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How can i stay focused? This is very.. tiring!
I have a question.. is there any way to become focused on one story or book when writing? Becuase I start so many.. and then I either get broed or get a new idea and start writing. Then that gets old so I start a new one and so on. Then I go back to my old ones and forget the new ones. Plus, writers block has come up a lot lately. I've found I dont enjoy, or feel like writing as much as I used to.. Is there any advice to help me on this?!
Forgive me for my inncorrect grammar, run-on sentences, etc.. I'm very tired and a little stressed.
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Permalink Reply by Kay Elizabeth on
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Don't open other ones. That's the simple answer. If you get bored with them, then why stick with them anyway? It sounds like you're a bit burned out, so put the writing and books aside and get out in the fresh air. There's nothing like being in nature for an afternoon or evening to refresh you. You need a change of scene and routine to shake things up. Watch different shows, listen to podcasts, try a different kind of music from usual...anything that's different from the norm will help you break out of it. And when you have writers block, you write about having writers block. Just put anything down.
You can also read this article about how a writer needs to have an interest in the world to be creative. And one of the best things for stress is sleep. Make sure you're getting enough.
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Permalink Reply by Betzy Crypt on
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start one, stick with one, complete with one,
then all ur other ideas for other storys make a list of them, you'll create them over time dude.
oh, and to keep you entertained, combine some ideas and such.
you get me? ;)
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Permalink Reply by scribbler on
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See if this helps. It's expanding on what Kay recommended there that you do. If you feel you are blocked, a lifestyle change is in order. You don't have to work on every idea every time you have one.
The Habits that Spark Your Creative Genius
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Permalink Reply by Callie Leah on
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Well, we all hit that spot at least once in our career. I know I've hit it multiple times! The trick is to write whatever you want! If you have a great idea in your mind, and you feel like you'll forget soon, don't try writing another story just because you haven't worked on it enough! I have about six stories underway right now, and there are like three or four more that I just haven't had a chance to write down yet! Just write what you feel! :)
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Permalink Reply by Augustine Etoh on
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Haha My Dear,it happens to us all. perhaps,next time you should focus on the one,which gives you further excitement or may be,the one you visualize me holding above my nose,while reading it like it will run to the highway.
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Permalink Reply by Austin Blanton on
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This happens to me so often that I have only (officially) finished two books. I have one book that is 75 pages, one that is 62, and numerous others, including short stories. Often I stop writing simply because I have hit a slow part and do not feel like continuing at the time, or I feel that the quality of what I have is not adequate. I normally say to myself, "Oh, I can always do it tomorrow," which is not logical--I know that I will say the same thing tomorrow. What I usually do is force myself--then, when I hit another interesting segment, I will enjoy it. Do not worry--this happens to me all the time!
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Permalink Reply by Brooklynn Macey Derryberry on
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Thank you. Yeah that seems to happen to me ALOT. it seems a bunch has been goin on lately. That is exactly what happens to me. I say ill do it tomorrow and never do! i forget about it or i just put it off for a very long time. Then i will reach a part i feel is so exciting and i get passed it and i just.. dont have the will to write anymore of it. And i get frustrated, that could be teenage hormones or something. =) but yeah. I'm glad im not the only one!!
Austin Blanton said:This happens to me so often that I have only (officially) finished two books. I have one book that is 75 pages, one that is 62, and numerous others, including short stories. Often I stop writing simply because I have hit a slow part and do not feel like continuing at the time, or I feel that the quality of what I have is not adequate. I normally say to myself, "Oh, I can always do it tomorrow," which is not logical--I know that I will say the same thing tomorrow. What I usually do is force myself--then, when I hit another interesting segment, I will enjoy it. Do not worry--this happens to me all the time!
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On many i get excited. And i have such great plans for my characters in my stories. But i have forced myself to keep on with the one i think would be the greatest or most interesting. Thank you. It's helped alot.
Augustine Etoh said:Haha My Dear,it happens to us all. perhaps,next time you should focus on the one,which gives you further excitement or may be,the one you visualize me holding above my nose,while reading it like it will run to the highway.
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Yes, I've realized i dont have to write a story, just a rough draft of a story line. That's helped me ALOT. Thank you. I go weeks without writing, then i hit a spot where i can't stop. Ray Bradbury is an author who once he starts writing a short story, he doesn't stop until it's finished. He's a great author an di hope oneday to be like him. =)
Callie Leah said:Well, we all hit that spot at least once in our career. I know I've hit it multiple times! The trick is to write whatever you want! If you have a great idea in your mind, and you feel like you'll forget soon, don't try writing another story just because you haven't worked on it enough! I have about six stories underway right now, and there are like three or four more that I just haven't had a chance to write down yet! Just write what you feel! :)
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Haha yes, i get you =). I've been workin on stickin with one and just writing done my ideas for others. =) It's helped alot Thanks.
Betty Damil said:start one, stick with one, complete with one,
then all ur other ideas for other storys make a list of them, you'll create them over time dude.
oh, and to keep you entertained, combine some ideas and such.
you get me? ;)
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OH Thank you. I'm going after school today to play the piano and maybe that will help me relieve some.. some of this nonsense. =) Thanks.
scribbler said:See if this helps. It's expanding on what Kay recommended there that you do. If you feel you are blocked, a lifestyle change is in order. You don't have to work on every idea every time you have one.
The Habits that Spark Your Creative Genius
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I have been sleeping alot lately. And I read the article. I planned this weekend a camping trip with some of my friends. Its goanna be good for me and then we are going to Silver Dollar City in Branson, Missouri. =) Hopefully this will help me relax and figure somethings out. =) Thank you.
Kay Elizabeth said:Don't open other ones. That's the simple answer. If you get bored with them, then why stick with them anyway? It sounds like you're a bit burned out, so put the writing and books aside and get out in the fresh air. There's nothing like being in nature for an afternoon or evening to refresh you. You need a change of scene and routine to shake things up. Watch different shows, listen to podcasts, try a different kind of music from usual...anything that's different from the norm will help you break out of it. And when you have writers block, you write about having writers block. Just put anything down.
You can also read this article about how a writer needs to have an interest in the world to be creative. And one of the best things for stress is sleep. Make sure you're getting enough.
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