Making Progress
Here's an update on the creative block for those of you keeping score...
I'm up and writing again. Started a short film. About a third of the way through it. There's still much to write - except I'm not quite sure where the story's going to go. I broke every rule I know about writing (again.) I just sat down and let the words pour out of me. What I got was the beginnings of a story. I don't have a beginning and I certainly have no idea yet on how to conclude the story.
I should take a step back and develop the characters a bit more, and try and identify the conflict. Then from there maybe put together an outline - including what I've already written - and map out where I'm going. It'll probably prove to be more productive than lying in bed trying to daydream out the rest of the story before falling asleep.
I end up just sleeping.
I do have to admit, little bits do come together and baby steps of progress are being made... so there is some optimism. Those of you who would like to read what I've written so far and offer up some suggestions are more than welcome to email me privately (or comment here and I'll send you the script in PDF format) - but no requests without feedback and suggestions!
"I like it!" isn't going to be enough. :)
I'm up and writing again. Started a short film. About a third of the way through it. There's still much to write - except I'm not quite sure where the story's going to go. I broke every rule I know about writing (again.) I just sat down and let the words pour out of me. What I got was the beginnings of a story. I don't have a beginning and I certainly have no idea yet on how to conclude the story.
I should take a step back and develop the characters a bit more, and try and identify the conflict. Then from there maybe put together an outline - including what I've already written - and map out where I'm going. It'll probably prove to be more productive than lying in bed trying to daydream out the rest of the story before falling asleep.
I end up just sleeping.
I do have to admit, little bits do come together and baby steps of progress are being made... so there is some optimism. Those of you who would like to read what I've written so far and offer up some suggestions are more than welcome to email me privately (or comment here and I'll send you the script in PDF format) - but no requests without feedback and suggestions!
"I like it!" isn't going to be enough. :)