I need to pick up writing again.

[NashySlashy]

I have one book out at the moment (self-published) and I was working on the second book in the series. I haven't worked on it in a few months...and I want to fix that. But I've either been preoccupied with other projects, or just lacking energy to write. I was going to bring my notebook to work so I could brainstorm during lunch...but I forgot it at home. :')

 

I just want to revisit my closeted bisexual mafia man again LOL.

 

Any tips for getting "in the zone" and avoiding "the one day, one sentence" trap?

[Davie]

1 hour ago, NashySlashy said:

I have one book out at the moment (self-published) and I was working on the second book in the series. I haven't worked on it in a few months...and I want to fix that. But I've either been preoccupied with other projects, or just lacking energy to write. I was going to bring my notebook to work so I could brainstorm during lunch...but I forgot it at home. :')

 

I just want to revisit my closeted bisexual mafia man again LOL.

 

Any tips for getting "in the zone" and avoiding "the one day, one sentence" trap?

I get it @NashySlashy. I just consider "feeling blocked" as an unskillful state of mind. A never-give-up attitude eventually leads to progress if I consider that I just haven't found the right way ahead yet. And I use meditation to spark new ways of thinking about my story.

Good luck,

Davie   💜

 

[Ivy]

1 hour ago, NashySlashy said:

I was working on the second book in the series. I haven't worked on it in a few months...and I want to fix that…  just lacking energy to write.

I get it.  I actually self published one a few years ago (with my ex's illustrations)  Being retired I'm not in it for the money.  It's just something I have to do for my own sanity.

But it has been really hard to get to work over the last couple of years, which have been a little depressing for me.

Lately I've been doing better though.  I get up early, and try to do a little first thing in the morning.  My processes are kinda slow anyway.  

And I've had a bit of motivation to put some stories (short stories) up on a website.  So far it's working for me.  I'm working on a couple things now.  It feels good.

 

[WillowA113]

I’d love to be a writer someday. Can you tell me what your book is called? I’d love to get it and support you! 

[NashySlashy]

12 minutes ago, WillowA113 said:

I’d love to be a writer someday. Can you tell me what your book is called? I’d love to get it and support you! 

 

Oh my! I'm not used to people showing interest in my book. I'm honored!

 

It's called Heathen's Barrow: My Evil. It's the first book of a series I have planned out. It's, uh, a pretty grim-dark story...so just a head's up there lol.

 

A brief synopsis: This guy (a rather deplorable human being) gets himself into trouble that would mean prison time for anyone else. However, he gets invited to this mysterious island where people just like him are vying for control. So he needs to find his calling and find a way to survive this land of dismay.

 

Also, demons and other supernatural creatures get in his way.

[WillowA113]

1 minute ago, NashySlashy said:

 

Oh my! I'm not used to people showing interest in my book. I'm honored!

 

It's called Heathen's Barrow: My Evil. It's the first book of a series I have planned out. It's, uh, a pretty grim-dark story...so just a head's up there lol.

 

A brief synopsis: This guy (a rather deplorable human being) gets himself into trouble that would mean prison time for anyone else. However, he gets invited to this mysterious island where people just like him are vying for control. So he needs to find his calling and find a way to survive this land of dismay.

 

Also, demons and other supernatural creatures get in his way.

Sounds like a fun story! I love it when a villain has to be good because there’s something more evil! And fantasy is my favorite genre so that’s great! 

[WillowA113]

8 hours ago, Jandi said:

I get it.  I actually self published one a few years ago (with my ex's illustrations)  Being retired I'm not in it for the money.  It's just something I have to do for my own sanity.

But it has been really hard to get to work over the last couple of years, which have been a little depressing for me.

Lately I've been doing better though.  I get up early, and try to do a little first thing in the morning.  My processes are kinda slow anyway.  

And I've had a bit of motivation to put some stories (short stories) up on a website.  So far it's working for me.  I'm working on a couple things now.  It feels good.

 

And what about your book, @Jandi?

[Ivy]

8 minutes ago, WillowA113 said:

And what about your book, @Jandi?

I did it on Lulu.  I had some printed, but the settings are private.  I was looking at the account and couldn't figure out how to change it yet.  Theoretically it could be ordered from there if I can figure out how to change that.  I still have a couple copies around somewhere.

[WillowA113]

3 minutes ago, Jandi said:

I did it on Lulu.  I had some printed, but the settings are private.  I was looking at the account and couldn't figure out how to change it yet.  Theoretically it could be ordered from there if I can figure out how to change that.  I still have a couple copies around somewhere.

Nice. That’s very cool!