Usually I would describe myself as a positive person, but lately I’ve been Negative Nelly about everything including my writing and because of it I can’t seem to fix this plot point that is driving me crazy. So, instead of parking my butt in the chair and writing or at least trying to outline a fix, I’ve been ignoring it. However, I can’t continue to stick my head in the sand. I have to resolve it now and to help me I’ve eaten more sweets in the last four days than I have in the last four months. YIKES! Not sure my running will cancel the calories.
I’m grasping at anything to get me going, including reading how to books. Yesterday, I borrowed another E-book on writing. This one from Lawrence Block and he says that when he is stuck. He talks it out. So, today that’s what I’ll be doing. Talking to myself like a blathering fool while my kids nap. I’m praying it works because I’ve got nothing. Nada. (Yes, I’m trying to prolong this post because I don’t want to go talk to myself…well here goes.)
Wish me luck!
Good Luck! Writing a blog post also helps me too! I’m sure you’ll get if figured out! Like you said on my blog, we all go through stuff like this!
I like to draw it all out. I have a huge whiteboard and I draw all the characters and then diagram their thoughts. It helps when I can see all the plot in one place to organize my mind
Thanks for the great idea. What do you write? And do you have a blog? I’d love to read your posts.
I’m not a writer, but I am a fellow artist. Negativity is a rough obstacle, but it’s the root of the problem. Change the voices in your head to voices that cheer you on and build your confidence.
One of my favorite quotes is “Change your thoughts and change your world.” It is true I promise.
I have no doubt you’ll fix your plot point. Maybe do something you would never do. See if that brings a rush of new ideas. Just a thought.
Keep positive. Fingers crossed you’ll resolve it soon.
Thanks for the advice. You are right about the negative thoughts. Sometimes its so hard to stay positive.