I have noticed a pattern in my writing: I seem to only update when I feel the need is... overwhelming. And this generally means I only update once a month. According to experts, you should try to update weekly, but how do you update weekly and keep the writing fresh and good?
In other words: how do you fight Writer's Block on a weekly basis?
Sometimes the answer is quite simple: sit down and write. Laziness is a tough opponent, but so is Business. Finding the will and time to write is a delicate balance I have yet to achieve (though it's quite obvious). Another opponent (or so I'm told) is Fear. The fear of people seeing your writing can cause you to freeze. Fear of being rejected is quite bitter, and the fear of your writing being judged in the wrong way can be almost unbearable for a writer. The answer? Write anyway.
And yet, writing and writing well are two different ball parks. Anyone can write weekly, if they set their mind to it. But making sure the writing is perfect takes time... a lot of time. Time which people spend on important events and responsibilities. Finding the time is hard, especially if you are just starting out. How do you find time?
Make a schedule.
Going to a writer's convention has changed my outlook on writing. Wisdom comes from people who have experience, and writer's conventions are full of wise sages. This past convention taught me how to find time to write, and the first step is obvious: make a schedule. Second step: stick to your schedule. Third step: Find the "happy place" to write (no, literally. The office, bed room, library, park, or bath tub are great places to write in peace). The list goes on and on... but the most important step is always the first. Everyone knows the saying, "The journey of 1000 miles begins with the first step." So... start walking.
The best way to overcome Laziness and Fear is to write anyway. The schedule helps you with Business. The last problem the writer faces is lack of motivation. I have yet to find a cure for this, hence the updates only coming once a month... Passion helps me write, and it may be my only motivation at this point. Perhaps the best way to combat Lack of Motivation is to find Motivation. But the problem is this question: What is the motivation?
The Silent Scribe's notes
Thursday, October 25, 2012
Friday, September 28, 2012
Apology and Thor's Wedding
Dear Readers,
I apologize for not updating as much as I should have been.
Lately, I have been trying to record an event known by some as the "Wedding of Thor." The recording of the story is quite different from the myth of this universe. According to Norse Legend (or the poem of which this event was described), all of Asgard knew of the missing hammer Mjollnir (pronounced mo-leen-or [or so I'm told]), and Thor was an adult. On top of this information, Thor and the rest of the Aesir (Ae-seer) and Vanir (Van-eer) were gods. In the Dominian tale, the theft of the hammer was kept secret, the hammer's name is Mjolir (mo-lee-or), Thor is not a god, and Thor was only 170 years of age (17 years to the Asgardians)! And of course, the many other differences that I dare not write for the sake of story telling.
Again, I apologize for the delay and any inconveniences. I do hope you will enjoy the tale, which is found at http://thorsweddingdominianstyle.blogspot.com/
Thank you for taking your time to read my writings.
~The Silent Scribe
I apologize for not updating as much as I should have been.
Lately, I have been trying to record an event known by some as the "Wedding of Thor." The recording of the story is quite different from the myth of this universe. According to Norse Legend (or the poem of which this event was described), all of Asgard knew of the missing hammer Mjollnir (pronounced mo-leen-or [or so I'm told]), and Thor was an adult. On top of this information, Thor and the rest of the Aesir (Ae-seer) and Vanir (Van-eer) were gods. In the Dominian tale, the theft of the hammer was kept secret, the hammer's name is Mjolir (mo-lee-or), Thor is not a god, and Thor was only 170 years of age (17 years to the Asgardians)! And of course, the many other differences that I dare not write for the sake of story telling.
Again, I apologize for the delay and any inconveniences. I do hope you will enjoy the tale, which is found at http://thorsweddingdominianstyle.blogspot.com/
Thank you for taking your time to read my writings.
~The Silent Scribe
Saturday, August 25, 2012
Welcomes and Regulations
Dear Readers,
I am the Silent Scribe, recorder of many journeys. I bid anyone welcome who loves to read of fantasy and lore.
All the blogs that I shall write (and perhaps have written) are the journeys of which I have recorded. Some journeys are what you would call "fan fiction," other recordings are from unexplored worlds that only I know about. Please feel free to comment on any of these writings, though I ask that you keep the language clean for the sake of everyone - some feel safer in environments that have a clean language. Any tips of how I can improve my recording is also welcome, as long as they are not attacks. Please follow the advice and rules of blogger.com and we will get along quite nicely.
I might as well mention that I will have some writings that will have religious statements. I don't do this to offend anyone; I do this in tribute to my Father. Please don't attack any of these writings; if blogger.com permits, those comments shall be deleted. Again, feel free to comment, but don't criticize out of spite towards my religion. Tips on how to improve my writings are welcomed and wanted. Anything threatening shall be terminated.
I look forward to writing for you. If you have any questions, feel free ask.
Thank you.
~The Silent Scribe
I am the Silent Scribe, recorder of many journeys. I bid anyone welcome who loves to read of fantasy and lore.
All the blogs that I shall write (and perhaps have written) are the journeys of which I have recorded. Some journeys are what you would call "fan fiction," other recordings are from unexplored worlds that only I know about. Please feel free to comment on any of these writings, though I ask that you keep the language clean for the sake of everyone - some feel safer in environments that have a clean language. Any tips of how I can improve my recording is also welcome, as long as they are not attacks. Please follow the advice and rules of blogger.com and we will get along quite nicely.
I might as well mention that I will have some writings that will have religious statements. I don't do this to offend anyone; I do this in tribute to my Father. Please don't attack any of these writings; if blogger.com permits, those comments shall be deleted. Again, feel free to comment, but don't criticize out of spite towards my religion. Tips on how to improve my writings are welcomed and wanted. Anything threatening shall be terminated.
I look forward to writing for you. If you have any questions, feel free ask.
Thank you.
~The Silent Scribe
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