Hi everyone! My IWSG post this month is actually less insecure than previous posts, and that's because...
I AM WRITING AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yayyyyyy, hip hip hooray, and thank the Good Lord for that :-). I had a severe case of writer's block/doubt that I just couldn't get over--seriously, I could not shake it. Still struggling to figure out the next step for my completed novels, and honestly, I wanted to be sure I had more stories, more characters I wanted to bring to life. It was that whole "writers write" mentality, and I wanted to make sure I still had that drive. Now, I've started a brand new work-in-progress, about 900 words in, and it just feels really great to be writing again. I'm sure I'll hit a wall at some point, doubt myself every now and then, but right now? It's a pretty good day to be a writer.
Hope you're having a great week so far! If you're struggling, don't worry. The words will come--and I hope when they do, they flow like a river :).
Ninja Girl
I can almost see you do a karate chop (or a more appropriate ninja strike technique) as you write these words. Your excitement pours through. :-D
ReplyDeleteCongrats! That's such a good feeling, especially after it hasn't come easily. 900 words is a great start.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations. I hope your writing and creativity will keep flowing.
ReplyDeleteYay for you! *high fives* Writing is an up and down thing sometimes. Glad to hear you're starting a new one. :)
ReplyDeleteCongrats Ninja Girl!!! Breaking the writing drought is always a fantastic feeling. Especially if it's a long one and your confidence takes a hit because of it. Hopefully you'll also be able to figure out what to do with your other finished works as well :)
ReplyDeleteWoop! The words come back - they always do. Sometimes I get mad at myself or feel guilty when I'm just not sure where to go next, so I stop and take a break. But I've learned that if you let them, your characters will direct you what to do. Trust them and trust yourself. It'll work out. It always does :)
ReplyDeleteHi Ninja Girl, was your writer's block something you mentioned in an earlier IWSG post? Because I could have sworn I remember reading about this. Well done for breaking through to the other side. Hip hooray!!
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