Um... I'm stuck

[YumekoSama]

Here's my plight, my mind is pretty ripe with innovative story ideas. I know you're thinking "then how am I stuck?" Well When I go to start writing a story...any story, I well get blocked up and can't think of how to begin. I mean I'll come up with other scenes but so I won't loose them I'll illustrate them but then when I go to build that fragment into more I get on how to actually Begin the story. *sigh*

Anyway I really would appreciate any help on getting this story started.

 

[Jedikool]

so do you mean that you have particular scenes in mind? do you have characters yet, or not?
i suppose if your having trouble writing maybe start by writing those scenes first, then perhaps the other aspects of the story will emerge to you and you can go back and fill it in. however after you've filled it in the first scenes youve written may need to be altered, so dont set them in stone.

 

[age_matters]

I have the same problems as you. I have an erotic scene in my mind, I try to develop it in my head and thought that I have it figured out. But when the time comes to really type it out, I go blank.

What I do now is - I type out whatever erotic scene I have in mind at any time, without typing the development leading to the actual sexual event. That means, I start writing a story from the middle and not the beginning. Not sure if that's the best way but it kinda work for me.

 

[BlackSnake]

I have the same problems as you. I have an erotic scene in my mind, I try to develop it in my head and thought that I have it figured out. But when the time comes to really type it out, I go blank.

What I do now is - I type out whatever erotic scene I have in mind at any time, without typing the development leading to the actual sexual event. That means, I start writing a story from the middle and not the beginning. Not sure if that's the best way but it kinda work for me.

How about just making that scene your beginning, get your fighters fighting. I read that somewhere. Remember, you are writing a short story and not a novel. Dive right in. You have your scene in front of you, write that.....the worst that could happen is that you grab the reader's attention from the start.

 

[emap]

What he said, seriously just write up the scene, if it is over 750 words you can post it, just that. Doesn't have to have a plot, or developing of characters, alot of people seem to really enjoy there being just a sex scene. Doesn't matter why she is bent over for him to fuck they want her bent over for him to fuck.

 

[BedtimeStories77]

Sometimes I've been plagued by the same, or similar, problem. I've been told by others to "just write whatever comes to me" (meaning whatever scene) and then go back to the "beginning"... But that's not always easy for me. Though I don't have a story fully outlined when I begin, I do try to start at the beginning.

There have been many times when I've come up with what I think is a great title but then cannot "fill" it with a story, etc.

What I do is write down ALL of my story & title ideas in the hopes that I will come back to them when inspiration hits me. Usually, when suffering writer's block, I also work on something else. Sometimes it helps keep your mind refreshed when doing this.

As for the help you seek, I suggest telling us as much detail as you can/want and what your basic idea was you had in mind for your story. Maybe someone here can help you with some ideas on how to start the story?

One last thing, when in doubt start with dialogue between some characters!!


Good luck and happy writing!

 

[YumekoSama]

Plot? What Plot

The story I had in mind takes place in a alternate timeline during a neo renaissance where the world is ruled by one king, but there are different factions with their own plans and agendas to control. I've actually been working on one faction at the moment. They are a group of vampiric beings plotting to destroy the current rule. I know sounds cliche but it's still in development.

As for getting something started, I'm going to try just writing the scene that is in my mind that is. later tonight I am going to work on the scene but probably later after I have collected enough scenes I may actually try to build a story with a plot.

Would anyone be interested in beta reading my writing?

 

[AsylumSeeker]

Not to quibble but I believe 700 is the magic number.

 

[AsylumSeeker]

I'm going to try that.... just writing the scene that is in my mind that is. later tonight I am going to work on the scene but probably later after I have collected enough scenes I may actually try to build a story with a plot.

Would anyone be interested in beta reading my writing?

There are times when I'm very busy as an editor and have periods when I'm not. If your need arises in between the peaks I'd be okay to help.

 

[YumekoSama]

There are times when I'm very busy as an editor and have periods when I'm not. If your need arises in between the peaks I'd be okay to help.

Thanks for the offer, I will keep you in mind

 

[BedtimeStories77]

Not to quibble but I believe 700 is the magic number.

750 words is Lit's magic number.

 

[Anne08]

Here's my plight, my mind is pretty ripe with innovative story ideas. I know you're thinking "then how am I stuck?" Well When I go to start writing a story...any story, I well get blocked up and can't think of how to begin. I mean I'll come up with other scenes but so I won't loose them I'll illustrate them but then when I go to build that fragment into more I get on how to actually Begin the story. *sigh*

Anyway I really would appreciate any help on getting this story started.

When I'm writing a story, or have ideas for one, I usually just scribble down whatever it is I'm thinking of (nothing permanent, just making notes on it) so I won't forget it later. Sometimes when you've got the ideas down on paper (or computer screen,lol) it makes it easier to start, or continue, what you're doing.

And I have to take breaks, too. Sometimes I can sit there and write three pages at once, and sometimes I can only write a paragraph before I get the urge to get up and move around or preoccupy myself with something else. It's not always a bad thing to start at the middle, if you can't think of the beginning. You can start from there, and then think of the beginning later. By then you should have a good idea what you want to do, and even have more detail for it, since you've got the rest done.

 

[FiestyRedHead]

Try writing it as an email to yourself.
don't read until later.

Once you open and read, the front part may materialize.
Or you may realize that it just doesn't need it.

 

[xssve]

There are several ways to begina story - the usual method is to begin with a character and/or situation description:

The sun was already high before Suzy managed to drag her lazy ass out of bed. Her muscles tingled as she stretched her lean, tanned body in front of the mirror. The cat rubbed against her ankles. Mmm, not bad", she said, sliding her hands down her belly and grabbing her itchy crotch.

This introduces a character and establishes a setting, it is, in fact, what is called an "establishing shot, and it's something you do everytime there is a change of scene:

After she showered, she put on a pair of white cotton panties and her yellow sundress. Tying her hair in a bun, she slipped into her sandals and headed for the market.

The sun shone brightly as she sauntered down the sidewalk, headed for the Farmers Market. She was dreaming about strawberries and not paying attention when she was suddenly jostled. Snapping back to awareness, she noticed she had bumped into a man - and he was goregeous.

Etc.

I'm really decomressing here, you could just as easily say:

Walking on her way to the market one summer day, Suzy bumped into the most gorgeous man she'd ever seen.

Then of course dialogue.

The transition is more tricky, i.e., how do they end up in bed together?

Again, you can use decompression to describe a seduction, or you can compress six months of dating into one sentence.

Dont get hung up on time, just make sure if you aren't doing it in real time, you indicate that time has passed somehow.

To really decompress, you can just jump right in at the proper moment:

When Brad sized her around the waist and clumsily thrust his tongue halfway down her throat, Suzy felt her knees go weak and her panties get wet.

Etc.

Just keep that establishing shot business in mind, it keeps the reader oriented.

 

[rosco rathbone]

Sounds like standard writers-block advice is in order: stop trying to plan the whole thing out beforehand and just begin with a very rough draft. You'll get all kinds of ideas through the actual work of writing.

 

[xssve]

Another method is to open with looking into a characters head to see what she/he is thinking: "God I'm horny, I'm gonna fuck the first man I see" Suzy thought to herself as she stretched and yawned.

Etc.