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dbskyler ([personal profile] dbskyler) wrote2011-09-09 01:59 pm
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I really need to get writing again

It's been so long since I've written anything, I'm not sure how long it's been. Well, actually, that's not entirely true, as I did end up writing a short little piece of crack!fic for the last [livejournal.com profile] fic_rush round. But other than that, it's been, um, well . . . awhile.

I blame it on a couple of things. First, I've been away on trips for a lot of the summer. Which was a lot of fun, but not exactly conducive to writing. Second, I've been spending time on RL things. Which has been annoying, but also necessary. But probably the biggest issue is that I have been feeling completely uninspired for a long time now. Which is also the hardest thing to fix. How do I get myself inspired again?

I have two WIPs going: first, a fic promised to [livejournal.com profile] justice_turtle (who has been incredibly nice and patient) for his [livejournal.com profile] help_japan donation; and second, my "yes, believe it or not I am still working on that" chronic WIP "Turn Again."

Then there's my claim at [livejournal.com profile] 50ficlets. I haven't done anything for the claim since, um, December 19, 2010. Plus, the owner of the comm has just asked people with inactive claims -- a category for which I certainly qualify -- to get active again, or drop their claim. If I were sensible, I would just drop the claim, but I've realized that I don't want to. I'd rather continue, because even though my pace has been laughably slow (I've only written 8 of the 50 prompts), I've been very happy with some of the fics that have come out of that, and I want to see what will come out next. Besides, who said writing fanfic was about being sensible?

Now if I could only get inspired . . .

[identity profile] dbskyler.livejournal.com 2011-09-10 06:28 am (UTC)(link)
I know exactly what you mean -- I really want to see the final season of SJA, but I'm not sure if I can face it!

While I was watching SJA, I kept finding myself looking for signs of illness in Lis' face -- Not Good. So I think I will try to watch some SJS Classic Who next. Hmm, perhaps some Mandragora Helix would be good?

I've opened up a Word document with the temporary title of Five+Martha!

WHOO HOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ext_3965: (FA + PD Where's the TARDIS?)

[identity profile] persiflage-1.livejournal.com 2011-09-10 06:31 am (UTC)(link)
*nods*

Oh, Classic!Sarah may well help...

LOL Don't get too excited - I've only written three sentences so far. (Am going to get some breakfast and take my meds, and hope that helps!)