You're supposed to write for yourself and to make you happy and if your writing makes others happy than it's a double bonus.
If the prompts don't work for you than they don't work. Don't give up on writing because somebody else has you frustrated.
For example, I bought several authors to help charities. Did I always get a story that I wanted? No. But I realize that my wants are not necessarily what inspires others. And I'm ok with that. And everybody else should be too.
I have always enjoyed your writings and I hope you don't give up because you have talent.
There's a saying - Being an author is what you do, being a writer is who you are I'm a writer, like it or not. Thing is, posting? That's... I dunno. I contacted the mods last night. They did give me some advice and asked that I'd reconsider, and since I do appreciate all the hard work they've done, I'm gonna try... I just... lost my enthusiasm. Again. Which sucks out loud.
You sound like me, last year. I was all, "What the hell? Why would I get paired up with these requests?! None of this is my cup of tea at ALL." I wish I could help you - do you have anyone who isn't participating that would be able to offer support and maybe ideas?
PS, I really hope you didn't get my prompts. I thought mine were relatively easy. No, I don't expect you to confirm or deny there. Anonymous! ;)
Well, you have 2 prompts that make me giggle. And then bring and evol smile to my lips, so that's my answer to that.
I totally don't get it. There ARE prompts out there that I totally WANT to write. Some that I've even bookmarked to maybe try later on. But these ones?
I contacted the mods, asked for their help.
Thing is, I was on ficfinishing a couple years ago. I wanted to finish a fic that didn't want to be written. It had a lot of Sam in it, and I don't like writing Sam as the main character.
I did the thing, and finished the fic. And didn't write another one for nearly a year after.
It kinda sucks cuz I realize how much hard work went into the pairing, but... *keymash*
If it's any comfort, I just got mine and I hate them all also. And I only have 3 to choose from.
All involve Castiel, who I really, really, REALLY have zero desire to write in any main-character sort of way (which, btw, I did specify re: all ancillary characters).
That's the trouble with those exchanges. I've looked at a few, and they seem like a lot more pressure than they're worth. I signed up for one this summer and I'm really hoping I can put together something the person will like, although most of her wants are...something I can't really get behind. It's HARD.
I'd say, just do the best you can. Some people will be pleased just to have a story dedicated to them. And others won't be happy no matter what you write. Don't upset yourself over it. You have such a good heart, and I hate to see you all freaked out.
I realized signing in that it wouldn't be a piece of pie. I mean, a LOT of people said they didn't want the stuff I write best, but there were quite a few bunnies I really liked. This was supposed to get me excited about writing again. Unfortunately, it did the opposite =(
You're right, some people will never be pleased, but I figured if someone asked for something, the least you can do is write what they asked for, not twist it all around so that it might somehow resemble something they asked for. Which is what I might end up doing.
It sucks, cuz I don't want that done to my fics. Though I was pretty general with most of my prompts...
I'm a pretty good spin doctor, If I do say so myself. If you want, I'd be more than happy to take a look at the prompts to see if I can make something work for you...
I can sort of spin two of her prompts, but it wouldn't be what she'd asked for. At all. It'd be crack when I get the feeling she's after angst and h/c. *sighs*
Thanks for the offer! I actually contected the mods and they helped me cheat find a way to tackle this. I just hope my recipient isn't going to be disappointed.
If that's any consolation, I was checking the prompts when I concidered to sign up, and ended up not doing it, because most of what I saw would've been something I couldn't work with. Most of them are way too specific for an exchange like that, if you ask me.
I'm SO hoping the desire to write, or, to write fandom again will come back to you eventually. *hugs*
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If the prompts don't work for you than they don't work. Don't give up on writing because somebody else has you frustrated.
For example, I bought several authors to help charities. Did I always get a story that I wanted? No. But I realize that my wants are not necessarily what inspires others. And I'm ok with that. And everybody else should be too.
I have always enjoyed your writings and I hope you don't give up because you have talent.
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I'm a writer, like it or not.
Thing is, posting? That's... I dunno.
I contacted the mods last night. They did give me some advice and asked that I'd reconsider, and since I do appreciate all the hard work they've done, I'm gonna try...
I just... lost my enthusiasm. Again. Which sucks out loud.
Thanks so much for your kind words!
*hugs you*
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You sound like me, last year. I was all, "What the hell? Why would I get paired up with these requests?! None of this is my cup of tea at ALL." I wish I could help you - do you have anyone who isn't participating that would be able to offer support and maybe ideas?
PS, I really hope you didn't get my prompts. I thought mine were relatively easy. No, I don't expect you to confirm or deny there. Anonymous! ;)
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I totally don't get it. There ARE prompts out there that I totally WANT to write. Some that I've even bookmarked to maybe try later on. But these ones?
I contacted the mods, asked for their help.
Thing is, I was on ficfinishing a couple years ago. I wanted to finish a fic that didn't want to be written. It had a lot of Sam in it, and I don't like writing Sam as the main character.
I did the thing, and finished the fic. And didn't write another one for nearly a year after.
It kinda sucks cuz I realize how much hard work went into the pairing, but... *keymash*
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All involve Castiel, who I really, really, REALLY have zero desire to write in any main-character sort of way (which, btw, I did specify re: all ancillary characters).
This should be ... painful and frustrating.
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That's the trouble with those exchanges. I've looked at a few, and they seem like a lot more pressure than they're worth. I signed up for one this summer and I'm really hoping I can put together something the person will like, although most of her wants are...something I can't really get behind. It's HARD.
I'd say, just do the best you can. Some people will be pleased just to have a story dedicated to them. And others won't be happy no matter what you write. Don't upset yourself over it. You have such a good heart, and I hate to see you all freaked out.
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This was supposed to get me excited about writing again. Unfortunately, it did the opposite =(
You're right, some people will never be pleased, but I figured if someone asked for something, the least you can do is write what they asked for, not twist it all around so that it might somehow resemble something they asked for. Which is what I might end up doing.
It sucks, cuz I don't want that done to my fics. Though I was pretty general with most of my prompts...
*hugs you back*
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I can sort of spin two of her prompts, but it wouldn't be what she'd asked for. At all. It'd be crack when I get the feeling she's after angst and h/c. *sighs*
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I actually contected the mods and they helped me cheat find a way to tackle this.
I just hope my recipient isn't going to be disappointed.
*hugs*
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Most of them are way too specific for an exchange like that, if you ask me.
I'm SO hoping the desire to write, or, to write fandom again will come back to you eventually. *hugs*
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I've been struggling so far, really struggling, and this is so not helping. X(
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