To lurk or not to lurk...

weswerx · Apr 14, 2005

Hi, I have obviously just joined the boards and have decided not to lurk (at this time)

I look forward to reading some interesting topics and meeting a lot of new people.

I have always wanted to be a writer, and I have several great ideas (at least that's what my friends tell me). However, once I get an idea and start to write, something happens and I have to stop and then my writing goes by the wayside. Any suggestions for finding that lost momentum?
Thanks in advance!

KTC · Apr 14, 2005

Welcome aboard! I do the same thing with lost momentum. I jump around a lot from one story to another and just tell myself that as long as I am writing I am learning. Eventually something usually takes hold and I find an idea that buds to fruition and come out at the end with a story. Just keep plugging away and know that you are learning the best way that a writer can learn...by writing. You will learn a lot about the craft here. Enjoy!

CaoPaux · Apr 14, 2005

Welcome, Weswerx! :Sun:

I'm afraid the only solution is Butt In Chair. That is, making time to write, rather than waiting to find the time. Good luck!

ShadowGuide · Apr 14, 2005

Welcome, Weswerx. This is a great place to be - lurking or visible.

CACTUSWENDY · Apr 14, 2005

Welcome to the gang. :snoopy:

Renee · Apr 14, 2005

This board will help you in your writing endeavors. So welcome Weswerx!

mdmkay · Apr 14, 2005

Welcome to the cooler. I've been here less than a month and I'm hopelessly addicted. I'm learning so much and this a bottomless wealth of information---and smart alecks :Hug2:

. Welcome aboard.

chancewryter · Apr 14, 2005

anyone awake?

i hate being new...

Renee · Apr 14, 2005

Why of course I'm awake, chancewryter! What's up?

firehorse · Apr 14, 2005

Hi Weswerx,

Good choice, de-lurking. You can get a great deal out of this site regardless of whether you post, but I can guarantee you'll get more out of it if you participate.

Cheers,
Sarah

TemlynWriting · Apr 14, 2005

Welcome Weswerx!

And to you, too, chancewryter!

awatkins · Apr 15, 2005

Glad you de-lurked! Welcome. :hi:

thistle · Apr 15, 2005

Hello from another former lurker!

aka eraser · Apr 15, 2005

Hi Wes, glad to have you join us.

JAlpha · Apr 15, 2005

Glad you delurked :Clap:

. See ya around.

JAlpha

Susie · Apr 15, 2005

Hi, WW,

Hello & welcome. The members here are great and very helpful!

Warm regards, susie

weswerx · Apr 16, 2005

Thanks for all the words of welcome.
I am currently trying to regain my focus on a script idea that I have and so far it seems to be working. I'll keep you updated, but probably in a different thread.

ChunkyC · Apr 16, 2005

Hi and welcome, Weswerx. Good luck with the script! Drop by the Screenwriting Forum and take a look. They have a special spot there for posting works for critique if and when you're ready to take that step. Mind you, they can be a rowdy bunch, but they are knowledgeable and the moderator Joe is one of the best guys you'll ever meet.

sharon · Apr 16, 2005

Weswerx and Chancewryter! Glad you're here! Have fun checking out the boards.

sthrnwriter · Apr 16, 2005

Hi Wex and Chance. :hi:

Welcome to AW.

SeanDSchaffer · Apr 16, 2005

Hi Weswerx, it's good to meet you. Welcome to the Cooler!

:hi:

I don't know what to say about keeping up the momentum, except that many times I'll have more than one story going at the same time. That way if I get bored with one I can file it away for awhile and work on another one. I personally like it that way, anyway, because if I have a variety of things to work on, I don't get caught in a rut and therefore get bored doing the same thing over and over. :Hammer:

jdkiggins · Apr 16, 2005

Weswerx,

to the Cooler.
Joanne

Torin · Apr 16, 2005

Hi and welcome to anyone delurking!

As for keeping the momentum going, the only thing I can think of is to sit down (computer or notebook--the kind with paper and a pen) and make yourself continue the story, even if what you're writing sucks. Set a daily goal of so many pages or words and stick to it.

Good luck,

Torin

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weswerx

KTC

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CaoPaux

Mostly Harmless

ShadowGuide

CACTUSWENDY

An old, sappy, and happy one.

Renee

mdmkay

chancewryter

Renee

firehorse

Living the Dream

TemlynWriting

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awatkins

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weswerx

ChunkyC

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jdkiggins

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Torin

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