tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post4000401985582240843..comments2024-02-17T17:59:25.010+10:00Comments on Christian Writers Downunder: Writing AtmosphereJeanette O'Haganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11057798704247611224noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-25344089339989596802012-12-05T19:04:34.719+10:002012-12-05T19:04:34.719+10:00I like a quiet environment, maybe with some classi...I like a quiet environment, maybe with some classical music in the background. Then again, I wrote five novels while seated at the end of our kitchen table, with my husband speaking loudly on the phone in his study nearby, so it can be done. That's why I regard the study I now have in our home as an absolute luxury and don't take it for granted! However, it's also our spare bedroom--and we have visitors next week!Jo-Anne Berthelsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09775045057529728396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-64600588325361895342012-12-04T19:20:29.335+10:002012-12-04T19:20:29.335+10:00Quiet is best for me, when I'm at home. When a...Quiet is best for me, when I'm at home. When away from the writing nest, I can crank up the ear buds with 19th century hymns and slip away... Helps to be where no housework calls though. I once squeezed a good amount of writing into a short stay in an airport lounge... until the Aussies found Collingwood on the TV and then... it was all over! Dorothyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13622521834128746217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-90163458993720718872012-12-04T16:20:34.065+10:002012-12-04T16:20:34.065+10:00I totally agree, Dale. If there are words it becom...I totally agree, Dale. If there are words it becomes a distraction - even if it is music that normally has words without the vocal track - I would still sing along. :)Amanda Deedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02430837640142332983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-82602404154152734662012-12-04T07:42:01.369+10:002012-12-04T07:42:01.369+10:00I need quiet, Amanda. No music as I only ever list...I need quiet, Amanda. No music as I only ever listen to music with words and the tendency then is to sing along which means those words get in the way of writing words.Dalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14217918666756258037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-10427686562280395882012-12-03T15:12:23.732+10:002012-12-03T15:12:23.732+10:00Hi Anusha. It seems most of us can't get a mom...Hi Anusha. It seems most of us can't get a moment's silence. Hope you had a nice quiet day of writing today. :)Amanda Deedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02430837640142332983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-92051057987263594832012-12-03T15:11:15.582+10:002012-12-03T15:11:15.582+10:00I dunno how you can switch off, Paula. It is quite...I dunno how you can switch off, Paula. It is quite a feat! :)Amanda Deedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02430837640142332983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-31103059256163862342012-12-03T11:55:38.652+10:002012-12-03T11:55:38.652+10:00I've been laughing at Paula's comment abou...I've been laughing at Paula's comment about her sax playing hubby. I can well understand how much noise that must make! :)<br /><br />Thanks for your post Amanda. I love having the house to myself in order to produce my best. Alas - that rarely happens. My computer is bang in the middle of the house in the family room so my hubby and son are constantly walking past me, the TV blares behind me.... the phone rings next to me... and so on. One day, when my ship comes in, we will buy a new beautiful home with a quiet space for me! :)<br /><br />Till then... I have to learn to create amidst the din. And grab an occasional quiet day when it happens.... as today's turned out! :)<br /><br />Quick... let me get to it. Author at work! Do not disturb! :)<br />Anusha Atukoralahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00859837228901127984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-56233218428232867352012-12-03T09:01:43.409+10:002012-12-03T09:01:43.409+10:00I think quietness is preferable but I can work in ...I think quietness is preferable but I can work in chaos and switch off when necessary. The homeschooled kids make a bit of racket but nothing compared to my sax-playing hubby :)Paula Vincehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02079952414990463270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-70052801253522998642012-12-03T07:08:38.308+10:002012-12-03T07:08:38.308+10:00Hi Adam. Yes, I can relate. Small house, three kid...Hi Adam. Yes, I can relate. Small house, three kids, there is no quiet corner. I get my best writing done at 5am when everyone is asleep. :)Amanda Deedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02430837640142332983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-43227342160386550702012-12-03T07:03:53.117+10:002012-12-03T07:03:53.117+10:00I'm like you Amanda, I need silence to write a...I'm like you Amanda, I need silence to write anything creative. I can't write a story with the TV on, but the biggest distraction is the constant "Daddy, give me a biscuit!" that I get at home. This is probably one of the reasons I find it hard to get any kind of regular writing schedule. There is nowhere in my little house to be alone. I haven't really tried writing with music. It would have to be something without lyrics. Maybe I'll give it a go some time.Adam David Collingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18072000680990534407noreply@blogger.com