To psyche yourself up what do you do?

[christabelll]

Sometimes I have to take a break from writing if I feel like I am losing my way -
Usually I read and reread what I am writing and then walk away for a day or three... other times... well I get to fiddling with images.
In a way its like psyching myself up to continue the story -

While I know that if I ever did print publish I would not be able to chose the art for the book cover - sometimes I like to play and design "covers" and banners type of things to get the juices running -

its almost like I beging seaching through images of places that seem like they could be in my my story - and then I mess with them LOL...

I was fiddling with this great image a little while ago - and I came up with this - and guess the hell what happened...

PART TWO started being written! LOLOL... just wrote 9 pages - got to eat before I do more -

I am asking for an opinion on this piece of artwork

http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x94/christabelll/perchance1copy.jpg

But I am also curious what you do when you are creatively running along but seem to reach a slow spot - what gets you rejuiced?

 

[neonlyte]

Sometimes I have to take a break from writing if I feel like I am losing my way -
Usually I read and reread what I am writing and then walk away for a day or three... other times... well I get to fiddling with images.
In a way its like psyching myself up to continue the story -

While I know that if I ever did print publish I would not be able to chose the art for the book cover - sometimes I like to play and design "covers" and banners type of things to get the juices running -

its almost like I beging seaching through images of places that seem like they could be in my my story - and then I mess with them LOL...

I was fiddling with this great image a little while ago - and I came up with this - and guess the hell what happened...

PART TWO started being written! LOLOL... just wrote 9 pages - got to eat before I do more -

I am asking for an opinion on this piece of artwork

http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x94/christabelll/perchance1copy.jpg

But I am also curious what you do when you are creatively running along but seem to reach a slow spot - what gets you rejuiced?

Wine.

'corse it's crap in the morning, but it was a hell of a lot a fun to write.

I actually switch between works, and wonder how the f*** I got to that point.

 

[Jenny_Jackson]

I don't have to psych myself out, Chris... I have these half finshed stories floating around in my head cooking away. When they are ready, they get written.

You'd be surprised what I'm writing now. Not sure I'll post it though. Much to close to home and the real Jenny Jackson.

 

[christabelll]

Yeah I hear that...

And that was the SO last night Neon LOL

I have tons running amok in the recesses here....

But Its still curious to know what other authors do when they want to and cant quite and then bam there it is becuase of somethng else ? somewhat related? anyway....
Any one else?

 

[The_Fool]

Artwork comment:

The wings reminded me of thighs open to the window. Whatever that means...

 

[ABSTRUSE]

I chat with my characters.

Take them out to dinner or have coffee, see what they have planned.

 

[christabelll]

Artwork comment:

The wings reminded me of thighs open to the window. Whatever that means...

Heheheh well - there is a lot of open thighs going on in the story LOLOLOL

 

[lisa123414]

Artwork comment:

The wings reminded me of thighs open to the window. Whatever that means...

Thighs

I hate mine, how can you love them?
I close my eyes, so I can imagine they are lean and taut
As you nibble and bite and drive me insane
Working your way up and down
Too much flesh there, I cringe at the thought
I cannot hide this from you
My imperfection
But that does not stop you from enjoying every inch
Inside I beg for the sweet torture to end
But I am betrayed
My body has a mind of its own and enjoys every second
I attempt to speak, “Please, oh….”
Then trail off, I fear I am losing my mind
I wiggle and moan and cry
Begging you with my hips
I reach for you
You know me too well and evade my grasp
Instead I reach for myself
Again you are ready and pin my wrists
I relax and let go
I love you

Whoops, did I say this aloud?

by the way, to psyche myself up, I tend to fantasize...

 

[voluptuary_manque]

I'll read something and maybe just start a bit then put it away. If it appeals to me or seems to have possibilities, I'll look at it again after I finish and post the one I'm well into. But then, I'm slightly manic with an obsessive streak to my personality. Can't stand not getting something done.

 

[rgraham666]

What works best for me is to have a single person to write for. Someone I know will like, and be turned on, by my work.

They'll also tell me if it stinks, but nicely.

 

[3113]

I look at this title and I keep thinking about the way football players (American) bang each other's helmets or boxers hit themselves on the head to psyche themselves up.

Haven't tried hitting myself in the head yet, but there are times when I'd consider just about anything to get back in the writing groove.

 

[The_Fool]

Thighs

I hate mine, how can you love them?
I close my eyes, so I can imagine they are lean and taut
As you nibble and bite and drive me insane
Working your way up and down
Too much flesh there, I cringe at the thought
I cannot hide this from you
My imperfection
But that does not stop you from enjoying every inch
Inside I beg for the sweet torture to end
But I am betrayed
My body has a mind of its own and enjoys every second
I attempt to speak, “Please, oh….”
Then trail off, I fear I am losing my mind
I wiggle and moan and cry
Begging you with my hips
I reach for you
You know me too well and evade my grasp
Instead I reach for myself
Again you are ready and pin my wrists
I relax and let go
I love you

Whoops, did I say this aloud?

by the way, to psyche myself up, I tend to fantasize...

I liked this.


Rereading my comment I like that too. I may have to try and blurt something later after I have slept if I still remember.

 

[TE999]

I find strenuous exercise will reawaken the writing jones---and summon the flighty muse to perch on my shoulder.

Power lifting + sweat + muscle burn = creativity.

For me anyway.

 

[christabelll]

I find strenuous exercise will reawaken the writing jones---and summon the flighty muse to perch on my shoulder.

Power lifting + sweat + muscle burn = creativity.

For me anyway.

Sounds like a night in my bed....

 

[christabelll]

newest cover - LOL - Learning new software too!
Comments?

http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x94/christabelll/ghostcrusader1.jpg

I can do that for any one who wants one but give me a couple of hours - and your story to read so I can pull images for ya

 

[christabelll]

http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x94/christabelll/RitesofBeltaneImagery.jpg

Heres another for an existing story I am having so MUCH FUN -
cant stand that I cant seem to write today - everything is perking in images not words!

 

[lisa123414]

keep it moving...

Then begin to think about it, try and remember the good advice I have been given, work the idea....

Thighs

I hate mine, how can he love them?
I close my eyes, so I can imagine they are lean and taut
As he nibbles and bites and drives me insane
Working his way up and down
Too much flesh there, I cringe at the thought
I cannot hide this
My imperfection
That does not stop him from enjoying every inch
Inside I beg for the sweet torture to end
By myself, I am betrayed
My mind lets go and enjoys every second
I attempt to speak, “Please, oh….”
Then trail off, I fear I am losing my mind
I wiggle and moan and cry
Begging with my hips
I reach for him
He knows me too well and evades my grasp
Instead I reach for myself
Again he is ready and pins my wrists
Letting me choose
Surrender or fight
Either path sweet


Love the artwork, christabell.

 

[christabelll]

I look at this title and I keep thinking about the way football players (American) bang each other's helmets or boxers hit themselves on the head to psyche themselves up.

Haven't tried hitting myself in the head yet, but there are times when I'd consider just about anything to get back in the writing groove.

Anything?

 

[Joe Wordsworth]

I'm not a great writer or anything, but I just sit down and start typing whatever comes to mind--even if crap--and keep going until it turns into something.

Crop.

Print.

 

[christabelll]

Thanks - ya want one?



and cool musings that!


I've put up a thread over in Visual Artists............