#Writersproblems

[writefullywrong]

Went to go finish/edit an F1 Xmas fic only to find out that Google DELETED the last 6 chapters which was about 100k words. I'm so fucking annoyed. This fic took forever to wrangle and it was for a rare pair too.

Now I have to go write angst instead of fluff.

[shldbwriting]

a great writing prompt for writer's block

a great writing prompt for writer's block #writerslife #writingprompt #writersblock

Once more I wandered the web looking for a writing prompt that inspired me. On the Writer’s Digest‘s website, I found an ebook of 365 writing prompts just for signing up for their newsletter (I’m already signed up anyway). I found this one under January 22nd. I thought it was a great idea for anyone suffering from Writer’s Block or anyone who ever has. I’ve had my share of writer’s block (and…

[aiqbalauthor]

Delightful Chaos

Ever feel like your characters have a mind of their own? 🤔 As an author, I've learned to embrace the delightful chaos they bring. It's like herding cats, but way more fun! 😸📝 #WritersProblems #CharacterLife

[cartersvilleareawriters]

Sometimes you've gotta be a little cagey...

[kdsmiththewriter]

So far, true for me 🤣😉

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[hurtsprincess]

Me, yesterday evening, about to go to bed: Oh wow, I’ve made so much progress on my WIP today! I think I’m gonna have it finished till Monday! Wohoooo! I LOVE this story! 😍 😍

My brain: Hey. Want a spontaneous flash of inspiration that would make the story even better? 😏 😏

My brain: ...you’d have to change 2 big scenes for it to work out, though.

My brain: So, basically you have to make changes to everything you’ve written yesterday and today. Will only take you about... maybe another two days? Three? Pffff, it’s a cinch!

My brain: And also you are the only person who will ever notice the improvement, because nobody else is ever getting to read the first draft, obviously.

My brain: But trust me, it will be SO worth it.

Me:...

Me: COUNT ME IN!!!!! 🤩🤩🥳💃

...and that, Ladies and Gentlemen, is how I roll - or more especially, how I write 🙈

But! I already spent the morning enthusiastically re-writing and I know you have to just trust me on this, but let me tell ya - it will REALLY be worth it. 😁

Can’t wait to share it with you ❤️ (soon-ish)

[takemetobogman]

Being a fic writer is fucking exhausting. You feel bad when you are not able to write and then you feel anxious when you write more words than you expected because it means you're about to get real exhausted and then your creative juices will stop flowing and you'll develop a block and it's all your fault because you can't seem to be one of those normal people who do everything in a limit. It's either 4k words a day or a blank word document for months. There's no fucking in between.

[ibelieveinsherlockholmes221b]

*me*

I haven't written in a while... I should do that...

*opens book*

*writes 3 words*

*deletes them*

Oh lOok aNoTher BuZzFeeD qUiZ fOr mY hOgwArtS hOuSe-

Incase you were wondering I got Ravenclaw

[shivbooks]

Writers Block

 The bane of every author on the planet.

Every writer procrastinates writing at some point and then when you get into a momentum, you run into a wall. Getting through writers block is kind of like constipation, it's a hard push but you need to do it.

Problem: Lack of Ideas

Solutions: Listen to instrumental, cinematic, or music in a different language. Pintrest has a lot of stuff. Look at fashion, writing prompts, house interiors, wacky furniture. Read magazines, fanfiction, and textbooks. Read books. Read genres you don't normally read. Watch tv shows and movies. Read blog posts. Mythology has some pretty crazy things. Read mythology from different parts of the world. Listen to talks on the radio. Ask someone to tell you a story. Talk to people. Make some new friends. Ideas come when we least expect them. Go outside. Exercise. Go shopping. Where there is life, there are ideas.  

Problem: Not sure what happens next

Solution: Talk to yourself. Honestly, this works. Tell yourself what is happening in the story and why. What is the plot? Why is this scene important and does it drive the plot forward? How does the scene drive the plot forward? If it doesn't drive the plot then does the character learn something new? Does the character grow? How do your characters behave and why do they behave that way? Treat your characters like they are real people. They are in real situations. They have motivations that drive them. If they don't have a motivation, create one. They suddenly lose their home or a family member. Give them a stake in the story. Sometimes if it's a plot problem, you might need to scrap a previous chapter and start over. Like life, your current problem was probably created by a mistake in the past. Critically, look over what you've previously written and think about if that gives you the foundation to get to where you want to go. There are tons of different paths a story can take. Maybe the path you are currently on isn't the right one.

Problem: Staying true to the original idea

Solution: Ideas evolve. If you really want a certain scene in the book, write it down in a separate doc and save it for later. Instead of trying to force a scene in chapter 4, maybe the scene will fit better in chapter 15. Sometimes the solution is to just get rid of the scene or chapter all together. As you write, the story will take on a life of it's own. It will become the world that you have built. Like a parent that raises a kid, eventually the kid will be its own person. There will be something you really want to write and it just won't work for this book/short story/post/whatever. Save the idea for something else. Your ideas can and will change and that's good. So, let it be.

