Being back on an internet forum has lead to some increased productivity in terms of my writing and daily word count. Prior to my return I had failed at dedicating 4 hours a week to writing. I dropped that downeto an hour, and could not maintain. I found success in writing prompts and collaborating with a friend going to workshops. That has lead to he momentom I'm boilding upon now.
I find that comming back to the site has lead to bouts of inspiration in regards to world building, and reminds me of my passion for story weaving. I think that is largely due to that I'm collaborating and thus fell more accountable. After all somebody else is putting in an effort, it's only fair I carry my weight. Don't mistake the sentiment as this is a chore. I'm simply a team player, who is goal and task oriented.
I am building and fleshing out a world for a person I am writing with(see Might and Medicine in my CS & WB threads. It gives me an excuse to jot down notes and ideas and leave room for expansion. Granted, I don't believe in muses or the like, not in the traditional sense. I've come to appreciate writing as an art, but also understand some of the vocational aspects to the craft. So I'm going to make an effort to wordsmith a bit each day. The Worldbuilding and Character threads will be outlets for that practice primarily. I will also use this journal segment. I'm still going to post my thoughts, opinions, and observations in this journal.
While posting/collaborating regularly is preffered. The important thing is to write consistantly. It has been easy with a co-author. I won't use a lull for an excuse, however. As I want to improve I'll find more nuance to explore or expand upon in an effort to find something to write about each day. It's a lofty goal, but I'm trying to build momentom and committ to practice. In the end that should make me more comfortable with my work and establish my "voice". I hope to look back and see this return as a point in my developement as a writer. If you are reading this or have written with me, thank you for you time and helping me along my journey.
I find that comming back to the site has lead to bouts of inspiration in regards to world building, and reminds me of my passion for story weaving. I think that is largely due to that I'm collaborating and thus fell more accountable. After all somebody else is putting in an effort, it's only fair I carry my weight. Don't mistake the sentiment as this is a chore. I'm simply a team player, who is goal and task oriented.
I am building and fleshing out a world for a person I am writing with(see Might and Medicine in my CS & WB threads. It gives me an excuse to jot down notes and ideas and leave room for expansion. Granted, I don't believe in muses or the like, not in the traditional sense. I've come to appreciate writing as an art, but also understand some of the vocational aspects to the craft. So I'm going to make an effort to wordsmith a bit each day. The Worldbuilding and Character threads will be outlets for that practice primarily. I will also use this journal segment. I'm still going to post my thoughts, opinions, and observations in this journal.
While posting/collaborating regularly is preffered. The important thing is to write consistantly. It has been easy with a co-author. I won't use a lull for an excuse, however. As I want to improve I'll find more nuance to explore or expand upon in an effort to find something to write about each day. It's a lofty goal, but I'm trying to build momentom and committ to practice. In the end that should make me more comfortable with my work and establish my "voice". I hope to look back and see this return as a point in my developement as a writer. If you are reading this or have written with me, thank you for you time and helping me along my journey.