Yesterday I did a little tirade. And I lumped myself with the people who could write. And then I got to thinking about it last night and thought maybe I was being overconfident about my writing. Maybe I am one of those people that can't write and people tell me but I don't listen. Or maybe they don't tell me so I going on thinking I can write. I mean my family and friends tell me I can and people on here have told me I could. But being family I could see them lying and on here no one really wants to make enemies so maybe they are lying also. So could I be one of those I ranted about that are totally unaware of being bad writers? I'm not sure I want to blissfully unaware but I don't want my feelings hurt either. 1
A few people commented on yesterdays THOUGHTS. That's cool because I really didn't think any one would. I was just writing to let off my frustrations. And because I am going no where on my latest story. I know where it needs to go but getting there is not as easy as I thought it would be and the images aren't coming out on paper like they are in my head.2
Enough of my writers block and back to the people who commented. I loved the answers I got. Very honest but I was wondering if maybe some don't just write for the money? But there is no granuntee that you or they would be published so maybe that's not it either. One said characters live inside their head and that is so true. Sometimes they just wait in the background looking for the oppurtunity to come to life and others pop right out univited. For another it was to be on level footing with everyone else and in writing it doesn't matter what you look like, what kind of clothes you wear, etc. I know that wasn't where they was going but I get what they were saying.3
Writing is an expression of ones interself, whethers its a child, a sereal killer, sex goddess or god, or just lonely teenager raging against the world and its parents. Goddess bless all who try to write and all that write for the sake of sanity.4
And those are the thought provoking THOUGHTS for today. Again I'm stalling on my story, but at least I'm writing again. 5
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Hey,
I love your writing. I am still very impressed with the difference in the maturity of your writing when I compare the Misplaced Door to the Sea Lily. Where the Misplaced Door is cute and fun, the Sea Lily is cute, fun, dramatic, thrilling, and the resolution at the end wraps up very well. From the time she is standing at the door wondering wheter or not to open it I was very engaged with this story and I think young girls would really enjoy it at well, everytime I thought they were safe they faced another challenge, I loved it. I still have the images in my mind.
Don't be afraid to call bad writing what it is. I met a lady who is now published who said she had to be told over and over again that her first novel sucked in order for her to move on and improve.
If you are having writer's block keep doing what you are doing and just write, soon enough you will be able to work through it in your mind and continue.
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Thank you for saying my stuff has improved. One can only hope until someone says it has. Most people here give great comments and suggestions. I just get frustrated when I know there is something wrong with my work and everyone says 'Great job' etc...
If I keep on doing these THOUGHTS maybe I'll get overr the writers block.
~Syren~
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Hmmm...here's a thought for you: When I find myself stuck on one piece, I work on or start another. Usually something entirely different from the current bit, to help move my brain in another direction. Perhaps that would help? I know it's worked for me in the past, although it now means I have six or eight longish stories that I'll have to finish some day.
Starting is easy...it's finishing that eludes me. Bleh.
Just a thought to answer yours. :-)
Oh, also...there's a typo in paragraph three. I think "...granuntee..." should be "...guarantee..."
Sorry...couldn't help myself...
beginning: 3, language: 3, plot: 3, ending: 3, dialog: 3, characters: 3.
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I am so going to read your stuff. I really appreciate the answer you have given and the thoughts to my thoughts
I can also start and sometimes even the middle gives me problems.
~Syren~
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AT LEAST...
Your one step closer to writing a story. -
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If I keep on like this maybe something useful will come of it.
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