Update on life · 8:42pm Aug 27th, 2015
Don't even have time for a Vlog, gotta get this out before work.
There will be an apology on the next chapter, but this needs out right now as more people are coming in to read MitD.
I hit a block like there's no tomorrow. What with work draining me, a chaotic family issue coming up, and finally with my schoolwork hitting another research period (who needs sleep anyway) I have been quite stressed. On top of that, I hit a point in my story that had me floored. I have stared at my outline for days, yet could not figure out how to connect one plot point to the next.
I think I have now. I'm not as pleased as I wish I was, but it's moving. I know I said a week like, 3 flipping months ago. I really, oh god REALLY hope that this is the longest break between chapters that happens. Writing is my anti-stress, and I have been too long without it. In earnest though, all but one of my beginning chapters that were unedited now ARE. I made sure not to lose the original story, but now its a bit more polished in what I wanted to write.
I attended Trotcon and Bronycon all through this crazy couple of months, and that gave me a boost, and now seeing some new comments (especially ones that are so encouraging) I have the strength I need to break out of the block. I got it down today, and the chapter I'm hoping will be finished by Sunday. Of course, don't quote me, but I will be hard pressing this to its completion.
Thank you all for your support, Baryon out.
Aight, thanks for the update.
Writer's block happens to the best of writers and creators, take your time and kick it's ass on your terms. Good to hear there is forward motion on your assault, I wish you luck in your conquest.
Side note: I was also at Bronycon, it was indeed an awesome time. Cheers!
While I can't offer any help on the stress you have with your real life, I can offer you my Writer's Block Help document. I created the thing out of necessity since nothing online was the least bit helpful. Like, remembering the first time I rode a bike is nice and all, but how does that help my current story's plot move forward?
So anyway, here it is. I'm sorry it's as long as it is. It will no doubt pollute your comment section, but it might be slightly useful to you.
Hope this helps.
3352695 I cannot thank you enough for this
3362584 Thank you for looking at my long ass thing and finding something of value. Honestly, I've shared my list with about six people so far and nobody found anything noteworthy about it other than its length. So, it actually is gratifying to see at least one writer say it was neat. Thank you for stroking my ego.
Another thing you can do to help you write is get an Idea Guy— which is sort of between a 'co-writer' and 'a completely uninvolved audience member.' Basically, have a friend who can ask questions about your story's world and can suggest possible small scenes. Sometimes, a throw away joke between you can balloon into a huge and striking part of a chapter down the line. The purpose of him not being a co-writer is that you still have complete control over your story. You have to be willing to let the conversation go all over the place though. I've tried to steer my talks with my old Idea Guy into fixing whatever problem I was bashing my head against at the time and... well, it ended up with a lot of I-don't-know's followed by Youtube Poop-esque pictures of 60's Spiderman.
Hmmm.... I guess I'm not making a very good case, here.
Basically, find a chatty fan, start a private message chain with him, ask each other questions, and maybe keep a Microsoft Word document of all the important bits.