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[michael1812]

Still haven't written a single word (I liked). I hate it and I hate myself.

I just can't seem to introduce this new character...

I should really stop playing Syberia and get back to work, but it seems my muse has gone on vacation and didn't say when she'll be coming back...

Maybe all I need is the right music. Not even watching the show itself helped

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[nebari_rebel]

I've written like 25 words. But they won't go with any other words. Not yet. I think because I want to accomplish too much in a small scene; I need to pick a POV character and save the others for later.

We haven't lost the Zone, we've just misplaced it for awhile...

I did make a pact with charlie_bz to have the next parts of our respective WIPs posted by July 15th - you want in?

Also, maybe take a break (even though it must feel like all you've been doing is taking a break from the story) and do something else creative but not as stressful. Have you seen the challenges posted on Farscape Land? There's one for drabbles :) (if you can't see them it's because you have to be logged in, they're members/friends locked) http://teammodule.livejournal.com/3244.html

Also, words of wisdom from Kung Fu Monkey: “As we all know, you can’t think yourself out of a writing block, you have to write yourself out of a thinking block.”

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[michael1812]

That's awesome wisdom. I'll take that to heart

[nebari_rebel]

But maybe you're right. I need to reconnect with writing first, than the story second, and if I'm lucky it might just click again. That's what I'm looking for. The click.

How do you normally write? In chronological order, or skipping all about? Maybe try the opposite of what you're used to and see if anything breaks free?

I used to think I was weird but apparently it works for other people too - think about your story while in the shower (or while swimming). There's something about the water that loosens up the brain and kicks things free. Sometimes ideas, sometimes fully formed sentences.

[michael1812]

Oh, I think about my story 24/7 and I had to cut back because I started to behave like the Doctor. When I didn't have any success with this tactic I let go a bit, which then resulted in my disconnect.

I'm very linear, yes. And this time I would try to take your advice with this chapter, but there's not much that goes on in this one. There's only one thing or two things I have to do (buildup and payoff) and I can't seem to get either right.

[nebari_rebel]

I can only write in a linear fashion too. I have tons of later scenes written in very rough outline/stream of consciousness style, but they usually wind up being changed and are more like notes

[michael1812]

More writing advice. I love those things. Thanks. Io9.com had some great articles on writing (short) stories which were pretty interesting to read. I'll try and dig them up next time