Now that I started writing, I'm on a roll!
I have to fight off frequent attacks from The Banes of Creativity. There are two in particular that have been aggressive:
The You Suck Duck, who quacks, "This Sucks! What are you thinking? This writing is pure gar-bage!"
The Distractinator, who tells me I should drink coffay, wash the dishes, talk to my roomies, read, pet the cat, pretty much anything besides write.
When The Banes come up, I think the best advice is to just, "keep calm and write something." Don't let them win!
Wishing on Daisies
Current Progress: 3621 words
Chapter 1, 2 - Complete.
Chapter 3 - In Progress
Creating a Theme:
Theme is the message of the book, or the moral of the story. It's basically what you want to share with others. The main plot of the story should connect to the theme. I think with Wishing on Daisies the theme is something like "Believe in yourself, because you are more beautiful and powerful than you think."
What do you think about Theme? Do you try to consciously think of the story's theme, or do you let a theme naturally develop?
You're doing awesome! *cheers* I never consciously think of a theme. Yet, after reading a few writing books this year, I think more about the story worthy problem. And within the story worthy problem is the theme.
ReplyDeleteThanks Christine! I never thought of that before. But that is so true, within a great struggle is a great theme :)
DeleteAndrea
Great progress!
ReplyDeleteThanks for telling me about the Blogspiration meme. :)
Thanks Dana!
DeleteThere are so many bloggy things out there, I try to let people know about them when I can :)
Andrea
Beautiful ;) :) I like it! And I love you message ;)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much! :)
DeleteAwesome progress! Keep it up!
ReplyDeleteI will try, how are things going with you? :)
DeleteI have definitely grappled with The Distractinator on more than one occasion. But it's like you wrote; once you're on a roll, the magical flow carries you forward. The trick (for me) is to just get started, already. :-)
ReplyDeleteSome Dark Romantic
Does that mean you are thinking about getting started sometime soon? I hope so! Let me know if you need any help :)
DeleteI believe everyone eventually fights off "The Distractinator." There are some distractions we can't avert, i.e., the doorbell ringing, etc.
ReplyDeleteSome of the things I have to stave off are loud motorcycles, crowing roosters and what sounds like UFO's. lol
As for theme, it varies with me. At times I have a specific them in my writing, however, allowing a theme to develop is easier for me.
By the way, I am now following your blog. Thanks.
Thanks Jeremy, it sounds like you have some pretty serious distractions, UFOs?! Wow!
DeleteI'm so glad you stopped by and decided to follow :)
Andrea
Keep calm and write something! Excellent Love the motto.
ReplyDeleteThanks Madeleine :)
DeleteI'd say my theme naturally develops. I've never really tried to write a story around a theme, it just happens.
ReplyDeleteI think that is the way most writers work, it may actually be bad to try to force a theme (don't want to come across as too preachy) :)
DeleteI WUBS THIS POST!!! *HUGS*
ReplyDeleteYES!! I go through the EXACT SAME THINGS when I write. And you're absolutely right. You just have to sit down, keep calm and just WRITE!!
Perfect post!! :D
Yay!! *hugs*
DeleteSo glad you liked the post, I always love reading yours as well.
:D
I think The Distractinator is living in my house this week. Tonight I vow to accomplish something.
ReplyDeleteAfter I do write, I'm sure the You Suck Duck will pay me a visit, but I'll tell him "Hey, don't hate on me! You're just mad because you always have a huge bill in front of your face!"
He, he! Feeling some creativity coming on. I'd better get back to my writing before it slips away again!
"You always have a huge bill in front of your face, LOL."
DeleteThat was great! :)
Oh dear. YES. Both of these plague me... in everything I do. But I think you've nailed it with this: "Now that I started writing, I'm on a roll!"
ReplyDeleteThey key is to start! LOVE it, Andrea! xx