Xendres

I'm removing my story off Wattpad. I know, to the three people who had waited months for an update, this is most certainly 'taking the piss.' I won't stop writing it, but I don't want to update it here, at least till its finished and refurbished. The issue is, Lady of the Lake, is a first draft and that puts a lot of pressure on me, I want to meet a certain expectation and that makes it hard for me to just strike out and write, which is what a first draft should be. So I'm stuck in this paralysis, I become hyper-critical when I write because of it, and squeezing out a word or two becomes unbelievably hard and the words that I do type sit uncomfortably with me, leaving a wholly bitter taste in my mouth when it comes to writing. Therefore I'm performing a second disappearing act, I won't stop writing I can assure you, but I need to fall in love with it again, the simple joy of crafting a character and a scene. I'll also be studying writing. Hard. I hope this leads to success, and that in a great deal of time, on a day like any other, I can just drop a bunch of high-quality short stories. I'll still be active if anyone wants to talk, or needs a bit of advice on their own writing, just won't publish anything in a while. Adeu.

Xendres

I'm removing my story off Wattpad. I know, to the three people who had waited months for an update, this is most certainly 'taking the piss.' I won't stop writing it, but I don't want to update it here, at least till its finished and refurbished. The issue is, Lady of the Lake, is a first draft and that puts a lot of pressure on me, I want to meet a certain expectation and that makes it hard for me to just strike out and write, which is what a first draft should be. So I'm stuck in this paralysis, I become hyper-critical when I write because of it, and squeezing out a word or two becomes unbelievably hard and the words that I do type sit uncomfortably with me, leaving a wholly bitter taste in my mouth when it comes to writing. Therefore I'm performing a second disappearing act, I won't stop writing I can assure you, but I need to fall in love with it again, the simple joy of crafting a character and a scene. I'll also be studying writing. Hard. I hope this leads to success, and that in a great deal of time, on a day like any other, I can just drop a bunch of high-quality short stories. I'll still be active if anyone wants to talk, or needs a bit of advice on their own writing, just won't publish anything in a while. Adeu.

Xendres

Struggling with writers block, gonna try take a step back from my writing, come back to it when the juice comes

Sanch250

@Xendres oh I’m constantly reaching for my phone to jot little ideas down. Sometimes as simple as little descriptors.
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Xendres

@Sanch250 Definitely will do! Maybe i should start journaling in case an idea comes
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Sanch250

Keep thinking about it as you go about your day. I get a lot of my best ideas when I’m going about my business
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Xendres

Hey everyone, I know I got some stuff to respond to and im sorry if i havent responded to your comment and jazz. Uni just started up for me, so its been a bit hectic, But i will respond to everything i promise

Xendres

Struggling to write? Change the font.
          
          Seems like a silly thing that has no effect right? I thought so too, but having a font you really dig means it seems more presentable to you and you'll find yourself more passionate to write. Give it a shot

maddjadefantasies

Oh yes the font makes a huge difference:))
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Cecilia_Faith

@Xendres 
            
            Precisely! It sets the entire vibe and gets your mind out of tunnel vision!
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Xendres

@Cecilia_Faith I totally thought it was such a superficial thing but it really makes a big difference, like changing the screen to 'dark mode.' Huge difference.
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