valenwriting

A little update (1/2) 
          	
          	Hi, my loves! I know it’s been a while (isn’t that an understatement), so I wanted to check in and share an update. 
          	
          	As many of you know, writing and I haven’t been on the best of terms for years now. Years. Wow. I don’t like seeing that word written out, but it’s the truth. For a long time, I believed what I was experiencing was one massive case of burnout. After writing four back-to-back stories in such a short period of time, that explanation made sense to me. I often told myself and all of you that I had simply run out of words. Burnout. But it wasn't. It never was.
          	
          	Every time I sat down to write, I knew exactly what I wanted to say but would just stare at the screen for hours and wait for the "right" words to come. They never did. I can’t even begin to explain how absolutely demoralizing this was. Inevitably, I would end each writing attempt so unbelievably frustrated and disappointed with myself that I would take another long, quiet break from writing.
          	
          	Recently, after a lot of self-reflection, I finally understood what I was struggling with. I wasn't actually blocked or burnt out or incapable of writing anymore. It's the opposite. I'm overly aware of my writing and am deeply self-critical to a fault. I stare at a blank page for hours because the words I come up with don’t immediately live up to the words that came before. It’s like my mind crushes every thought before it has the chance to bloom because it’s convinced it won’t live up to my expectations. Fun, right? I had been battling with this for years and didn’t understand it, so I was caught in a constant cycle of doubting my abilities and fearing that I’d never find my way back.

Jk_Tae_switch_

@valenwriting its so nice to see you here and active. Understanding your emotions is half of the battle, the other half is just wanting to be happy and feel healthy throughout the process. Hoping you have a wonderful start with this new year and 2026 brings peace and true happiness towards you! Take care
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khcherrieeeeee

@valenwriting Take ur time. Be happy and healthy. That's all that matters 
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christyTK

@valenwriting OMG Val... this is the best news of 2026 apart from BTS comeback ofc.
          	  I knew you were struggling, and I was and am rooting for you, but somehow knowing the real cause of it, makes it somewhat understandable. Its so hard to explain, but when you can finally pin it to a name, its like, yeah you've got this, you can handle, tackle or manage it.... you know...
          	  nonetheless, I am beyond thrilled just to hear you are doing ok and began writing again. But hearing that you've got CHAPTHERS??? I am having an OMG moment.
          	  lastly, I am so happy that you are well. Health is the most important thing in life beside the passion that you're doing. Therefore, let's hope 2026 bring new sparks for you and.... I THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart.
          	  luv, Chris
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breniferek

It is so good to seesigns of life from you, so good to read your words. The most important thing is that you are here..., youare  gathering you resources, listening to the silence of you heart , whispers of your own thoughts and ..you are preapering to return. Thank you for your honesty and for your presens. Whenever you are ready, I wiil waitgratefully

valenwriting

A little update (1/2) 
          
          Hi, my loves! I know it’s been a while (isn’t that an understatement), so I wanted to check in and share an update. 
          
          As many of you know, writing and I haven’t been on the best of terms for years now. Years. Wow. I don’t like seeing that word written out, but it’s the truth. For a long time, I believed what I was experiencing was one massive case of burnout. After writing four back-to-back stories in such a short period of time, that explanation made sense to me. I often told myself and all of you that I had simply run out of words. Burnout. But it wasn't. It never was.
          
          Every time I sat down to write, I knew exactly what I wanted to say but would just stare at the screen for hours and wait for the "right" words to come. They never did. I can’t even begin to explain how absolutely demoralizing this was. Inevitably, I would end each writing attempt so unbelievably frustrated and disappointed with myself that I would take another long, quiet break from writing.
          
          Recently, after a lot of self-reflection, I finally understood what I was struggling with. I wasn't actually blocked or burnt out or incapable of writing anymore. It's the opposite. I'm overly aware of my writing and am deeply self-critical to a fault. I stare at a blank page for hours because the words I come up with don’t immediately live up to the words that came before. It’s like my mind crushes every thought before it has the chance to bloom because it’s convinced it won’t live up to my expectations. Fun, right? I had been battling with this for years and didn’t understand it, so I was caught in a constant cycle of doubting my abilities and fearing that I’d never find my way back.

Jk_Tae_switch_

@valenwriting its so nice to see you here and active. Understanding your emotions is half of the battle, the other half is just wanting to be happy and feel healthy throughout the process. Hoping you have a wonderful start with this new year and 2026 brings peace and true happiness towards you! Take care
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khcherrieeeeee

@valenwriting Take ur time. Be happy and healthy. That's all that matters 
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christyTK

@valenwriting OMG Val... this is the best news of 2026 apart from BTS comeback ofc.
            I knew you were struggling, and I was and am rooting for you, but somehow knowing the real cause of it, makes it somewhat understandable. Its so hard to explain, but when you can finally pin it to a name, its like, yeah you've got this, you can handle, tackle or manage it.... you know...
            nonetheless, I am beyond thrilled just to hear you are doing ok and began writing again. But hearing that you've got CHAPTHERS??? I am having an OMG moment.
            lastly, I am so happy that you are well. Health is the most important thing in life beside the passion that you're doing. Therefore, let's hope 2026 bring new sparks for you and.... I THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart.
            luv, Chris
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valenwriting

A little update (2/2)
          
          I've learned, however, that this has a name. Aesthetic paralysis. Knowing what it is doesn't magically fix it, but it does help me treat myself with a little more kindness. I wish I could say I completely worked through this, but I haven't. Not yet, at least. What I can say is that I'm learning how to write through it. I'm reminding myself that even during my most productive writing years, the words were never immediately perfect. I wrote messily. Badly. I revised. I shaped words into something I was so incredibly proud of. It's still a challenge to accept this, but I'm trying. I've never truly stopped trying.
          
          So why am I sharing this now? Because I've been writing again. I actually have chapters (chapters!) of real, tangible material to release, which feels both terrifying and incredible after such a long stretch of silence. I'm not ready to publish anything yet and don't have any timelines to share, but I want you to know this: it is fully my intention to come back. This new story is one I need to tell, and one I truly want to share with you all.
          
          To wrap up this overly long message, I just want to say thank you. Thank you for your patience, your kindness, and the support you've shown me over the years. Thank you for allowing me to share this part of me with you. Thank you for giving me the space to find my way back. I can’t tell you how safe that knowledge makes me feel. 
          
          I'm excited for our next chapter together.
          
          I love you all.

Sadrandika

Thank you for sharing your troubles with us. And I am glad to hear that you have started to try to work through it. You can do it! Should you need some musical support in the process, I recommend (apart from BTS), the Australian Singer/Songwriter Pace Randolph and specifically in your case the song „Embracing Imperfect“. Take care.
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Jk_Tae_switch_

@valenwriting so happy to see you back ❤️❤️
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Snapcache

Switch taekook is elite. Anyone else have suggestions  apart from our dear Valen Writings that are absolutely delicious? 

shivanimathur

@snapcache check my lists, books under category - Hot Switches...
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shivanimathur

@abn2110 Book name is - So show me I'll show you by @Ssscilla
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