Rant: Writers Block

[PujolJunkie]

Just once I would like to be able to sit down and write even half of the things that come to my head as far as ideas go. I have so many plots, characters, scenarios and words that just stick in my mind and every single time I try to sit down with a pen and a piece of paper or put them in a word processor, it just doesn't happen. I try. I've sat in front of a desk for half an hour just trying to write something or anything and it just doesn't work and it's probably one of the most frustrating feelings I've ever had. And the screwed up thing is, it's easier for me to sit here and write an entire post's worth of words [expletive] about how I have writers block than actually writing something that I have in mind. I've tried writing prompts, I've tried website after website that gives tips and so on trying to help people who have writers block and nothing ever works. I love writing more than almost anything but the only time when my stories come to life are right as I'm falling alseep. This sucks.

[vh2k6]

keep a pen and paper around all the time

[clement]

http://www.nanowrimo.org

'National Novel Writing Month' was started by one of my best friends and he has over one hundred thousand people participating every year from all over the world. It might interest you, it's a lot of fun, and it's almost November.

[PujolJunkie]

http://www.nanowrimo.org

'National Novel Writing Month' was started by one of my best friends and he has over one hundred thousand people participating every year from all over the world. It might interest you, it's a lot of fun, and it's almost November.

This looks really, really awesome. I might have a go at this. Thanks for the link.

[JackofDiamonds]

I had a hilarious dream this morning that involved Tom Cruise being a manager at my firm and him flipping out over a $12 variance. Next weird-brain-dream-sequence I am hiding in the bathroom of a library to wait for a note from Tom delivered by remote control airplane. It was a 5x7 glossy that said from Tom, but then under it he wrote "it's not really him" (to throw people off the scent if they weren't supposed to get it?) and on the back was an amazing diatribe on budgets and gambling...but I forgot what he (my brain) wrote. It was amazing.

Then, between snoozes, I had an incredible dream sequence where I was playing basketball against a ghost/demon/shadow thing, and this jaw-droppingly awesome beat was playing. Crystal Method soundtrack with Nike commercial production...and I couldn't remember the music when I woke up.

Not exactly writer's block, but I wish I could remember the cool things that I think up when I am not conscious.

[JCShutout]

I love writing more than almost anything but the only time when my stories come to life are right as I'm falling alseep. This sucks.

Tape recorder next to the bed might be helpful.

[heyzeus]

Last night I dreamed that I had invented a food or food additive that makes your poop turn bright colors, and became a millionaire. I resolved to write this down. Now I'm doing so here, which is a mistake because one of you might take my idea and become millionaires. But you won't, because you know that I will track you down if you do.

[JL21]

food or food additive

Which one was it?!?!

My support of this product will be greatly influenced by the answer.

[heyzeus]

food or food additive

Which one was it?!?!

My support of this product will be greatly influenced by the answer.

You'll see.

PATENT PENDING.

[Jocephus]

i had a dream that hamburger was eating ME