but we knew they'd try

[tea_and_ink]

Been feeling odd, lately. As if I had this well inside my head, this pit of ideas waving and revolting around, making themselves known, making me stop and stare. And then I grab my legal pad and... they're gone. I wanna write and, apparently I can, the ideas are there which is sort of fundamental for the craft, I think, but I don't seem to have the drive. Or something.

I'm intimidated by a legal pad.

Don't even wanna bother with the laptop.

But, this is a happy day because I am convinced that leaves are falling! Finally!

So, back to the original reason for this post (when in doubt, always ask your flist), does this lack of drive, as I have christened it, happen to you? If so, how do you handle it? Advices?

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[roguemouse.livejournal.com]

*pets* Poor you... it's bad enough when you don't have any ideas to write down. But when you've got loads of ideas and can't seem to write them down?... that sucks beyond all reason.
Add lack of time (from too much work) to that, and you'll get what I'm going through >_<

As for the lack of drive - I usually try to wait it out. I'm fortunate enough that all my best ideas stay in my head, so I don't have to write them down immediately. But if you don't like waiting, try to force yourself - write down at least a couple sentences. Or try putting on some inspiring music - the will to write should come back on it's own.

And believe me - wanting to write, but not being able to cause of lack of time, can be even more frustrating. At least with "no drive" you know it's not your fault - it's just your mind playing tricks on you ;)

LOVE YOU! MISS YOU!
M.

[penandnotebook]

Yeah, I'm thinking my problem is the getting started part of the process. Hopefully, once I beat my pad into submission, things will start flowing a little more easily. Or at all.

That's the plan, sit down and reach "x" word count daily, no matter the subject or quality of the product, just writing for the sakes of writing. Could be interesting, am actually looking forward to it.

MISS YOU TOO! We need to get together and chat some, I miss knowing about your life. And no, your LJ posts don't count, they're for public consumption, don't make me feel especial... ::blows kisses your way::

[roguemouse.livejournal.com]

It usually is the "getting started" part. I know from my own experience, that once I have the time and will to write and I gt down the first couple sentences, it usually goes smoothly after that (unless someone disturbs me - then every turns to shit and I can't continue).

I've tried that but I've never been the "commitment" type *winks*
But I hope it works for you ^^

I know. I'm really sorry. But it's not my fault my internet broke - again -, for good this time. But I'm getting a new laptop for my birthday (need names!!) and me and my roommate are getting cable/LAN internet, hopefully by the end of march. So, if all goes well, come april we can get back to chating more often. And maybe even start writing again - nothing motivates you better than another person breathing down your neck :D

LOVE YOU!
M.