What’s Next by Dru Ann Love
I co-wrote a short story. Have you read it?
What is next? People who have read our story asks, what are you writing next? My co-collaborator writes short stories and I’ve read one of them and he is quite good. As for me, I tried to think of something to write, but my mind is blank.
I will stick to reading books, unless an opportunity for me to collaborate with someone to write a short story happens again.
Other than that, I’m preparing for my first reader/fan convention that will happen at the end of April.
For writers, do you find it hard to come up with story ideas?
Dru, write what you want when you want. Life is too short to pressure yourself to do something just because you’ve already done it and think it’s expected that you continue.
As for me, I get most of my ideas from what’s going on in the world. In my current WIP, I’ve incorporated two events that have filled the airwaves and print media lately.
I agree with Lois. Writing that is forced is not the best writing. For me, because of my vast experience in education, there are thousands of ideas floating around, waiting to take root in a story. Not that I write about true events or people, but certain topics intrigue me and wait for the “what if?” question to ignite them into premises for fiction. And I agree with you, at times when writing isn’t on the agenda, reading is. I’m engrossed in a thriller right now and don’t want to do anything else but read.
I agree with Lois. If the muse is absent, keep reading until she she returns.
I always write with strong, female protagonists in mind who own their own business so they can get out and do sleuthing. That helps me come up with ideas. But I agree with the others! Keep at it and it will come to you!
One can’t be pressured — I find that things (re: the muse) goes in spurts. I don’t consider it to be Writer’s Block – simply life getting in the way or not really knowing what I want to write (so, I’m meditating). Enjoy the ride. Kristopher and your story was excellent, but so are your reviews and what you do for authors.
Dru Ann – I agree with Debra. The inspiration happens in spurts – sometimes life interruptions and sometimes stories that just aren’t ready. For me ideas are everywhere, but whether it becomes a real story or not may depend on timing and whether the story is ready or not. Or sometimes on whether I’m ready for the story.
What everyone else said, Dru. My problem is I have a great plot and I have just yesterday come up with a subplot for a 90K book. I have backed away from the pressure to produce fast, and am following the addage, “I will sell no wine before its time.” You have your head and priorities straight. Enjoy your conference. Readers and Writers appreciate you. Also, always carry a notebook because the muse strikes at the darndest times! xo
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