Comments on: “I Can’t Believe That Story Came Out Of Your Brain!” – Guest Post by Karen Harringon

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[...] ~ Jen at Devourer of Books has a guest post by Karen Harrington, author of Janeology: I Can’t Believe That Story Came Out of Your Brain! [...]

By: Serena (Savvy Verse & Wit)

Serena (Savvy Verse & Wit) — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:09:50 +0000

what a wonderful guest post and I love how she answers the where did you get that idea question. .-= Serena (Savvy Verse & Wit)´s last blog ..The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins =-.

By: Lisamm

Lisamm — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 20:49:54 +0000

"Must be the heat" LOL Ah, sister, you make me laugh. .-= Lisamm´s last blog ..Review: Moose: A Memoir of Fat Camp by Stephanie Klein =-.

By: Beth F

Beth F — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 16:03:37 +0000

Great post. I always seem to solve editing problems when I'm in the shower or gardening. I guess it's when we find a moment to let out minds just flow freely. .-= Beth F´s last blog ..Review: Every Last Cuckoo by Kate Maloy =-.

By: Michelle

Michelle — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 15:24:55 +0000

It’s amazing when ideas come to us isn’t it?

I generally have any ideas for my writing come when I’m not even remotely near a pen and paper. Most typically in the shower, in the car driving, or walking the dog. I try and repeat the ideas or dialogue in my head like a mantra but eventually it gets distorted and almost always I forget it before I get to that dang paper and pen.

Maybe asking questions about it will be an effective way to help me retain.
.-= Michelle´s last blog ..Gayle Forman – If I Stay =-.

By: Margay

Margay — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 13:29:55 +0000

I love reading about how other authors process their ideas! I work out a lot of scenes and story details by doing mindless things myself (going for walks is a great way to open the mind). Great post, Karen!
Margay

By: vodkamom

vodkamom — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 12:25:42 +0000

My moments of inspiration come in the shower. huh. What does that say about ME?

By: angie

angie — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 08:04:09 +0000

Funny how the mindless chores free the creative brain.

Loved your book, and this post too.

By: Karen H.

Karen H. — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 01:37:43 +0000

My thanks to Jen for inviting me to her blog…again! What can I say. It’s a great place to hang out.

Best,

Karen Harrington
.-= Karen H.´s last blog ..Happy 4th Of July =-.

By: Saoirse Redgrave

Saoirse Redgrave — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 00:02:22 +0000

Great post, Karen!

I get asked similar things and although I don’t iron (we’re savages here I also have those moments when the hands are busy doing some task and the brain just takes off.

Glad that you’re quick to take down notes on a potential idea, too! Makes all the difference, capturing that glimmer!

~Saoirse
Author of the 13 to Life series(coming 2010 from St. Martin’s Press)