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Questions to ponder part 12
FrickingKaos:
I have been reading a little but most of the people I usually read haven't been updating. So that goes hand in hand for me.
emilo:
I haven't been writing or reading at all, really. I come by this forum to see what everyone is up to. I have three in-progress stories, and I'd love to finish them all, but I'm just not sure when that is going to happen (maybe when my kids graduate high school? Lol) I've thought about posting that my stories are "on hiatus," but I'm not sure I really want to do that, because I'm afraid that will take any little pressure there is off, and I'll NEVER finish them. Like Mare, I'm hoping the documentary reignites my love for the fandom and fan-fiction in general. Honestly, with a four year old and a four month old at home, work, and a sick parent, if I get any spare time, I just want to rest-- or do laundry. I could always do laundry.
Carter-Orange:
I haven't written or read anything for a while. Not that I've lost interest in it, it's just real life getting in the way and not having the time I used to. Plus doing mostly everything on a phone isn't really ideal lol.
I will get back to it though, I just need a new laptop :)
RokofAges75:
--- Quote from: DelphinaCarter on December 05, 2014, 05:07:19 AM ---I have hardly been in here for quite some time. But being that I've been on somewhat of a writing funk myself, a question came to mind.
Have you ever gone on a hiatus from writing? Was it due to life getting in the way? Or just being uninspired?
How long was your writing break, and how did you get yourself the spark to write again?
I should have said "questions" but hope that this sparks a discussion. I know I could sure use some tips to bring
My muse back.
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Seems like a lot of us are in a slump and trying to get back into our groove! I haven't written any fanfic since August, and I think this is the longest hiatus I've ever taken. I didn't intend to take it, but I feel like I've been going nonstop ever since the "back to school" craziness started in August. It just never let up! I am getting my master's, and that has really cut down on my writing time because I usually have homework to do over the weekend, which used to be my writing time. I know they say you make time for the things you love, but even though I love writing, it takes a lot of mental energy that I just don't have after a long day/week of work.
Since it's been SO long since I have even opened my story, I am struggling to get back into my groove. My class is done for the semester, and I have three more school days until break, but I also still have Christmas shopping and wrapping and baking to do. This time of year is fun, but so busy! I hate being busy. I am looking forward to some down time to devote to re-reading Sick as My Secrets so I can get back into writing it.
I guess that's my main tip - re-read! Listening to music also inspires me sometimes. I have a playlist for SAMS that I was playing in my car on the way to work this morning, and it got me thinking about the story and writing dialogue in my head, as I tend to do... but of course, by the end of the day when I was on my way home from work, my mind was all filled up with school stuff, and I was too tired to even try to write some of that dialogue down. Such is my life. LOL
RokofAges75:
--- Quote from: mare on December 07, 2014, 05:38:16 AM ---When I lose interest in the fandom, I lose interest in the fandom so yes, not really reading anything either. Maybe in the summer. We'll see. I'm hoping this documentary coming out the day before my birthday will re-ignite the dwindling love I have for BSB.
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You are going to love the documentary!! There was not a dry eye in the house just during the 20 minute clip they showed us on the cruise. Of course, it was Kevin, and he was crying, so, you know... but still, it was really good!! I think it will be good for inspiration, especially for writers who love the bromance.
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