Problem: You just can't write

Solution: Write. Write the first thing that comes into your head. Get it on the page. Don't care if it's utter nonsense. You can always go back and fix it. Or take a break for a few days and think about something that's not writing for a bit. Then come back to the story with a fresh perspective. Or try Concept Mapping which is picking a word or idea and then connecting it to anything even remotely related.

Problem: You aren't focused

Solution: Turn off the phone. Hide it. Unplug the internet. Shut off the WiFi. Open up a word doc and type. Get a paper and pencil and write. Blocking out distractions is easier said than done. If you write with music, put on a playlist and get to work. Go to a cafe and write. Lock yourself in the basement. Maybe you aren't asking the right questions. Why are you writing a story? What is the plot? Who are the characters and are they doing certain things? Why do you like to write? Is this for someone? Is it for yourself? Does the story have a meaning? Is it just to write an enjoyable story? It doesn't matter what the answer is. If you want to be a writer, you need to write.

Problem: It's not perfect/too much pressure to do this right

Solution: This is a draft. You'll make mistakes and that is okay. When in doubt, just write it down and then come back to it later. Stop being a perfectionist. Nothing in life is perfect. Your story needs to be written down and only you can do it. Write it down and then you can change stuff later.

Problem: Story isn't interesting anymore/you want to quit

Solution: Remember why you started the story in the first place. Humans like new things. New ideas will always be more enticing than the current idea. Stick with your story. Slog through it. If you don't finish it, then it won't ever get done. You started writing for a reason. Your story can only be told by you. If it's not interesting, then ask why is not interesting? Is there not enough action? Are the characters boring? Is the plot not heavy enough? Is the plot too thin? Does the plot make sense? Check past scenes you've written and analyze why they are exciting. What does the reader learn in this scene? How do the characters grow and change? Spice it up. Add a twist. But most importantly: Don't quit. I don't care if you're bored or you think that this will never work. You won't know unless you try. Don't give up.

Best advice in general: Take a break. Go live life. Go walk your dog, exercise, do yoga, travel, talk with strangers, climb a tree. Rest for a few days and come back to your work. You can always have a friend read it and give suggestions. Forget that it's your writing and pretend someone else wrote it and read it. Read it pretending to be someone else. You are your own worst critic so lay off on the negative self-talk. Don't think. Don't worry. Just write. It'll all turn out fine.

[animedeviant022]

Because I’m crazy, I’m starting a new #fanfiction #fanfic #robotech #robotechmacross #fanfictionstory while I have a bunch of #wip . But so it’s life. You can’t stop the muse when she comes knocking. At least I’m being creative somehow. Hard to write with the little critters running around wanting to talk to you about their day. #momlife #writersofinstagram #writerslife #writersproblems https://www.instagram.com/p/B_6RagcDGrB/?igshid=1dxvosptjstjj

[shldbwriting]

How to successfully plan your writing journey

The road to publication is often paved with good intentions. #amwriting #writingcommunity #writerslife

The road to publication is often paved with good intentions. It’s been three months since Love Sick: Stories was published, and I haven’t been doing much in the way of writing until recently when I started working on my next short story collection. I have set aside an entire day for writing. It always seems like something gets in the way of that plan. Yesterday was no different. First, set aside…

[latinavelma]

Writing Problems #52 #writersproblems #writer #writing #books #you https://www.instagram.com/p/B9YhzHwghpn/?igshid=vbctzqne5iuf

[abbyholmes]

Finishing a story

I uploaded a new chapter for my COD Gidchell fanfic at the AO3 today and noticed I have been writing on that monster for more than five years.

Five. Years.

Not only am I the slowest writer the fanfic-universe has ever seen but I‘m also very bad at ending things. The story is finally coming to a close and I‘m finding it hard to let go.

I‘ve been working on this so long, it‘s kind of become a part of my life. I‘ve come to love the characters. It‘s hard to say goodbye to them, to conclude their arcs.

Am I the only one who find’s finishing stories this hard? Every time I finish something, it makes me sad. I know it‘s only fictional characters but it feels like friends moving to another country or something.

Sigh. I‘m a weirdo.

[authorbrandonscott]

When I gotta write 2,554 words a day to make deadline and now Poe wants to judge me ! SHUT UP 🤬! #edgarallanpoe #funkopop #funkoicons #writingcommunity #writersproblems #writersconnection #writersnetwork #writerslife #writersofig #writersofinstagram (at Morganton, North Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6HE-I_A5xR/?igshid=zyeu7lhd9129

[shellbilee]

Forgotten how hard it is to write smutty parts of fan fiction 🤦‍♀️