Stuck
Have you checked out my word meter?
NO???
Well, don't feel bad. It hasn't moved because I'm stuck. There are various reasons for this pause in my writing and as I mentally sludge my way through this WIP torture, I read. Mostly historical romances.
When you're stuck, what do you do? What's your favorite form of procrastination?
NO???
Well, don't feel bad. It hasn't moved because I'm stuck. There are various reasons for this pause in my writing and as I mentally sludge my way through this WIP torture, I read. Mostly historical romances.
When you're stuck, what do you do? What's your favorite form of procrastination?
Comments
So what has you stuck in your WIP? I shared what has me stuck and recieved some good ideas that have spurred me on. :)
I have tried that. Trust me. It doesn't help :)
Or another scene that I know I want to put in the story somewhere. Or I read, too.
Hope it passes soon.
I wish I could pinpoint the problem and then I'd be happy to share, but I'm just not sure what has me stuck. Something abstract, like fear? Or concrete, like a lack of motivation/goal for the characters in the scene. I'm just not sure.
I loved how you posted your dilemma. It was cool, and I liked hearing about your plot. It sounds great. :-)
Seriously, thanks for the advice. I hadn't thought of writing a future scene...
So you recommend writing a future scene too? I'm definitely going to think about that. Thanks!
Writing surge blessings to you.
~ Wendy
Hey Wendy, thanks for the blessing! :-) I didn't realize you quilt. That's pretty cool!
Jody, the sad thing is that I write on a laptop that has no internet. So it's just me and the laptop, and I'm still wracking my brain. It's really getting frustrating because I'm used to getting in my scene fairly easy. Hmm.
I hope you can tune out the distractions as you research. :-)
Once I can clear my own head and get back on track, things progress much easier.
And like you, I usually read. It's very inspirational and affirms my faith in my own story.
Good luck, and keep at it!
Great advice, Terry. Makes me cringe because reading romances is so much more fun, lol, but I know you're right. :-)
Get your brain away from its rut by giving it something else to do for awhile. I know! Have your DH take you out to a nice restaurant!!!
Then I pray, ask God to work these words out in His way.
What do I do? Grit my teeth. See red and purple, colors that warm up my blood. STICK TO THE SEAT until blood oozes onto the paper (or computer file)
Then jump up and down and eat chocolate.
Probably not what you wanted...but stubborness can be an ally.
Patti
So I read...I read over 20 books.
It helped a ton. I paid much attention to the voice of each book. I enjoyed the books where I'd get so lost in the story that I forgot whether or not the writing was actually any good.
Then I got caught up in the beginning of the school year. Then I started NaNoWriMo and forced myself to write. And here I am an entire book later and feeling SOOOO much better.
It will come to you when you are ready. Maybe you need to start a new project to fuel your mind?
Good luck!
Thanks Tamika! Whining to hubby is fun, right? *grin*
No Patti, I think you're right on, esp. about eating chocolate. LOL But also about sticking to the seat. Maybe what I write will stink, but I don't know until it's written, right?
Thank you Diane! :-)
I'm afraid to start another project because I want to finish this story. I hate to leave it unfinished, that rankles my perfectionistic nature. Heh.
Thanks for sharing your journey! I hope this nano book turns out awesome!
Reading blogs!
Are you trying to convict me this morning, or what???
Just got home from working out, should be showering and getting ready for the day, but here I sit. And you ask.
And I confess.
OK. Logging off.
In a minute. *grin*
You're probably right Eileen. I like the movie idea. *grin*
LOL Linda!
LOL Beth! Especially if we get that glazed-over look to our face. Do you ever catch yourself staring off into space when you're in public? Heeheee.
Oh yeah, and to answer your question on my blog Saxon German and Austrian on my mom's side, Hungarian Romanian on my dad's.
It's so good to know others stick, and I'm not alone.
I also spend unhealthy amounts of time on YouTube watching videos. It's a bit of an addiction...
Usually when I'm at a very conflicted scene where my hero and heroine are going to be mean to each other.
I have to psych myself up to write it. :)
Good for you Natalie! I need to do that too. *cyber-slapping myself (not too hard though, lol)*
You're definitely not alone, Janna. *groaning*
Lynnette Labelle
http://lynnettelabelle.blogspot.com
If I knew the answer, Jill, I'd give it away for free. LOL
True, Kristen T. Sometimes I just need to wait too, but this time feels different. The internet is such a wonderful way to procrastinate, right? LOL
Thanks, Kristen! I might try that. I'm a little afraid that my stuckness has to do with me going somewhere wrong in the plot (like you said). But I don't know where. Grrr. I'm sure there's a little bit of laziness mixed into this stuckness too. LOL
Lynette, I don't know. Maybe a little bit of both? Maybe we just pretend we're stuck so we can go online instead??? LOL
I PRAY - A LOT! Sometimes, I'll also write a devotional, short story, or do research for another project. It does help to leave the manuscript the way an artist backs away from a painting.
Blessings,
Susan :)
When I'm procrastinating, I usually watch tv. :)
Overcoming being stuck? Just write out part of a sentence and try to find creative ways of finishing it; reading.
Patti, I do the same thing. I'm horrible with craft books. :-)
Warren, thanks for the advice. Probably the most important thing is to sit down and write.
Thanks Kara! I haven't seen a Hallmark movie in a long time. Love those!
Julie, thanks. Advice to read is always taken by me. LOL
Susan, You're SO right. Why didn't I pray? I don't know, but that wasn't very wise of me. Will get on it. :-)
T. Anne, I'm sorry about your finger. :-( Hope it gets better soon.
Hi Mom, You're so funny. :-) I think you've picked up on something there... Heheee.
Penny, same genre movies is a pretty good idea! Thanks.
Take a breather this weekend and go into next week ready to write and hopefully you can get some extra words out.
Wishing you luck!