[ SECRET POST #3436 ]

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⌈ Secret Post #3436 ⌋

Warning: Some secrets are NOT worksafe and may contain SPOILERS.

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02.
[Gahkthun of the Golden Lightning]


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03.
[The Americans]


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04.
[Captain America]


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05.
[Chuck Wendig vs. Chuck Tingle]


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06.
[The Lotus War series by Jay Kristoff]


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07.
[The Blues Brothers]


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08.
[Marvel, Daredevil]


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09.
[The Danish Girl]












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Secrets Not Posted: [ 0 - broken links ], [ 0 - not!secrets ], [ 0 - not!fandom ], [ 1 - too big ], [ 0 - repeat ].
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Transcript by OP

[fscom]

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Re: Transcript by OP

[fscom]

In all my fandoms, I see so many people with so many brilliant ideas; their fanfics are imaginative, their portrayal of canon characters is spot on, while adding something new. The same goes for their original content - the worlds they create are fascinating and structurally sound, and their OCs are so easy to like and distinctive.

And then, there’s... me.

I’ve been trying to develop characters for most of my life, but everything I create falls flat. I don’t really get new ideas or inspiraton for much anymore - last time I remember having an idea that I absolutely had to put on paper is years ago. I don’t have any ideas for new characters, and trying to develop the ones I already have falls flat. I struggle so hard to be creative, but it feels like my imagination died long ago.

I don’t know what to do; I understand not everyone has the same abilities - some people are better at math, some people grasp languages easily. Logically, I should just give it up and find something else to do, right? But... it’s hard to come to terms with it.

Re: Transcript by OP

[likeadeuce]

I think all the advice here is solid writing advice and if you are looking for ways to develop as a writer they are really good ideas.

but also, OP, the kinds of things you are saying are things that I have heard very talented and accomplished writers say about their own work, often when they are struggling with depression or with external stress that interferes with their writing. So I'd also say that if this might apply to you (you may feel like you are not in a good position to judge but try to think about positive feedback you have received, or a friend who you can rely in to give you supportive but honest advice.) My point is that many writers + fan creators feel this way at some point -- if you have a friend/ fan creator whose work they admire if they have struggled with this kind of doubt and how they handled it.