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Related: Culture Forums, Support ForumsI haven't written any stories in a while.
I go through periods where I'll write a couple of stories a week, and then nothing for maybe a month. But it's been longer than that this time. I'm one of those people who writes because they have to do it. I mean, it really bugs me when I have a story in my head until I get time to sit down and write it. I can't just let it go. I'm not obligated to do it for anyone but myself.
But no stories have been forthcoming. It's probably been since January at least. Toward the end of January, I submitted a book of my short stories in a contest that a publisher was running. The contest is still ongoing and my book is still in the running as far as I know. I worked really hard to get that manuscript together, but it seems that as soon as I sent it off to them my need to write stopped.
I'm not sure what I'll do if I actually get a deal. I've tried to write before when I didn't feel motivated to do it and it just doesn't turn out well. Then again, maybe a deal will provide that motivation.
CaliforniaPeggy
(149,308 posts)When the words won't leave me alone till I get them onto my computer screen.
So don't worry, my dear Tobin.
Your muse is taking a vacation, perhaps........and it will return when it's good and ready!
And you will know it!
HERVEPA
(6,107 posts)patricia92243
(12,590 posts)good changes - your schooling, jobs, etc.
Your creative side probably just needs a little rest, then it will be coming back with a roar.
lunatica
(53,410 posts)That's what writing is all about. So relax and let yourself live the pleasant side of life for now. You need the experience.
A whole new perspective is birthing in you.
WiffenPoof
(2,404 posts)I believe it was Hemingway who believed that you had to write everyday even if you didn't feel like it.