Beginnings

[deva_fagan]

Right now I’m at the beginning of a new project. I’m very excited. But it’s hard.

Every time I start writing something new, it feels like the most impossible thing in the world. No matter how much I love the idea or the characters. No matter how detailed my outline or how perfect a soundtrack I’ve put together.

Because as much as I know about the

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[ex_kmessner]

*Raising a teacup right back at you* I'm muddling through a beginning right now, too, and have to keep telling myself, "It's okay...you are discovering what the story is about...just keep going."

[deva_fagan]

I am girding myself for today's struggle by imagining myself a literary gladiator. Literaturi te salutant! Good luck to you!

[deva_fagan]

Ooo, thank you! I appreciate the offer very much!

[rj_anderson]

You already know I'm just beginning as well OH MY WORD DEVA HOLD ME *clings to you*

I've actually been working on it for a week already but progress is... um. Well. Let's just say I'm really hoping things get better from here.

But those buildings are amazing.

[deva_fagan]

We can do it! *cheers* *goes to make more fortifying tea*

[amygreenfield]

Happy birthday, Deva! Beginning are so hard -- wishing you lots of inspiration and plenty of good tea!

[deva_fagan]

Thanks, Amy! I appreciate it!