), JVQ. I'm literally addicted to writing, and I get withdrawal symptoms (extreme irritability, frustration, minor insanity) whenever I am denied a creative output. Sometimes, the only solution is to (metaphorically) bash your head against the brick wall and hope it breaks before your head. I personally think it's the other way around, but this work for the TP Prize is certainly more accessible than that work (which remains unpublished, along with all my other stories). So maybe I actually have a decent chance to win this competition. :think:
Perhaps I should have said go and write about something, anything different to what you're stuck on/stressing presently and then go back when you've got the knots out of your head. I come onto this or other forums and write long convoluted posts as my method of getting the moths out of my head - or do something semi-practical like write a synopsis or submission letter about the project whilst not actually adding anything new and find that can sometimes give me space by holding it away from me in some way and perhaps get a new perspective on it all? Being blocked doesn't mean you can't write at all necessarily - you can still get to choose to write something different. All writing is valid in other words - even complete garbage so long as you're keeping your hand in in some manner.
Still, there may be a way out. I've just realised that for one of my books, a bit of research is required to get the atmos down, so some books are required from my local library.
). I find it easier to fish any really silly-sounding bits that way
). I find it easier to fish any really silly-sounding bits that way
