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A serious yet silly question
15 years ago
The actual question is at the end of this. If you want, you can just scroll down and read it.
I've had a problem for a while now. I just can't get 'into' writing (or reading for that matter) any more. Writing hasn't offered me any joy in a long time. Reading is getting harder, too. It's not easy to explain everything that's involved, but I know it's not going to change without some serious help.
The basic, deep down desire is still there; the need to create something that others might value. But the actual act of creating seems too difficult and unrewarding. It's frustrating and annoying and embarrassing. It's like I'm starving to death and yet I feel as though eating is too much bother.
I've thought I was on the verge of getting things back in motion before, only to disappoint myself. It's hard to describe how rotten that makes me feel. So the last thing I should be doing is posting another 'Hay guys I'mma gonna write some mo' soon!' journal. I've lost credibility on that score.
And yet, that's exactly what I'm doing. Or might be doing, depending on how well this idea goes over.
You see, there's a difference this time around. The source of potential inspiration isn't internal, it's external. It's something that's taken up residence in my brain and absolutely refuses to budge. And I'm OK with that.
'What is this fantastic source of creative fuel?' you ask. Well, I'm a bit embarrassed to admit it, but it's an animated movie.
Yeah, you read that right. Wirewolf is thinking of doing a fanfic.
Now I don't know about you, but when I think of fanfics in general my mind conjures images of abysmal Pokemon porn stories and mountains of Sonic the hedgehog sonnets. I've read some good ones, of course. My friend
kathmandu has done some awesome ones based on Sabrina Online. Heck, most of my first short stories were Star Trek fanfics using my own characters in the ST:TOS universe. It saved me time and was easy to adapt.
I left all that behind, however, once I had my own genemorph universe going. I can honestly say I don't miss it, either. I like what I created. But lately it simply hasn't held my attention long enough to MAKE me want to write.
But this movie has. It's sucked me in and held me captive in a way I haven't experienced in literally decades. I find myself reflecting on it several times a day, wanting to expand the story, take it further, create new characters, come up with explanations for things that are not addressed in the movie. There is so much potential, and I'm starting to realize I NEED to write this stuff.
I don't know if you'll laugh or groan or flinch when I tell you it's the Dreamworks movie, "How to train your dragon." Despite how I feel about it, I still feel foolish and naive when I consider what I'm seriously thinking of doing.
I'm sure I won't be the first. In fact I've already seen one on SoFurry. It... made my skin crawl. My desire to do this may even be in part a need to offer something better than horribly mangled characters doing things that make no sense except to someone trying to breathe life into some tasteless kink. Whatever my reasons, I think I can do justice to the ideals and concepts in the original movie. And most of all, I really WANT to.
So the question to you folks is:
Would a fanfic based on 'How to train your dragon' cause to you click and read or close the browser and roll your eyes?
I'll probably do this regardless of the answers I get, but I'm looking to find out if you folks would be interested in it. If you are, I'll happily post it here.
Thanks for your time and attention.
I've had a problem for a while now. I just can't get 'into' writing (or reading for that matter) any more. Writing hasn't offered me any joy in a long time. Reading is getting harder, too. It's not easy to explain everything that's involved, but I know it's not going to change without some serious help.
The basic, deep down desire is still there; the need to create something that others might value. But the actual act of creating seems too difficult and unrewarding. It's frustrating and annoying and embarrassing. It's like I'm starving to death and yet I feel as though eating is too much bother.
I've thought I was on the verge of getting things back in motion before, only to disappoint myself. It's hard to describe how rotten that makes me feel. So the last thing I should be doing is posting another 'Hay guys I'mma gonna write some mo' soon!' journal. I've lost credibility on that score.
And yet, that's exactly what I'm doing. Or might be doing, depending on how well this idea goes over.
You see, there's a difference this time around. The source of potential inspiration isn't internal, it's external. It's something that's taken up residence in my brain and absolutely refuses to budge. And I'm OK with that.
'What is this fantastic source of creative fuel?' you ask. Well, I'm a bit embarrassed to admit it, but it's an animated movie.
Yeah, you read that right. Wirewolf is thinking of doing a fanfic.
