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firefall · 61-69, M
Do you plan out your work before starting the writing? I've found, having a plan for each section/chapter, all set beforehand, does help me carry one.
FluttershyLabeouf · 26-30, M
@firefall: Yeah, I've tried that, but sometimes I can't even finish that
flumeminted · M
I'm the same way. You have to identify your issue before you can fix it. What are you having trouble with? You lack motivation? Why? Is it because you don't like your plot enough? Why? Keep asking yourself why you're quitting before you finish until you get to a specific issue, then you can work on fixing that.
FluttershyLabeouf · 26-30, M
@flumeminted: I have; no concrete answers
flumeminted · M
@FluttershyLabeouf: It's difficult, but I think it's important in solving a reoccurring issue like this. There has to be something that prevents you from completing your stories, even if you don't know what it is yet. If it helps any, my issue was, and still is, the lack of a "good" plot. I believe I must have a solid story before I can write it, yet I'm not creative enough to make one up.
Have you tried just writing out the "fun" parts and filling in the spaces later? Or writing backwards (starting from the ending instead of the beginning)? Some people find it easier to work non-linearly, like myself. The very few stories (that are all less than 10k words) I've completed were done using the "skipping around" method, in fact.
What about limiting yourself to a single, larger project, instead of trying to make every idea into a new one? Challenge yourself to work interesting ideas into an established plot, this could help you focus, instead of splitting your attention.
You could also try world building if you can spare the time. It's a time consuming process, but exercises your commitment and creativity while also providing you with a framework that you can put your stories in.
Have you tried just writing out the "fun" parts and filling in the spaces later? Or writing backwards (starting from the ending instead of the beginning)? Some people find it easier to work non-linearly, like myself. The very few stories (that are all less than 10k words) I've completed were done using the "skipping around" method, in fact.
What about limiting yourself to a single, larger project, instead of trying to make every idea into a new one? Challenge yourself to work interesting ideas into an established plot, this could help you focus, instead of splitting your attention.
You could also try world building if you can spare the time. It's a time consuming process, but exercises your commitment and creativity while also providing you with a framework that you can put your stories in.
Ynotisay · M
You're the only one who can finish your stories.
A suggestion? Plot out the arc AND the conclusion before you start. Writing to just write is fine. Writing to be a writer means finishing and holding up the work for public consumption. It's the difference between writing for yourself and writing for others.
A suggestion? Plot out the arc AND the conclusion before you start. Writing to just write is fine. Writing to be a writer means finishing and holding up the work for public consumption. It's the difference between writing for yourself and writing for others.
PrivateHell · M
I tend to have the same problem. I start strong but rarely finish.