To be honest, I've got a lot of difficulties in RL which are getting in the way. Writing has always been my escape so I'm finding it hurts to not make that outlet work.
I'm so sorry to hear! But no need to panic -- it happens to everyone.
In fact, I feel like I'm going through it right now. I can't seem to write anything these days without it ending up twice as long and all of it unnecessary. Working with my OTP (Spuffy) creates so much stress I'm steering clear. Trying to work on Giles (your wonderful Advent challenges) instead. I'm also doing some beta reading which seems to help.
So, maybe 1) take a break, and come back when inspired, 2) try to write, but not the thing that has you feeling defeated, and/or 3) work with a beta or as a beta, to get a different perspective on your writing or see the writing/editing process from the other side, respectively. Maybe?
Good luck, and we are here and will be here when you're ready. :)
Oh do join the advent challenges! I feel guilty at failing to play myself so far. I'm under a fair bit of stress at the moment which I know is the root cause, it just sucks to not be able to escape into a bit of fantasy.
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In fact, I feel like I'm going through it right now. I can't seem to write anything these days without it ending up twice as long and all of it unnecessary. Working with my OTP (Spuffy) creates so much stress I'm steering clear. Trying to work on Giles (your wonderful Advent challenges) instead. I'm also doing some beta reading which seems to help.
So, maybe 1) take a break, and come back when inspired, 2) try to write, but not the thing that has you feeling defeated, and/or 3) work with a beta or as a beta, to get a different perspective on your writing or see the writing/editing process from the other side, respectively. Maybe?
Good luck, and we are here and will be here when you're ready. :)
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