Now I don't know about you, but when I think of fanfics in general my mind conjures images of abysmal Pokemon porn stories and mountains of Sonic the hedgehog sonnets. I've read some good ones, of course. My friend
kathmandu has done some awesome ones based on Sabrina Online. Heck, most of my first short stories were Star Trek fanfics using my own characters in the ST:TOS universe. It saved me time and was easy to adapt.I left all that behind, however, once I had my own genemorph universe going. I can honestly say I don't miss it, either. I like what I created. But lately it simply hasn't held my attention long enough to MAKE me want to write.
But this movie has. It's sucked me in and held me captive in a way I haven't experienced in literally decades. I find myself reflecting on it several times a day, wanting to expand the story, take it further, create new characters, come up with explanations for things that are not addressed in the movie. There is so much potential, and I'm starting to realize I NEED to write this stuff.
I don't know if you'll laugh or groan or flinch when I tell you it's the Dreamworks movie, "How to train your dragon." Despite how I feel about it, I still feel foolish and naive when I consider what I'm seriously thinking of doing.
I'm sure I won't be the first. In fact I've already seen one on SoFurry. It... made my skin crawl. My desire to do this may even be in part a need to offer something better than horribly mangled characters doing things that make no sense except to someone trying to breathe life into some tasteless kink. Whatever my reasons, I think I can do justice to the ideals and concepts in the original movie. And most of all, I really WANT to.
So the question to you folks is:
Would a fanfic based on 'How to train your dragon' cause to you click and read or close the browser and roll your eyes?
I'll probably do this regardless of the answers I get, but I'm looking to find out if you folks would be interested in it. If you are, I'll happily post it here.
Thanks for your time and attention.
Thus, I'd probably end up skipping over your fanfic.
But to answer your question, I would read it.
I too have found it harder and harder to get into reading these days, even more so back into writing. I'm busy with work and prior obligations, so when free time comes I just want to relax and stay as far from effort as possible. Though I do lament about the days gone by where I would read a dozen fan fics or short stories while laying in bed around midnight. <sighs> Anyway...
If you feel the urge to write, I'd be more than happy to recapture a glimmer of my former word devouring glory.
Hopefully I can give you something to whet your appetite.
I appreciate your vote of confidence and I hope I don't disappoint either of us this time.
So in short, yea, I'd read a fanfic from that world, especially by you!
And if fanfic gets you writing, go for it! I'd read it. ^_^
With luck, my intense interest in this movie will not only get me writing again, it might push me back into being truly productive again. And that would make me very happy.
As far as reading it goes, I agree with some of the others that although I don't tend to bother with most fanfic these days, I'd consider reading yours. And I liked the movie pretty well, so that helps. >^_^<
Thank you for the vote of confidence, too. I'm grateful to see several people who would give it a go.
Your writing style combined with this concept appeals to me. I'd happily read what you create from it, even though I admit I haven't read anything on FA for a while, much to my personal embarrassment.
Thank ye kindly for the words of praise. They are much appreciated.
I have always read all that you wrote - unless I missed it somehow.
We (as writers) go through stages. These stages are the learning steps that represent growth. We all do it. In the end you write what your heart tells you to write.
You are a fantastic writer Wire - always have been always will be - what ever you write will be good.
Just begin.
V.
Mommafox always knows just what to say.
And so... it begins.
See you all in a bit.
*big hugs...
V.
Lately I've remedied my writer's block with nightmare fuel (unleaded), which is to say I've scared myself into writing with fervor because fear is better than apathy. I think that it helps more than anything to have a sense of urgency, and lately I've found myself transfixed by Rainer Maria Rilke's "Letters To A Young Poet".
'In the deepest hour of the night, confess to yourself that you would die if you were forbidden to write. And look deep into your heart where it spreads its roots, the answer, and ask yourself, must I write?'
The first letter can be found here
http://www.sfgoth.com/~immanis/rilke/letter1.html
Best of luck with regaining inspiration
Enthusiasm is bound to be the antidote to stagnation, and I think I've finally found that. I hope it stays with me a while.
I checked the link and found it interesting. I'll have to have a closer look when time permits.
Thanks for responding!
I'd be interested in something like your idea. Although I do have yet to see that movie. That and I haven't read a fanfic in years. XD
Hang in there man. You'll be back on your feet soon I'm sure. Maybe this is just what you need in order to get that muse a workin'.