Stuck on writing? Get back to creative. a guest post by Jennifer Daiker
If you give a writer an idea...
We all start writing with the same passion anyone starts with on a new project. Getting excited is half the fun.
We start out writing what we feel. The energy is strong and the excitement grows the more we write. It's when we attempt to write that dream novel sometimes we get stuck.
This is when it's time to get back to creative. A scene not working? Characters fighting to follow directions? I find it's time to switch tactics. Before you run for the hills you need to get back to the fun.
I'm going to share a secret with you. I use children books as ideas and then apply it to writing. It's a way to release the creativity I knew I had.
So here is my rendition of If You Give a Mouse a Cookie, titled If You Give a Writer an Idea.
If You Give a Writer an Idea.
They're going to ask for a pen.
When you give them a pen, they'll probably ask you for a sheet of paper.
When they have the pen and paper, they'll ask about the characters.
They'll want tons of details, more about the main character, villain, and all the major plot points.
When they begin the story, they'll get stuck.
They'll ask for some help.
When they receive help, they'll begin again.
They'll work through Chapter One and revise some of their ideas.
Once the chapter is completed, they'll move to chapter two.
Half way through they'll become hungry & tired and ask for a snack & nap.
They'll grab a small plate and grab a brownie, make themselves a glass of milk and crawl into bed.
They'll want a story to fall asleep to, they'll read whatever is on top of the TBR pile.
When they begin to read, they realize they aren't as tired as they thought. They'll want to get to work again.
Climbing out of bed, they walk back to the computer. Continuing each chapter. When they finish they'll want to tell the world and treat themselves.
They log onto blogger and sign in, telling the world (also jumping from twitter to facebook) that they completed yet another novel, and now will celebrate with a glass of chardonay (pick your poison).
They'll look back at their manuscript, as proud as can be.
They'll grab the glass of wine and remember the good times they had while writing the story.
They'll see the pen and paper, and when they see the pen and paper chances are they'll ask for a new idea.
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Jennifer Daiker, isn't she adorable?
I is: 25, a girl, blonde, quirky, and original (I think). I am also thinking in this pose (see quirky & original)
I like to write: Adult Chick Lits.
I like to read: Everything underneath the sun (literally, reading outside is the best). Genres: Fantasy, Romance, Horror, anything that tickles my fancy.
I have addictions: Jelly Belly's, sour candies, cupcakes, and sparkles
To reach the chaos: you can find me at Unedited on Twitter or via email at jenniferdaiker(at)gmail(dot)com
