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Comment on Are you a superstitious writer? by Linda Cassidy Lewis

Linda Cassidy Lewis — Wed, 23 May 2012 18:03:45 +0000

I understand completely, Jennifer. I think part of the reason I’ve had trouble with getting into my WIP is because when I opened my notes, made a year before, I realized that part of the story was similar to a recent family situation. Due to my superstitious nature, I think I felt a little guilty that I’d somehow set that situation in motion. But more than that, I felt it would be unseemly to use that situation, now that it echoed reality in my own family.

Comment on Are you a superstitious writer? by Linda Cassidy Lewis

Linda Cassidy Lewis — Wed, 23 May 2012 17:54:53 +0000

That’s an interesting superstition, Laura, and I didn’t laugh. Does it work for you? I think we all operate with more superstition than we realize; we call it by other names.

Comment on Are you a superstitious writer? by jenniferneri

jenniferneri — Wed, 23 May 2012 16:53:27 +0000

I don’t like to use names of people I know, not sure why….
And I also try to make sure that none of the circumstasnces of my characters match myself or those I know.
Example, one of my MC had a middle child die and I found that his children matched the ages of mine too well so I had to adjust it. I thought it was a way of making sure that I stay fully in his shoes, but a little part is also superstition.

Comment on Are you a superstitious writer? by Laura Best

Laura Best — Wed, 23 May 2012 11:40:28 +0000

Not sure this classifies as superstition but when I was sending out short stories I liked it when the word count had repeated numbers, like 2525, or 4141. Don’t laugh. I secretly thought it meant it would stand a better chance at publication.

Comment on Are you a superstitious writer? by Linda Cassidy Lewis

Linda Cassidy Lewis — Wed, 23 May 2012 01:52:25 +0000

Junior mints are handy, Natasha.

Comment on Are you a superstitious writer? by Natasha Alexander

Natasha Alexander — Wed, 23 May 2012 01:48:06 +0000

I need to try that chocolate routine…

Comment on Are you a superstitious writer? by Linda Cassidy Lewis

Linda Cassidy Lewis — Tue, 22 May 2012 15:34:34 +0000

Ah yes, Robin. That reminds me that someone asked the title of my next novel, and though I’m pretty sure I’ve settled on one, I’m superstitious about revealing it. In fact, I haven’t revealed any details about my next novel for the same reason you gave.

Comment on Are you a superstitious writer? by Linda Cassidy Lewis

Linda Cassidy Lewis — Tue, 22 May 2012 15:31:03 +0000

I’m afraid I can’t fool myself, K. Most of the time I am my own worst enemy.

Comment on Are you a superstitious writer? by Robin

Robin — Tue, 22 May 2012 12:55:27 +0000

I am a little superstitious about sharing my intentions. I’m afraid that as soon as I tell people I’m doing something that I’ve been doing forever, something will derail it.

Comment on Are you a superstitious writer? by K. McGee

K. McGee — Tue, 22 May 2012 12:38:34 +0000

I hope it’s some supernatural force responsible for sabotaging my efforts. I’d hate to think that I intentionally undermine myself. .