Yet another update on my writing · 10:21am Mar 8th, 2017
Show of hands, who’s tired of seeing these back and forth blog posts of whether I’m updating or not? I know I am 
Unfortunately, here’s another one, and it doesn’t exactly have good news in it.
So here’s about as much info as I’m comfortable giving publicly. My mental health isn’t always the best, and I’m not really doing so well at the moment. This isn’t anything anyone really needs to worry about, but it does mean my motivation is pretty much at zero. Without the will to keep writing, I’m pretty much forced into taking a break from it.
I’ve got Heart of the Forest’s third chapter two-thirds of the way finished, but no motivation to keep going. Hopefully I can get it ready by Monday to update on time, but considering it will still need to be proofread and what not, that’s not looking likely. But I do plan on trying my best to finish it (come on, brain, it’s almost done 
) so I’ll post it as soon as it’s ready.
Looking Glass, on the other hand… I dunno. Hopefully I can get back to it before too long, but I really just can’t focus on that right now. I need to take time to get things irl in order and reduce my stress. Once I can back to writing, I’ll be sure to let y’all know (and the sooner the better; trust me, no one is more upset about this than I am).
As for updating sporadically, I really can’t. That’s what I planned on doing the last time this happened, and that’s just not how my brain works. I either write nonstop, or I don’t write at all. It’s a total block of motivation, and once I’m past that, I’ll be motivated to write a lot once again. I’m not good at doing things in moderation.
On the topic of weekly updates (since I can foresee the well-intentioned advice that putting myself on a schedule is part of the problem), when my mental state is positive (or hell, even neutral) weekly updates are very helpful to my well being. Writing gives me a sense of fulfillment, as I can see myself improve and my series inches its way towards completion; completing a chapter a week gives me a sense of accomplishment, in that I set a goal and reached it; publishing every week gives me a sense of validation, as regular comments remind me people are enjoying my stories and help me maintain the motivation to keep going. I do well with schedules, and I do well with focusing my attention on a single task (i.e., writing at least a chapter in a week). It’s only when my mental state is negative that it causes a problem. Because as great as it is to meet those deadlines (self-imposed that they may be), not meeting those deadlines does make things worse. Which brings us full circle; writing periodically doesn’t work for me, and attempting to write on a schedule is currently just causing more stress.
Six months of weekly updates, spreading across five stories. Not bad, but I could do better 
do what you need to do Irl takes top filling in these sort of things
No prob mate. We'll wait for you to feel better. Take care of that irl stuff, and come back to your schedule whenever you want to.
Good luck.
As much as I love to see new chapters from you, life takes priority over things like this. Take care of yourself first, and we'll be waiting whenever you're feeling up to getting back into the writing mood.
Thank you, everyone, for the understanding
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I've largely held the belief that 'writer's block' is usually just a lack of motivation.
Ah motivation, the biggest adversary to creativity
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Unfortunately, this is true. Although I'd love to just focus on writing, that just isn't really practical
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Hopefully soon! I'd rather not stay away from writing any more than I have to
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lol I think I actually learned my lesson this time, if that counts for anything
4449069 I have missed our Monday readings lol
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Although I have been writing and uploading my other story, I'm anxious to get back to smol Sunset (although she's not so smol anymore considering she'll be a high school freshman next chapter)
Trust me, I've missed it too
I hear ya. I have not done a thing on FIM for like a month. To busy looking for another job, but I'm back now! Anyways... That's not important, I just mentioned it to help say that you are not alone. Real life situations are far more important then anything on FIM. On a side note. I love almost everything you do, many others do too. Don't be hard on yourself, you are doing fine. Just meet story goals your way. No need to rush.
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Ah, that pesky life, getting in the way of ponies