Writer's block or self-indulgent laziness?

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[cloudy]

This is a new thing for me...I've 4 stories in various themes in various states of completion. I find myself uninspired to continue with any of them.

So when exactly does writer's block become self-indulgent laziness? I keep feeling that with a good strong kick in the ass I could write.

I always feel that a kick in the ass could get me jump-started, but I think sometimes the writer part of your mind just needs a break.

But, I'm lazy, too.

 

[logophile]

Writer's block or self-indulgent laziness?

Yes.

 

[oggbashan]

I have so many uncompleted stories that I've lost count.

What helps me to rediscover creativity is Lit's themed contests. Next one is Earth Day.

In the meantime I keep trying to write stories based on a new theme each time.

Guess what? That means MORE incomplete stories.

Og

 

[Guest]

Og

Daddy?!

 

[Guest]

 

[Guest]

Mom?!

 

[logophile]

How helpful!

Sorry Jammie!
I know it wasn't helpful.
I'm just stuck like you are.
Also, I'm feeling compelled to write, but am completely without inspiration.
Where's my muse??

 

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[Blackie Malone]

Try writing some small things, some little exercises...they may get the ball rolling.

Find a picture of something or think of a place and write about it. Pretend you're a reporter at the scene of something incredible and convey all the info. Sometimes a little stimulus helps...or take something you've read that sucks and re-write it.

Just some tips.

 

[Singularity]

Kicking Ones Own Ass Is Self Defeating..

First of all, you tend to fall down a lot. And that's no fun. And you look stupid to boot (pun not intended, but now that it's there, it's gonna stay).

Unless you're doing it on contract or deadline and you're being paid for it and you simply MUST do it, don't give it another thought. Practically everyone goes through periods of ennui or simply being more interested in something else.

And a story that you can't get the energy level up to finish maybe shouldn't be finished in the first place. There are probably far too many stories in the world that were pushed to completion that should have been Recycle Binned instead.

But if it is a good story, and you know it is, then simply park it (or them) until you are ready. I have 3-4 stories that are still sitting for close to 2 years now. I know I'll finish them, but I've started too many other projects that were (or seemed to be) more important in the meantime.

One way or another, this is a disease that cures itself.



Sin.

 

[cantdog]

Unless (muah-ha-ha-haaaa!) you were never really a writer in the first place!

Yes, I think self-doubt is the next step down this little road, don't you?


Seriously, I write to a deadline or something. That's why I joined the chain story. It is the same as a boot in the ass, because I have too much self-love to miss a deadline.

 

[English Lady]

I've just managed to write a couple of hundred stories on one of my stalled stories simply by forcing myself to do it.

it's not asy but sit with the story open and make yourself write something, anything and just push out as much as you can then break and repeat until the flow re-flows

well it's kinda working for me *L*

 

[LadyJeanne]

I've just managed to write a couple of hundred stories

*snicker*

Stop bragging, EL.




I know what you meant, but...

*snicker*.

 

[English Lady]

Oh bojicks. I hate it when I do that *LOL*

words...I meant words *LOL*

 

[ravenmx]

This is a new thing for me...I've 4 stories in various themes in various states of completion. I find myself uninspired to continue with any of them.

So when exactly does writer's block become self-indulgent laziness? I keep feeling that with a good strong kick in the ass I could write.

I to have this problem. In my case it is self-indulgent laziness. I have no deadline to get it done, so if I want to continue I can and if I don't want to I don't have to. Which usually leads to finding something else to do.

 

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[matriarch]

Sounds to me as if we 'staller's need our own specific thread to keep kicking each other's asses to get in gear (bags I get to kiss the bruises, first. )

I have a whole clutch of stories that need finishing. Two of them I know I could finish in a few hours if I could but motivate myself. *sigh*.

Lilred........I think you're right. Self-indulgent laziness. Its so much easier to find excuses not to, than to just knuckle down and get the fuck on with it.

OK......*bending over, gritting my teeth*.......I'm first.....who's going to kick my arse???? (not too hard please).

Mat

 

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[scheherazade_79]

This is a new thing for me...I've 4 stories in various themes in various states of completion. I find myself uninspired to continue with any of them.

So when exactly does writer's block become self-indulgent laziness? I keep feeling that with a good strong kick in the ass I could write.

I have a solution for you. Put yourself in a really boring situation for an hour or so - train journeys and flights are excellent for this - and just sit back close your eyes and think of one of the stories you've started. Scribble out a brief plot, then keep thinking about it, thickening it out all the time. Before you know it you'll have a story that just needs a bit of craftsmanship - more descriptions, more detailed speech and the like.
I managed to do a pretty good job at work today. Now all I need is the self-discipline to write it up properly. It's nearly 11 and I'm still going strong, so maybe that's a good sign

 

[cloudy]

Sounds to me as if we 'staller's need our own specific thread to keep kicking each other's asses to get in gear (bags I get to kiss the bruises, first. )

I have a whole clutch of stories that need finishing. Two of them I know I could finish in a few hours if I could but motivate myself. *sigh*.

Lilred........I think you're right. Self-indulgent laziness. Its so much easier to find excuses not to, than to just knuckle down and get the fuck on with it.

OK......*bending over, gritting my teeth*.......I'm first.....who's going to kick my arse???? (not too hard please).

Mat

I will, if you'll kick mine next - HARD! I've GOT to get this story done today....GOT TO!

MAT!!! Get your ass to work, young lady!!!!

sorry, couldn't use your full name like my dad used to do to me...

 

[matriarch]

*puts on soft velvet slippers and gently boots Mat in the arse*

Oh, now that won't work. That was waaaaaaayyyyyy too enjoyable.

Do it again.

 

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[matriarch]

*giggle*

Not until you do some work!

*sigh*.

Not now, I'm afraid. Its 11.10 pm UK time, and this ol' lady needs to get to bed.

*rubbing my ass where your slipper connected*......wicked girl.

And if you don't get on, woman.......I'll return the compliment.

Night night.

 

[cloudy]

It must be working....I've gotten 536 more words written.