My friend Rebecca got hold of me this morning because she heard you have a problem with “misbehaving ideas!” – just joking – what it really sounds like is you may be experiencing “Writer’s Block?” Have you ever heard of “Writer’s Block?” It’s actually something all us writers face at one time or the other, especially if you are a dedicated, imaginative writer (as it looks like you are)! It really means what it says…you facing a bit of a roadblock, when the ideas won’t seem to come, or you just not satisfied with the one’s you do have! Kate Johnson (https://www.well-storied.com/blog/how-to-beat-writers-block) has a very helpful page dedicated to beating writer’s block which you may find helpful. She provides some strategies for supporting idea drought. The most important point she makes is to keep believing in yourself and try not to come under too much pressure…stressing out can be the enemy of new ideas. I notice that you have more than one writing project on the go: the Mysterious Land, and Identical Twins. Sometimes a problem shared is a problem halved…why don’t you let us help? Dialogue and sharing ideas can give you just the creative spark you looking for! Let us know which story or project you looking for ideas on and we can contribute by posting some suggestions. We look forward to all watching all those free-flowing-dancing ideas at work ….
Talofa Valessa, You must be a real writer because all writers get stuck for ideas sometimes! I agree with Naomi that it is useful to have a friend who is willing to discuss your stories, help with your ideas, read your work and then give you very honest feedback. This helps a great deal. I have another method that really, really works for me, and perhaps it might for you. I go for a run! When I run the ideas suddenly start flowing into my head - just like magic! The trick is though, to catch the ideas before they run away again. You could carry a little notebook and write the ideas down (that means stopping running for a while but this might help you catch your breath as well) or, the minute you get back into the classroom, or home again, write them down. If you don't they will disappear. I hope this helps. I will keep an eye out for your first novel or picture book in my local bookshop! Have fun being a writer! Helen
Kia ora Valessa
ReplyDeleteMy friend Rebecca got hold of me this morning because she heard you have a problem with “misbehaving ideas!” – just joking – what it really sounds like is you may be experiencing “Writer’s Block?” Have you ever heard of “Writer’s Block?” It’s actually something all us writers face at one time or the other, especially if you are a dedicated, imaginative writer (as it looks like you are)! It really means what it says…you facing a bit of a roadblock, when the ideas won’t seem to come, or you just not satisfied with the one’s you do have!
Kate Johnson (https://www.well-storied.com/blog/how-to-beat-writers-block) has a very helpful page dedicated to beating writer’s block which you may find helpful. She provides some strategies for supporting idea drought. The most important point she makes is to keep believing in yourself and try not to come under too much pressure…stressing out can be the enemy of new ideas. I notice that you have more than one writing project on the go: the Mysterious Land, and Identical Twins. Sometimes a problem shared is a problem halved…why don’t you let us help? Dialogue and sharing ideas can give you just the creative spark you looking for! Let us know which story or project you looking for ideas on and we can contribute by posting some suggestions.
We look forward to all watching all those free-flowing-dancing ideas at work ….
Talofa Valessa,
ReplyDeleteYou must be a real writer because all writers get stuck for ideas sometimes! I agree with Naomi that it is useful to have a friend who is willing to discuss your stories, help with your ideas, read your work and then give you very honest feedback. This helps a great deal.
I have another method that really, really works for me, and perhaps it might for you. I go for a run! When I run the ideas suddenly start flowing into my head - just like magic! The trick is though, to catch the ideas before they run away again. You could carry a little notebook and write the ideas down (that means stopping running for a while but this might help you catch your breath as well) or, the minute you get back into the classroom, or home again, write them down. If you don't they will disappear.
I hope this helps. I will keep an eye out for your first novel or picture book in my local bookshop!
Have fun being a writer!
Helen