A WHITE BLANK PAGE, AND A SWELLING RAAAAA--AAAAAAAGE

[girl4edwards04]

So I'm not sure if this counts as an existential crisis or something like it, or what.

Lately, I've been trying to figure out why exactly it is that I can't seem to write anymore.

I honestly can't remember the last time I actually set out to write something and actually finished. Hell, I can't remember the last time I sat down to write and didn'

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[marinw]

I personally view writing as exercise for my brain the way I view running as exercise for my body: I'm not a gifted athlete, but exercise is still intrinsically valuable. I have a gdoc of an original fic. I write a little bit for five minutes every morning before work. Sometimes I think it's a great masterpiece, other ties it seems like the worst piece of garbage of all times. The truth probably lies somewhere in the middle.

So: start anywhere. Write for five minutes. Rinse and repeat.

Hope that helps!

[girl4edwards04]

The writing:exercise analogy is a good one, I would agree. Partially because both can be painful if you go a long while and then try to do them again. I'd say my brain is pitifully out of shape at this point. I had a drive, once, and I need to find it again. And if that means getting back in the saddle for a few minutes every day, well. :) I think it's worth a shot, and this has helped. It's good to hear from you again, too. <3

[marinw]

Good to hear from you too!

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