|
November 4th, 2009
05:46 pm - Writer's Block: Change is good
Well, I'd start with the little things. Like killing my upstairs neighbors for being so loud that even with music and headphones, I almost can't focus on my writing or my studying.
After I've disposed of their corpses, I'd like to make a number of major changes in my life. I know it says to pick one, but frankly, all of those things need changing. I would like to go to a university that I really liked, studying fiction writing. I want to live in an apartment as awesome as this one, with a landlord as awesome as this one, but in a different city and with elderly neighbors who never watch TV. I want to meet a guy whom I can communicate with, trust, and banter with, fall in love, and hold some semblance of a relationship that forces me to release my intimacy issues. I would love to get a job that made me happy and gave me time to write, but ultimately I would love to be a successful author. Successful enough to live off of my writing, at least.
If only, if only. I can't pick just one of those things. But in the end, I'd just like to have a life of financial stability that includes love, loyal friendships, and enjoyment of life in general, despite the ups and downs we all inevitably face.
Wouldn't we all?
In other news, had a bit of a school crisis. As usual, after crying and panicking and worrying, it miraculously worked out. Or so it seems. I feel much better, either way. Not to mention thankful beyond words.
Been doing pretty well on NaNo, all things considered. Gotta keep it up if I want to make it, though.
20573 / 50000 words. 41% done!
Sort of in the mood to write a comedy instead of horror, so I've been listening to scary, wordless soundtracks to try to get me in the mood. The end.
EDIT: I just submitted a short piece for publication for the first time. I'm super nervous and excited. It doesn't pay much, but it is a print publication. I know I'm up against a lot of people, but regardless of the results, at least I can say that I'm truly proud of this one. It's flash fiction, and I'll post it in my LJ later if it isn't accepted. Hopefully it will be, though. XD
EDIT AGAIN: CRAP. I just noticed that while the submission itself was fine, the cover letter with my address and the short bio they requested was smooshed together so that there are no lines between paragraphs. >< Do you think that'd be enough for them to just delete it? I hope not. Damn you straight to hell Opera. I don't know why you do that.
Current Mood: ![[mood icon]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v140/picturebabe/drained.jpg) drained
|
Comments:
Your first writers block makes me lol.
I ask myself those questions everyday, your not alone. :/
Agh, my door just opened by itself. >.> Monsters!
Anyway, what questions? Do you mean the writer's block questions? I think like 1000 people have answered it so far, so yeah, we're definitely not alone. XD
I feel a little better now, though. If I'd seen this post yesterday, I probably would have been all emo and mopey, haha.
Congratulations on your writing! Can hardly remember when I last wrote anything.
That Writer's Block question - I didn't dare to answer it. Like you, and probably a lot of people, I'd want to change too much. Though now that I think about it, I realize that there are also a lot of things I'd never want to change. So I guess it evens out.
Thank you! I'm really hoping I beat NaNo this year. And I'm hoping my flash fiction submission won't be deleted due to the stupid e-mail error. >< *fingers crossed* It'd be cool to get published on my first try. XD
Yeah, it really is a big question. I think we all want something we don't have, but it depends on the severity of need, you know? Like, you might want something, but be happy otherwise. So I'm sorry you have things you want to change a lot, but I'm glad you have things you don't, too. That's great. <3 (And I have things I wouldn't change, I'm sure, but for the most part, a giant change is most welcome at the moment. Hopefully for the better. XD)
I'll keep my fingers crossed for you, for the NaNo and the flash fiction. :)
And I'm hoping we'll both get the changes we want and not the ones we don't want.
Damn. Sorry about your neighbors. That sucks.
You'll get what you want in life. Slowly but surely. I BELIEVE IN YOU! :D
Lol, it's ok. They're dead now.
Thank you, hon! I sure hope so. <3 And I hope all of that for you, too, even though you're already halfway there! (I mean, with the things we all strive for, like a loving family. Are there things you want to change? Or are you happy as you are? Also... where do you work? I just realized I don't know that.)
lol :D
Well, to be honest, I'm pretty happy in my life. :) I've got my girl who I'm crazy about and although I'd like to buy a house, I have a nice little apartment. I'm a music teacher by profession... ish. Basically, I have a Master's Degree in Harp Performance and I hate performing... so I teach. I've got some young and some older students, but I enjoy it. The problem is that it is not a very steady job. Sometimes I have no lessons all week, sometimes I have 15. It's cool to work a few hours and get paid so well. Basically, I'm just happy to be out of school. O_o
"If only, if only. I can't pick just one of those things. But in the end, I'd just like to have a life of financial stability that includes love, loyal friendships, and enjoyment of life in general, despite the ups and downs we all inevitably face."
I completely agree with you here. A life with just those simple aspects would be divine. I have the love part down; now I just need the rest.
I do hope you find your soul mate someday. Even if you don't, living life to the fullest with a smile on your face is always the next best thing. ^_^
I hope your submission gets accepted. Good luck! I have my fingers crossed~ Even if it does, upload it here anyway. I wanna see it. :3
Good luck, hun~ ♥
I'm glad you agree. It really is about just being happy in general. Though I wouldn't turn away fame and riches necessarily, I could certainly live a happy life without them, heh.
I'm not a very romantic person, and, I think I told you this before, I'm really mean to guys who are interested in me. Like, as a reflex. Hopefully if my "soul mate" ever does come along, I won't scare him away! XD But thank you for rooting for me. <3
As for the story, I can't legally post it if it's accepted. ^^;;; At least not for... a year? I think? Around that time. But thank you for the well wishes!!!
good luck on your submission! <3
b
Thanks a lot! I could really use that $9.85. XD
I didn't dare answer that writer's block. Although the list of things I'd change isn't that long, all things considered.
You're doing amazingly well on your NaNo, considering you have classes and things as well, I'm stunned. Are you liking what you've written so far? Or are you not daring to read over it. I must confess I'm rereading mine, but I'm managing to squash the urge to edit it.
Good luck with your submission :) Hopefully because the pieces are so short they'll read your work, not just your email.
Lol, two people on here said they didn't "dare" answer it. XD But yeah, nothing wrong with wanting changes, I saw. But if it depresses you to talk about it or something, why bother. I mostly wrote those down to remind myself of goals. ^^
Thank you! I'm hoping I can keep it up. I have all of today before my busy, busy weekend, so I'm gonna try to crank out some more. Hoping to reach 25,000. If I can do one huge burst of writing a week, I think I'll be able to finish. NaNo at least. The story itself... who knows. Hopefully I stick with it.
You're doing very well, too! Keep up the good work. We'll have to chat about it some more soon.
As for what I've written, I haven't dared going back to read it. If I read it and it sucks, I'll lose all of my motivation, lol. But last NaNo, while I only got to about 23,000 words total, I read it later and it actually wasn't too bad. Somehow I feel like that won't be the case with this one, but hopefully it won't be a total waste. XD I have wanted to write this story for a while.
I'm glad you're able to keep yourself from editing! That's great! Are you liking what you're reading of yours? I'm assuming you must to keep going like you are.
Thank you for the luck, too! Yeah, I really hope the e-mail doesn't screw it up. If I don't hear back at all, I guess, I'll know they just deleted it. x_x Blah.
Oooh, I hope they publish it!
Thank you! That would really be fantastic, but we'll see. <3 |
|
|
![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif){kind=small}
yaoi_slut's journal
