It’s weird…

[EmilyMiller]

…I’m not actively writing anything.

I have a bunch of things that range from partly complete to vague ideas, but nothing I’m actually writing.

Hasn’t been like that since I embarked on Determination I think.

Not sure what I feel about it TBH. Relief? Bereft? Bit of both?

Em

 

[AlinaX]

It happens. I haven't written anything for a couple of weeks now.

 

[AwkwardlySet]

I've written 2k words in the last two and half months. At the start, 2k words was my daily norm... I have plenty of ideas and I even have enough time, but I seriously lack motivation. I am also failing to see the purpose at this point TBH. I do want to continue my stories, but it is somehow hard for me to justify the effort and time I need to invest versus gain. No I am not talking about anything financial, I just want to know I am affecting enough people out there with the stories I write. Meh... I didn't want to be a downer

 

[EmilyMiller]

Meh... I didn't want to be a downer

The first thousand words were the worst, and the second thousand words, they were the worst too. The third thousand I didn't enjoy at all. After that I went into a bit of a decline.

 

[AwkwardlySet]

The first thousand words were the worst, and the second thousand words, they were the worst too. The third thousand I didn't enjoy at all. After that I went into a bit of a decline.

Aha, I missed that reference. It sounds so different in my mind, because I've read Hitchhikers guide in my own language. Google, I love you

 

[NoTalentHack]

The first thousand words were the worst, and the second thousand words, they were the worst too. The third thousand I didn't enjoy at all. After that I went into a bit of a decline.

"Life. Don't talk to me about life."

 

[EmilyMiller]

Aha, I missed that reference. Google, I love you

Can’t recall which book. The Restaurant at the End of the Universe I think, but Hitchhikers.

Em

 

[NoTalentHack]

I'm currently stuck on multiple projects, for a variety of reasons. I'm about to do the thing that I never do, writing ahead and then connecting it back afterwards. And I know that's a terrible idea, because I'm sure I'll decide halfway through that I want to rework the beginning, but I'm getting desperate.

 

[EmilyMiller]

I'm currently stuck on multiple projects, for a variety of reasons. I'm about to do the thing that I never do, writing ahead and then connecting it back afterwards. And I know that's a terrible idea, because I'm sure I'll decide halfway through that I want to rework the beginning, but I'm getting desperate.

I did exactly that in my last three stories and it worked out for me, though people hated the result. Yes a bit of reworking, but not lots as I had a vague idea about the endings.

Em

 

[NoTalentHack]

I think I'm past it on one. I stopped worrying about what the audience would want and just wrote what I felt like. Like I've said before, fuck the ratings.

 

[EmilyMiller]

We need an AH rap with a chorus of “fuck da ratings”

Wm

 

[SimonDoom]

If it's not your job, and you're not making money from it, just roll with it and ease up on expectations. If you have a lull, so be it. There are no consequences. Take a little time off mentally, and come back to it, refreshed, later.

 

[Euphony]

…I’m not actively writing anything.

I have a bunch of things that range from partly complete to vague ideas, but nothing I’m actually writing.

Hasn’t been like that since I embarked on Determination I think.

Not sure what I feel about it TBH. Relief? Bereft? Bit of both?

Em

If there's no tangible emotion attaching, why the need to seek one?

Writing is creativity ebbs and flows. You can just as easily worry you were too prolific (at a cost) or lay back on your inner tube and wind down the river as it takes you.

 

[EmilyMiller]

If there's no tangible emotion attaching, why the need to seek one?

Writing is creativity ebbs and flows. You can just as easily worry you were too prolific (at a cost) or lay back on your inner tube and wind down the river as it takes you.

Was saying to a Lit friend earlier that I maybe need a brief writing detox.

I’ve written I guess 31 stories since the middle of 2022. That’s quite a lot.

Em

 

[Euphony]

Was saying to a Lit friend earlier that I maybe need a brief writing detox.

Em

A writing detox doesn't have to be a creativity detox.

Think of alternatives as you finally doing leg day.

 

[EmilyMiller]

Was saying to a Lit friend earlier that I maybe need a brief writing detox.

I’ve written I guess 31 stories since the middle of 2022. That’s quite a lot.

Em

That’s a flattering number as the more autobiographical ones are a lot easier to write.

Em

 

[djrip]

Art projects keeping me too busy the past couple of days.

 

[TarnishedPenny]

The first thousand words were the worst, and the second thousand words, they were the worst too. The third thousand I didn't enjoy at all. After that I went into a bit of a decline.

EmilyMarvin...

 

[EmilyMiller]

EmilyMarvin...

I use an abridged / altered version (with acknowledgment) in Determination. The MMC had also been abandoned in space for eons.

Em

 

[Djmac1031]

I literally just wrote up a list of Unfinished stories /Unwritten story ideas languishing away in my virtual files.

I think I've determined in need to take a break from Grand Ideas and Writing Outside My Box and just write something people can masturbate to.

Not that I'm giving up on some of the more creative ideas.

But not everything has to have some huge deep plot or vast world building.

A guy. A girl. A bedroom. Go from there lol.

 

[EmilyMiller]

A guy. A girl. A bedroom. Go from there lol.

Or two girls .

Em

 

[gunhilltrain]

I literally just wrote up a list of Unfinished stories /Unwritten story ideas languishing away in my virtual files.

I think I've determined in need to take a break from Grand Ideas and Writing Outside My Box and just write something people can masturbate to.

Not that I'm giving up on some of the more creative ideas.

But not everything has to have some huge deep plot or vast world building.

A guy. A girl. A bedroom. Go from there lol.

A guy. A girl. A 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass sedan. Not an exciting car, but pretty reliable and there is lots of room inside. Also, it probably has to be set within ten years of the car's manufacturing.

 

[Djmac1031]

Or two girls .

Em

Hmm. I have yet to write a straight up lesbian story.

I'm sure I could come up with something straight men would find acceptable to spank it to.

 

[Djmac1031]

A guy. A girl. A 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass sedan. Not an exciting car, but pretty reliable and there is lots of room inside. Also, it probably has to be set within ten years of the car's manufacturing.

See, there you go: complicating things.

 

[Emilymcplugger]

Okay, y’all. Let me FIRE EVERYONE UP!

There’s a lot of moping going on and I get it…writing is hard, especially when you want to and yet feel like you can’t. I call it “The Creative Yips”. You’re in your own head overthinking it.

I’m the worst for it. The 7 part HOT AND FUZZY is just at the finish line after over a year of work sometimes with days and even weeks between me adding bits. Right now I’m cruising in that sweet spot of around a thousand words a day as I can see the finish in sight and am resolved to make it a great ending (admittedly my recent visit to the HOT FUZZ location certainly inspired me for the greater…)

But getting there was tough. My advice is always the same at these moments. Go for a 30 minute walk and let an idea you’ve been working on take hold and imbed, then, hit the keys.

Now let’s PUMP THAT SHIT!