I hope this is the right place to post this. Since I am something of a "newbie," I thought so.
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I am curious: Why do you guys think it's so difficult for some folks to write?
I don't mean the technical act. I mean, why do you guys think that, way down, people get butterflies so terribly that it's hard for them to write?
Of course, I wonder about this for myself. I used to write professionally some years ago. I wrote for a few magazines and newspapers and a regional publication here or there. Though I didn't make much money, I feel I did 'okay.'
But throughout that time, each article led to knots in my stomach and it seemed like the more pain I felt during the act, the better the work.
Two days ago, I dreamt of a fictional story I would like to write. I have never really been much of a fiction writer, but this story rings strong with me. I think it's a decent story with a lot of facets to explore. I have characters names, motivations, and I have a story premise. I have never gotten this far in planning fiction.
Why is it that I can't write much of it down? And, when I do, why can't I stop the butterflies. Agh!
What makes me so completely opposite from the person who happily writes "fan fiction" that may never be read by anyone, much less see publishing beyond his journal?
What is it? Why is this so hard?
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I am curious: Why do you guys think it's so difficult for some folks to write?
I don't mean the technical act. I mean, why do you guys think that, way down, people get butterflies so terribly that it's hard for them to write?
Of course, I wonder about this for myself. I used to write professionally some years ago. I wrote for a few magazines and newspapers and a regional publication here or there. Though I didn't make much money, I feel I did 'okay.'
But throughout that time, each article led to knots in my stomach and it seemed like the more pain I felt during the act, the better the work.
Two days ago, I dreamt of a fictional story I would like to write. I have never really been much of a fiction writer, but this story rings strong with me. I think it's a decent story with a lot of facets to explore. I have characters names, motivations, and I have a story premise. I have never gotten this far in planning fiction.
Why is it that I can't write much of it down? And, when I do, why can't I stop the butterflies. Agh!
What makes me so completely opposite from the person who happily writes "fan fiction" that may never be read by anyone, much less see publishing beyond his journal?
What is it? Why is this so hard?
Hi Tcv,
to the Cooler, tvc. Hope you get over the procrastinating. 
