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This is going around BlueSky, figured why not bring it over here?
1 like = 1 random line from one of my WIPs/published works
This is going around BlueSky, figured why not bring it over here?
1 like = 1 random line from one of my WIPs/published works
Your characters come up with an idea. For some reason, they think it's a good idea.
#WritingPrompt #Writing #AmWriting #terminator #scifi #food #WTF
Your characters come up with an idea. For some reason, they think it's a good idea.
#WritingPrompt #Writing #AmWriting #terminator #scifi #food #WTF
For writers who find that Current Events mean they Just. Can’t. Write. There are other types of artistic expression that might keep the creative pipes from freezing, without the same pressure. Painting, sculpting with play dough, coloring, drawing, playing a musical instrument, building an original Lego landscape, embroidery, free-form chainsaw sculpture … anything creative, really.
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For writers who find that Current Events mean they Just. Can’t. Write. There are other types of artistic expression that might keep the creative pipes from freezing, without the same pressure. Painting, sculpting with play dough, coloring, drawing, playing a musical instrument, building an original Lego landscape, embroidery, free-form chainsaw sculpture … anything creative, really.
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This is the "writing" part of a longer essay about writing under pressure. You can read the whole thing in one shot here: https://aswiebe.com/marketlist/
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For writers who find that Current Events mean they Just. Can’t. Write. There are other types of artistic expression that might keep the creative pipes from freezing, without the same pressure. Painting, sculpting with play dough, coloring, drawing, playing a musical instrument, building an original Lego landscape, embroidery, free-form chainsaw sculpture … anything creative, really.
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Under stress, it can be a struggle to write the first sentence, or the first paragraph. Deleting and starting over multiple times is normal. (Also normal in regular times!) Try pretending that the first one is already done and start writing with the second.
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Coffee shop writer, but it’s not safe to leave home? Try a “coffee shop ambiance” video on YouTube. Online writing sprints with other writers can also be a good tool, either in Discord or on Zoom. But remember they aren't secure, so don't overshare Current Events.🧵7/
Writers may use tricks to get in the mood: a candle, a playlist, a specific time, or roleplaying as a different style of writer. A lot of us have tried various mood-setting tricks in the past. If something worked for you, maybe it’s time to get back into it.
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Productivity can take a serious hit under stress, and that’s normal. In very cold weather, sometimes it’s necessary to leave a tap running, just a little bit to keep the water flowing, so the pipes don’t freeze solid. Similarly, in stressful times, it can be valuable to keep a trickle of writing going.
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Plotting takes executive function. Writers might struggle because they feel like they need a plot outline and they don’t have one. Experiment with pantsing instead of plotting! Example: https://locusmag.com/feature/dimensions-of-wonder-george-saunders-in-a-haunted-mansion-with-chocolate-mint-by-eugenia-triantafyllou/
And remember, writers can totally steal a plot and make it their own. This might mean watching a heist movie and saying, But what if … in space? Or it could mean following the beats from a guidebook like Save the Cat! by Blake Snyder.
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