Running down the drain.
Never just me to be.
Sinking in my mysery.
Going wherever it leads...
Running down the drain.SweetStuff
What the *yay*?! Filly, you better be okay, or I’ll have my bf find you and drag you to his coffee shop for a ton of cake!
Feather
@Feather: she’s fine, just experiencing writer’s block since last night. It was my mistake to make her ask for help on the site. Sorry for the freakout.
Right now Sweet is slamming her head on the desk. And making weird noises.
I better go encourage her. Ttyl
ForceFeedback
Heh. That reminds me of our journalist days :) @WaterBottle, remember when we used to do that for school? That was the worst cutie mark idea ever! And that’s saying a lot ;D
YouKnowWho
@YouKnowWho: you’re lucky you’re so sexy! :/
But yeah, that was a pretty bad experience for everyone involved. I hated you so much back then. :P
@SweetStuff: Remember the best way to break writer’s block is to write about nonsense. For example start describing the weather and make that into a scene where people/ponies meet. Or describe food, a movie, etc. just casual things that could work in every environment.
You could also go a bit advanced and describe a conversation you’ve had with ForceFeedback (as much as it pains me try to avoid pillow talk or tech will be all in flames when he returns).
RRBB
Hey! I thought I wrote pretty well! I bet I could still write pretty well if I have to! :/
WaterBottle
@WaterBottle: I bet Crackle thinks so :P
YouKnowWho
@YouKnowWho: you can bet your apple picking hat he does! I show him everything I write and he likes it just fine! Why we even discuss it after we go to bed!
WaterBottle
@WaterBottle: Ahem! I’m goin to have a word with you when I get back. :/
JustAHuman
The best way to deal with writer’s block is swimming. I know there are pools in Canterlot, so trot there, swim a bit and return. :)
RRBB’s advice is good as well. And you can always start with the sentence. “It was a time of choices.”
CEOWitch
@SweetStuff: I feel can understand your pain.
So far you’ve gotten some pretty good advice. Let me add a few tricks that have worked for me.
This is something I liked to use a lot. Just answer the question “What would Danny do?” No, I’m not joking. As long as you have an idea what your story will be about just ask that question.
You’re writing a romance? What would Danny do? How would he set off to win the one he loves? At this point you don’t even need to know who he’s in love with, just what his actions would be. Would he go to buy flowers? A box of candy? Or maybe he’ll set off on a daring mission into a Felina corp vault and steal an item of importance?
Another trick I use is writing exactly what I dislike about a story similar to what I’m about to write:
Of course there would be swords and cats! Why wouldn’t there be? Because, it’s completely normal to walk out of the bathroom and find a fix foot girl crossing slicing up bullies in mid air, while her sword recites Starswirl poetry. It’s the sort of thing that happens every day!
If none of those word, let me know and I’ll come up with more examples.
Jade
Hmm. This all seems like a Deja vu. Didn’t we have a similar topic recently? Or did someone ask in PM. Either way, it’s all good advice :)
@SweetStuff: if it’s about your Song fic, you could start with the lyrics of a song (hopefully something less dark than what you posted) or... by describing the sensation of a leftover taste. I admit I use it to describe kisses, but it doesn’t have to be :)
“The chocolate of this morning tasted bitter. Usually, I went for a honey blend, but I decided to experiment... Big mistake.”
Brush
@Jade, @RRBB, @Brush: how do you manage to wire such good fics? That’s the worst advice ever! If I try writing along those lines I’ll write a complete monstrosity!
Buck it! I’m doing it right now, just to prove my point!
MixaMax
I bet it won’t be as good as Volume 3!
RRBB
And then the Centaur Invaded!
EverSpike
@MixaMax: And remember! Don’t hit on Jade!
MightyDragon
Dark clouds gathered on the horizon. They weren’t supposed to be here for days, if the weather center was to be believed, but there they were. Seems like they hadn’t received the memo. Rebellious, they slowly approached, covering the entire sky.
Of course it would be raining cats and swords! And just on the day I forgot my umbrella home. Looks like I’d have to spend the night at work again. What would Danny do? Maybe he’d call someone to ask for help? Or pray to Zeus to split the clouds? Both were possible, yet I was no Danny, just the girl on the second floor that no one noticed.
Cherry pie tasted funny. I could still smell the leftover grumps from the slice I had this morning. Why didn’t I buy apple instead? I liked apple. Or maybe mango? If had bits to spare maybe I’d buy mango just for the sake of it. I wonder if Danny would like mango. If he did we could probably stare. A whole pie was too much for me alone, but with two people it might be just right.
It was a time of choices! Apple pie with Danny or phone my roommate for an umbrella? Hmm. What if I was cheeky and did both? After all, there’d be no harm in that, right?
MixaMax
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Jade
Submit that right now! I don’t care what it’s about! This is too good not to be posted!
RRBB
*groan* I hate you all! :/
Especially Max!
SweetStuff