Snowflake Challenge - Day 11

[prisca]

(Snowflake has already reached its end, and I am behind. But hey, it's never too late, isn't it? I can still do the days I have skipped.)



Day 11 - In your own space, talk about your creative process(es) — anything from the initial inspiration to how you feel after something’s done. Do you struggle with motivation or is it a smooth process? Do you have any tricks up your sleeve to pull out when a fanwork isn’t cooperating? What is your level of planning to pantsing/winging it?

Hm, this one is a bit tricky for me.

Writing usually helps me to leave real life behind for a while, which can be very soothing when times get rough.

Usually I am writing for various communities. I start writing when a prompt/a challenge talks to me. And because I mostly write short fanfiction stories, there is usually not much research necessary. I'm just following my gut feeling, and sometimes it can happen that a story suddenly takes an entirely different direction than originally planned. Often I am more satisfied with the result than expected; sometimes I am deeply disappointed and have to admit that the story just doesn't work.

Then there are two options: 1. I will delete it and never go back to the idea again. Or, 2. I will put it into a folder with 'unfished stories and story ideas' so that I can go back to it when the times feels right.

:::

But it can also happen, that I desperately want to write, but nothing seems to works. Times like these can drive me crazy, though I know, it is kinda stupid to force me too much. I am not a professional writer who needs to write because this is his job. I am only playing with words because I love to do this. To force me too much will only make me feel bad.

So much better to give it some time, and try to remember why I do love fandom and writing so much. It can also help to re-read older fiction I have written ages ago and to realize: Hey, it was you who did write this.

It might take a while but I guess sooner or later I will always find the way back into writing.

Comments

Re: writing

[prisca]

To write every day, even there are only a few words, is a good idea, but sometimes not as easy as it sounds. ;)

Re: writing

[oldtoadwoman]

Yeah, I signed up with getyourwordsout at the 240-day habit pledge, because I knew every day was not going to happen. I still have "every day" as the ideal goal in the back of my head, but there are some days where work is just insane and I can't do anything but collapse when I get home.