[ SECRET POST #3297 ]

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⌈ Secret Post #3297 ⌋

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Comments

[(Anonymous)]

Maybe you've frozen up because your writing is now "serious business." That can be a real problem.

Maybe, in fact, you just don't like this idea, and this piece isn't working. However the fact that you've not written in so long is a big problem.

Writing isn't about that perfect someday novel, it's about doing it. And frankly, it should be fun. If you hate writing it's not likely to be fun to read (I'm sure there are exceptions, but, well...)

Anyway I think you should go back to fanfic until you have more practice and a stronger idea of what you want to write. Also, I think even when you do transition to it slowly, like mostly writing fanfic and some original till you're writing half and half, then mostly original. You'll know when you want to stop writing fanfic altogether, if ever.

They do use different writing "muscles," but frankly all writing practice is beneficial. You'll be keeping the words flowing, finishing things, learning subconscious things about plot and story flow, character growth, etc.

Also, I'd suggest you try to hook up with some good, professional books about writing to keep learning (hopefully the kind that inspire rather than overwhelm, as I feel that might be an issue for you).

Bear in mind this is free advice from the internet. :)

[(Anonymous)]

This is the best comment in this thread!

[a_potato]

Well-said!

[dinogrrl]

Basically this!

Frankly, I just write whatever is pulling my interest the strongest at the moment. I've found that for me, trying to put a stopper on one thing in order to focus on something I have zero drive for ends up damaging my interest in everything. When I write what I'm inspired to write, I can knock out almost 40k words in a week. When I force myself to turn to a story I'm not so keen on at the moment...lucky if I get a thousand words a night, and the entire time I'm beating myself up over it.
Yes, there will come a time when you just have to grin and bear it and work through the tough spots. But there is no shame in doing something different or fun to take a break. In fact, it can be useful to rest certain parts of your mind by doing a different activity - is science trufax. Ask Einstein about playing violin to help figure out physics problems some time :p.

Anyway, maybe look into local writing groups? Or online groups? They may be able to help you focus your writing in general, and especially for the original story. Local libraries or schools will often host such groups, so maybe check their websites out.