I'm attempting to get more organized with my blog posts, but of course I've tried that about a million times before, so I'm not holding my breath. But my plan right now is: writing tips/observations/discussions/whatever on Monday, a more personal (but probably still writing related) post on Wednesday, and then fun things on Friday (book reviews, blog hops, more pictures of cupackes, etc.). This isn't set in stone and obviously any monthly or date specific blog hops (IWSG, for example) will still happen.
But anyway, as the title says, I WROTE SOMETHING. It's not nearly as exciting as it sounds, but progress is progress, right? I still have not even looked at Uneven Lines since the nightmare that was Pitch Wars, but I still think about it all the time. It's just whenever I think about actually working on it that I start cringing.
Last night I was just thinking about the book, which wasn't anything new, really. But as I was picturing the scene, words started popping into my head. Actual words! Words I hadn't thought of before. This hasn't happened in months! Since I was actually trying to fall asleep while I was brainstorming, I grabbed my phone and typed in the few lines of dialogue that I had imagined. It wasn't perfect, but it was something.
I'm hoping that this is a good sign. Maybe at some point today I'll be able to write even more words, and then more words tomorrow! I may be getting ahead of myself, but for the first time in a while I'm actually starting to feel excited about my writing again. Hopefully it sticks.
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I hate that you've had such a rough time lately. We all have periods where we go through it, and it's just not fun. But yes! You wrote something. Sometimes we just have to give ourselves a break, and it starts to come back naturally on its own. *thumbs up*
ReplyDeleteHey Sarah - Do you enjoy blogging? Or does it feel like a chore? What's your favorite part and what's your least favorite part?
ReplyDeleteYAY!! Go Sarah! Words are the little building blocks. Even ONE is a cause for celebration when things are tough. I hope many more come soon!
ReplyDeleteIt is a good sign! Have faith in yourself and in your writing. :)
ReplyDeleteWay to go! That's awesome! After I've been in a "down" streak of not writing, any writing feels so good. So, congrats!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm also going to be blogging three times a month next year and your plan looks a lot like mine. ;) And I'm so happy that you're brainstorming and writing again. :)
ReplyDeleteWell done on getting some writing done! :) That's more than I can say lately. I participated in NaNo but have yet to finish the novel even though I've had 1 chapter to go since Nov ended. :P
ReplyDeleteHi Sarah, I've tried several ways of being more organised but they all let me down. The only time it pans out is for the A-Z, so I'm going to give that a go by this weekend roughly sketching out January's posts. I don't know if it'll be another dismal failure, but going to give it a go :)
ReplyDeleteOh .... and..... first time ever I've been first! Happy Blitz Day! xx
Happy Blitz Day! I'm a first time visitor to your blog! I myself haven't done Pitch Wars before, and I think you're very brave for putting yourself out there.
ReplyDeleteI've gone through writing days where I only wrote a couple of sentences, and I definitely would still call that "something!" =)
Even if you only write a few words a day, it adds up eventually. Just keep going!
ReplyDeleteAnd enjoy your Blitz Day!
Here's to hoping the words continue to flow!
ReplyDeleteHappy Blitz Day!
I find the more I write the more I want to write. I hope now that you've written something, more words will follow for you.
ReplyDeleteHappy blitz day!
Happy Blitz Day! And, I hope the inspirations with your writing continues for you.
ReplyDeleteIt's best feeling when words start popping into your head--hope it keeps poppin! Great to meet you via the Blitz team and have a happy one. :)
ReplyDeleteYay! Good for you, they're coming! I know people say write anyway, but I'm from the school of they'll come when you're ready for them. :)
ReplyDeleteYay for inspiration! Good for you! Writing something new after some time away is the best feeling.
ReplyDeleteI also tend to get ideas when I'm falling asleep. And I agree - sometimes, when the creative well is dry, it's more important to stop and refill it than to force yourself to write anyway.