I try to find inspiration in little things; words, photos, music, art, people.. among many others. One of the many things that motivate me is this innocent fortune that says, "You are a lover of words. Someday you will write a book." As innocent and simple as this is, it has the power to pick me up during times that I feel discouraged. It gives me a little nudge -- and a whisper -- to keep trying and keep going, as I try to reach for my main goal. Believe it or not, it really does make me feel a lot better everytime I feel stuck -- when I feel like I'm not moving or like I'm not going anywhere. Do you ever feel that way?
This picture below though, is a pretty accurate depiction of how I've been the past three days.
As some of you might already know, the main goal I'm referring to is to be a published writer. I know I have a really, really long way to go still, but this year, I aim to accomplish part 1 first -- out of so many! -- of this said goal; to finally finish the story.
I have written several stories before -- would they count as novels? I don't know. What I do know is that I feel really good about the one I've been and what I'm working on.
I have to admit, it's a bit surreal to let other people know this life goal of mine. For years, I've been usually quiet and secretive about the whole writing thing. But now that I've finally said it, I feel as if there is a sense of finality -- like it's for real and for sure this time. It's as if a little voice is telling me, "This is it. You've finally told everyone. Go write. No excuses. No turning back now."
According to Word, I have written 14,319 unedited words so far. I am working on a slow pace, but I feel that this is what works best for me. Despite the busy schedule, I always manage to sneak in a much-needed writing time. In fact, I actually felt like I was on such a roll -- you know that awesome feeling? When you're going on a steady pace and feel incredibly motivated and inspired. Suddenly though, out of nowhere, something takes that away from you.
I have written several stories before -- would they count as novels? I don't know. What I do know is that I feel really good about the one I've been and what I'm working on.
I have to admit, it's a bit surreal to let other people know this life goal of mine. For years, I've been usually quiet and secretive about the whole writing thing. But now that I've finally said it, I feel as if there is a sense of finality -- like it's for real and for sure this time. It's as if a little voice is telling me, "This is it. You've finally told everyone. Go write. No excuses. No turning back now."
According to Word, I have written 14,319 unedited words so far. I am working on a slow pace, but I feel that this is what works best for me. Despite the busy schedule, I always manage to sneak in a much-needed writing time. In fact, I actually felt like I was on such a roll -- you know that awesome feeling? When you're going on a steady pace and feel incredibly motivated and inspired. Suddenly though, out of nowhere, something takes that away from you.
Writer's Block.
Where did that even come from in the first place? How did that happen?
To put it simply, I am and have been having a really severe case of it. My writing state has been really horrible for the past few I-don't-even-know-anymore. In fact, I don't even think I'm in a writing state at all. I have to admit, this is kind of driving me crazy. Please tell me, how do you overcome it? I am very curious.
Advice? Tips? Thoughts? Yes please!
Thanks everyone.