Me writing... · 9:32pm Oct 25th, 2015
Me: Yay, I'm writing. And I've got the best idea...
Universe: Somebody already did it.
Me: Huh?
Universe: Yeah, there's, like, a fic a day uploaded with that same concept.
Me: Oh. Well, I can do something different with it and...
Universe: No, because every possible angle has been covered.
Me: Well...shoot. Still, I can do the best job I can and make it something people will enjoy...
Universe: You can't. Everyone that's done this is a better writer than you. Except for that one guy, maybe, but the vast majority are smarter, more clever, and better at telling a story than you ever will be.
And that's when I shut down and stop writing, everyone calls me a liar and cheat for not updating anymore, and I make idiotic self-pitying blog posts in script format. But on the plus side, it's Halloween, so candy.
Excuse me for a second...
*Striker take the universe by the lapel and punches it several times before kicking it where the sun don't shine. He then shoves the universe through a wall*
I feel your pain.
But hey, candy.
(And, for what it's worth, you've got stories which I love, and I am jealous of your blog posts. So that's somethin')
yeah i kinda know the feel
i wanted to write a fic about rarity getting stressed out about halloween, but i can't write anything without the plot being the exact same as that one "art of the dress" episode
Yes, candy, keep everything in perspective.
Damn, someone really needs a hug....
...
*Comment hug*
I do have a similar problem. Not writing. But it is the same problem.
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I second this. *comment hug*
IAH, You're a great writer and I hope you can find inspiration again. Now go out and eat some candy, buddy. You deserve it.
D:
Yeeees, this, this is true. The universe lies.
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Now do that to Comcast.
I've seen the front pages. If your idea has *anything* to do with a Marble and Big Mac ship, or by some miracle plans to actually include Limestone Pie in it, then you're already ahead of the game as you can't possibly do worst than what's out now.
*punches Universe*
DO IT FILLY!
Write the hell out of that idea. Show those uncreative slackers how it's done!
Just remember, the universe just wants to steal your ideas and sell them to someone else. Don't let it talk you out of doing your own thing!
I don't mean to nitpick here, but you wrote your blog in dialog format, not script.
Ah, just write and don't worry about it. That's what I do.
write for you!
and for usand remember we just like to see what you hand outpersonal belief of mine: cliche/predictable ≠ bad:: good ≠ original... in that I mean a good story is more than plot, it's the subtle differences in synonyms used to capture exactly a sentiment and not a step more, it's taking an idea and running with it in some direction. we may all run the same race, but our footfalls tell of different journeys.
Wait, who's calling you a liar?
Wanting to write something, but knowing it's been done.
Done from death, through undeath, and unto oblivion. Twice.
Yea, I know that feeling.
You definitely can try to write it and just do your best. That's what I favour.
And I don't know who you're comparing yourself to, but you're a better writer than you seem to give yourself credit for. Plus, you can always improve. I would never agree that someone else is better "than you ever will be."
And then I find that it's often personal investment as much as writing skill that makes something great. When you really want to write something, don't let "it's been done" stop you.