tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4134752925334693273.post2306267091672751321..comments2024-02-26T00:26:39.461-08:00Comments on It's a Jumble: Writing is not easy and it might drive me madbean-writerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09574157518553636032noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4134752925334693273.post-19702378763673984282013-12-19T18:55:15.041-08:002013-12-19T18:55:15.041-08:00Mary,
So good to hear from you again! I hope that...Mary,<br /><br />So good to hear from you again! I hope that your writing is going well. It's funny--sometimes I force myself to slog it out and the words eventually loosen and flow and it works. . . and sometimes I force myself through and all it gets me is crap that has to be thrown out, and I realize I would have been better off taking a break. And at this stage, I still can't tell which way it will go.<br /><br />By the way, yes, the online critique group is awesome! I got back some great critiques (11 in all!) which told me things I never knew about my own story, pointed out areas of plot confusion, and also confirmed my best instincts. I'm also "meeting" a new community of serious writers, which is something I lack in the real world. I wonder if you're involved in something like this, or would like to be? The website is critters.org, and they have a special program by which entire novels can be critiqued, which you might be interested in. <br /><br />And yes, reading is always a good source of inspiration =) And a good thing on its own, as well!bean-writerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09574157518553636032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4134752925334693273.post-19766500675528334662013-12-19T06:39:18.065-08:002013-12-19T06:39:18.065-08:00I love this post, because it's so true and so ...I love this post, because it's so true and so many writers experience it. I go through similar frustrations with my own writing, and have realized that for me, reading is a good alternative if I'm feeling too blocked. Sometimes I'll do nothing but read for a good month or so, and then something happens and the writing flow comes back. Sometimes I simply slog it out and keep writing, even though it's uncomfortable and forced, and then suddenly the words are there again. It appears that, in general, the more I write, the easier it is to write. Maybe it's the same for you. And the online critique group looks interesting. Keep going with it! :) :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com