It was a pretty rough week for me. Between the heat and some issues with a couple projects in particular, my wordcount suffered in a major way. It was frustrating because I had high hopes for my productivity. Alas, it wasn’t meant to be.
Last night was the worst writing session so far. The words and imagery didn’t flow as easily as I would have liked. As time progressed, annoyance turned into something more dark and disturbing. The chapter of Elven Gunslinger I’d been trying to work on the past week had reached the point where I wanted to throw my computer out of the window.
I took a 2 week hiatus in the hopes of catching up on a few longer projects. Although I didn’t achieve as much as I would have liked, I’d be lying if I said I got nothing done. I caught up on Valiance Chronicles and learned a few things about myself in the process. The fact is, you can’t force creativity. I know I’ve said it before, but it needs repeating. You can have high hopes, but there is a time and a place for every idea.
With this in mind, I’ve decided to scrap my chapter-based schedule, working on my longer fiction when inspiration comes. I will continue to use short fiction as a tool for learning the craft, but I won’t rely on it. I am still learning what works for me, and I will continue to experiment with new ideas until I find something that fits best.
