:43.732-05:00Oh I LOVE this post! I definitely spiraled... I l...Oh I LOVE this post! I definitely spiraled... I literally cringed while writing the darker scenes and had to take breaks to pace around because my stomach got tense, haha.Sara {Rhapsody and Chaos}https://www.blogger.com/profile/09824996048264979275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302980868146183599.post-63020731755792529962009-11-19T12:10:49.202-05:002009-11-19T12:10:49.202-05:00Excellent post! When you go to dark places, the tr...Excellent post! When you go to dark places, the triumph and happiness at the end is all that more meaningful.Aubriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10884036126491922530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302980868146183599.post-65075159441493357592009-11-19T11:30:25.716-05:002009-11-19T11:30:25.716-05:00I love the art you posted with this. Wonderful and...I love the art you posted with this. Wonderful and thoughtful ideas here. Sometimes I feel a little dizzy and otherworldly when writing I guess a good word for that is spiraling. It's exciting, really.Tricia J. O'Brienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05993110400088806252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302980868146183599.post-80514196241600546262009-11-19T11:09:04.997-05:002009-11-19T11:09:04.997-05:00Unfortunately, I don't think I have that kind ...Unfortunately, I don't think I have that kind of talent! :)Corey Schwartzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03883689227283545602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302980868146183599.post-19066891857757538172009-11-19T11:04:42.088-05:002009-11-19T11:04:42.088-05:00I heard once that when you write you need to be ab...I heard once that when you write you need to be able to reach into the darkest places of your imagination and it sounds like you've been able to to that.Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00685341739870191402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302980868146183599.post-91348360742559970392009-11-19T10:55:44.318-05:002009-11-19T10:55:44.318-05:00Oh yes, I allow things to go to very dark places i...Oh yes, I allow things to go to very dark places in my stories. I like to span the spectrum of emotions. Like you said, it's not a bad thing. It helps to balance. You have the dark and the negative then the light and the positive.Katie Salidashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15159923761047042193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302980868146183599.post-67167168558820788312009-11-19T10:48:41.026-05:002009-11-19T10:48:41.026-05:00My book in its entirety is a little out of my real...My book in its entirety is a little out of my realm of comfort. But I'm really enjoying it. So I think it's a good thing to think and say things you don't normally think and say in our novels!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05283503033516504436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302980868146183599.post-78837339263607749472009-11-19T10:46:31.716-05:002009-11-19T10:46:31.716-05:00Great post! What you're working on definitely ...Great post! What you're working on definitely sounds like something I would read.BK Mattinglyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13758638245846622284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302980868146183599.post-58929956399480800512009-11-19T10:34:22.252-05:002009-11-19T10:34:22.252-05:00What a great post, Karen! Oh yes, I like to spiral...What a great post, Karen! Oh yes, I like to spiral and, although the yin yang element is always in my mind, I do try to push those boundaries with my writing. Wishing you the wild and the wonderful. :) xxCarol Anne Strange https://www.blogger.com/profile/03754641845220443208noreply@blogger.com