These questions are for writers having trouble finishing work, or those stuck in the planning phase.
Questions tagged [discipline]
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Why am I not motivated?
I feel like I want to write, but when I do it just gets boring.
I begin thinking, "Oh, I'm probably just gonna start a new draft. What even is the point."
I really do enjoy writing, I'm a person that keeps my feelings inside and when I like…
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How do I stay confident?
I usually start writing and just let it spill out. But a couple sentences later I just cannot write. I then begin thinking of what to write next. During thinking I just kind of regret everything I just wrote. So then I start another one, and then it…
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How do I break away from imitating published works?
I don't know if other people wanting to be writers experience this, but I get driven by my obsession. It used to be Hunger Games, then Star Wars, Maze Runner, and finally Guardians of the Galaxy.
I tried changing my story a slight bit, but the…
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Portions per day, and sharing
I have a ton of ideas I think are great. I wish I could finish them all at the same time. I feel as if I don't finish them they will all be taken or used.
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How much writing should I try to do per day, and should I do more than one story…
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Forming a Writing Habit
I am working on a first draft of a novel. What are some of the best ways people have found to build a writing habit? I have tried the writing marathon approach and run out of steam. I am now heading into the final portion of my novel and am looking…
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