Jyndral said:
But, what are some of the best/worst excuses you've used to justify not writing?
~Jen
Seeing as how I have never even attempted to get published, I have millions of these. I've thought of writing a lot, but never do. A friend of mine keeps pushing me. I'm starting to get a bit serious about it.
Ray's top 10 list of why I have never really tried to write something. (other than my Super Herman the Eraser comic in 6th grade)
#1)
I have ADHD. I can't finish anything.
#2)
I always forget things. I'd never get something done.
#3)
I suck at writing. I'm a math teacher for a reason.
#4)
Who wants to read a short story about robot woodchucks taking over Florida, anyway?
#5)
Someone's already written something like this.
#6)
Why does everything I write eventually involve woodchucks?
#7)
I'd rather be playing everquest.
(or Star Wars Galaxies, or Temple of elemental evil, or anyother of the 100+ games I own - not an exageration.)
#8)
I have so many hobbies/interests that I never finish or give up on, why would this be any different. (music, art, martial arts, clearning, etc)
#9)
I don't own a cat. Isn't that a requirement?
#10)
I always forget things. I'd never get something done. Wait.. this sounds familiar.
Seriously - my main problem is that I, at one point, had 25 different stories started. I would work on one and then switch. I'd get frustrated and delete them all. Sigh. My lack of ability to finish ANYTHING makes me upset.
But to quote Nightcourt "but I'm feeling much better now"
Ray M