tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3797583622244194866.post7145018587638327410..comments2024-03-07T03:54:50.068-08:00Comments on Tyrean Martinson - writer, daydreamer, teacher, believer.: April #IWSG: Risky Writing Adventures, Quarancon, and NewsTyrean Martinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15356604721537744361noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3797583622244194866.post-68698867886755428392021-04-09T06:58:04.895-07:002021-04-09T06:58:04.895-07:00These hyper-focused moments you refer to sound lik...These hyper-focused moments you refer to sound like when I'm in the zone with writing. I can ignore anything and everything when that happens. I guess it's not just writing though. I remember listening to a podcast on my phone at work while I was working on some project, and didn't even notice the fire alarm going off in the lab, complete with flashing lights. Whoops!Chemist Kenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09738272332470397248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3797583622244194866.post-67066383793532234942021-04-08T16:20:25.884-07:002021-04-08T16:20:25.884-07:00Wow, you are busy and organized. I don't think...Wow, you are busy and organized. I don't think I have any ADHD symptoms, but I do hyperfocus at times and notice nothing. I can completely shut out everything around me when I'm reading or writing or even doing a puzzle. <br />So glad there are people like you to write diverse characters.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3797583622244194866.post-14454612865294988512021-04-08T08:48:18.481-07:002021-04-08T08:48:18.481-07:00Hi Tyrean - what a really interesting post ... and...Hi Tyrean - what a really interesting post ... and am so pleased you've really worked it out - or what does best for you. I prefer to be busy ... but you're hyper busy! Excellent supportive comments too - all the best - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3797583622244194866.post-11182121681653082992021-04-08T07:11:07.764-07:002021-04-08T07:11:07.764-07:00Thank you so much for sharing this. I really admir...Thank you so much for sharing this. I really admire you. You're stepping back, re-evaluating your time and talents, and letting God lead the way. <3 I'm on a similar path. Since Covid shed light (by the grace of God) on the erosion that is social media and its all encompassing poison, I felt the gentle nudge that it was time to evolve yet again as a writer, mom, daughter, business owner, and pretty much human being in general. The only tough part is that embracing this change also distances me from all you cyber-writer friends. I'm sure we'll always be here for each other in one way or another. Take care . . . Peace <3S.A. Larsenッhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06241633272588383935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3797583622244194866.post-68158814928389744042021-04-08T04:19:22.185-07:002021-04-08T04:19:22.185-07:00I admit to zoning out while reading and writing. I...I admit to zoning out while reading and writing. In fact, I stopped doing either on the subway, afraid I'd miss my stop, or worse, become a target for someone with bad motives...Lizahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16170701034715108039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3797583622244194866.post-48504342692657633612021-04-07T21:45:28.335-07:002021-04-07T21:45:28.335-07:00Love the idea of a song for focus!Love the idea of a song for focus!Damyantihttps://www.damyantiwrites.com/2021/04/07/writing-female-characters/22/00/43/11633/guest-post/damyantig/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3797583622244194866.post-11731834844561387972021-04-07T20:11:17.607-07:002021-04-07T20:11:17.607-07:00The ability to hyper focus is a gift. I think it&#...The ability to hyper focus is a gift. I think it's cool that you're being more authentic and writing about your own experiences. The world needs more books with neurodivergent characters. <br />Jennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02572520873979449385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3797583622244194866.post-54654518025703958702021-04-07T15:19:45.134-07:002021-04-07T15:19:45.134-07:00You just defined my life! Every day is different a...You just defined my life! Every day is different and I have so many things I juggle - my chaos has become my routine.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3797583622244194866.post-7192839725274843582021-04-07T14:31:25.912-07:002021-04-07T14:31:25.912-07:00A huge thank you to all who commented today!
