Thursday, April 22, 2010
Time Passes When You Are Having Fun
Writing is a tricky thing for me, because I can't write unless I really, really, really want to. I haven't been inspired in some time to write. I have added to or finished little projects here and there, but I haven't been able to sit down and start a new book, come up with a new idea, etc., etc. It is a hard thing, because I am now publishing my second novel. That is good, yes, but now I am out of manuscripts. At first, I had two manuscripts that hadn't been published, so I was sitting pretty. Then, "The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory" was published, but it was okay because I still had one more. Now that "A Tendency Towards Love" is getting published, I am down to none. What am I going to publish next if inspiration does not come. I guess I must look for ways to get inspired. I have lots of concepts, some started, some just concepts, but nothing solid. Let's hope something comes soon.
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This might be a completely and utterly stupid idea, especially since you obviously have already achieved success as a writer and know how to do it...but have you tried the "Nanowrimo" method? The "just sit down and spew out nonsense" and then add to it, day after day, and be real easy on yourself--nonjudgmental--and then take a break. THEN go back anad read it and laugh, and see if there's anything there worth editing? I had a lot of fun with that, and I actually liked the resulting short novel.
ReplyDeleteHey Susan,
ReplyDeleteSorry, I know I haven't been on in a long time. Thanks for your comment. I try to do that sometimes, yes. It is quite a fun way to do it. I guess I haven't done it in awhile, though, since I started publishing my work. It definitely might be something to try again, get back to the fun! Thanks! :)