Writing Goal for the Day?

[RedHairedandFriendly]

I hate when that happens!! Use to happen to me frequently when I would write series of 1000-word stories weekly.


And, I made it home without buying a slice and a DDP, though I did get a small salad to go. Helped that the hot redheaded barista my wife lusts after was there getting much needed fuel for her graduate studies, and would rat me out if I did get a slice!!

Good for you!!

With the story, I used to do it a lot, but not so much now. I don't know why I did it this time - to into the moment I guess? I kept reading it and editing and reading and editing, finally just sent it to a friend and asked an opinion on which tense to stick with. My eyes were getting buggy and I needed a fresh set. lol

 

[lance gt]

Wrote 2800 words and read it back. Sounded too much like, 'Been there, seen it, done it.' Re-wrote it and now it keeps the interest going. Yeah

 

[RjThoughts]

Good for you!!

With the story, I used to do it a lot, but not so much now. I don't know why I did it this time - to into the moment I guess? I kept reading it and editing and reading and editing, finally just sent it to a friend and asked an opinion on which tense to stick with. My eyes were getting buggy and I needed a fresh set. lol

I love having fresh eyes look at what I've written: They usually can find mistakes and offer fresh ideas of where to go if and when I'm stuck.

 

[RedHairedandFriendly]

I love having fresh eyes look at what I've written: They usually can find mistakes and offer fresh ideas of where to go if and when I'm stuck.

Yes, I'm embracing that with some of my pieces - eventually maybe all, who knows. Right now because my output of stories is higher than usual, I've got several folks that are helping to read through my work and make corrections.

What I have found most helpful - besides the edits - is the male perspective that I'm receiving. It helped tremendously when I was constructing my "How To" on PMing a Litster Lady. Also with that piece I got a lot of feedback, prior to submitting, that allowed me to view more of the PMing etiquette from other ladies eyes.

 

[RedHairedandFriendly]

Wow - What a mess that Earth Day story was! That's done (for now) and I spent most of the evening working on several giant OOPS!

Tonight I'll add more to an EC piece that I had to edit last night because of tense changes. I'll also write for one SRP that has the potential to be a slow, easy lovin' story. Also, I came up with an idea for one more How To - it'll help cap that category (for now).

 

[sr71plt]

Whew. Got the third final e-book review back to the publisher for the week. Now to bed--supposedly to wake up to snow and maybe I'll be able to do some new writing tomorrow.

 

[PennLady]

In Virginia to visit the in-laws. Did manage to get rough outlines done on paper for two stories. That feels like some progress, although neither of those are the story I really want to work on...

 

[RedHairedandFriendly]

Managed 6000 words for part 2 of my longer work. I'm hoping to get a story back from editing today and send the earlier mentioned piece out to edit, as well as send another piece to another person as well.

 

[lovecraft68]

Finished another chapter for my BDSM novel really nothing on the fire for lit right now, but then again I am not feeling overly motivated to post right now anyway.

Starting another chapter today and hoping the good flow I've had lately continues and I can complete it today.

 

[ILmonamour]

A spin-off to my football story is just about completed sans a few areas for tightening. The first chapter of 'Running into Coverage' is up. Its a very short intro chapter. Working on edits all day, despite the sun shining.

 

[beatrice_dreams]

Somehow I need to get a proper run-up and finish the final love-scene in my story - but it's stalled half-way! These things are usually done best in one sitting without interruptions...not sure if that will happen...hm.

Anyone else have trouble getting restarted if you get stopped writing mid-emotional-love scene?

 

[lovecraft68]

Somehow I need to get a proper run-up and finish the final love-scene in my story - but it's stalled half-way! These things are usually done best in one sitting without interruptions...not sure if that will happen...hm.

Anyone else have trouble getting restarted if you get stopped writing mid-emotional-love scene?

I don;t write many "love" scenes, but it is the kiss of death to stop in the middle of a sex scene.

 

[beatrice_dreams]

I don;t write many "love" scenes, but it is the kiss of death to stop in the middle of a sex scene.

Yeah.

*sigh*

Though the kiss of death could be sexy too, no? No...okay.

 

[lovecraft68]

Yeah.

*sigh*

Though the kiss of death could be sexy too, no? No...okay.

Reminds me of the movie 13th warrior.

after the guy sleeps with a woman before a battle his friend asks "so did she finish you off, or bring you back to life?"

