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I don't have writers block, writers block has me and won't let go

I promise I'm going back to writing, just gotta get in the habit of it again. I see people still interacting with Under The Influence, which shocked me but gives me motivation to continue. I promise it'll get better guys. Thank you so much ❤❤

Follow my IG and Threads and yes, I follow back and interact:
          
           @meerahs_mirror ❤❤ 

*me showing up after a century* Heyyyy... how y'all doin?
          
          Imma get back to writing because I actually have time and I miss it

That cute moment with Janet and Dario!! He got her name braided in his hair and looked so happy and accomplished when he showed her

It's been 15 years since Michael passed which means 15 years of me mourning my husband...I hate it here! 
          
          *Kevin Hart voice* MICHAAAEEELLL ❤❤

I think another thing I realized the downfall of good stories on here is the lack of filler chapters. Looking back, authors would say "this is just a filler chapter" as if it was wrong. Filler chapters are important because 
          1) They are very realistic. Although ppl go through stuff, they're not going through the drama 25/8. 
          2) It builds up the anticipation for the next chapter and filler chapters are what hold valuable information and often have foreshadows that readers HAVE to pay attention to.
          3) It creates a balance. Reading drama the entire time can get tiring (AND YES THAT INCLUDES SEX SCENES) the couple doesn't need to argue every time even though we know they're going through it. There could be moments where the characters are just at home and giving each other the silent treatment or g2 work and come back home to talk. 
          
          I only mention this bc the filler chapters make authors feel like they gotta rush or have "slow starts" no, the filler chapters are important! Don't rush. Take your time and let the story write itself. It's normal.
          
          It's the equivalent of how Netflix does their tv shows/movies, everything's rushed. Some are good but then the affect of anticipation dies bc everything is jammed into one episode and there's no room to think what'll happen next. Don't rush your writing!

Okay Wattpad...so over the last 10 years you've:
          
          -Taken away the Soundcloud feature in stories
          - Got rid of the Newsfeed (so we'd know what our followers were currently reading and it helped writers get more readers and engagement on stories)
          -Private stories
          -Writers Fourms
          -And now Private Messaging.
          
          Also, back when Wattpad was poppin, (2015-2017) the stories were strictly on how well the story line is and how well the author could write and think outside of the box. 
          
          Now it's about aesthetic and making a whole character's list before the story starts, which isn't an issue whatsoever, but I feel like bc of that, many readers refuse to read stories bc they can't just have another face claim for a character. 
          
          I think that's mainly bc Wattpad has become a money grab company. The minute they said "we're selling stories now and making them into movies even tho they're the most basic stories" a lot of GOOD writers don't get recognition and feel like they gotta compete. Therefore it creates ppl losing interest and passion for writing/reading.
          
          It's honestly sad tbh

Thanks for the follow ❤️

I really wish I was passionate about writing like I used to. Ik I still do but I am nowhere near consistent like I used to be. I wanna get back in the groove of it.