Alright, it's time for some serious talk.

How many people love writing?

How many people WANT to write or WISH you could write? What's your reason for not writing? Don't have the time? Too busy? Lack the inspiration? Do you have writer's block? Do you have a fantastic idea that you're afraid you're not a good enough writer to get out?

I know your pain.

So does Alex Vance. I'd like to present 'The Not Writer', a series of articles (also adapted into a podcast) by my mentor, Alex Vance. Aside from talking to  kyell, listening to 'The Not Writer' is the ultimate push that got ME back into writing. It is literally the most powerful writing tool I've ever had. Ever. The Not Writer is a hilarious, powerful, motivating and in-depth look by The Man, himself about talented or otherwise aspiring, enthusiastic people who want to write... but come up with every excuse NOT to. People who let tons and tons of people prohibit them from writing, whether it be writer's block, not having time to write, a lack of a hut, the fear of not being able to give your idea as much polish as you think it deserves, Alex covers EVERYTHING,

Well, not everything. But Alex covers a GREAT deal of reasons why people let themselves fall victim to such reasons, and thus become 'Not Writers'. As I said before, it is the most powerful, moving, and motivating thing that I, as a writer, have ever listened to. It's also fucking hilarious.

So.

Do you love writing? Do you want or wish you COULD write? Then listen to this podcast or read the articles. I almost guarantee you'll walk away feeling much, much better for it. People, you OWE it to yourselves to listen to something this informative, this insightful, and this in depth about writing, if you are or if you WANT to be a writer. You owe it to yourself. Alex covers so many things and so many reasons in this, and the most AMAZING thing about it? He's fucking right. In every thing he covers... he's just... right. At least, I personally think he is. And even if it doesn't work and doesn't inspire you, you can still get a good laugh at how fucking hilarious it all is. I'd recommend listening to the podcast rather than reading the article, but both are pretty powerful. In fact, if ANY of you enjoy listening to  kyell's and  kmhirosaki's advice on  unsheathed, then you SHOULD listen to the 'The Not Writer' as well. It will change your fucking life.

And now, to quote what I feel are a couple of the most important parts in this entire thing...

"The surest way to realize whether you're being a Not Writer is hearing yourself say 'I don't have time to write.' If you have time to say that, you have time to write.

Doesn't have to be a masterpiece, doesn't have to be part of the Epic Ten-Novel Saga you're 'working on'. A quick domestic scene, a little joke, a tragic monologue... there's always something in your mind that you can write and there's always a moment to do it in."

"The difference between a Not Writer and a Writer is the difference between someone who *could* write and someone who *does*. A Not Writer is someone who experiences blocks and obstacles and timing issues and lets them prevent him or her from actually writing. A Not Writer may certainly be creative, insightful and capable of writing lyrical prose, but most of the time they're too busy Not Writing to get any Writing done. That's such a shame, such a waste, and that's the reason I so often deploy Tough Love upon those who ask for advice."

Fucking. Beautiful.

You can listen to the Podcast here - http://www.alexfvance.com/tag/thenotwriter

You can read the seven part article, here, on FA.

Part 1 - http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/843883/

Part 2: Writer's Block - http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/847442/

Part 3: No Time To Write - http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/849368/

Part 4: Always A Bridesmaid - http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/857362/

Part 5: I Had It Destroyed - http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/878956/

Part 6: I Can't Write Under These Conditions - http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/905876/

Part 7: All A Matter Of Perspective - http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/940470/

And that, ladies and gents, is The Not Writer. The most powerful tool in my arsenal, as a writer. Please listen to it and/or read it. You owe it to yourself as a writer or just as person who WANTS to write. Give it a chance, and see what you think.

SHUT UP AND WRITE!

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Now, furries. Writers. Wanna do old Rahne a favour? ;) After you listen to or read The Not Writer, head over to osfer Alex Vance's page and spam his shout box with "Oh, I couldn't make this story work, so I deleted it." :P I want to see as many people do that, as possible! I'm not even kidding! Alex will get a real kick out of that. X3 Let Alex know what you think of The Not Writer. Did it inspire you? Did it move you? Did it motivate you? Was it funny? Was it powerful? Tell Alex what you think. ;) And don't forget to say "Oh, I couldn't make this story work, so I deleted it." XD

Do it for me, would ya, guys? ;)