My Mind Is Blank

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@HazySue (39264)

Gouverneur, New York

January 8, 2018 10:01am CST

Here I am sitting and staring at a blank piece of paper with a blank piece of paper in front of me. Why did I use a blank book as an image? Well I used it because I am at a standstill as to which way to go in my story. I am in the middle of a book, well, more like 3/4 of the way through, and I can't seem to move past this part. I am thinking that maybe today isn't the day to try to move on with my character. My mind seems to be filled with the arrival of my girls and their families. They will be getting here on the 12th. I can't wait. I am thinking that I will have to put aside my book, keep it in the back of my mind, and let the characters work out the next move. I will most likely wa8it until they are all on their way back to their homes to work on it. So, how is everything going in your world?

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@toniganzon (72285)

• Philippines

9 Jan 18

Sometimes the more we think of what to write, the more our mind goes blank.

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@toniganzon (72285)

• Philippines

11 Jan 18

@HazySue Right, better think of something else.

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@HazySue (39264)

• Gouverneur, New York

10 Jan 18

How right you are. I think I was putting myself under too much pressure to figure it out. Now I will let it wander in my head and work it's way to a solution.

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@jaboUK (64361)

• United Kingdom

8 Jan 18

I've never thought to write a book, I don't think I have enough imagination for it. I hope your muse returns when your family have gone.

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@jaboUK (64361)

• United Kingdom

13 Jan 18

@HazySue Good luck with it.

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@HazySue (39264)

• Gouverneur, New York

10 Jan 18

You should, you are very creative. I just need a little time for the characters to relax and show me which way to go.

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (306386)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

8 Jan 18

That sounds like a good plan. I find it's not good to work on a book when the mind is on other things.

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (306386)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

10 Jan 18

@HazySue Yes, you do. That's the best part of writing - letting the characters write it for you.

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@HazySue (39264)

• Gouverneur, New York

14 Jan 18

@just4him you are absolutely right. I find though that some people have no idea what you are talking about, they look at you as if you are crazy.

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@HazySue (39264)

• Gouverneur, New York

10 Jan 18

I am so used to having things on my mind that I didn't think it would matter. It does. I just need to let the story and character wander around in my mind and see how they solve the problem.

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@Courtlynn (66921)

• United States

8 Jan 18

Seems waiting til later to work on it is the best thing to do right now.

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@HazySue (39264)

• Gouverneur, New York

10 Jan 18

I think you are right. I need to relax and let the characters decide what they want to happen.

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@Courtlynn (66921)

• United States

10 Jan 18

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@andriaperry (116860)

• Anniston, Alabama

8 Jan 18

Oh yeah, the world is in your head instead of the pretending

Have fun! I go to work today.

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@HazySue (39264)

• Gouverneur, New York

10 Jan 18

All of my characters and scenes are in my head I am sure they will find a way to intermingle and sort themselves out.

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@Hannihar (129481)

• Israel

11 Jan 18

You seem to have writers block. That happens. Enjoy your time with your family and hopefully afterwards your writers block will disappear and you will know what to write.

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@HazySue (39264)

• Gouverneur, New York

14 Jan 18

I figure that once it is all quiet here again I will be able to think and let my characters move on. They will figure out where to go.

@Hannihar (129481)

• Israel

14 Jan 18

@HazySue I hope that happens for you Susan.

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@dodo19 (47082)

• Beaconsfield, Quebec

11 Jan 18

Sometimes, it can be hard to think of anything to write about. Sometimes, inspiration simply isn't there. Hopefully, with time, it will come to you.

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@HazySue (39264)

• Gouverneur, New York

14 Jan 18

I will just let my characters play around in my head. Eventually there will be a decision as to what way to go with the story.

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@maclanis (2357)

• Belgium

29 Jan 18

I can't even begin to start writing! I've been thinking about writing stories like I used to, but I just don't have the inspiration... So I feel your pain! Though it's probably even more frustrating if you're already 3/4 in. Good luck! I'm sure you'll be able to continue in no time.

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@HazySue (39264)

• Gouverneur, New York

29 Jan 18

There are times when it is hard to get your mind to be creative.

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@maezee (41997)

• United States

10 Jan 18

Sorry to hear of the writers block. Hope you can get motivated/inspired. Maybe a break is what you need

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@HazySue (39264)

• Gouverneur, New York

10 Jan 18

A break is definitely what I need. I will be over it before long.

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@BelleStarr (61047)

• United States

10 Jan 18

Sometimes it is better to just step back even if just for a few days to let things percolate.

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@HazySue (39264)

• Gouverneur, New York

14 Jan 18

That is what I am doing -steeping back and letting the characters take control.

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@Tampa_girl7 (49013)

• United States

10 Jan 18

Letting your mind have a break sounds like a good idea

enjoy your family.

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@HazySue (39264)

• Gouverneur, New York

10 Jan 18

I will definitely enjoy my family. I can't wait to see them.

@JustBhem (70555)

• Davao, Philippines

8 Jan 18

I sometimes have that moment when over thinking is at its peak and I end up nothing to say or write.

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@HazySue (39264)

• Gouverneur, New York

14 Jan 18

It happens to all of us. I think sometimes we try to hard.

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@JustBhem (70555)

• Davao, Philippines

14 Jan 18

@HazySue And I believe it happens.

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Aashish Basnyat

@creativeaashish (2609)

• Kathmandu, Nepal

8 Jan 18

Everything is going fine here. Hope you'll have the great days ahead you.

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@HazySue (39264)

• Gouverneur, New York

14 Jan 18

Thank you. Right now I am enjoying my daughters and their families. They are here visiting for a few days.

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Aashish Basnyat

@creativeaashish (2609)

• Kathmandu, Nepal

14 Jan 18

@HazySue well! We are glad that you are enjoying having precious time with your daughter's and the family members ! Good luck with everything!

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@misunderstood_zombie (8142)

• United States

10 Jan 18

@HazySue Sometimes, I think it's for the best to step away from the story, so hopefully you can return to it and know exactly what to do.

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@HazySue (39264)

• Gouverneur, New York

10 Jan 18

That's exactly what I have decided to do. I think I will let it wander around in my head for a while and see what the story decides to do.

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@averygirl72 (37726)

• Philippines

9 Jan 18

That's amazing to write a book. You need concentration to make your mind work and not go blank

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@HazySue (39264)

• Gouverneur, New York

10 Jan 18

I will be back to writing before you know it. For now I need to concentrate on my family's visit.

Arthur Chappell

@arthurchappell (45002)

• Preston, England

8 Jan 18

everything is fine here - i'm sure your book ideas will flow again soon

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@HazySue (39264)

• Gouverneur, New York

10 Jan 18

I am going to have to let it go for right now. I am sure things will work themselves out.

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@mrki444 (15150)

• Croatia (Hrvatska)

8 Jan 18

On college my teacher for psychology give me blank white paper and ask me: What do you see?

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@HazySue (39264)

• Gouverneur, New York

14 Jan 18

I used to give my students apiece of paper with a sentence and tell them to write a paragraph about that sentence.

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