For those keeping track, I'm trying to write. And it's proving tough.
At the moment I've got a few things on the go. I've actually started writing The Babysitter, which is now very much a working title, after I was inspired randomly one day to put down the thoughts of the main character. That turned into a sort-of prologue which will probably never be used, but established what I wanted to do in the story early on, which has led to a productive streak... that's now hit a bit of a wall, as I've come to A Big Scene and seem a bit scared to write it. What a wuss, eh? For those who like to dig around, I talked about the origins of this (gulp) over a year ago.
Second, I'm trying to move Betty Brant's adventures onwards, but man oh man, that's proving tough. I have been plotting and re-plotting and re-plotting the next issue forever; I have almost 6,000 words of it written, but have probably thrown away half of that. It's driving me kind of nuts. I can't even tell you why it's driving me nuts - half because it'll spoil it, and half because I don't know why!! Still, I think the destination I have in mind is worth getting to, so, I continue to slam my head against this particular wall.
can't wait!
ReplyDeleteFeel free to change the names to protect the innocent, but do you have favorite blogs/sites/podcasts/etc. relating to "general purpose" writing in general? Or perhaps on writing erotic fiction? Perhaps a bit of "shop talk" might help clear away the cobwebs...
ReplyDeleteAnd what would you say about participating in such a thing, or even starting one up? There are some relatively inexpensive "voice-changing" programs that might even allow you to do a podcast...
Well, we have faith in you. We know that when you do get something finished, it'll be great!
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