Writing woes

[popkin16]

I've been really struggling to write lately. I want to want to write, if that makes sense. I haven't made progress on anything in ages. I don't like my own writing, but I react with such abnormally strong hatred toward the stuff that I do manage to get out. I have a ton of ideas I'd love to actually write out, but the motivation just isn't there.

For the rewatch, I started off writing a small ficlet for each episode. I managed one for 38 Minutes but haven't posted it anywhere, and I've done nothing for Suspicion. I'd love to work on my harlequin - I have ideas! Romantic, dramatic ideas! As well as my dragon AU. But I'm feeling meh about everything, and just end up reading and writing.

I may end up declaring a semi-hiatus from writing just so I don't feel like I'm letting myself down.

Comments

[otherearths_outthere]

I wish I had some advice for you, but I really don’t. I can empathize, though, it’s really hard sometimes to find something to paint or draw that won’t be the same old thing. Tattoo-artist son and I were just talking about this. I feel like I have great technical skill, but lack the sublime that transcends into art.

One of the reasons Tattoo -artist-son went into tattooing, was so that he could leave oil painting as something he loves. He feels that if he had to paint to pay the bills, he end up burned out and hating painting. This really isn’t helpful to you, I know, but maybe you need to find a different way to approach storytelling. Idk, may “tell” yourself your story. Instead of writing on the computer, record yourself. And maybe this is why a lot of writers have a partner. To bounce ideas off each other and tell you when your work is utter dreck, and to tell you when it isn’t . You’ve collaborated before, maybe try a partner again?

[popkin16]

A collab isn't a bad idea. I just worry I'll start something with someone and then continue struggling to write until they wash their hands of me. But maybe when I come back from my writing hiatus I'll do a collab instead. That's some good advice!

I definitely don't want to come to hate writing.

[goddess47]

And nothing wrong with that! You have to do what's best for *you* -- nothing more, nothing less.

If you do nothing but leave lovely comments for folk, you will be loved for that... even without that, we appreciate your love for our fandom...

We're here for you!

::HUGE HUGS::

[popkin16]

*HUGS!!* Thank you so much for your support bb. I feel less like I am letting people down lol I will definitely continue to leave comments on people's works, at the very least. But I do think a hiatus is the way to go.

[selenic76]

I know the feeling. I just don't feel like I have the energy to write, even though I want to.

It's okay to give yourself a break. Do something you don't have to force yourself to enjoy :)

And you know we're here for you if you need to vent or chat ^_^ *HUGS*

[popkin16]

*hugs* Thank you. You guys are so great and have helped me feel I'm not letting you down.

I'm probably going to just watch and read, but I might work on plotting out fics, instead of actually writing them. I'll hit you up if I need to chat about it :)