From the idea to the story

[Andreina]

Dear Agony Aunts and Uncles,

i have a question for you.... i have published quite a few stories on lit (not under the name of Andreina, but another one) and since about 6 months i have the problem of getting my ideas (which are really plentiful) down "on paper". I'm just not able anymore to find the right words or to make a storyline like used to. It sucks.

Please help,
Andreina

 

[TheEarl]

Write.

One word answer and it seems very trite, but it is the sovreign cure for all writing problems. It doesn't matter if you're writing complete bollocks. Give yourself permission to write complete bollocks. Sit down and put words on paper and don't give a damn about whether they're any good or not.

Good writing comes from habit. Once you've started writing, even if you're writing shit at first, then the good will come eventually.

The Earl