I feel like writing at the same time I don't
By SinfulRose
@SinfulRose (3527)
Davao, Philippines
February 25, 2013 4:36pm CST
"Hey, you're writing," my mind is telling me. "What's this then, you bubbling idiot, if not writing?"
My answer: "Typing..."
Seriously, I want to write my story--pencil and paper--but whenever I do so, I feel my eyes weigh like a lead. I want to sleep it off but when I do act on the signal, I realize that sleep is far from my body's agenda.
What the freak?! This is getting really annoying! Is there no other way to get around this...laziness?
Any writer feeling like this--having your own body get in the way of what you want to do? What do you do to get rid of it? Drink a gallon of coffee? Jog it off? Cartwheel? Read a book (I've done a LOT of reading, by the way. It didn't help me.)?
What? I really need advice on how to finish my stories.
As fast as I can, if possible.
As fast as I can, if possible.4 people like this
5 responses
@inertia4 (27961)
• United States
27 Feb 13
I have been there myself. The only way to fix this is to stop what you're doing. If you need a small nap then take it. Sometimes that is like a rest button. Otherwise just do something else different. Thats what I do. My mind might be in the mood for MyLotting and some computer stuff, but my body is like no, I need something else. So, I either nap or do something else.
@SinfulRose (3527)
• Davao, Philippines
27 Feb 13
I found that I'm alright as long as I'm using the pencil I used to write my first script. It's strange, don't you think?
@41CombedaleRoad (5952)
• Greece
26 Feb 13
I suggest that you concentrate on one story at a time. It sounds as though your brain has given up, so simplifying your creative urges might sold the problem. I also find that I cannot write if my desk is all cluttered up, so clearing away the physical debris as well as the mental sort all helps.
Also stop trying to finish things fast, that will also be offputting. If you choose one story and take your time and enjoy writing it, all will work out well in the end. Trust me.
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@SinfulRose (3527)
• Davao, Philippines
26 Feb 13
Oh, I'm trying to focus on one story at a time. But I have this urge now to jump around.
I also tried using my old things--my pencil and paper--and am doing fine now, and not drooling on my work. I find I can work easily on a cluttered desk more than an arranged one as long as the part in front of me is cleared out. The clutter has to be my things: I had to have water beside me and my notes and eraser and pencil case else I'll feel like choking. I don't know if it's obsession but I seem to be more focused on writing so long as I simulate my environment when I was still in grade school in order to write my stories.
@KrauseHome (36448)
• United States
6 Mar 13
Well, I think all people go thru this who want to be writers. I think even more experienced writers even have this issue. What I have found helps fomr time to time, is just turn off your computer, etc and take out your notebook and start writing and jotting down your thoughts and ideas. Many times I know myself when I have done this, I have gotten a lot done, and felt better about things. Wishing you the best.
@SinfulRose (3527)
• Davao, Philippines
7 Mar 13
This is great advice.
I had indeed been writing on paper first before facing my computer. I found myself unable to write before a white blank screen. So to mend this problem, I only use my computer whenever I am done writing my draft and re-draft it on my word processor.
@else22 (4317)
• India
26 Feb 13
The same thing happened to me last night.I thought of writing for Bubblews,but was clueless as to what to write.It was late night and I was feeling sleepy.Suddenly an idea flashed across my mind.But the problem was still their.I had to determine now how I may write it in as impressive a way as possible.Sleep was pushing me towards my bed,but I refused to give in.At last I decided to go on writing it.I began writing and....Wow!it was just as I liked it to be.Now I am going to send it to Bubblews tonight.
@Scoopzz (54)
• United States
25 Feb 13
Wow a really good post because I feel kind of the same way. One day I tell myself I am going to continue th short story that I am writing and do nothing whatsoever. The next day I repeat the same thing, I don't do a darn thing.
I think it comes down how much you want you really want it. Are you motivated to write? Are you writing for pleasure? Are you writing for fun? What do you want to accomplish? Do you want to be an author? I think I am actually answering my own questions lol.
For me, I write for myself, I don't want to be an author persae. I just ant to write.
@SinfulRose (3527)
• Davao, Philippines
25 Feb 13
Yes, I want to write so badly and whenever I don't my spirit feels so heavy with a negative emotion not new anymore to me that cries out "Why the heck are you lazy?!"
Motivation? I think I am motivated enough because I'm so excited in writing my story but when I get on with it, pencil in hand, blank paper before me instead of jotting down I want to drool over it and the drooling isn't because I'm hungry!
Am I writing for fun? Well, I think I am since the kind of story I want to write is a conjured up from creative thinking.
Do I wish to be an author? Maybe that's a yes since it's my first choice before I settled to librarian and then settled to just being an IT--in which I became an IT student unfortunately because there's no course to take for a writer, is there?
Am I writing for fun? Well, I think I am since the kind of story I want to write is a conjured up from creative thinking.
Do I wish to be an author? Maybe that's a yes since it's my first choice before I settled to librarian and then settled to just being an IT--in which I became an IT student unfortunately because there's no course to take for a writer, is there?@SinfulRose (3527)
• Davao, Philippines
26 Feb 13
Woah!
It would have been a good idea were I have the funds to pay for the courses. It's a good site with a lot of things I would love to take but time out! I haven't the budget to pay for it yet.
