Dragons are good for the soul

[j_forias]

I'm feeling a little trapped within myself, at the moment. Too much thinking about love and pain and too much writing about it. One of my dearest friend is struggling with something very dark, at the moment, and I'm trying to support her, because I want to. But it's all filtering down into the writing and I just need to get away from it, I feel. I'

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[petitecrivan]

*hugs*

Writing is good for you. You can never write too much. I don't know about you, but I find it easier to express myself through writing than talking. When I get really upset, or just need me-time, writing makes me feel a whole lot better, cause I can escape into my own little world that is (mostly) safe. Either that or I read.

[j_forias]

I've read some of your stories and I think I understand why you feel this way. You often write stories that kind of linger in a moment. They're quite beautiful, really. I get the feeling with your writing that the characters are just enjoying the moment, so to speak (I particularly liked the Remus one-shot).

I can't write that way. I always have a driving need to get somewhere. If there's something on my mind it will always seep into my writing and I will try to solve it. It's part of who I am and how I write.

[petitecrivan]

It's interesting, with fanfics. My fanfics are very different than my other stories. With fanfics, I get an idea, like Salazar Slytherin has a daughter and he wants her to hatch a basilisk. I figure out the plot, and I go. But with my other stories, the nonfanfic ones, I get a character and I write. The characters tell me where to go, and I go there. With fanfics, my characters don't speak to me.

You say you have a driving need to get somewhere. I guess I've figure out that the best thing to do with my characters (and this is probably different for other people) is to let them tell the story. It's one of the few things that I'm patient with, actually. I know they'll tell me what the hell is going on sooner or later, if I just let them.

Thanks for the compliments. The Remus one-shot was actually a prompt given to me, I just liked the way it turned out. It's sad I can't take credit for the idea.

[mysticblueside]

Hi, I just friended you. I feel sort of lame that I haven't done so before now...

And a bookshop-type-job? Sounds amazing! ♥

[j_forias]

Hi Mystic! Glad you did.

Yep, should be fun!

[sagacious_c]

I get trapped in my own head and thoughts too much, also. When that happens I need to either go for a run or bike ride or spend some time with other people... What really sucks is when I can't turn my thoughts off at night and can't sleep. :(

Working in a bookshop sounds very cool! Congrats on getting the job! If it's busy, you could end up with lots of interesting stories about customers. And if it's not, well, then hopefully they'll keep you busy and fill your need for some high quality "not thinking" time.

[j_forias]

Just been for a run! It was good. I feel better now.

It's a fairly big and busy shop so it should be good! *grins*

[ronkaperplexous]

Dude, if you need a writing break, just take one. Seriously, you don't have to go non-stop-- take a breather and relax.

I won't prod anymore 'til you give the say-so, mate. (And I wrote that message this afternoon, before I saw this! Don't feel pressurred, man.)

[j_forias]

Don't worry, Ronka! You were just doing your job. Appreciated. :)

[jules1278]

*hugs*

[j_forias]

*hugs back*