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Writing help
15 years ago
Howdy, folks and folkettes. I'm currently working on a novel (hence why I don't post anything) and I'm running into a bit of a rut. So how do you guys who are writers deal with that?
clane
~clane
Cocaine. Worked for Robert Louis Stevenson.
elion
~elion
OP
And Hunter S. Thompson-oh, wait, that's exactly why I would avoid drugs.
clane
~clane
Hey, sometimes compromise is in order. A handle of Jack outta loosen creative cork and allow the words to write themselves. Its also tasty.
Oblivion363
~oblivion363
Honestly? A break might help. I'd also consider working on some side stories, or something unrelated. A lot of the times, ruts with writing come with working on the same thing for too long.
elion
~elion
OP
I can very easily see that point of view, but I have trouble getting ideas for side stories. Plus, I want to have this stuff done by FC.
Oblivion363
~oblivion363
Well, if you can't gather the inspiration to work on it, you won't be done by FC. Worst comes to worst, you don't get to, but how many people can say they write a novel to begin with?
elion
~elion
OP
Good point...it really does depend on the thing I'm working on. I have large scale inspiration, it's just taking a while to get over the hurdles in the way.
