Writer's Block

[meridian_rose]

I'm still struggling with writer's block.

I know that in terms of writing:
Editing counts.
Writing cracky reviews and ship manifestos count.
Emails can count.
Thoughtful reviews, concrit, beta reading can count.

I know that in terms of creativity, all graphics count, knitting and other crafts count, just having ideas counts.

It's not a Dry Spell for which I'm thankful. I've got ideas but when I try to write fiction I just can't seem to get the words out.

I forced out two drabbles for writerverse, not my best work, though probably not as bad as I think they are. I thought that might open up the floodgates again, but no such luck.

It's the end of phase drabble challenge at writerverse, which I rocked last time. I haven't had a 'high' like that since. There's been real life stuff going on since then that hasn't helped. I have managed some writing inbetween, but these last couple of weeks I've lost the flow again and it's been difficult. I'm trying to keep positive and keep making graphics and edit things. I go for walks and listen to music and other things that usually help, but they're only feeding ideas and not helping me actually write.

IDK. I just needed to whine a little. That's something that often does help, oddly enough.

Comments

[dorothydeath.livejournal.com]

Oh, bb! *HUGS TIGHT*
I wish you all the inspiration in the world!!
You're an amazing writer, bb! No writer's block can stop you!!
*CHEERLEADING*

And don't be hard on yourself, bb, you promised!! Give yourself time. Everything will turn out alright and you'll come back stronger than ever! :D
*FLAILS HARD*

[meridian_rose]

Thank you for your encouragement. I've been trying very hard not to let it get me down. Every time I think I've got things sorted, there's something new to deal with. I've taken a day or so away from trying to write or create at all and just played about on Tumblr and game sites and things. Hugs ;D

[brontefanatic.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry you're struggling, Lisa. I know how painful it is for you not to be able to write based on your own ideas.

But during the time that I've known you, whenever you've gone through a dry spell, you've always come roaring back with a work that proved that you were better than ever. You had an incredible run there for several months and wrote some awesome fic. Could it be that you just need to re-charge your batteries for a little bit?

I'm thinking of you and hope this is short-lived.

*Hugs*

[meridian_rose]

Thank you so much. I feel bad about whining knowing you are going through much worse.

I've taken a day or so away from everything to try and recharge. Your words mean a lot. HUGS.

[hrhrionastar.livejournal.com]

Oh, sweetie! I know that you'll come back and write something epic!

Writer's block is painful, though. I hate the feeling of having the ideas but not being able to write them. For me it often means I need to rest for awhile and maybe look at everyday things from a different perspective.

I'm sorry you're going through a rough time right now and I hope things get better soon! *hugs*

[meridian_rose]

Thank you. You've all got more confidence in me than I do in myself! I've taken a day or so away from trying to write/create at all, and maybe I'm ready to give it another go. HUGS.

[meredith44]

*hugs*

I've never had writer's block before (because I'm so not a writer :P ) but I've had periods of time where I don't want to/can't make graphics, so I feel I can relate at least a little. I'm sorry you feel this way. I hope that something sparks you and gets you going again!

[meridian_rose]

Thank you! I know there's the short fic thing for legendland which doesn't seem too daunting - just three sentences! So maybe that might be a good place to start :D