 

[ILmonamour]

Somehow I need to get a proper run-up and finish the final love-scene in my story - but it's stalled half-way! These things are usually done best in one sitting without interruptions...not sure if that will happen...hm.

Anyone else have trouble getting restarted if you get stopped writing mid-emotional-love scene?

Typically love scenes drive me and that's where ideas and concepts pull together. But I could see how and if there would be a 'stall' in writing. Theres a certain level of pressure to them. My advice would be to reread the pages leading up to the scene and see how you are feeling. If you don't feel hot and bothered and ready to tackle the scene you may need to revise.

 

[lance gt]

Somehow I need to get a proper run-up and finish the final love-scene in my story - but it's stalled half-way! These things are usually done best in one sitting without interruptions...not sure if that will happen...hm.

Anyone else have trouble getting restarted if you get stopped writing mid-emotional-love scene?

I find I have to go back and get a feel for it again, what I was intending it to be. Love scenes are a make or break scene for the story in most cases. It's the chance to introduce any and every emotion to your characters.
Get the love scene right, then everything else is fun writing.

 

[RedHairedandFriendly]

Somehow I need to get a proper run-up and finish the final love-scene in my story - but it's stalled half-way! These things are usually done best in one sitting without interruptions...not sure if that will happen...hm.

Anyone else have trouble getting restarted if you get stopped writing mid-emotional-love scene?

When overwhelmed, confused, or just taken back by the struggle of the scene, get up and walk away, come back later read through what you have and see if you've got the muse ready to deliver what you need.

 

[lance gt]

Here's a problem I always face and I'm sure many of you do too.

When starting a story, how do you get by the 'Once upon a time' beginning and pick a plausible point in time to start? Do you start at daybreak? A moment in a person's day? An event happening?

What do you feel is a good beginning to a story?

 

[RedHairedandFriendly]

Here's a problem I always face and I'm sure many of you do too.

When starting a story, how do you get by the 'Once upon a time' beginning and pick a plausible point in time to start? Do you start at daybreak? A moment in a person's day? An event happening?

What do you feel is a good beginning to a story?

Sometimes, I start some things with the time of day, a sound coming from the distance, the ringing of a phone, an animal interrupting a train of thought.

 

[sr71plt]

Writing an essay today to try out in a couple of mainstream contests. And I'm watching it snow.

 

[beatrice_dreams]

Thanks all for your suggestions/comments!

Typically love scenes drive me and that's where ideas and concepts pull together. But I could see how and if there would be a 'stall' in writing. Theres a certain level of pressure to them. My advice would be to reread the pages leading up to the scene and see how you are feeling. If you don't feel hot and bothered and ready to tackle the scene you may need to revise.

I think with this one, I was surprised by the amount of emotional information/closure that had to come out of the one scene. What started out as a simple 'and they made love happily ever after' turned into slightly more complicated tying up of many emotion threads.

That and I kept getting interrupted while I was trying to write it - drives me crazy. Ever feel like you need to sequester yourself in a soundproof room somewhere with a 'Do Not Disturb' sign?

I find I have to go back and get a feel for it again, what I was intending it to be. Love scenes are a make or break scene for the story in most cases. It's the chance to introduce any and every emotion to your characters.
Get the love scene right, then everything else is fun writing.

Agreed - especially if it's the closing scenes it's rather important to get right! Will try backtracking and get some momentum back I think.

When overwhelmed, confused, or just taken back by the struggle of the scene, get up and walk away, come back later read through what you have and see if you've got the muse ready to deliver what you need.

I might have to try the 'phone a friend' option - sometimes feedback is the only thing to jumpstart the muse!

 

[TxRad]

My Muse is pissed off at me for trying to stop smoking.

Maybe later....

 

[BuckyDuckman]

I don;t write many "love" scenes, but it is the kiss of death to stop in the middle of a sex scene.

Actually I often stop in the middle of a scene so when i sit back down to write, it ramps me up instead of sitting there wondering what to type next.

 

[BuckyDuckman]

My Muse is pissed off at me for trying to stop smoking.

Maybe later....

Good luck Tx. I just tried Chantex at $175 a month to no avail. Interestingly the insurance company didn't cover the script. Jerks.

 

[sr71plt]

So, PennLady, how much snow did you get on your visit into Virginia? (The Valley, right?) And do you even have electricity?