Showing posts with label overwhelming. Show all posts
Showing posts with label overwhelming. Show all posts

Wednesday, 6 June 2012

IWSG: Writer's Block













                                         °


                                        OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
                                        OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
                                        OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
                                        OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
                                        OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
                                        OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
                                        OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
                                        OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO




Above is a representation of my current feelings about my wip. Despite its simplicity, it manages to capture a litany of emotions depending on how it's interpreted. 


I remember drawing something similar in high school during a time when all I wanted was to fit in. But today, it has a different meaning. It represent the overwhelming obstacle I've created that's preventing me from finishing my ms - a writer's block. 


Unfortunately, I'm no stranger to the writer's block. It happens quite often but usually lasts a few days at most. Except two years ago when my block lasted 4 months. It was a nightmare. Anyway, I'm  close to finishing my wip in time for my self-imposed deadline. The problem is, I'm suddenly doubting the central plot. My brain has decided to launch a coup d'etat demanding I go in a different direction with the story. So now, I find myself up against doubts, plot holes, and insecurities at the bottom of the ninth which definitely doesn't help the muse. In fact, I believe my muse has packed her junk and left. I'm afraid I'm going to have to do something I've never had to do before. An outline.  


Related Posts Plugin for WordPress, Blogger...