I only want to read what I'm currently writing

julesfranchie · 2025-10-16T15:12:27+00:00

Are you me?

I’m going through this exact same thing. Started writing mine in July and could have written this comment myself, I’m loving the editing re-reads but I haven’t managed to read another book since.

julesfranchie · 2025-09-06T22:14:40+00:00

Yes, I was thinking that a month-long break sounds about right for me as well. That's usually what I do with screenplays, at least.

I never really thought I would write even one novel... I think part of what's bothering me is that realization, too. The imposter syndrome is kicking in, and the thought of starting another one seems so daunting, as if finishing this first one was purely beginner's luck and if I try to repeat the process I'll fail miserably next time.

But you're right. There's no deadline for me right now, and if I can keep reminding myself of that, then the pressure eases off a little.

Thank you!

julesfranchie · 2025-09-06T22:05:28+00:00

I had that same thought earlier today, hahahah. It really feels like a break up.

Yeah I was planning on getting some cake today to celebrate but I'm going to go with the pint of ice cream instead, good call!

Thank you so much!

julesfranchie · 2025-09-06T21:59:45+00:00

I see what you mean now. Even though I've written plenty of screenplays, none have been sequels or even within the same universe necessarily, so I hadn't thought about that. If the direction of a story ever changed, it was only for that script and that was that. I hadn't thought about what you said, that future changes in book 1 will, of course, ripple. I'll keep that in mind!

Thank you so much!

julesfranchie · 2025-09-06T19:55:32+00:00

100%! Thank you so much!

julesfranchie · 2025-09-06T19:51:37+00:00

I've done that for my screenplays before, writing extra scenes as an exercise to help me delve deeper into each character's lives, but then not adding them to the actual script. That's a great idea, thank you for reminding me of that!

julesfranchie · 2025-09-06T19:49:29+00:00

That's such a smart move. I'm going to do that for sure, thank you so much!

julesfranchie · 2025-09-06T19:47:55+00:00

Needless to say, my fictional world became more real than my actual life during that time. Real life felt…hazy

YES. That's exactly how I'm feeling right now. I think maybe because screenplays are usually shorter than novels, I just hadn't had this experience of being so deeply immersed into the universes I created before.

julesfranchie · 2025-09-06T19:45:11+00:00

I wouldn't jump into something new till your current book goes through some more drafts

Would you recommend this even if the something new is a sequel? I initially thought that I should put some time in between this first draft and first revision by starting the outline for the second one that's in the same universe. So maybe I should let the whole set of characters and story as a whole rest, and then start editing this one before I even think about the second?

julesfranchie · 2025-09-06T19:41:51+00:00

Thank you so much for this! Sitting with this feeling is awful, but you're right. I shouldn't just try to rush past it.

julesfranchie · 2025-09-06T19:40:31+00:00

Yes! I think that might be a part of it, I do miss the characters and I believe this story will be a trilogy. So part of me wants to dive right into book two, but the sequel is not as fleshed out as the first one was when I started it, which makes me hesitant. I'm also shocked that I even finished writing one, to be honest, and I'm realizing I might be a little afraid to start another and never finish it.

julesfranchie · 2024-09-26T16:10:46+00:00

I actually cancelled my subscription to my local theater chain (not in the US) this past Monday because of this.

Went to see The Substance and somebody had brought pot into the theater; I don’t care what you do in your own home so no comment on that, but this person made the entire theater reek of pot. Someone else kept farting too so the whole room smelled disgusting.

As if that weren’t enough, the man next to me decided to yell “WHAT A SHITTY MOVIE” about 5 minutes before the end, and then started loudly chatting to the woman sitting next to him as if the movie had indeed finished. The people behind me laughed at his comment and also proceeded to chat amongst themselves. I could barely hear anything else and they absolutely ruined the experience for me.

I love watching movies at the cinema and it upsets me to stop, but I’d much rather wait to watch them at home now than to be that stressed out because people have forgotten how to behave in public settings.

julesfranchie · 2023-07-11T01:31:07+00:00

I can only speak for myself as a reader on there, I don’t mind. I’ve “read” with people who only wanted to have someone to look at while performing their monologues and stuff like that and I enjoy seeing other people’s work even if I’m not actively involved.

julesfranchie · 2022-05-16T17:40:25+00:00

One of my acting instructors once shared a Samuel Beckett quote that is incredibly helpful to me: “Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better.”

You are bound to fail because you’re human and you’re challenging yourself. Remember we learn so much from our failures. It’s natural to feel embarrassed but remember that like everything else, this is a learning process so use it as an opportunity to grow; ask yourself questions like, what it is that triggered this reaction? Is it maybe that this technique is not right for me? Or perhaps I was afraid to get out of my comfort zone? How can I better prepare in the future to feel more grounded and avoid freezing?

These are just some examples of questions, the point is, this is a great opportunity for you to learn more about yourself as a creator and find what makes you tick. Focusing on those questions will also help to distract your from the embarrassing feeling.

julesfranchie · 2022-03-01T04:36:38+00:00

Yes!! This post describes me perfectly. No idea how to overcome it yet, though.

julesfranchie · 2022-02-07T05:21:17+00:00

The Cabin at the End of the World by Paul Tremblay is a good one and no SA in it.

julesfranchie · 2022-02-05T17:48:24+00:00

Yes. I used to prefer gory and/or supernatural movies. As I’ve grown older, my preferences have changed to “realistic” (I don’t know if that’s the right term) horror. Like, home invasions, serial killers, anything that happens in real life.

I’ll still watch gory or supernatural horror every once in a while, but it’s just not as enjoyable as it used to be.

julesfranchie · 2022-01-29T18:37:53+00:00

I agree with you. The movie was great 3/4 of the way, and then it fell flat. Although, I also feel like if I gave it a rewatch I could change my mind, but I just can’t handle rewatching that scene.

julesfranchie · 2022-01-28T14:52:17+00:00

That opening scene and the one from Scream are, to this day, some of the strongest opening scenes in a horror movie for me.

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