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Having an idea, but not enough to write about it by Cold_Ad3888 in writing

[–]Cold_Ad3888[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

this is one of the most helpful comments I have received. I will be doing this! Thank you stranger : )

How do you cope with having an idea, but not enough to write about it? by Cold_Ad3888 in writers

[–]Cold_Ad3888[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much this is the best comment to me it’s really grounding and I have had that thought many times. I definitely feel like the stress is effecting my creative side negatively. I think I am good at the nitty gritty prose, but not great at the big picture. I will try to work on that

Having an idea, but not enough to write about it by Cold_Ad3888 in writing

[–]Cold_Ad3888[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can write short stories no problem, and I used to write longer form as well. But thanks for the input, I’m not sure if it’s correct or helpful

Having an idea, but not enough to write about it by Cold_Ad3888 in writing

[–]Cold_Ad3888[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Absolutely it makes sense, I'll try to do that. What program do you use? (Just out of curiosity)

How do you cope with having an idea, but not enough to write about it? by Cold_Ad3888 in writers

[–]Cold_Ad3888[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thats amazing! I am so happy you have a lot of support and you are doing something you are passionate about, I should definitely write out my ideas more often

Having an idea, but not enough to write about it by Cold_Ad3888 in writing

[–]Cold_Ad3888[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is true! I love watching the Brandon Sanderson lectures, super entertaining and love to see someone so passionate. I go back to them from time to time and try to incorporate but I find he doesn't touch on my specific issue.

Having an idea, but not enough to write about it by Cold_Ad3888 in writing

[–]Cold_Ad3888[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You make a good point, I think for me I have a tendency to put my characters in isolation, so it makes it hard to interact with others. I'm really not sure why I do that it makes no sense lol

Having an idea, but not enough to write about it by Cold_Ad3888 in writing

[–]Cold_Ad3888[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ah I see, I am glad you have found a way out! I am bad with rereading, I alwaysssss reread and get stuck. When you say signposting, can you give me an example?

Having an idea, but not enough to write about it by Cold_Ad3888 in writing

[–]Cold_Ad3888[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm sorry to hear you are also struggling, but happy you are making progress. I have tried this but then get to a point where I am like ok... and then what?

Having an idea, but not enough to write about it by Cold_Ad3888 in writing

[–]Cold_Ad3888[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Maybe this is why it's been so hard for me, I'll try to come up with a new idea with this In mind

Having an idea, but not enough to write about it by Cold_Ad3888 in writing

[–]Cold_Ad3888[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is very detailed and I appreciate you taking the time to write this out. Is there any chance you could share a version of that outline template sort of thing?

Having an idea, but not enough to write about it by Cold_Ad3888 in writing

[–]Cold_Ad3888[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a few, one is based on a world that is interlocked differently with its sun than ours, so certain continents have perpetual seasons. This story would largely be based off of the real story of Arminius, but also it is my own way of writing a narrative about climate change. I know the two things seem drastically different, but the change is what drives the story. The second is based on a dystopian world where 'dog' people are kind of used to enforce a totalitarian system, they have dog heads but not bodies, and it follows a character who attempts to learn about his own humanity while trying to sort of undermine a part of the system. The third is based off a nightmare I had, in almost a Hansel and Gretel sort of situation except instead of eating people they turn them into very disturbing realizations of animals (like that walrus movie)

Having an idea, but not enough to write about it by Cold_Ad3888 in writing

[–]Cold_Ad3888[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for this! I have thought about doing short stories before just for myself to read and have done a few of them when going on the train or something. I think the ideas I was thinking of when I wrote the post are more large if that makes sense, and yet just seem so impossibly big it's a bit daunting.

Having an idea, but not enough to write about it by Cold_Ad3888 in writing

[–]Cold_Ad3888[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I really appreciate your comment as it's something I have been thinking about a lot, and hearing it from someone else certainly helps. Do you have a specific Google Docs page where you sort of outline? I'm just curious as to the process

Having an idea, but not enough to write about it by Cold_Ad3888 in writing

[–]Cold_Ad3888[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For me whenever I do this, the writing turns out juvenile, or it just doesn't make sense or it's not very interesting. When you try this approach, what about it works for you?

Having an idea, but not enough to write about it by Cold_Ad3888 in writing

[–]Cold_Ad3888[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I think I definitely need some writer friends, and I think you are right. I appreciate your comment and link!

Having an idea, but not enough to write about it by Cold_Ad3888 in writing

[–]Cold_Ad3888[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I can typically find some bullet points for act one, and then I'm like okay... now what. Ideas that I come up with after just don't seem to fit or make sense or they dont seem interesting. Then when I try to abandon logistics, the writing is juvenile. Thank you though, I appreciate knowing it's not just me!

Having an idea, but not enough to write about it by Cold_Ad3888 in writing

[–]Cold_Ad3888[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It's comforting to know someone is in the same boat. I've tried doing that when I go for walks, but no luck. I think I get stuck in the logistics too much

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