tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post100530467826779887..comments2024-03-28T02:34:34.041-07:00Comments on Rachna's Scriptorium: Tackling moments of doubts and madnessRachna Chhabriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16900999965919504282noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-40495456899588108402013-05-22T11:33:55.263-07:002013-05-22T11:33:55.263-07:00I hate it when doubts crowd in. Sometimes, it help...I hate it when doubts crowd in. Sometimes, it helps to give it to a trusted crit partner and have them help me remember what I love about it!Shalleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09907680428735740943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-70092961177214140302013-05-21T17:49:18.630-07:002013-05-21T17:49:18.630-07:00I'm actually in this state of mind right now. ...I'm actually in this state of mind right now. I'm qestioning everything--from my ms to my current WIP to my validity as an author (I feel like a hack). But fear not, we shall conquer this. There's nowhere else to go but up and forward.<br /><br />Hugs to you!Precy Larkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16714824672731935371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-17644162168511391372013-05-21T13:10:47.346-07:002013-05-21T13:10:47.346-07:00I think all writers go through these phases... hig...I think all writers go through these phases... highs and lows... it will soon pass and then you'll be back to your normal self.<br />Keep your chin up!<br /><br /><a href="http://writer-in-transit.co.za/" rel="nofollow">Writer In Transit</a>Michelle Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750092836481599870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-5462917283907190062013-05-20T21:54:33.669-07:002013-05-20T21:54:33.669-07:00when i step away for a few days, i feel better and...when i step away for a few days, i feel better and not want to give up. thanks for stoppy by my blog! newest follower!! :DTammy Theriaulthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13128574900510175415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-91997078917452315302013-05-19T15:35:54.712-07:002013-05-19T15:35:54.712-07:00I know just what you mean, Rachna.
The way I deal...I know just what you mean, Rachna.<br /><br />The way I deal with my doubts is that I make sure my story has a purpose to it. I always have a specific message that I want to give my readers, and I don't stop until I've done that. The rest is details that can be negotiated but the message is always the same.<br /><br />JaiJai Joshihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04858987106548357551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-36240141736208939132013-05-19T12:25:39.113-07:002013-05-19T12:25:39.113-07:00Great post, Rachna! All writer's go through th...Great post, Rachna! All writer's go through the doubting stage. Then it is the time to refill the creative well. Take a vacation or read a new book. Then start again!Nashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14984530648140460594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-90859296652069917902013-05-18T13:50:53.900-07:002013-05-18T13:50:53.900-07:00Sometimes I tell myself, go play. Like for a few d...Sometimes I tell myself, go play. Like for a few days pick a writing prompt and let the words flow with the idea of it. Write a poem (I tend to do haiku!). Play words games. Let the subconscious do it's work...<br /><br />Maybe doubts aren't a bad thing. Maybe they're plateaus for the next level :-) Good luck, Rachna!Kenda Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12972218446945404475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-58851247722864665592013-05-18T02:31:10.090-07:002013-05-18T02:31:10.090-07:00I get these feelings too and generally there's...I get these feelings too and generally there's usually some truth to them. I find that I'm settling for ideas that make sense and are reasonably dramatic, but aren't exciting me or making me enthused about the project.<br /><br />I tend to plough on and complete the draft (it's always easier when you have stuff on a page to work on) but then I start looking at each scene and spend a lot of time trying to come up with more entertaining versions. It's quite a slow process, but much more rewarding when things start clicking.<br /><br />moodmooderinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01523337588830695638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-80373199202359448992013-05-17T22:25:35.206-07:002013-05-17T22:25:35.206-07:00I think all writers go through this at some point ...I think all writers go through this at some point in a WIP. Don't let it get you down. Just write through it, get to the end and then you can go back and punch things up where they need it.Kate Larkindalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06202347563426692610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-37590394260659474382013-05-17T20:15:13.248-07:002013-05-17T20:15:13.248-07:00Doubts and lack of confidence challenge me sometim...Doubts and lack of confidence challenge me sometimes. So I wallow a bit sometimes, then press ahead, praying for wisdom and the right words. It all comes out all right in the end, thankfully.<br /><br />Happy weekend! :)Karen Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-37834319015739504882013-05-17T14:24:03.893-07:002013-05-17T14:24:03.893-07:00Yes, yes and yes. I zigzag between loving whatever...Yes, yes and yes. I zigzag between loving whatever project I'm immersed in and thinking its tripe. It's not fun, but I really believe its part of the creative process.Johanna Garthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15515478890074610814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-25575053101851688482013-05-17T12:33:06.233-07:002013-05-17T12:33:06.233-07:00I'm kind of moody so sometimes I do not have a...I'm kind of moody so sometimes I do not have any rhyme or reason. Sometimes I need to shut it off for a while and do something else, then came back later.Stephen Tremphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10387553613827257304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-65094619078513675292013-05-17T11:23:49.075-07:002013-05-17T11:23:49.075-07:00I think we all go through those periods of doubt a...I think we all go through those periods of doubt and self-doubt at times. However, doubt is often the door to improvement. I'd list the doubts you have about the work, then put it aside for 2 or 3 weeks, and then read it again, checking it against your list, but in a practical way: i.e., if you still think the characters dull, list ways you might make them more interesting. If the stakes really are too low, what could make them higher? Same thing with details about world-building and strong antagonist, etc. You actually may find out you were wrong and that the story rocks just the way it is. But if you do find room for improvement, then it means another re-write, which, while vexing, isn't a sign you should despair. Every well-known writer you can think of has had to re-write more than they initially envisioned or wanted to. You are in good company. :-)Elizabeth Varadan, Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01708206753256682635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-3439974076327641962013-05-17T10:49:25.903-07:002013-05-17T10:49:25.903-07:00I've been there. I'll write something new ...I've been there. I'll write something new or do something else creatively, like color or draw. And sometimes a mental break is all that's needed to break through the doubts, so maybe get away from your writing for a couple days. You'll feel refreshed when you come back!<br /><br />Good luck, Rachna!!<br /><br />Happy reading and writing! from <a href="http://lauramarcella.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Laura Marcella @ Wavy Lines</a>Laura S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13934230198562773803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-60092457753358131422013-05-17T07:36:11.832-07:002013-05-17T07:36:11.832-07:00Distancing yourself sounds like a good idea. Go do...Distancing yourself sounds like a good idea. Go do something you're good at and really enjoy for a while. Maybe that will charge your writing again.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-55720347147782272622013-05-17T06:59:06.338-07:002013-05-17T06:59:06.338-07:00I think having those doubts comes, part and parcel...I think having those doubts comes, part and parcel, with being a writer.<br /><br />The good ones..the successful one...., though, rise above and press on.<br /><br />Keep going and I think things will snap into place for you :)Mark Meanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08029920604932980141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-41917293708654877792013-05-17T04:32:35.536-07:002013-05-17T04:32:35.536-07:00I wish I knew the answer. Perhaps you just need to...I wish I knew the answer. Perhaps you just need to step away from writing for a week or two. Just read and visit with friends. Go out drinking if you're so inclined. Visit an art gallery or go to a symphony. You never know what might put you back into the mood.writing and living by Richard P Hugheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814139767151989286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-41532123231513345172013-05-17T00:45:22.464-07:002013-05-17T00:45:22.464-07:00I switch off mentally when thoughts desert me and ...I switch off mentally when thoughts desert me and start afresh... though I write little:)Rahul Bhatiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09690287853990880735noreply@blogger.com