tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2725342624231517088.post6855365961117282719..comments2023-10-30T15:13:22.680+00:00Comments on Strictly Writing: The Mullage MachineDThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11803989273524731892noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2725342624231517088.post-50443323463316114322009-11-29T08:15:17.116+00:002009-11-29T08:15:17.116+00:00Thanks everyone for your comments. It's always...Thanks everyone for your comments. It's always very comforting to discover how many of us go through similar processes and emotions.<br />More power to all our MMs!Caroline Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04708248040141519582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2725342624231517088.post-46790358470233442652009-11-28T18:41:54.091+00:002009-11-28T18:41:54.091+00:00Kate as you put in the comments it seems to take p...Kate as you put in the comments it seems to take people to acknowledge it to feel relieved you’re not alone. I interviewed an author recently who was into mulling and I was relieved even though I’ve always welcomed my inner Mullage Machine. <br /><br />So... great article, Caroline, you may help more become relieved about this process!<br /><br />AlexandraAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2725342624231517088.post-44807371229861656932009-11-28T14:31:37.881+00:002009-11-28T14:31:37.881+00:00I remember when I first found out that others did ...I remember when I first found out that others did this too - it was a real relief, so I know exactly what Kate means.<br /><br />I like to call it brewing. And like Susie, I find walking really gets the process going. Washing up too. In fact any physical activity that's a bit mindless and repetitive works if it frees my brain up to churn away on its own.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00030986385002169139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2725342624231517088.post-7115014816839978792009-11-27T15:09:08.701+00:002009-11-27T15:09:08.701+00:00I love the ideas of ideas 'mulling' and I ...I love the ideas of ideas 'mulling' and I love the muses bouncers visual. In fact I think you should write about a mulling bouncer.<br />Sorry.<br />That is just the sort of day I've had. Writing rubbish.<br />Think I should have looked out the window more...xFionnualahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12275984316414726884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2725342624231517088.post-61998105371845895182009-11-27T15:03:19.978+00:002009-11-27T15:03:19.978+00:00With your amazing output, Geri, your mullage machi...With your amazing output, Geri, your mullage machine must really earn its keep!Caroline Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04708248040141519582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2725342624231517088.post-58963420863998981622009-11-27T14:00:56.545+00:002009-11-27T14:00:56.545+00:00Brilliant post, Caroline! I have had a story in t...Brilliant post, Caroline! I have had a story in the "mullage machine" (great term!) for a good three weeks now, which I've had to ignore due to other demands on my writing time. I agree - it's a perfect story right now, but that's because I have yet to write a word.<br /><br />Good luck with your new idea, Caroline! Don't leave it in the mullage machine for too long, though or it might just decide it's too comfortable in there and refuse to come out!Geraldine Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01575892095296317266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2725342624231517088.post-42662923650247460472009-11-27T13:01:53.103+00:002009-11-27T13:01:53.103+00:00Kate, kudos to you for writing anything at all wit...Kate, kudos to you for writing anything at all with such a young baby on the go.<br /><br />EW, I agree, it's important to make some record of ideas. If I had a penny for every time I've been drifting off to sleep and had an idea I've subsequently forgotten...well, I'd have lots of pennies!Caroline Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04708248040141519582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2725342624231517088.post-82986518516219127292009-11-27T12:53:53.342+00:002009-11-27T12:53:53.342+00:00Love your image of a mullage machine. So true. I d...Love your image of a mullage machine. So true. I do have to remember though to jot down at least the idea or I forget everything about it, except that it was brilliantEmerging Writerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06539530495238043923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2725342624231517088.post-3452971816082870972009-11-27T12:52:16.519+00:002009-11-27T12:52:16.519+00:00I am so relieved that someone other than myself fe...I am so relieved that someone other than myself feels that thinking time is all part of the writing process. I find it remarkably difficult at times to sit down and type out 1000 words of an idea, especially with an 8 month old son in hand.<br /><br />Thank you for the confidence boost.<br />xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2725342624231517088.post-57021838834538370882009-11-27T10:19:06.147+00:002009-11-27T10:19:06.147+00:00Thanks everyone!
I think Alexandra needs to get o...Thanks everyone!<br /><br />I think Alexandra needs to get over here and take a bow for her brilliant expression...Caroline Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04708248040141519582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2725342624231517088.post-38715392823618104772009-11-27T10:14:48.664+00:002009-11-27T10:14:48.664+00:00Love the idea of the Muse's bouncers, Caroline...Love the idea of the Muse's bouncers, Caroline! And the mullage machine - brilliant! I think sometimes that delicious stage of having a vague idea 'mulling around' is exactly the right time to start writing ... it can be enough, on its own, to get more ideas flowing as you write. Time enough later to re-write it all into something more polished. Good luck with the new idea. Tell the bouncers where to get off! xSheila Nortonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13997206301877289623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2725342624231517088.post-36846951618383867372009-11-27T09:49:09.097+00:002009-11-27T09:49:09.097+00:00Brilliant post, and I love the "mullage machi...Brilliant post, and I love the "mullage machine" term. (Yay, Alexandra!)<br /><br />I also love your image of the muse and her bouncers.<br /><br />Happy mulling! (Mullage machining?)Luisa Plajahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14543215719907066195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2725342624231517088.post-31729241002475172202009-11-27T09:27:44.357+00:002009-11-27T09:27:44.357+00:00So, so true, Caroline - thanks for reminding me! ...So, so true, Caroline - thanks for reminding me! Love the term 'mullage', and the image of the Muse wafting around protected by toughs. <br />I guess my daily walks are 'mullage' time. Like a baby in a womb, the ideas have to grow in their own time and have a little stretch and somehow walking seems to help this. It's almost like 'mullage' is not just brain-work but body-work too.<br />Hope your 'baby idea' matures into a wonderful new child.<br />SusiexSusie Nott-Bowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08428000582406338267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2725342624231517088.post-68172748057532285172009-11-27T09:12:31.649+00:002009-11-27T09:12:31.649+00:00This time i released my ideas from the mullage mac...This time i released my ideas from the mullage machine very early and wrote the first chapters. I have rewritten these now about 5 times - changing the age of the characters, changing the plot, changing the setting, changing the age once more. I am about to do it again once more (having finally thought i had reached a point i was happy with, before moving on).<br /><br />I have enjoyed the process though and never worked like this before. So, perhaps there is something in not mulling for too long.<br /><br />Only if you enjoy rewriting, though:)<br /><br />Thought-provoking post as always, Caroline.Administratorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13894920115299109640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2725342624231517088.post-16749957694146828312009-11-27T08:45:58.577+00:002009-11-27T08:45:58.577+00:00I find that my mullage machine is packed to the ra...I find that my mullage machine is packed to the rafters.<br />I squeeze more and more in there, convinced they are all great.<br />As you say, the plot is ace, the characters would put Dickens to shame...<br />I call these great ideas my 'sparkles'.<br />HB xHelen Blackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00266205672947750373noreply@blogger.com