“You can’t edit a blank page” is something that has helped me a lot in just getting something down. I still struggle with wanting to write something good right away, but I’m getting better at reminding myself more quickly that I just need to get words on the page. I think perfectionism keeps so many voices that need to be heard from getting out there, and we are all missing out because of it. Love reading your thoughts on writing, and I can’t wait for more!
I feel awful. I'm still struggling with this: "my delicious nonsense" is not good enough to be written... I MEAN wtf! I never thought I have such a low self-esteem that even my NONSENSE is embarrassing, and even if nobody reads it. I need help... :D
Same here ✋️when I was a kid I could spend hours just by myself writing little fantasy stories and it was the best time! But after puberty something changed inside of me...constantly comparing myself with others and feeling so dumb.. I just stopped writing. And now I'm 33 years, thinking every day how to get startet again and don't do it 🫠🤡
I know exactly when writing a story became problematic for me, primary school. The moment the teacher told us to write a story I completely shut down - frozen with fear. The fear of the story not being good enough. The fear of being laughed at. I remember the feeling so vividly, even at the early age of 7ish. My heart breaks for that self conscious little girl. I got into so much trouble. My entire school life I never wrote a single story. I’m 51 now and I still have the exact same problem. When I’m asked to use my imagination for storytelling or when I try (for my own enjoyment) to put pen to paper, it is the only time EVER that my mind is completely blank. Not one single thought goes around in my head. I have read so many books and blogs on writer’s block and how to write a book, but I have this massive blockage that I can’t shift. I am an avid reader of all genres, so I should be able to write something. Argh, I get so frustrated with myself. I’ve probably got at least 5 books worth of life experience within me. If anyone has any helpful suggestions or techniques I could try I’m all ears.
I’ve decided it’s impossible, it can’t be done! So I start in the middle.”
That is powerful. I am always stuck loving whatever i write in the moment. Then my realism fiction (my character which is myself) stakes and struggles change always concerning my current life situation. ( now i am fresh out of break up, still living with my ex) hard obviously to write a i am freshly in love. I have other characters where i can make the distinction better. I want to finish one of those particular versions. But I can’t seem to get a straight plot. Then i get bored again.
I conclude maybe both coexist. ( soothing scenes/ uplifting ) that don’t make the cut. 😊
I am happy to get writing I feel so inspired by you. I would call my book “lick me” ~the art of self love + confidence. My question how do you find agent, who would help you edit? Do you have to have a huge following to launch a book?
if anyone ever asks me “who gave u the little nudge that I needed, to follow ur life long dream of becoming an author?” (literally ever since I was a kid), I will say Floss 😎💖
“You can always edit something that’s shitty. But you can’t edit a blank page”.
This is GOLD.
I can't remember who said it, but it's changed how I do EVERYTHING! <333
You always seem to write what I need to hear in the moment! I am SO GLAD you started this Substack
FUCK YESS! I'm so glad you're here!
“You can’t edit a blank page” is something that has helped me a lot in just getting something down. I still struggle with wanting to write something good right away, but I’m getting better at reminding myself more quickly that I just need to get words on the page. I think perfectionism keeps so many voices that need to be heard from getting out there, and we are all missing out because of it. Love reading your thoughts on writing, and I can’t wait for more!
I feel awful. I'm still struggling with this: "my delicious nonsense" is not good enough to be written... I MEAN wtf! I never thought I have such a low self-esteem that even my NONSENSE is embarrassing, and even if nobody reads it. I need help... :D
Same here ✋️when I was a kid I could spend hours just by myself writing little fantasy stories and it was the best time! But after puberty something changed inside of me...constantly comparing myself with others and feeling so dumb.. I just stopped writing. And now I'm 33 years, thinking every day how to get startet again and don't do it 🫠🤡
Good advice 💯👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🥰❤️
I know exactly when writing a story became problematic for me, primary school. The moment the teacher told us to write a story I completely shut down - frozen with fear. The fear of the story not being good enough. The fear of being laughed at. I remember the feeling so vividly, even at the early age of 7ish. My heart breaks for that self conscious little girl. I got into so much trouble. My entire school life I never wrote a single story. I’m 51 now and I still have the exact same problem. When I’m asked to use my imagination for storytelling or when I try (for my own enjoyment) to put pen to paper, it is the only time EVER that my mind is completely blank. Not one single thought goes around in my head. I have read so many books and blogs on writer’s block and how to write a book, but I have this massive blockage that I can’t shift. I am an avid reader of all genres, so I should be able to write something. Argh, I get so frustrated with myself. I’ve probably got at least 5 books worth of life experience within me. If anyone has any helpful suggestions or techniques I could try I’m all ears.
I’ve decided it’s impossible, it can’t be done! So I start in the middle.”
That is powerful. I am always stuck loving whatever i write in the moment. Then my realism fiction (my character which is myself) stakes and struggles change always concerning my current life situation. ( now i am fresh out of break up, still living with my ex) hard obviously to write a i am freshly in love. I have other characters where i can make the distinction better. I want to finish one of those particular versions. But I can’t seem to get a straight plot. Then i get bored again.
I conclude maybe both coexist. ( soothing scenes/ uplifting ) that don’t make the cut. 😊
I am happy to get writing I feel so inspired by you. I would call my book “lick me” ~the art of self love + confidence. My question how do you find agent, who would help you edit? Do you have to have a huge following to launch a book?
I'd like to know the same things
if anyone ever asks me “who gave u the little nudge that I needed, to follow ur life long dream of becoming an author?” (literally ever since I was a kid), I will say Floss 😎💖