Pushing through the Crash

[skellington1]

The last week or two has seen a significant decrease in my creative output (as tracked on my super nerdy spread sheet!)  and, while there are some good excuses -- a trip to Seattle, working on the studio -- a lot of it is that I hit some serious stumbling blocks with my writing, and lost momentum summoned in the nigh inevitable crash. I do tend to

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[tersa]

*hug* I haven't written in a looooong time(*), but I understand how disspiriting it can be to pour yourself into a story you love, only to have someone say they don't like it.

Keep pushing through it, like you observed. All things are cyclical. Ohm.

(*) - That's not entirely true--a couple weeks ago, I was actually compelled to pound out half a scene that was eating my head, relating to SWTOR. But I didn't finish it and I don't plan on publishing it.

[skellington1]

I've been writing a LOT, but this thing has so many new challenges. aStSHB was relationship driven, and the sequel is plot driven, and that's an entirely different kettle of fish!

I don't expect everyone to like it, of course -- but I'm more than a bit tired of someone who doesn't like it but insists on leaving a review for every stinking chapter. With the fandom tailing off, there aren't enough positive reviews to balance the feeling out. :( Still, I know I'll hit my stride again for awhile eventually!

Oooohm.

[stasia]

I have to admit I love That Reviewer. They're so clearly out of their fucking tree.

IF YOU WANTED A DIFFERENT STORY, WRITE IT YOUR FUCKING SELF, YOU TWAT. is what I always say in my head.

I see That Reviewer on so many stories. "If you'd just DO WHAT I TELL YOU IN MY HEAD, you stupid writer, then I could have my (wankfest) story just the way I want it."

I finally stopped asking in fests for a couple of plot ideas, because I know that I want the version of that plot/story that's in my head and no one else's version, no matter how great, is going to be Right.

I say, tell That Reviewer right off. And I'll send you cookies!

Stasia

[skellington1]

LOL, you should check out the reviews for Sunset and Evening Star, then (on ff net), because That Reviewer is so damn dedicated. :P

I actually *started* by replying with a very gently written "It sounds like you have some really thought-out ideas; you should write your own story!" Followed by a slightly-less subtle version of same. Then I ignored them for a few chapters. This morning I finally wrote "As long as your expectations are set as they are, you will NOT be happy with this story. You might enjoy reading something else."

...so, do I get cookies?