I did...A huge thank you to all who commented today!<br />I did visit your blogs, but was unable to interact more here, due to a really cool family vacay for the next few days.<br />Tyrean Martinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356604721537744361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3797583622244194866.post-68747387007852169072021-04-07T11:35:15.809-07:002021-04-07T11:35:15.809-07:00I break my day up into parts, each focused on a di...I break my day up into parts, each focused on a different thing -- art, writing, behind the scene maintenance, etc. It helps me with motivation, and creativity too, I think.H. R. Sinclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06715450637785127208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3797583622244194866.post-28395483261200750742021-04-07T11:19:50.646-07:002021-04-07T11:19:50.646-07:00I am also cutting back in some places. I don't...I am also cutting back in some places. I don't go on Facebook much. Or Twitter. On my blog, right now, I only plan to post for IWSG Day. There may be a second post some months when necessary. I'd love to get back in to blogging and do more again like I used to, but something's gotta give.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing your story with us. I am definitely interested in the stories you write with neuro-divergent or disabled characters. <3Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3797583622244194866.post-83613657916311132722021-04-07T10:05:38.349-07:002021-04-07T10:05:38.349-07:00Sounds like you've got a lot of good projects ...Sounds like you've got a lot of good projects that you're working on. It's okay to step back from social media a bit if you don't have time for it. And my daughter struggles with ADHD. It makes it hard for her to focus and she constantly loses things. She's on medication because it got too hard for her to focus in grad school and at her job. She's doing a lot better.Natalie Aguirrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756087804171246660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3797583622244194866.post-67993412861877058652021-04-07T09:43:29.994-07:002021-04-07T09:43:29.994-07:00Sometimes, we need to take a backseat from social ...Sometimes, we need to take a backseat from social media and from other distractions and just focus on writing. Good luck!Rachna Chhabriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16900999965919504282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3797583622244194866.post-14219920537112828732021-04-07T09:23:02.852-07:002021-04-07T09:23:02.852-07:00You have a lot on your plate. Good to cut back on ...You have a lot on your plate. Good to cut back on some things. Take care of yourself.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3797583622244194866.post-4590947519393099452021-04-07T09:15:47.836-07:002021-04-07T09:15:47.836-07:00I've had to cut way back in my social media. T...I've had to cut way back in my social media. There has been so much to attend to, and now that I'm on my own, I have to do it all. Like you, I started making mistakes, and when I realized it was because I couldn't do everything and do it well, I started saying "Nope. Sorry. Can't." Here's a supportive hand from me to you. cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05614478740889477584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3797583622244194866.post-1639812507417125202021-04-07T09:13:50.697-07:002021-04-07T09:13:50.697-07:00I find I need some background noise of some kind t...I find I need some background noise of some kind to help me focus, but the exact type of noise depends on what it is I'm trying to do.<br /><br />There are sites where you can create mixes of ambient sounds to listen/have as background noise while you work. One of my writer friends creates mixes based on where her WIP is taking place. Maybe you can make a coffee shop one?<br /><br />M.J. Fifieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15626475963328519693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3797583622244194866.post-35004749121803238882021-04-07T08:21:34.592-07:002021-04-07T08:21:34.592-07:00Hi Tyrean! Wow 6 times all the way thru the Bible ...Hi Tyrean! Wow 6 times all the way thru the Bible is impressive. You must have so much insight--I know mine grows with each time I read thru (mostly focusing on NT) but I learn something new each time. <br />I love that you're writing neuro-diversity. There is a big call for it in in traditional publishing right now. It's risky putting yourself out there, but so many others crave to see that rep. I myself have experienced ADD most of my life (undiagnosed). But like you say, it makes for fully zoned-out storytelling. :)PK HREZOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11650153097981426833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3797583622244194866.post-68971088234320946372021-04-07T08:15:06.580-07:002021-04-07T08:15:06.580-07:00I love the idea of having a song for the day! That...I love the idea of having a song for the day! That is a great way to keep focus. <br /><br />Writing about neuro-divergent characters, or those who have physical disabilities or chronic illness is fascinating. I think you'll provide a lot of depth to the characters and give readers some interesting take-aways. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3797583622244194866.post-56248411497449362452021-04-07T07:27:26.308-07:002021-04-07T07:27:26.308-07:00I love the idea of a song to refocus you - very cl...I love the idea of a song to refocus you - very clever! <br /><br />I used to get into the "zone" more frequently when I was younger. Nowadays, it seems like it's harder for me to concentrate on anything for very long. Sigh.<br /><br />You amaze me with how much you take on and how much you accomplish. Quaranacon sounds awesome.Ellen Jacobsonhttps://ellenjacobsonauthor.com/2021/04/07/writing-update-plus-rivals-by-jennifer-lane-iwsg/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3797583622244194866.post-22323078822895134572021-04-07T06:50:45.008-07:002021-04-07T06:50:45.008-07:00You're a busy lady and have figured out what w...You're a busy lady and have figured out what works best for you - love it!<br />I remember the first time I "emerged" from the zone - when I was reading Anne of Green Gables in the corner chair of my living room when I was maybe 8. I was SO disoriented. I've gotten more used to it, but it is a jolt!<br />Congrats on all the goodies going on!Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3797583622244194866.post-15992741790658702962021-04-07T06:31:36.902-07:002021-04-07T06:31:36.902-07:00Not saying ADHD is desirable but having such a hyp...Not saying ADHD is desirable but having such a hyper focus sounds like it would be very productive. I think for many, it's hard to zone in on something so completely once you get past being a kid. Like reading, I don't really ever feel I "lose myself" in a book like I did back then.Nick Wilfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03841776353790635132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3797583622244194866.post-50520630429245742032021-04-07T06:24:15.823-07:002021-04-07T06:24:15.823-07:00I usually try to stretch or do something like that...I usually try to stretch or do something like that between tasks, sort of like a signal to my brain and body that we're going to focus on something else now. :)Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3797583622244194866.post-71298179312740229852021-04-07T06:20:48.198-07:002021-04-07T06:20:48.198-07:00I'm not sure I can zone quite that well althou...I'm not sure I can zone quite that well although my wife might say otherwise.<br />Congratulations on Quarancon and the other events!Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.com