tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2363444567124084776.post855257171218128405..comments2023-10-20T08:56:14.314+01:00Comments on Stroppy Author: A life in publishing: The Internet: seducer, scapegoat or serendipity stall?Stroppy Authorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16560035800075465845noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2363444567124084776.post-70178755687284407762014-06-19T09:40:11.074+01:002014-06-19T09:40:11.074+01:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Ramiz Razahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09941047122119668254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2363444567124084776.post-83542902248560222062012-11-28T16:04:07.518+00:002012-11-28T16:04:07.518+00:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2363444567124084776.post-86858062939537625282012-09-16T17:05:42.175+01:002012-09-16T17:05:42.175+01:00Hmm, your blog has eaten my comment, which I made ...Hmm, your blog has eaten my comment, which I made the day your post came out. Pfffth. Obviously, I've been incredibly distracted by the internet since then so hadn't noticed...<br /><br />But I was trying to say: well said! Nicola Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189894289540344094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2363444567124084776.post-61821389758122656902012-09-11T10:31:15.933+01:002012-09-11T10:31:15.933+01:00Completely agree! Completely agree! adelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15826710558292792068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2363444567124084776.post-69391356210550227312012-09-11T06:06:45.757+01:002012-09-11T06:06:45.757+01:00I follow the same method of research that you do: ...I follow the same method of research that you do: I write, and then if I need to look something up, I do it right then. It helps me keep stories flowing. Even when I wrote a book in a notebook by hand, I had my computer on in the background, in case something had to be checked online.<br /><br />Personally, I can't imagine getting an App to 'nanny' my internet use. While the internet can be distracting, it seems like a true writer would still feel himself or herself always pulled back towards the writing. Simply the fact of being an author should itself be a sort of natural limiter on internet over-use, don't you think?<br /><br />Anyway, thank you for the interesting post. It's nice to know I'm not the only one who researches while writing, instead of beforehand. Clare Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12275618718871589963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2363444567124084776.post-77112862020081156682012-09-10T16:42:42.380+01:002012-09-10T16:42:42.380+01:00I suppose where social networking is a genuine add...I suppose where social networking is a genuine addiction (and I do know from friends that it can be an addiction) then it's okay for people to take whatever help they can get. I don't have a problem with that at all. But speaking personally, I'm with you: self control and discipline work just fine for me. Frankly, when I'm in an introverted, reflective, contemplative writing space, I'm not interested in social networking. At the same time, when I need a coffee break, I take it on FB. Equally, if I need to research something I'm perfectly capable of doing the research without being distracted by social networking sites. It does come down to self discipline and self control, but we do have to accept that not everyone has the same levels of each and so each to his/her own and whatever works.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04871239587214383387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2363444567124084776.post-87878991666403816272012-09-10T10:19:44.189+01:002012-09-10T10:19:44.189+01:00I'm with you about the usefulness of the Net a...I'm with you about the usefulness of the Net and using it as I go. And yes, there are experts out there you can ask. When I started writing, you had to find the experts locally. But some people who don't have to work a day job do get distracted. I see them often on Twitter, trying to focus, but doing just one more tweet...Sue Bursztynskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09362273418897882971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2363444567124084776.post-58353781945853594632012-09-10T10:19:41.265+01:002012-09-10T10:19:41.265+01:00I wouldn't say I'm getting hot under the c...I wouldn't say I'm getting hot under the collar about it, Tracey. I think it's rather a stupid public display of weakness: 'Look, I can't even control my own internet use - silly me!' <br /><br />Of course, anyone can do what they like - but if they want to make a public display of it, as Zadie et al have done by discussing it in a national newspaper, they are inviting comment. <br /><br />I'm more interested in seeing the positives in permanent online access and suggesting it's not simply a distraction but a source of inspiration and help. The suggestion that writers are better off ignoring the internet deserves a response.Stroppy Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16560035800075465845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2363444567124084776.post-23469128670125421692012-09-10T10:01:18.634+01:002012-09-10T10:01:18.634+01:00Not really sure why you or any of the others voci...Not really sure why you or any of the others vociferous on this subject are getting so hot under the collar about this. If people wish to buy apps to help their distraction, then surely that is their own personal choice. As is yours to deal with your distractions.<br />Traceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16675987753754142220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2363444567124084776.post-56867586662349705812012-09-10T09:49:46.028+01:002012-09-10T09:49:46.028+01:00I believe the Romans knew something about resuscit...I believe the Romans knew something about resuscitation - but did they get it from the Arabs? It seems to me that research has endless possibilities!<br />But yes, I can "switch off" if I have a deadline to meet - if I don't someone could be dead. That's a rather powerful incentive!catdownunderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06959328192182156574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2363444567124084776.post-8214621232981537892012-09-10T09:27:01.097+01:002012-09-10T09:27:01.097+01:00I agree, Joely - encouragement and feedback over t...I agree, Joely - encouragement and feedback over twitter is *so* valuable.<br />Stroppy Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16560035800075465845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2363444567124084776.post-79031087771662573692012-09-10T09:22:20.518+01:002012-09-10T09:22:20.518+01:00Hi ann
Nice ripost to Ms Smith et al. I am in two ...Hi ann<br />Nice ripost to Ms Smith et al. I am in two minds myself - twitter is the 'water-cooler' - Google is 'the library' and we can't sit in one place all day. I most certainly do lack self-control when it comes to buckling down, but I guess there are other strategies to try before Freedom etc. I suppose a case of whatever gets you through the night (and to the end of the book)and Ms smith can no doubt afford it!<br />Ali BAliBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09611113709872287863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2363444567124084776.post-36541252838539883822012-09-10T09:21:20.191+01:002012-09-10T09:21:20.191+01:00I can understand why they'd want to do it, and...I can understand why they'd want to do it, and I've heard a lot of people say they need to switch off, but I like being able to let go and watch cat videos to decompress!<br /><br />Plus, I tend to tweet about what I'm writing and the instant feedback and support is really helpful. There's nothing like being cheered on to do another chapter by a group of people who like your work. Joelyhttp://joelyblack.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2363444567124084776.post-2045139493045750482012-09-10T09:12:13.127+01:002012-09-10T09:12:13.127+01:00Each to their own - to me, it seems a ridiculous u...Each to their own - to me, it seems a ridiculous use of the technology - getting an app to turn the thing off for you, when there is a perfectly good switch on the wall.<br /><br />And I find if I'm spending 'too much' time on distractions, it means there is something not quite right in that piece of writing, so it's a subtle message to me to pull my finger out and work out what that is!JOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03127111575563904349noreply@blogger.com