Off Track - Writers Forum

S-wo · 04-08-2007, 06:45 PM

I'm having a problem getting on track with my books i already think I know what the problem is and I'm doing it right now, but I just had to say this to relieve some of my stress. I do not have writer's block, but there are potential moments when I put off my writing or can't get into finishing more of my book. I always know what I want to happen next as I've had the complete story in my head since I was 13 years old, but what I am sayinm is how can I get back into writing. There are days like this past week I'm at spring break from school. Before the break I said to myself that I would write at least 9 pages during the break, here I am on Easter Sunday and I haven't written one page. one of the things I think that is im my way is my PS2. Sometimes I play it too much promising to myself once I finish this last part I'll get back to writing. Another thing is this computer too. I'm not on it as much anymore because most of the time when I go to check out forums there's no good topics to discuss, but I am still on the computer looking up random things.
Another problem is that there are certain points in my book that I know what I want to say, but not know how to present it or word it. I want to describe the scene or action, but I can't get my words right. For example here's the scene I stuck on

Ten hours later the party stops and rests at a nearby spring. Night has fallen and a sea of stars twinkles above them. Malaya is seated in front of a campire which was lit by Marvin. Andrew sits in front of the fire as well, but from the opposing end of Malaya. Marvin is sat up against a large rock masleep, Carol is sitting behind Malaya against a tree with Pan in her lap and stroking him gently. Riona stands about face to the trees looking expressionless with her arms behind her back. Jax sits next the spring Indian style with his eyes closed and his hands on his knees, not apparent if he's sleeping or not.
Andrew stares at Malaya.....
I want to describe Andrew staring at Malaya in an almost affectionate way, but not quite, sort of intriuge too, but I can't the word to describe it.

Oh pity on me.

Matrim · 04-08-2007, 10:21 PM

hmmmm......

When I'm having trouble getting into "writing mode", what helps me the most is little things like the prompts or the LM challenges that are here now and then. Even though it's not related to what I'm doing, it gets me back in my groove, and the ideas for my story tend to flow more freely.

I hope that helps a bit.

SpacedOut · 04-08-2007, 10:53 PM

You could always try taking a laptop to a bookstore or somewhere quiet. Places like that always get me in the mood to write, and I consider myself an easily distracted person. Sometimes it helps to get yourself away from the distractions so you can really focus. Even using a pen and paper to write is more effective than doing nothing at all.