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McAnally's (The Community Pub) => Author Craft => Topic started by: Dom on November 04, 2006, 04:07:59 PM

Title: People Watching II
Post by: Dom on November 04, 2006, 04:07:59 PM
So, whenever I see the original "People Watching" thread, I keep thinking of "How do you feel when people watch you write" instead of "Do you like to watch people for inspiration?".

So...People Watching II: When the Watched Watch Back!

How do you feel when people watch you write, or look over your shoulder?
Title: Re: People Watching II
Post by: Tersa on November 05, 2006, 01:20:43 AM
I go nuts! O.o  I can't stand people reading over my shoulder.  At least let me edit and clean up my writing so it's not quite so terrible when you read it, people... ;)
Title: Re: People Watching II
Post by: WonderandAwe on November 05, 2006, 01:51:12 AM
I can't right when someone is home.   I write a bit.  Get up and move around to think and go back to writing.  The boyfreind thinks I am taking a break when in fact I am still lost in my own little world.  So I get interrupted. :(
Title: Re: People Watching II
Post by: Roaram on November 29, 2006, 10:37:48 PM
I get sidtracked when people read over my shoulder. I talk and goof a fair amount, in stead of writing. But when I do write with other people around I get instant feedback and can bounce ideas off of somone, and that helps too. As long as the people around you know what you're trying to do, and respect it, it works. Other times it is just a waste of time and patience
Title: Re: People Watching II
Post by: waywardclam on November 29, 2006, 10:44:40 PM
Absolutely can NOT tolerate it.

I'm really best off when I do my writing in a sealed, roofed, soundproof box.
Title: Re: People Watching II
Post by: Tasmin21 on November 30, 2006, 05:13:21 AM
I've found I do my best writing when I'm supposed to be doing something else (ie: Taking notes in a class, or doing actual real job work).  So, I suppose I don't mind them watching over my shoulder so long as they aren't the person who's gonna get me in trouble for not doing what I'm supposed to be doing.